Ancient Landmark Seeks Funding for Heating
Heating Appeal
St Peter and St Paul’s church is looked on fondly by the residents of Syston. Generations have visited for weddings baptisms and funerals and enjoyed the history of the building. The building and grounds are maintained by volunteers but sometimes this is not enough.
Our ancient boiler needs replacing and, in a bid to meet carbon emissions targets for 2030 of net zero, we are seeking to replace it with an alternative which includes pew heaters which use green energy
The total cost for the project is £50,000. The congregation has already been fundraising and staging events which many of you have attended to raise funds for this. Grants are being applied for, but charities require that a 30-50% of the total is raised through fundraising from the community. We have already raised £7,000 but still have a long way to go.
That’s why we are asking the local community to help us raise the money needed to install the new heating. Your donation will
- help maintain our town’s heritage preserving Syston’s oldest building for future generations.
- help keep your parish church at the heart of the community, open to all for services, Christmas events, baptisms, weddings and funerals.
- help save our planet as we install the latest eco-friendly heating solutions, future proofing the building for years to come.
Please do consider making a donation, any amount will be gratefully received.
Online: Please follow this link or scan the QR code.
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5257
Cash or Cheque:
Please donate in person at any event or service or contact the Vicar on 0785 157 3236.
Cheques made payable to ‘PCC St Peter & St Paul Syston’
Sponsor a Pew Heater
We are also offering you the opportunity to sponsor one of the 77 pew heaters which are part of the new heating system. If you would like to sponsor one of these heaters you can do so at the cost of £100. The names of sponsors will be recorded in a commemorative book which will be kept in church. You can sponsor a heater in memory of a loved one or event that took place in church e.g. your wedding or a child’s baptism. If you would like to sponsor a heater please get in touch 07851 573236
Pies, Peas and Puddings
Our next Fundraising event is a Pies, Peas and Puddings evening on Saturday 5th April at 7pm at St Peter and St Paul’s Church Centre. The pies are being generously donated by Pukka Pies and entertainment will be provided by Syston’s very own singer Kerry Jean. There will also be a raffle and a quiz. Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for children and must be purchased in advance. Please contact w.hardy147@gmail.com
Church News
Pancake Party
On Shrove Tuesday members of Syston Churches Together met at the Catholic Church, The Divine Infant of Prague, for the annual pancake party. It was a great opportunity for members of the different churches to meet together for a time of fun and fellowship. A challenging quiz based on the Saints was provided by Pierre which got everyone scratching their heads! The pancakes were hot, delicious and plentiful with a huge variety of toppings. A great time was had by all!
World Day of Prayer
On Friday 7th March members of local churches met at Syston Methodist Church for the World Day of Prayer. This annual event takes place across the world and it was wonderful to be part of this wave of prayer. This year’s service had been produced by churches in the Cook Islands and the theme was ‘God Made Us Wonderful.’ During the service we heard about the lives of women in the Cook Islands, especially during the Covid 19 pandemic. We also learnt the phrase ‘Kia Orana’ which means ‘God made you wonderful’ and we used this to greet each other. It was a joyful service and a blessing to many.
Easter Services – St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Syston
Mon 14th, Tue 15th, Wed 16th April – 7.30pm Stations of the Cross
Maundy Thursday (17th April) – 7.30pm Maundy Thursday Service at St Hilda’s Church, East Goscote
Good Friday (18th April) –
12.00noon Churches Together Walk of Witness
7.30pm Compline and Tenebrae
Service
Easter Sunday (20th April) – 10.30am Holy Communion
