Please note there will be no Lifeline next week – Revd. Irene is away, and Val’s daughter is over from America for a week!

This week Irene writes:

Did you know the link between William Wilberforce/Hull Minster and the RSPCA? If not, then read on.

William Wilberforce was baptised in the very splendid font at the Minster in September 1759 and on 16th June 1824 he co-founded the RSPCA, so this year is the Charity’s  200th anniversary of the world's oldest animal charity.

MPs William Wilberforce and Richard 'Humanity Dick' Martin met in Old Slaughter's Coffee House to found what would become the RSPCA, on this day in 1824.

An RSPCA inspector on his rounds in the 1880s wrote:

“Shrugging off the irony in the name of their chosen meeting place, animal welfare campaigners, MPs Richard Martin, and William Wilberforce, met with their supporters on 16 June 1824 at Old Slaughter's Coffee House in London to establish a ground-breaking new organisation.

At this time in Britain, bloodsports such as badger baiting were all the rage, while flogging horses and donkeys to death raised few eyebrows. Animals were mere commodities to be used and abused like any other.

But not everybody agreed. William Wilberforce, who is better-known for his work in bringing about the end of slavery, found a like mind in Richard Martin. In 1822, Humanity Dick, as Martin was teasingly called, managed to get a bill through Parliament banning the inhumane treatment of animals.”

 In celebration of the above Hull Minster will be holding our first animal friendly service at the Minster on the 20th of October at 2 p.m.

William Wilberforce and Richard Martin


BELL RINGERS TOUR

As Holy Trinity/Hull Minster Bell ringers we are often used to being out of sight and out of mind however last Saturday 22nd September we really were, as we took to our annual ringing tour expertly arranged by our assistant tower captain Harold Bell.

The photo shows us at the last church of the day St Marys church Whitby. This year we were doing a seaside tour up the east Yorkshire coast.

The day started early with a ring at Bridlington Priory at 10 am. A lovely church well worth a visit which is very as reflected in the lovely tapestry depicting the churches history. They also do very nice tea and cakes on Saturdays.

Then it was on to Flamborough St Oswald’s with smaller bells where the more able ringers rang a method called St Clements. Other methods rung that morning included Plain Hunts to 7 and 8 and Bob Minor.

By lunchtime, the mist was closing in and at Flamborough head the foghorn was blowing and visibility was down to 50 yards.

After lunch we rang at Filey, another lovely church also called St Oswald’s situated on the far side of a ravine. Rounds and call changes were rung and further methods that included everyone of all abilities. 

St Mary's Scarborough was our next tower. A church that had undergone some refurbishment including a new clock face and weather vane. The church looks down onto the harbour and after an hour of ringing we moved on to our last tower, another St Mary's next to Whitby Abbey. A welcome cuppa was had as we rang some more rounds and call changes before a fish and chip supper at the bottom of the 199 steps. It was a very enjoyable trip and nice to have the company of Helen and friends from Doncaster too. Many thanks go again to Harold for all the hard work and patience in organising the trip. If anyone would like to learn more about the skill and ministry that us English change ringing, please contact Robin our tower captain or through the clergy. 

JON ON THE TOWER TOUR WITH VOLUNTEERS

Some of our wonderful volunteers enjoying a tower tour.  The last tour of the season will be on 1st November and there still a few places left.

UKRAINE

These are certificates from Ukraine children and adults for the gifts sent to them from Hull Minster.

THURSDAY MORNINGS

Do you have some spare time on a Thursday morning?  Then why not be a part of a
great group of fellow church members who volunteer at what is now the very busy, well established, Welcome Cafe.
If you’re interested, come along from 10:30 and just see how it runs and then if you feel It’s something you’d like to get involved with, the join in.
You don’t have to commit to every Thursday.  The busy period is between 11:00 and 1:00pm.
It’s become a very popular Community Hub for anywhere up to one hundred people who regularly attend.
If you’re interested, come along on a Thursday and have a look, ask questions and then decide.
Speak to Irene or Tim or any of the other volunteers

This is a courtesy notice regarding parking at Hull Minster.
A few weeks ago the council repainted the yellow lines down the North side of the church.  Parking attendants patrol this area frequently and are giving out parking tickets to those who park there unless they are a blue badge holder.
It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure they are parking legally.  The nearest car park to the church is on Lowgate opposite the King Billy statue, Zebedee’s yard or on South Side (parking meter).  It is worth noting however, that in the next few weeks the portacabin's will be removed.  This will create more space for parking legally (watch this space)!  Thank you all for your co-operation.  Shirley Kay

COLLECT FOR NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Faithful Lord, whose steadfast love never ceases

and whose mercies never comes to an end;

grant us the grace to trust you and to receive the gifts of your love,

new every morning, in Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 26

Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12

Mark 10:2-16

PRAYERS POINTS FOR NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

·         We pray for our farmers here in the UK and around the world that they may be able to grow sufficient food to feed the world population.

·         For those areas of the world that are severely affected by climate change and by conflict that affects their ability to grow food.

·         For the people in our country that they will be able to access sufficient food to feed their families.

·         Help us who have plenty to give generously.

·         We pray for the many areas of conflict in our world.  Give wisdom to those who have the power to bring about change.  Particularly we pray for the Middle East.

·         We pray for all those who have been recently bereaved.  Comfort them in their sorrow.

·         We pray for the young people in Hull Minster that they will gain understanding of what it means to love God and serve others.

·         Help us remember to always give thanks.

 DIARY FOR THE NEXT FIVE WEEKS