St Peter de Merton Church

Covid-19 is still with us and we must all play our part in keeping ourselves, family, friends and neighbours safe.

One of the main ways is correctly wearing a face mask or covering.

This poster from the World Health Organization shows us the do’s and don’ts.

We must all do our part. God bless!

These friezes were hand-painted by Marion Swift, a member of the congregation of St Peter’s, for the Children’s Corner. Even though the church has had limited opening and visiting, we wanted them to be seen. Marion has painted several more for different events and festivals of the church year, which will be posted at the relevant times.

You are all very welcome to join us for any of our Services which will now be only online in response to Bedford entering Tier 4.

Us keeping you and our staff safe is of vital importance!

Christmas is not cancelled – it cannot ever be cancelled – it’s just different this year.

During Lent we support the charity Mercy Ships who are holding a televised Carol Service on Wednesday 16th December 2020 at 7.30pm

The attached poster gives all the details you need to watch it live or on catch up from Tuesday 22nd December.

And if you’d like to download the Order of Service – here’s the link: https://www.mercyships.org.uk/…/12/MS-Order-of-Service.pdf

Sadly we won’t be holding our own Christingle Service this year.

But we can join in the National Christingle Event online by The Church of England with The Children’s Society this Sunday 13th December 2020 at 9am for the live stream or catch up anytime afterwards.

Here’s the link to watch the service on YouTube: https://youtu.be/owhrpUY3Nfw

Join in the the whole country and spread the light!

🤩Fantastic opportunity – our insurance company Ecclesiastical have set up a prize draw called ’12 days of giving’. Between 7th and 22nd December, 10 charities will be drawn each day and will receive £1000!

How do we enter? – Just a simple nomination form which could see St Peter’s win £1000! 🥳

👇Simply click on this link, scroll down to find the form with our charity number and name already filled out. Below that it asks your name, email address, county, age range. After ticking or not-ticking a few choices – just press submit and job done. ✅

The more nominations we get the more chances we get picked on one of those 12 days of giving! 👏🤞

🙏Nominate now: https://www.movementforgood.com/12days/index.php…

👀If you want to see the T&Cs click here: https://movementforgood.com/…/f…/12days_terms_conditions.pdf
(Summary: Your personal data is used only for the purposes of the draw; only one nomination per applicant and application. Can opt in/out of receiving insurance emails etc. No third-party use of personal data.)

Now time to nominate and fill out that form.🙏

Please find following Public Notice of proposed alterations/additions to the church’s audiovisual equipment.

As people are not generally coming into church at the moment – you won’t see the fabulous Christmas cards we have available to order by St Clare’s.

Have a look at the designs below and email Liz at the office (stpetersbedford@googlemail.com) if you’d like to order or have more info (cost, envelopes etc.)

Please send in your orders or enquiries by Thurs 19th November to give enough time to put in last orders and post/deliver to you before December.