Peter Hunter - Thanksgiving Service - 17th April, 3pm

There will be a Thanksgiving Service for the life of Peter Hunter (following a private cremation service)

venue: Thornbury Baptist Church, Gillingstool, Thornbury, BS35 2EG (parking in the pay and display car park opposite the church)
date: Friday 17th April 2026
time: 3pm - 4pm ish

The service will be live-streamed onto the front page of Thornbury Baptist Church website Livestream link HERE

No flowers please but if you would like to, donations to St Peter’s Hospice click HERE

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Photos of Peter and Ali Hunter with Frank & Hennie Gray taken at Gloucester Cathedral when Tania was inducted as a lay reader.

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A message from Pippa Rossiter:
I was so sad to hear of the death of our former curate Peter Hunter. He was a gentle pastor, a wise and kind teacher who always lifted Jesus’ name high. He showed huge insight into tricky sensitive, pastoral issues. When the time came for him to move on, he, his dear wife Ali, Charlotte, Ruth and Luke and Natalie were sorely missed. Many of us frequently made trips to Warminster, where Peter was appointed as the vicar , to support and lead music worship and youth events at residential weekends. It was a delight to do so. When he left Keith and Pat organised a leaving party where we all shouted ‘Hunter’ every time his name was mentioned.! This was because there was a Gladiator by this name in the first 90s series, and this was his ‘handle’. Peter was a gentle gladiator for God- faithful to the end.

I hope the family have happy memories of St John’s and know there is a warm welcome here if they are ever passing by.

If you have other happy memories of Peter do come and chat after the Sunday services.

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Stuart Hull and Nigel Day (Churchwardens)
Please note that we are currently seeking a new Vicar, following the retirement of Revd Peter Breckwoldt in July 2025