Sunday 19 July at 11:00 am
Sunday School Picnic

There will be a picnic for children of the Sunday School at the Rectory. Come along after the morning service - full details from Fr Stuart.

Contact:

Fr Stuart Owen   

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Parish Office closed in July

Please note that the Parish Office is closed for the first two weeks of July. Please try not to email the office as there will inevitably be an email backlog which will take time to deal with. Parish notices and pew sheets have been prepared in advance and any notices will be dealt with after 15 July.

For all pastoral matters and bereavements, please contact the Rector, Fr Stuart. For church and Court House matters, please contact the churchwardens. Contact details can be found on the church website.

Contact:

Fr Stuart Owen     01442 879 739

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 www.stpetersberkhamsted.org.uk

Bishop of St Albans Open Garden

Visit the lovely gardens at Abbey Gate House, the episcopal residence in St Albans, over four Sunday afternoons 2pm-4pm. It's only £5 entry, and all proceeds go to the Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust. So far, these events have raised nearly £25,000 for the trust! Abbey Gate House is on Abbey Mill Lane, just opposite the Cathedral west end.

• Sunday 12 July
• Sunday 19 July

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Olivia’s ordination

Olivia Davies, who served in this parish as Graduate Assistant Chaplain (with Berkhamsted School) just a few years ago, was ordained to the Anglican priesthood last Saturday. The service was live-streamed on YouTube, and you can watch at home.

We pray for Olivia and all this year's ordinands as take this significant step in their Christian ministry, and we pray too for the people of Flitton, Silso and Pulloxhill in Bedfordshire, where Olivia is serving as curate.

Through your Spirit, heavenly Father,
give these your servants grace and power
to proclaim the gospel of your salvation
and minister the sacraments of the new covenant.
Renew them in holiness,
and give them wisdom and discipline
to work faithfully with those committed to their charge.
Amen

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Saturday 18 July at 2:30 pm
Historic Churches meeting

The Beds & Herts Historic Churches Trust (BHHCT) are holding their annual meeting at St. Mary's Church in the village of Pirton, North Hertfordshire, near Hitchin (SG5 3QE). There will be an opportunity to look around the church, with tea served at 3:30pm. This will be followed by a service of sung evensong at 4:30pm, with Archdeacon Charles Hudson preaching. If you would like to attend, please email the BHHCT secretary so they can cater for tea.

Contact:

Revd Canon Lynda Klimas     01234 745 407

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 bedshertshct.org.uk

Sunday 19 July
July Farmers’ Market

The next Farmers' Market is on Berkhamsted High Street, offering a range of local produce, tempting street food, beers and wines, delicatessen and fine cheeses, plus hand-crafted gifts, herbalist therapies and much more. Farmers' Markets are held on the 3rd Sunday of every month.

Wednesday 22 July
Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

Berkhamsted Town Council is holding another consultation on its Neighbourhood Plan. This Plan aims to shape improvements to Berkhamsted from now to 2041, looking at issues such as education, leisure facilities, green spaces, transport and congestion, housing and heritage. The Plan is on display in the Civic Centre Foyer 20 July to 15 September, and is available on the Town Council website. BTC will be holding drop-in events at the Civic Centre on Wednesday 22 July and Wednesday 9 September 10 am-12 noon. Once you've read the Plan, you can send your feedback via the online consultation.

 www.berkhamsted-tc.gov.uk

 www.berkhamsted-tc.gov.uk

Saturday 25 July
Hans Zimmer concert

Hans Zimmer is one of Hollywood's most celebrated composers - he wrote the scores for Gladiator, Kung Fu Panda, Interstellar, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean and many other films.  Enjoy a candlelit performance of his music here in St Peter's - tickets are on sale now. We've secured a limited number of discounted tickets giving 15% off gold tickets. To take advantage of this offer, simply book online at the link below and use the discount code WELCOME15 at the online checkout. These are strictly limited, so be quick! Book one of two performances: 7-8pm or 9-10pm.

 www.lumos-experiences.com