Last week the Vicar attended General Synod for the first time as an elected member. Synod was opened on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen by Prince Edward, and as Synod business began both our Archbishops addressed the Synod. The first section of the address was given by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and…
The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Presidential Address to General Synod – November 2021
Last week the Vicar attended General Synod for the first time as an elected member. Synod was opened on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen by Prince Edward, and as Synod business began both our Archbishops addressed the Synod. The first section of the address was given by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and…
Sermon for the Feast of Christ the King – by Revd Amanda
I have to tell you that this week I have grappled with these readings and the idea of Christ the King. I wonder whether you grapple with the idea of Christ the King? If I begin by asking you to describe what image you have of Christ as King I wonder how you might respond?…
Sermon for the Civic Service of Remembrance 2021 – by Revd Canon Rachel
Why are you here today? You might think that’s a pretty stupid question. The Mayor kindly invited us all to participate today, obviously. We join with people up and down the country and across the world in marking this Remembrance Sunday. Look at the standards Rachel. Look at the poppies. Hear the bugler and feel…
Living Generously – by Revd Canon Rachel
On Sunday October 10th, as our week of focussed prayer and reflection as a community on generosity and vision for our church came to an end, the Vicar preached the following sermon. October 10th also marked Rev’d Canon Rachel’s induction as our Vicar following from here initial licensing on Zoom in April 2020. As I look…
Living in Love and Faith- a blog post by Rev’d Amanda
Living in Love and Faith When I first received my Curacy offer and found out I was coming to HPC – I did some research (as every potential Curate should!) what a joy it was to discover that you were an Inclusive Church. Sometimes when we are going through the journey of obtaining such kite…
Vehicular Access Changes Around St Peter’s
As part of the Council’s plans to improve the town centre, the road access to church has now changed. The approach to church is now via Northumberland Street and along Byram Street. Parking restrictions remain as before. We apologise for the inconvenience, but in the long run this is a significant improvement to the approach…
Messages of condolence on the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip.
The church will be open from 10am on Monday morning for those wishing to light a candle in memory of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, and write a message of condolence. In the mean time, the Palace has requested messages of condolence to be sent online where possible. Please click here for a direct link,…
Good Friday evening worship 2021
Please click here for the service booklet for our Good Friday evening worship for 2021.
Maundy Thursday 2021
Click here for the service booklet for Maundy Thursday.