REV. IRENE writes:

What a sight. The vicars’ vestry overflowing with spring colours. All ladies at both of our Sunday services last week received a primula plant as a gift for Mothering Sunday.

EXCITING JUNIOR CHURCH!!

Great excitement as Rob brought play dough to our 9:30 service! We had several examples of play dough Moses as a baby in a basket of bulrushes.

At our 11 a.m. service, we were delighted to baptise Hamish Alexander Newton, grandson of Sarah and nephew of Ben both from the choir. Hamish was such a delight and was so good, smiling as we welcomed him into God’s family.

Our choristers took a leading part in the service by reading Colossians 3. 12-17 and later leading us in intercessory prayers. We learned about the gifts of the Spirit and the picture here shows the display with hearts and ribbons with the names of those we love.

At both services, the plants were given out and enjoyed by all who received them.

WELCOME CAFÉ (from strangers to friends) & LISTENING SPACE

Welcome Café CONTINUES this Thursday 23RD March and will be every Thursday morning 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please do drop in and support whenever you can. We hope to grow this facility and invite many different groups along. There will be newspapers, games, table talk and much more with coffee and cake supplied. It is extremely important that our church family pop along from time to time as we need people to welcome and chat to those that may be visiting for the first time.

From 12 30 soup will be served and drinks throughout the afternoon until 3 p.m.

During this time we were entertained once more by Olga’s grandson, Mykhalchenko Trill. He played the piano beautifully and then was entertained playing chess with Brad. The concentration was fascinating!

GIRLS’ BRIGADE

We have had a lovely week, finishing off our cross stitch, recreating the belt of Miss Agnes Bedford who belonged to the Minster 500 years ago. Lauren Jeffries

SPEAK THEIR NAME

These two pictures from this exhibition, are to help remember those who have taken their life. Please pray for all the families affected by this.

GIVING AT HULL MINSTER On behalf of the finance committee, we wanted to share with you something about Hull Minster finances and our giving. Firstly, to say THANK YOU – thank you to each person that gives, as without our giving we could not keep Hull Minster open and do all that we do in the Minster, local community, schools and the city. It costs around £1,000 a day to run the Minster, and every penny is raised locally through our giving, grants, the café, shop, and events.

We are now in the season of Lent, the period of time set aside in preparation for Easter when we are all invited to deepen our discipleship. We might observe this through fasting each week or from particular foods, and setting time aside for prayer. The purpose is to consider where we are in our walk with God and to intentionally go deeper in that walk.

Giving is part of our discipleship, Jesus talked about where your money is, there your heart will be.

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21

Lent also provides an invitation for us to consider our giving. One of the best things we can do is to give regularly, and we have a parish giving scheme that makes this very simple to do. If you consider that Hull Minster is your church, and you want to start giving regularly you can find out more on the website here https://hullminster.org/give or please come and speak to a member of the clergy or finance committee. Giving regularly helps with a steady flow of income and if you Gift-Aid we can claim back an extra 25%. If you already give regularly, thank you. Maybe during this period of Lent, you might prayerfully review your giving.

“Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

Heather Black

UKRAINE APPEAL

We have received many gifts to help our Ukrainian friends both in Ukraine and in this country. New or nearly new ladies and children’s clothes would still be appreciated.

LENT: ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

Last week we had an excellent study led by John Lawson, on the temptations of Jesus by the devil. It has been great to have different people each with their own style of study and presentation. You can find the outlines on the website under TEACHING.

KATE GOFORTH SHARES WITH US: AN EVENING IN THE MINSTER

It was lovely to see so many people come into the Minster on Saturday 18th March when the Freedom Festival 'Awakening' was taking place in Trinity Square.

Families were sitting in the chairs set out for breakfast church while their children played on the mats. Two young girls were knelt down praying at the back of the church in front of the board explaining what prayer is. Three girls were kneeling in the Broadley chapel at the altar rail. Families were on a move hunt and a lot of people took the time to look at the quilt dedicated to loved ones lost to suicide. There were so many candles lit at the altar they were stacked up double and at one point, Andy the volunteer had to use his coffee to put out the flames. Overall, some 5,700 people visited over the day.

EASTER CARDS

The Minster shop has a fantastic selection of Easter cards and gifts. Make sure you have a browse!

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE THIRD WEEK OF MARCH

We pray for all those who are suffering in Turkey and Syria, for families that have lost loved ones and for those risking their lives in the rescue operation
For those we know who are sick or bereaved or awaiting test results for healing and comfort.
We pray for peace in our world.
We pray for Hamish and give thanks for his baptism into God’s family.
We pray for special people in our lives

COLLECT FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Gracious Father, you gave up your Son

out of love for the world;

lead us to ponder the mysteries of his passion

that we may know eternal peace

through the shedding of our Saviour’s blood

Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

READINGS FOR 26TH MARCH

Psalm 130

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Romans 8:6-11

John 11:1-45

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

On Sunday our 9:30 service focussed on Moses striking the rock and producing water! A miracle of the Old Testament. Our young people had fun completing several activities in relation to this passage of scripture, here are just a couple of examples.

EXCITING JUNIOR CHURCH!!

Junior Church at 11 a.m. re-enacted the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan.

This activity helped prepare the young people for the baptism of Hamish during our 11 a.m. service next week. This will be an exciting service as we bring together Mothering Sunday and Hamish’s baptism. (Hamish is the grandson of Sarah and nephew of Ben both from the choir)

This photograph was taken by Annabelle, our Head Chorister.

When Gill Alden asked one of the younger members which she preferred, school or church, her emphatic reply was: CHURCH!

WELCOME CAFÉ (from strangers to friends) & LISTENING SPACE

Welcome Café launches this Thursday 2nd March and will be every Thursday morning 10:30 to 3 p.m. Please do drop in and support us whenever you can. We hope to grow this facility and invite many different groups along. There will be newspapers, games, table talk and much more with coffee and cake supplied. It is extremely important that our church family pop along from time to time as we need people to welcome and chat with those who may be visiting for the first time.

From 12 30 soup will be served and drinks throughout the afternoon until 3 p.m.

LENT ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

This last week’s study led by Sam McGaw, was on the the subject of Discipleship. The discussion on this was interesting and very wide-ranging

SPEAK THEIR NAME

These two pictures from this exhibition, are to help remember those who have taken their life. Please pray for all the families affected by this.

Giving at Hull Minster

On behalf of the finance committee, we wanted to share with you something about Hull Minster finances and our giving. Firstly, to say THANK YOU – thank you to each person that gives, as without our giving we could not keep Hull Minster open and do all that we do in the Minster, local community, schools and the city. It costs around £1,000 a day to run the Minster, and every penny is raised locally through our giving, grants, the café, shop, and events.

We are now in the season of Lent, the period of time set aside in preparation for Easter when we are all invited to deepen our discipleship. We might observe this through fasting each week or from particular foods, and setting time aside for prayer. The purpose is to consider where we are in our walk with God and to intentionally go deeper in that walk.

Giving is part of our discipleship, Jesus talked about where your money is, there your heart will be.

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21

Lent also provides an invitation for us to consider our giving. One of the best things we can do is to give regularly, and we have a parish giving scheme that makes this very simple to do. If you consider that Hull Minster is your church, and you want to start giving regularly you can find out more on the website here https://hullminster.org/give or please come and speak to a member of the clergy or finance committee. Giving regularly helps with a steady flow of income and if you Gift-Aid we can claim back an extra 25%. If you already give regularly, thank you. Maybe during this period of Lent, you might prayerfully review your giving.

“Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

Heather Black

International Women's Day celebrations - St Hilda’s Heirs

This last Saturday we celebrated International Women's Day with a themed day of worship and fun activities. Together with members of the Methodist community, and the general public, lots of people (men too!!!) learned about the contribution that women have made to faith, beginning with the Abbess of Whitby, St Hilda.

The life of ministry undertaken by so many women in Christianity today was celebrated with communion presided over by Bishop Eleanor. Reverend Louise looked after the prayer room in our newly refurbished Broadley Chapel. Girls Brigade groups came together to join in the fun. Lots of families also came along to enjoy the trails and treasure hunts, crafts and activities which were on offer. Diocesan Children's Advisor, Carolyn Edwards, coordinated the event with Hull Minster and was delighted with the atmosphere and enjoyment in the church. Jane Owen

EASTER CARDS

The Minster shop has a fantastic selection of Easter cards and gifts. Make sure you have a browse!

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF MARCH

We pray for all those who are suffering in Turkey and Syria, for families that have lost loved ones and for those risking their lives in the recovery operation.
For those we know who are sick or bereaved or awaiting test results, for healing
We pray for peace in our world.
We pray that we will be aware of those around us who are struggling in so many different ways, and that we will give out of our abundance.
We pray for all pupils at Trinity House Academy and young people from TS Iron Duke.

COLLECT FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

MOTHERING SUNDAY

God of love, passionate and strong;

tender and careful;

watch over us and hold us all the days of our life

through Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR 19TH MARCH

Psalm 34:11-20

1 Samuel 1:20-end

Colossians 3:12-17

John 19:25b-27

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

We celebrate International Women’s Day this year with the help of the Diocese of York and the Methodist community in Hull. A fun packed day of activities which celebrate women in Ministry takes place on SATURDAY 11th MARCH. Called Hilda’s Heirs after the Abbess of Whitby, who one of the most important early Christian women, the day starts with a short service from the Bishop of Hull. It’s a drop in kind of day with activities such as stained glass, women’s trails and reflection and prayers stations, we’ll be making a wall of words commemorating women and contributing video reflections about women in ministry.

Celebrating women is everyone’s job! The day is open to all, not just women.

You can drop-in and pay £1 contribution towards materials or book for the day and have lunch included for £5. Book here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hildas-heirs-tickets-525415009437

EXCITING NEWS FOR A MEMBER OF THE CHOIR

WELCOME CAFÉ (from strangers to friends) & LISTENING SPACE

Welcome Café will be every Thursday morning 10:30 to 3 p.m. Please do drop in and support whenever you can. We hope to grow this facility and invite many different groups along. There will be newspapers, games, table talk and much more with coffee and cake supplied. It is extremely important that our church family pop along from time to time as we need people to welcome and chat to those that may be visiting for the first time.

From 12 30 soup will be served and drinks throughout the afternoon until 3 p.m.

OUR LATEST EXHIBITION

DOING OUR PART FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

The Hull Minster team is keen to play a part in tackling climate change and biodiversity. The Minster has a long legacy of clergy, staff, and congregation cycling to worship and is working towards Cycle Friendly Employer status. As well as a secure home for bicycles the newly installed bike shelter has a wildlife roof.

Hull Minster has been working to improve and encourage sustainability for some years and was one of the first churches in the country to install solar panels.

FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

Giving at Hull Minster

On behalf of the finance committee, we wanted to share with you something about Hull Minster finances and our giving.

Firstly, to say THANK YOU – thank you to each person that gives, as without our giving we could not keep Hull Minster open and do all that we do in the Minster, local community, schools and the city. It costs around £1,000 a day to run the Minster, and every penny is raised locally through our giving, grants, the café, shop, and events.

We are now in the season of Lent, the period of time set aside in preparation for Easter when we are all invited to deepen our discipleship. We might observe this through fasting each week or from particular foods, and setting time aside for prayer. The purpose is to consider where we are in our walk with God and to intentionally go deeper in that walk.

Giving is part of our discipleship, Jesus talked about where your money is, there your heart will be.

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21

Lent also provides an invitation for us to consider our giving. One of the best things we can do is to give regularly, and we have a parish giving scheme that makes this very simple to do. If you consider that Hull Minster is your church, and you want to start giving regularly you can find out more on the website here https://hullminster.org/give or please come and speak to a member of the clergy or finance committee. Giving regularly helps with a steady flow of income and if you Gift-Aid we can claim back an extra 25%. If you already give regularly, thank you. Maybe during this period of Lent, you might prayerfully review your giving.

“Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

Heather Black

UKRAINE APPEAL

LENT: ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

Last Wednesday Jean Fenwick talked us through the history of Lent going back to Anglo Saxon times and on through the centuries. It was interesting to hear about the 40 days in the scriptures. These studies are on the Hull Minster website under TEACHING

EASTER CARDS

The Minster shop has a fantastic selection of Easter cards and gifts. Make sure you have a browse!

GRIEF CAFÉ

This will be on Wednesday of this week (8th), 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF MARCH

We pray for all those who are suffering in Turkey and Syria, for families that have lost loved ones and for those risking their lives in the recovery operation.
For those we know who are sick or bereaved, for healing and comfort.
We pray for peace in our world especially as fighting in Ukraine has reached one year
We pray that we will be aware of those around us who are struggling in so many different ways, and that we will give out of our abundance.

COLLECT FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Eternal God,

give us insight to discern your will for us

to give up what harms us

and to seek the perfection we are promised

in Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

READINGS FOR 12TH MARCH

Psalm 95

Exodus 17:1-7

Romans 5:1-11

John 4:5:42

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Two of the young men and Tracey were taken up the tower by Jon. An amazing way to see the city.

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFE

Three of the ladies from the Grief Café last week where we were delighted that Tony NHS Chaplain joined us in the hope that he can start something similar at HRI. New people are turning up each month and finding comfort and friendship as they share refreshments together.

MINSTER PRAISE

This will be held on Thursday 16th at 10:30. Everyone is welcome to this short informal service followed by cakes and coffee/tea

A BIG THANK YOU FROM DAVE ALLUM

Thank you to everyone at Hull Minster for all the gifts, cards and good wishes on the occasion of my 85th Birthday and “retirement” last weekend. Val, as ever, produced a lovely cake, despite feeling poorly, which was enjoyed by everyone after the service. The unexpected flowers were much appreciated by Julia.

STEPPING UP

GROWING NEW DISCIPLES IN PLACES WHERE

LIFE IS TOUGH.

A new Stepping Up learning Community will be starting in Hull after Easter.

Stepping Up provides an opportunity for lay people to come together once a week with people from other parishes in Hull to grow together as disciples of Jesus, and explore how to develop mission in their local community.

Over forty people have now completed Stepping Up in the urban and coastal communities of our York Diocese. They are involved in mission in their church and community in many different ways, and witnessing their churches grow as they share God’s love in the local community. You can read some of their stories and watch a video about Stepping Up here www.mseed.org

If you are interested in finding out more about Stepping Up, please speak to Heather or contact her at heather.black@yorkdiocese.org T 07852151740

Hilda’s Heirs! Wow it is great to have an event celebrating women in faith at the Minster!

Hilda’s Heirs 11th March 2023 10:30-3:30pm

“Hilda’s Heirs is a fun day of activities celebrating women and girls in mission and ministry. It is based at Hull Minster but includes an optional treasure hunt around the city.

Children and young people are invited to attend with leaders from their groups or their family. Activities include: brass rubbing, designing stained glass windows and a Minster Mystery Trail.

The day will start with a short worship service and end with a communion led by Bishop Eleanor of Hull and Leslie Newton (Chair of the Methodist District). During the day there will be a variety of activities and crafts on offer. A soup and sandwich lunch will be provided by the Hull Minster Cafe.

We are asking for contributions of £5 per head (£15 per family) towards food and resources, but please get in touch with carolyn.edwards@yorkdiocese.org or victoria@methodistyouth.org.uk if you need to discuss a bursary”.

You can book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hildas-heirs-tickets-525415009437

I am so excited to be taking part in this event which has been organised by the York Diocese. It is great to run a group for girls and be able to celebrate how amazing women are and how we can work together to learn more about God, our faith and share with others the amazing things he did for us. It is great for our girls and families to see how faith works through different people at different stages in their journey.

I hope to see you there,

Blessings
Lauren

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF FEBRUARY

We pray for all those who are suffering in Turkey and Syria, for families that have lost loved ones and for those risking their lives in the recovery operation.
For those we know who are sick or bereaved, for healing and comfort.
We pray for peace in our world.
For the safety of all children during the school holidays and for a restful time for all staff who work in schools.

COLLECT FOR THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT

Holy God

you know the disorder of our sinful lives;

set straight our crooked hearts

and bend our wills to love your goodness and your glory

in Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR 19th FEBRUARY

Psalm 2

Exodus 24:12-end

2 Peter 1:16-end

Matthew 17:1-9

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF FEBRUARY

· We pray for all volunteers and staff at the Minster
We pray for all those struggling to keep warm and well-fed during this difficult economic period
For those we know who are sick or bereaved, for healing and comfort
We pray for peace in our world
We pray for the family of Nicola Bulley during these difficult days

COLLECT FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT

Almighty God

give us reverence for all creation

and respect for every person

that we may mirror your likeness

in Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE 12TH FEBRUARY

Psalm 136

Genesis 1:1-23

Romans 8:18-25

Matthew 6:25-end

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE FOURTH WEEK OF JANUARY

We pray for all volunteers and staff at the Minster
·We pray for the ‘warm church’ initiative. For guidance as changes are made and another day is introduced
For those we know who are sick or bereaved, for healing and comfort.
We pray for an end to the unrest in our country due to the many strikes that are taking place – for an acceptable solution

COLLECT FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

READINGS FOR 29nd JANUARY