The programme so far reads like this (all in St Peter’s):-

Thursday 21st June 7.30pm
Talk by David Lovelace on maps of Hereford 1602 onwards

Friday 22nd June 10am -4pm
Church open, and display of historic records, registers etc

Friday 22nd June 7.30pm
Talk by Richard Wade on the history of the area of the city around St Peter’s

Saturday 23rd June 10am-4pm
Church open, and display of records and registers, with special events for children

 Watch this space for further details!

Ethos: 
As we are created in the image of God each person has, whether acknowledged or not, a part within them that is creative and open to the Spirit of God through their own creativity or the creativity of others.  By having a team of Christian artists available, as well as clergy and other Christian stewards, we will create a safe place for emotions and questions to be expressed and explored by visitors.

Each piece of work on display will have a Spiritual message, many of them will have Biblical texts to accompany them. By having this art and words on display, it is hoped, that visitors will be able to find a deeper understanding of the Creator God. The work, carefully chosen, has both Spiritual and artistic integrity so, even if you do not have any interest in art , but have a love for people and sharing God’s love with them, we need your help as follows please.

Stewarding:
As well as the art exhibition there will be various activities available for people to engage in. For example:

• we will provide water soluble paper on which people can write things that they wish to hand over to God or have cleansed by God. Visitors will have the opportunity to place their writing in water and see, through the symbolism of the dissolved paper and words, the cleansing power of God’s forgiveness and love.
• there will also have air dry clay that people can form into simple forms and leave at the altar for prayer.
• there will be a table of art materials for people to create their own work, exploring through creativity the power of God’s inspiration and message to them.

For these activities we need stewards who are sensitive and mature Christians who can facilitate and, if required, listen to people as they discover God’s love in a new way.

Catering: 
We are encouraging artists and visitors to spend time in our church and we hope to create an atmosphere of hospitality and welcome. If you can help make teas and coffees and or provide cakes and biscuits we really need you.

Children’s work:
The Art week is running through half term. We are not offering to look after visitor’s children however we will have children visiting with their parents. We will have a table of art materials suitable for children and will need stewards who have an understanding of children to keep the table tidy and running smoothly. Please let us know if you can do a children’s stewarding slot.

We do not wish to over burden anybody. So the more volunteers we have the better. If you can do a 10am -1pm or 1pm – 4pm slot on any of the days from the 4th-10th June. If you are able to help  please email or phone Diana Thomas(01432 277670) as soon as possible so that she can construct a rota.

Download a flier: St Peter’s – Art week

Monsieur de Coubertin`s Opymlic© Feat’ in St Peters on Wednesday 23rd May at 7.30pm.

Why not take advantage of our special offer and negotiate with Mary Short of Pilgrims Progress Bookshop and you can be put into a group of 10 and get your ticket for just £9. What a bargain for the best ‘Olympic’ theatre in town!

Contact Pilgrims Progress Bookshop 01432 266785 or email: Pilgrim’s Progress Books

Download the posters: Riding Lights Poster or Riding Lights Info

We had a great time this year and many of us plan to go again; our dates are the 4^th – 9^th April 2013 (Minehead). If you are interested please take a brochure from the back of church and talk to your family and friends to see who else would like to go.

For more information check out the Spring Harvest website (www.springharvest.org) and speak to or email Angela Massey. We will be booking for next year on Wednesday 13^th June so please let Angela know if you are interested because if we book as a group we may get a discount.

The snap(photo) is of Vicar Paul Towner and Associate Minister Jonathan Coore recording a worship session for BBC Hereford and Worcester. The service was broadcast on Sunday 29th April during the John Hellings programme.

Jonathan and Paul on BBC Hereford and Worcester

Playtime and snack to unwind, then Bible story, craft, music, showing what we’ve made, prayer – Then FOOD – substantial tea for everyone together, then home ready for bath and bed!

Interested, we need help? Cooks, bottle washers, crafters, grafters, musicians, befrienders, pray-ers all needed. Please contact Sharon Elson or Jenny Brooks if you’re willing to be part of this or would like more information.

Churchwardens:
St Peter’s: Don Langford, with Tanya Brooks as Deputy
St James’: Margaret Butcher and Bill Gregory, with Steve Turner as Deputy

Warm appreciation was expressed for all the hard work undertaken by the churchwardens and the deputies in the past year; in particular thanks were recorded to Mary Bennett, now standing down from her role as deputy, and to Tim Jones.

PCC membership and term of office
St Peter’s membership: Dave Clark and Charles Davies were re-elected, leaving the membership representing St Peter’s as Tanya Brooks (2014), Dave Clark (2015), Charles Davies (2015), Gill Joy (2013), Paul Simpson (2013) and Bill Thomas (2013)

St James’ membership: Sue Vaughan was re-elected, and John Jones was added to the Council, leaving the St James’ representation as Linda Beal (2014), Jenny Brooks (2014), Paul Gilks (2014), John Jones (2015), Jenny Loveridge (2014), Geoff Loynes (2013), and Sue Vaughan (2015)

All five licensed clergy remain members of the PCC; see the complete list of who’s who in SPSJ

Deanery Synod  – there are two vacancies, and it will be the responsibility of the PCC to recruit into these posts.

We propose four key areas of ministry (see diagram). Each area will have a leader and deputy leader who will be responsible for overseeing / monitoring the work of their ministry.

Download the full document outlining the proposal: APCM Structure Paper and Peter’s presentation: Structure Presentation

The paper also includes the Role Description of the proposed ‘Ministry Leaders and their Deputies’; a Person Specification and the proposed process for identifying them.

Your comments are most welcome (email Peter Massey). The Core Team will discuss the outcomes on 1st May and the PCC will decide the way forward at its next meeting on 15th May.

The List:
- 2 Prayer Desks at £415 each
- Baby Changing Unit £150
- Large Children’s Anti Slip Play Mat £250
- Children’s ministry and activities £200
- Gospels and other give away material £500
- Display Boards (various) £600
- Rear Projection Screens £600 each
- Data Projector £500
- Easy chairs – Adult £80 each (4 required). Children’s size £50 each (1 required).
- Leather beanbag £20 (2 required).
- Congregational Chair £95 or £140.
- Cutlery approx £1.00 per item.
- Place setting knife fork spoon teaspoon £4.00.
-100 place settings £400.00.

Please download a form, choose your item and let us knowhow much you are able to contribute towards the cost. Send or email it to our Parish Office if you are able to help: FLIC Gift List

Thank you.

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