Church News

Dear Church family Now that we are in tier 4 some of you have decided to limit contact and are therefore not feeling it wise to attend church. Carol is one who has made this decision and I support her in it. In person services will continue unless the situation changes further but I will… Continue reading Covid Message from our Rector (05/01/21)

Marian has given the okay to share a lovely song from her daughters church on the Isle of Man. Just follow the link  https://fb.watch/1Z69ATkhqu/ which requires a Facebook account.

Welcome the light The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness. Psalm 18:28 Come, my Lord, my Light, my Way; come, my lantern night and day; come my healer, make me whole; come my Saviour protect my soul; come my King, enter my heart; come Prince of Peace and never depart. Come my King, enter… Continue reading Advent Sunday 1

Dear Church Family We trust you are well as we enter the second half of lockdown 2? It is great that we continue to get good news about various vaccines and this gives hope of a more normal 2021.   I have been working hard on the content of our Christingle Pack and feel sure… Continue reading Sermon Sunday 22nd November

Dear Church Family I trust you are all surviving lockdown 2? We are thrilled that there is potential light at the end of the tunnel with progress toward effective vaccines. Last week we were able to continue with our (small) Act of Remembrance at the memorial. It was even more moving knowing that we did… Continue reading Sermon Sunday 15th November

Dear Church Family They say that what goes around comes around and that has proved true of 2020 lockdowns. I include with this email a timely call to prayer from our Archbishops. As I write, the world is once again in turmoil, not just because lockdown starts tomorrow, but also because America is waiting to… Continue reading Thoughts on Remembrance Sunday

Due to the COVID restrictions Remembrance Sunday will be different this year. There will be no parade of Service personnel marching down Tollerton Lane, no church service and there will be a limited laying of wreaths. The 3 minute silence will take at 11:00 am (as usual). All Tollerton residents who wish to attend should… Continue reading Remembrance Sunday – November 8th

St Peter’s pattern of Sunday services, alternating Holy Communion and Morning Worship, has now resumed. Although there is no singing at the moment, some lovely music is included. Social distancing is observed for seating and there is a one-way system through the church.  Bibles are not in use so please bring your own Bible and… Continue reading St Peters Services

Clare Franklin has retired after 12 years of running Lunch Bunch. St Peter’s has given Clare a John Lewis gift token and a plant to thank her for dedication and hard work. Lunch Bunch has been a big part of St Peter’s Church since it was started by the Rector’s wife, Chris Lumgair, more than… Continue reading Lunch Bunch (suspended)

John Ortberg wrote that book with the splendid title: – If you want to walk on water first you have to get out of the boat. It’s a book about faith and like all his works manages to be challenging and humorous at the same time. This has always been a favourite story. It was… Continue reading Sermon – 9th August