St Peter's Church

Newnham on Severn

Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.’

Mark Harrison playing in St. Peter’s, Newnham, as part of the Newnham Live 2017 event

Welcome to St Peter’s Church

If you are new to Newnham or shortly moving to the village, you will find Newnham a very friendly place. People who already live in the village say how hard it is walk along the high street in a hurry because there are often people who want to stop and chat!

The Newnham village website has details of events that take place and organisations that exist including the library, formerly operated by Gloucester County Council but now run by the village community and Newnham St Peter’s C of E Primary School which has strong links with the church.

We hope this Website gives you a flavour of church life and further information about what goes on.

News

Events

  • Christmas Shoe Boxes

    • It does seem a long time away, but Christmas is creeping towards us and although it is a joyous time for us in the UK for some others, such as in parts of Eastern Europe, it is not such a special time.  For many years now, our benefice has sent Christmas Shoe Boxes via Link […]

  • "What on Earth am I Here For?"

    • ‘WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR?’ is the theme of an exciting new series at 11am Informal Worship at St Peter’s: 24th September: You matter to God 22nd October: You are planned for God’s purpose 26th November: You are formed for God’s family 28th January: You are created to become like Christ 25th February: […]

  • Autumn Study Group

    • Autumn Study Group A seven week course based on the discussion of St Mark’s Gospel in the ‘Cover to Cover’ series. 10am-11am fortnightly, beginning on Wednesday 4th October and meeting at 48 Sheen’s Meadow, Newnham. All welcome.

  • Benefice Prayer Breakfast

    • George Café, Newnham We shall continue the theme of renewal in the church on Saturday 7th October, 8.30 – 9.30am (breakfast orders taken from 8.15am). Enjoy a delicious breakfast at The George Café followed by a time of prayer.

  • Newnham Harvest Festival

    • This year our Harvest Festival Communion Service will be on Sunday 8th October at 11.00am followed by a bring & share lunch.   Harvest gifts (vegetables, fruit, tinned and dry food etc.) will be donated to the Forest Food Bank. Everyone welcome – we do hope you’ll be able to come.

  • Next Messy Church

    • THURSDAY 12th OCTOBER (the 2nd Thursday of every month) 5pm-6.30pm in St Peter’s Church Fun crafts, songs, stories, celebration time and food for all the family A meal is included (e.g. fish fingers, chips, peas, pizza & salad etc) There is no charge but a voluntary donation may be made Children need to bring an […]

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Might there be more?

For some, the Christian life is likened to a gentle ride on an up escalator.  We step on and gracefully ride up into realms of spiritual maturity and godliness with no effort beyond a light hand on the rail to hold us steady.

The reality is very often so different.  There are many metaphors for the life of faith in the Bible.  It is compared to a race, a battle, a journey or a seedling struggling to grow in adverse conditions.  These pictures conjure an image of struggle, a need for focus and determination, a willingness to make sacrifices.  Our relationship with God, like any relationship, needs investment.

The Lyfe Journal from the Bible Society will catch your imagination, provoke your spirit and get you praying.  There are stories of people whose entire lives have been shaped by prayer, explorations of some of the prayers recorded in the Bible, ideas and resources to take away and use.  For many of us, life is busy and full and we simply don’t have time to work through weighty tomes on spiritual matters.  Lyfe Journal is easily digestible, pithy, concise wisdom, with plenty of space to make notes, jot down thoughts and record your ideas and responses.  Use it as a springboard to launch you into a more prayerful way of living.  Contributors include Charlie Cleverly, Paula Gooder and George Muller.

We have a God who loves us, who is with us and who listens when we pray.  Here is a resource to help us draw closer to God.  It is affordable and well presented.  Get a copy for yourself (and a friend?) from Bible Society.  Only £4.99 + PP.

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