REV. IRENE writes:

A date for your diary:

On Wednesday 25th January Archbishop Stephen will be reflecting on his faith journey and what Living Christ’s Story looks like for him and his hopes for the diocese as we live Christ’s story together.

Expect stories, discussion, challenges, and prayer.

This event is for everyone – those in the pulpit, those in the pews, and those who may not yet be in the pews!

Tea/Coffee: 7pm

Worship: 7:30pm

Talk followed by Q&A: 8pm

There is no charge however please book online to enable us to know the number of people expected or alternatively ring the office on 224460.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-the-archbishop-tickets-475139203147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

Hull Minster is going beyond Earth, and venturing to the depths of the universe. An immersive light show by Luxmuralis will allow visitors to explore planets, black holes and the vastness that is space, all set against the stunning architecture of the Minster.

We will welcome over 4000 people over 4 nights. Tickets are sold out, but keep an eye out on the website at www.hullminster.org/space to see if any cancelation tickets become available.

VACANCIES IN THE FISHERMEN’S MISSION

Find out about opportunities to work in this Christian organisation.

https://www.fishermensmission.org.uk/get-involved/vacancies/

From Rev. Dominic:

There is a day for anyone aged 18 to 30 considering ministry in the Church of England. https://www.stepforwardanglican.org.uk

THE UNEASY SLEEPS OF MAX MAXWELL

This is a Riding Lights production to be held in the Minster on Thursday 2nd February at 7:30 p.m. (Adults £10, Concession £6, Supporter £12). Please book with the Box Office: 01904 655317 or at www.ridinglights.org/max-maxwell

Have you a spare bed available? We are looking for five ‘sleepovers’ for the cast of Riding Lights on 2nd February. If you can accommodate one or more of the actors for overnight and breakfast this would be really helpful. Please let Rev. Dominic know if you can oblige. Thank you

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

ON-LINE STUDY BEGINS THIS WEEK, if you have not linked in before give it a try we would love to see you! 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Our online bible study will begin again on Wednesday 18th January as we look at the faith of Daniel and his friends. Please note there will be no Study on the 25th because of the evening with the Archbishop in the Minster.

MINSTER PRAISE will be held this Thursday 19th January at 10:30 a.m.

Looking forward to seeing you as we celebrate the week of prayer for Christian Unity.

WARM SPACE IN THE MINSTER

This continues this Thursday and throughout the winter months. Anyone is welcome, drinks served during the morning and afternoon, and soup and a roll at lunchtime.

CRAFTING etc.

Following Minster Praise there will be ‘Sew for the Soul’ group meeting.– This is a group run by Becky. The group runs straight after Minster Praise (3rd Thursday). Anyone eighteen or over is very welcome and you will need your own sewing and supplies to bring with you. This is a prayerful group that spends time thinking of others. Whatever is discussed in the group stays there and you are welcome to just pop in whenever you feel like it. We do have a sign-in book where you can write whatever you would like us to pray for. I hope you find the time to come and join us. Refreshments are always available from the café or bring your own. Hope to see you soon.

Minster Craft Tutorials – what are they I hear you say. Let me explain… It does not matter if you can’t craft or think you can’t that’s what the tutorial is for. Glenis and Becky run Minster Crafters which has been part of the Minster for many years. We run tutorials once a month, (1st Tuesday) and all supplies and materials are FREE! There is no commitment to attend every month, but Becky does need numbers beforehand for supplies. We have refreshments and chat as we learn. You may think ‘you don’t have a creative bone in your body’ but lots of people feel that way, but then are surprised at what they can do. Why not pop along and see for yourself, if you don’t like it, well fair enough you gave it a go. Please contact Becky either in church or at beckydexter001@hotmail.co.uk

Minster Craft Stall – The Minster Craft Stall which you may see in the church when an event is on, which is run by Becky and Glenis. If you come to the tutorials, you do not have to be involved with the stall but of course are always welcome. However, Becky and Glenis would appreciate volunteers helping to set up and put away the stall. Graham has been extremely helpful with the tables and putting boxes away afterwards, but more help from others would be very much appreciated.

All profits from the stall go to the Minster. The funds from the stall bought the defibrillator and recently we paid for the box that houses the defibrillator which is on the wall by the shop.

Sew for the Soul – This is a group also run by Becky; however, it is quite different from the crafters. Sew for the Soul is not a tutorial-based group. The group runs straight after Minster Praise (3rd Thursday). Anyone eighteen or over is very welcome and you will need your own sewing and supplies to bring with you. This is a prayerful group that spend time thinking of others. Whatever is discussed in the group stays there and you are welcome to just pop in whenever you feel like it. We do have a sign-in book where you can write whatever you would like us to pray for. Of course, any type of sewing is fine, if you wish to bring your own sewing machine, we ask that only you use it for safety reasons. I hope you find the time to come and join us. Refreshments are always available from the café or bring your own. Hope to see you soon.

Posters will shortly be put up on the board in church.

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE THIRD WEEK OF JANUARY

We pray for all volunteers and staff at the Minster on their return after the Christmas break
We pray for the ‘warm church’ initiative. For wisdom for the Minster project and for a successful launch on Great Thornton Street
For those we know who are sick or bereaved, for healing and comfort.
As we look forward to 2023-25 we pray that our planning will be soaked in prayer, and that all we do will be to God’s glory.
During this week of Christian Unity we pray for peace in our world and that all may live together in harmony.

COLLECT FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

God of all mercy

your son proclaimed good news to the poor,

release to the captives and freedom to the oppressed;

anoint us with your Holy Spirit

and set all your people free

to praise you in Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR 22nd JANUARY

Psalm 27:1, 4-12

Isaiah 9:1-4

1 Corinthians 1:10-18