We’re excited to have a visiting preacher, Rev. Kate Seagrave, who grew up at St. Peter’s joining us to preach this Sunday at our 9:15am, 11:15am and 6pm services to explore the next section of the Bible in 1 Timothy chapter 2. 

We are so grateful for how you are giving so much to the life of St. Peter’s. Following Giving Sunday (27 Sep), we'd love to remind you of the invitation to prayerfully consider sowing into our vision through a regular giving or a one-off gift. You can find more information on our Giving Page.

Our Light Trail is drawing ever closer, and we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed sweets and chocolates over the last week. We've seen a fantastic increase in donations, which is greatly appreciated!

So far we've received:

📊 53 tubs and 7 pouches

That's a brilliant response with a hope to reach 100 tubs and pouches so that we can fill our 250 giveaway bags and ensure our 16 Light Trail Stewards have plenty of treats to share with the many children and families who will join us.

Let's see if together we can reach 100! 🌟

With just over two weeks to go, the target is now within sight, but we also need more helpers please - can you spare time on Saturday 31 October - if so, please sign up using the button below.

Let's work together to make this year's Light Trail a joyful, generous, and memorable event for everyone who comes through our doors.

Ten more prayer meetings have been registered since last week, it is so encouraging to hear your prayer stories and see the numbers growing towards our vision of 300 new or existing prayer meetings registered.

You don't need a crowd to create a culture of prayer. Just a handful of people meeting regularly can become a powerful witness to God's work. Every prayer group adds to the growing movement, and every prayer contributes to the bigger picture.

Be part of the journey, register your prayer meeting, and help us reach 300! Together we can see prayer flourish across our communities and look expectantly to all God has in store.

Start small, start simple, start today.

If you're new to St Peter's, Tim and Claire would love to invite you to join them for drinks & nibbles / tea or coffee and cake in the Rectory. It's a relaxed chance to get to know them, meet others, and hear a little more about how you can connect into the life of St. Peter's.

There are 2 events, as below, please sign up or share with friends

Fri 23 October – over 18’s event - 8pm - 9.30pm

Sun 25 October – Families and Children event - 10.45am - 12 noon

Joining the Electoral Roll is a simple but important way of identifying yourself as part of our church family. If you're not already on it, click below to sign up.

Memorial window: The window by the Font at the back of the church by the Book of Remembrance has been designated as a memorial window for those who wish to place fresh flowers in memory of, and in thanksgiving for, deceased loved ones in conjunction with anniversaries or key poignant dates. Up to three vases will be provided by the church for this purpose. The PCC has approved the guidance and anyone who wishes to use this window, please contact Anthea in the office who will provide the appropriate information and process for you.

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The Funeral/Thanksgiving service for the life of Ruth Wade will be held at St Peter's Church on 23rd October at 11.00am, with refreshments afterwards in the Parish Centre - the dress code is 'not sombre'. 

Please keep Ruth's family and friends in your prayers at this difficult time, asking that they may know God's comfort, peace and strength in the days ahead.

"The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)

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Please note: There is no CCC on Wednesday 14th October, but there is on 21st October. 

If you have been bereaved, we warmly invite you to our annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving. This gentle service offers an opportunity to remember loved ones, give thanks for their lives, and find comfort in God's presence, alongside family and friends. Names of those who have died will be read during the service, and refreshments will be available afterwards, with clergy on hand to talk and pray with anyone who would find that helpful. All are very welcome. 🙏🕯️💛

Flyers are available in church with a slip to complete if you'd like a loved one's name read during the service or to let us know you're coming. Alternatively, email admin@stpetersfarnborough.org.uk.

MISSION NEWS UPDATE: This week's Mission News shines a spotlight on Grozdan Stoevski, who will be visiting St Peter's this Sunday. We look forward to hearing how God is at work through his ministry as he shares with us during our 9.15am and 11.15am services.

Coming up in the life of the church - for your information and prayers: Please find the link below for the current month 

If you would like to join Saturday Prayers from 8-8.30am via a zoom call please use the link below and the code 4XgaMt

PCC Minutes:   To view the PCC minutes, please click here. Please ask the office for the password.