A word from Mike Fudger our Rector - click here for more information
Holocaust Memorial Day
Friday 27 th January 12.30pm
The Service will be held around the Ann Franks tree in Russell Park and after in the Council Chamber.
Outreach Meeting - Monday 30 th January at 7.30pm at St Andrews Church
How do we respond to the needs and challenges of the communities around us? The group looking at this at St Andrew's have invited us to share thoughts and ideas. If you would like to be there, please tell Sylvia or Mike.
BECHAR AGM - Wednesday 1 st February 2012
Annual General meeting of the Friends, Volunteers and Associates of Bedford Concern for the Homeless and Rootless (BECHAR) 2011/2012 will be held at The Prebend Day Centre, 12, Prebend Street on Wednesday 1 st February 2012 at 7.30pm. All those interested in the work of BECHAR are cordially invited to attend the meeting. Agenda is posted on the Church notice board.
Belief Exploring Faith and Spirituality
18 th February 2012 - Miracles in the Bible
The Very Reverend Dr Jeffrey John, Dean of St Albans Cathedral will be speaking on ‘Miracles in the Bible' on Saturday 18 th February at St Andrew's Church Centre, Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2PF. Ticket prices £15 (waged) £12 (unwaged) to book a place, please complete a form available in the Chapter House.
Church News
Mission Action Planning
As we prepare our Mission Action Plan, we are asking everyone to consider 3 questions in the next 3 weeks. Please think about them, and pray about them, and if you have any response, please put it in our Thinking Box at the back of the church.
Question 1
What habits and attitudes do we need to let go of and what new habits and attitudes do we need to develop for St Peter's to become the community God wants us to be?
Question 2
How do we, as the community at St Peter's, use our resources (people, buildings, time, energy, faith) in new ways (as well as old) to further God's Kingdom around us?
Ely Cathedral Coach Trip
If anyone is interested in going on a day trip to visit Ely and the Cathedral this June please sign the list at the back of the church . The thought is for mid-week, leaving at 9.00am and returning at 5.00pm. Please state whether you would prefer a week day or Saturday.
Weekly Envelopes 2012
There are quite a few Weekly Envelopes for 2012 still at the back of the church, so if you have not already done so, could you please collect yours as soon as possible. Some of you might have a new number this year, so if you continue to use last year's envelopes your contributions could be credited to the wrong person!! - Many thanks, Gloria.
Church Flowers
The flower rota is now displayed at the back of the church. Anyone wishing to have flowers displayed by the Book of Remembrance, to commemorate a special date is invited to enter their name(s) in the ‘Sponsor Column' and give their donation to the person named in the column marked ‘Arranger'. As The Flower Fund relies on donations towards the costs of flowers, arranged in church, a minimum of £20 is always fully received and appreciated .
Request for Jam Jars
Please can you save your jam jars and drop them into the Church or Chapter House for Hannah's marvellous jam and chutneys.
Epiphany Lunch
This year we are unable to hold this lunch due to a number of diary clashes; the next congregation gathering will be our annual Beetle Drive & Pancakes in the Chapter House, on Shrove Tuesday. (Further details will be in February Network) Please see Cinta after church for your refund!
