St Peter's Pixels:
St Peter's church on-line magazine, serving the communities of Swepstone and Newton Burgoland.
Words and Images by:
Site Editor: Louise Smedley-Hampson
All unauthorised reproduction prohibited
Welcome video and introduction
To view this video, please click on the link below, which will take you through to YouTube.
Warmly welcoming you and your family
to St Peter's Church are:
Team Vicar: Reverend Karen Thomas (07751 807699)
(Rest day in lieu is Friday. On this day, please contact Revered Karen only in an emergency.)
Church Warden: Brenda Sumner (270 367)
Church Warden and organist: Tricia Newbold (270 126)
Assistant Church Warden: Eileen Hodgkinson (270 089)
Web Mistress: Louise Smedley-Hampson (272 223)
plus a whole congregation of new friends!
St Peter's Church Services for
May 2012
Sunday 6 May 2012: Morning Worship at 9.30 am
Sunday 13 May 2012: Rogation Sunday Holy Communion for all ages at 9.30 am followed by Rogation Walk around the parish.
Sunday 20 May 2012: Holy Communion BCP with Sunday Club at 9.30 am
Sunday 27 May 2012: Holy Communion all age service at 9.30 am
The Rogation Sunday walkers
13 May 2012
On Sunday 13 May 2012, Joanna and Clare led the Rogation Sunday Service at St Peter's, Swepstone. After refreshments were served, walking boots were put on for the 14 mile walk around the parish boundary. Here we see John, Ben, Joanna, Clare, Tessa and Alice. People were welcome to join or leave at any point.
One wedding and three baptisms!
On the weekend of 5-6th May Swepstone St Peter's Church seemed to be celebrating a festival of joy. On Saturday afternoon, Eleanor Shaw, daughter of Margaret Muggleston and Tim Shaw, married Nick Overton with son Ethan as a page boy. The following morning saw a triple baptism: Dylan, son of Julie and James; Isaac and Monica Rose, the grandchildren of Tony and the late Monica Armeni. Everyone was delighted to welcome these three new souls into the Christian community. Enjoy these snapshots!
Nick, Ethan, Eleanor and Tim
Dylan holding his baptismal candle and certificate
Monica Rose with Uncle Chris
Cousin Corey with newly baptised Isaac
Dr Michael Tellis - Memorial Weekend
To view the pages associated with this series of events, please click on the following link:-
St Peter's Cafe-Church and Craft Stall
Wednesday 20 June 2012:
10.30 am - 12.00 noon
Every month there is a coffee morning held in Swepstone Church Hall, so come along for a comforting hot drink and a chat between 10.30 am and 12.00 noon. There is also a Bring and Buy table, as well as a stall with home made produce and craft items. Raffle tickets are on sale. So don't stay at home feeling alone, especially as you can enjoy coffee and home made cakes or biscuits for just £1.00. You will be doing your good deed for the day too – all proceeds go towards the work of St Peter's Church in your community. We look forward to seeing you, your family and friends.
Sunday Club
The cockerel is the symbol by which St Peter, our church's patron saint, is known. The children of the Sunday Club made this colourful collage and learned how Peter and the cockerel played an important part in the Easter story.
The Sunday Club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 9.30am inside Swepstone Church. It is for children aged between 3-11 years. The children are welcomed by Sunday Club Leaders, Daphne and Eileen. Bible stories are read, songs are sung followed by a craft activity. The session usually lasts approximately 40 minutes. The children are then taken to join the congregation for the Holy Communion Service. Parents are welcome to collect their children at the end of the service, which is usually around 10.30am.
Pure GoLd
The risen Christ meets the women in the garden.
Youth group Pure GoLd offer young people the opportunity to meet and make new friends in a Christian environment. Activities and snacks are organised by the Group Leaders. The groups meet on the second and fourth Sunday evenings of each month in Rhonda Gilmore's home, 14 St Michael's Drive, Appleby Magna, from 6.30-8.00 pm. Suitable for up to Year 6+ (10-18 years). For dates and details please contact:-
Rhonda Gilmore on 01530 273 577
Judy Selby on 01530 272 572
If you would like to see photographs of our peaceful church building, our past events or the many people who are involved with the church...
Please visit the 'Picture Gallery' - the link is on the left hand side of the page. In the category box, select 'St Peter's Church'. You can also browse specific pages dedicated to special occasions. The links can be found in the right hand column.
