Welcome to St Peter and St James’ Churches in Hereford.

NOTICES FOR SUNDAY 14th June –The First Sunday after Trinity

Towner Wedding: A certain Miss Liz Towner is getting married in St James’ Church on July 25th at 2pm. The intention is to provide party nibbles for guests in church for an hour or so after the ceremony before the party departs for the reception. If anyone has any flat white cotton sheets that could be used to cover tables we’d be most grateful to borrow them, also very large bowls and glass jugs that could be used to serve fruit punch. If you would like to be involved in preparing some food please see Beryl Arnold (St Peter’s) or Jenny Brooks (St James’) for details. Paul, and Anne and Liz warmly invite anyone from the church family to share their day, and enjoy the nibbles as well!

Farewell Service for Bishop Michael and Rosemary will be held in the Cathedral on Sunday 28th June at 3.30pm. It will take the form of a Eucharist and be combined with what was already planned as the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Local Ministry within the diocese. If you wish to contribute to farewell gifts for Bishop Michael and Rosemary cheques made payable to “HBDF” and marked on the back as being for Bishop Michael and Rosemary, should be sent to Gordon Powell, The Diocesan Office, Hereford HR4 9BL

Listening to the voice of God: Soaking Prayer in St Peter’s Church. Friday 19th June (7.20-9pm) and Saturday 20th June (10.30am-12noon) If in doubt about what is involved, talk to Paul or Barbara Payne.

Christian Aid Collection totalled £876 (including gift aided money) - thank you so much for your continuing generosity. Faith Ford and Tanya Brooks

Congratulations to Richard, Judith, Alisha and Elizabeth Elson on Richard being made Sergeant.

Tanya has a number of small plants to donate, suitable for fundraising bring and buy stall/coffee morning. If you would like them please contact her. (355983)

The next GRASP event is happening at St Barnabas on 28th June 7-9pm. This is an event for young people from in and around Hereford. Like last time Andy Clark is looking for volunteers to help set up, clear away, and for help with refreshments. If you are able to help could you contact Andy on 07590 617738 or lurpak@aol.com. In particular we are looking for people to donate grapes, strawberries, apples and bananas to go with the chocolate fondue we are planning!’

Nomination Forms: As promised at the annual meetings, we are seeking to identify the people who should form our ‘core’ team, to work with the clergy in their leadership task. Forms are now available in each church, and these need to be returned by the end of Sunday July 5th.

Saturday Walk 20th June: Join us for a 7-8 mile moderate saunter in the vale of Llantony. Depart at 9.00am from St James or meet by arrangement. Aim is to be back mid afternoon. Bring lunch and be prepared for weather! All welcome. Bill Gregory 355664

Jenny is going to be away on holiday for the week beginning Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July. If anyone has anything that they would like included in the news sheet on Sunday 28th June or 5th July, please may it be at the office by 10am on Thursday 25th June. There will only be minimum cover in the office during this time. Thanks Jenny.

NEXT WEEKS SERVICES
Sunday 21st June - Second Sunday after Trinity.
All morning readings: 1 Cor 13: 1-7 & Mark 4: 35-end)

St Peter’s 8.00am Holy Communion, 10.30am Holy Communion

St James’ 9.00am Parish Communion, 10.30am Family Communion (with the baptism of Stuart and Kirsty Chester and baby Millie), 6.30pm Midsummer Service

Sunday Evening Services in June
Sunday 14th June at 6.30pm at St James - Evening Worship (Romans 9: 14-26 & Luke 7: 36-8:3) - led by Paul Towner and Anita Newton
Sunday 21st June at 6.30pm at St James - Midsummer Evening Service - led by Paul Towner and Faith Ford
Sunday 28th June at 6.30pm at St James - Evening Worship (Romans 13:1-10 & Luke 9: 51-end) - led by Don Langford and Paul Towner
Sunday 5th July at 6.30pm at St Barnabas - Evening Worship (Romans 14: 1-17 & Luke 10: 1-11) - Led by Jonathan Coore
Sunday 12th July at 6.30pm at St Peter’s - Evening Worship ( Romans 15: 14-29 & Luke 10: 25-37) - Led by Paul Towner