Rev. Irene writes: 

Come along and join us if you can as Bishop Thomas visits Hull this coming weekend. Bishop Thomas is the former vicar of Holy Trinity, Sierra Leone and will be joining us for both our services on Sunday.  Whilst Vicar of Holy Trinity (Freetown) in 1980, a link between Holy Trinity (Hull), as it was then known, was created.  That was when the Twinning arrangement was made between our two cities and in which Chris Fenwick was involved.

We hope that Bishop Thomas will share with us parts of his testimony and let us know how people in Sierra Leone come together to worship. There will be a chance for questions so let’s make his visit special for all of us at the Minster.  He will be accompanied by his wife, Mrs Victoria Wilson and Rev’d Shirleen Carew (Bishop’s P.A)

WANTED!

Do you have any teddy bears that would like a new home! If so, please bring to church and they will be part of our Teddy Bears’ Picnic later in the month where they can meet up with new owners that will care for them.

Thank You

This week our newest latest employee tells us a little about himself:

Introducing Stephen Lonsdale, Heritage Project Intern

My name is Stephen Lonsdale and I’m the new Heritage Intern at Hull Minster.  I’m an archaeologist and historian by trade and am doing my PhD at the University of York alongside my work at Hull Minster. I specialise in Medieval and Roman archaeology, focusing particularly on churches, landscapes, and community/citizen archaeology. I will be helping to organise and facilitate events at the Minster, helping to engage the public with its rich past and vibrant present through the archaeology.

I was born in Hull and brought up in East Yorkshire, so I’m very proud to be joining the team here at the Minster and honoured to be bringing such a remarkable institution to a whole new audience!

Throughout August there will be an exhibition in the Minster by Tracy Holland

Confluence – Crossings and Guiding Lights

11th & 12th AUGUST

Drop-in art activities for all ages linked to the exhibition. Be inspired by the holograms and film reflecting life at Sunk island and the banks of the Humber.

Make your own cylinder mirror art 

Contribute to a large-scale River Humber collage that we will work up collectively around themes of nature, industry, and water.

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT AUGUST

SUNDAY     9:30 a.m.   Breakfast Church (toast and drinks from 9:10)

                      11 a.m.     Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 4 pm: 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th  Evening Prayer     2nd Taize,

 EVENSONG FRIDAY 12TH AUGUST 4 P.M. – Visiting Choir, the Liturgy Singers

PLEASE NOTE - the choir will be taking a well-earned rest over the summer so please check in Lifeline if you are unsure of Saturday services.

MINSTER PRAISE – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Next Praise: 18th August

Sew for the Soul is a new group for anyone interested in sewing.  It will start at 12.30 with refreshments and end around 15.00.

 15th September 17th November. 15th December Resumes February 2023

OPENING TIMES FOR AUGUST

Full opening Wednesday – Saturday from 10 - 4

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFÉ (Second Wednesday of every month) 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon Next Cafe 10th August

INTEGRATION COFFEE MORNING (Second Thursday of every month.) 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Next meeting 11th August

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

The study group will continue in September, many thanks to Val and Sam who have delivered such a great programme this year

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF AUGUST

• We pray for Dominic, Heather, Ben, and Leo as they cope with the aftermath of Dominic’s cycling accident. Lord sustain each of them and heal Dominic back to full health.

•  We pray for Sophie Thirwell and Benjamin King as they are married in the Minster.

• We pray for the new staff at the Minster that they will feel welcomed and inspired in their roles.

•  We pray for the safety of all children throughout the school holidays.

•  We pray for all the areas of conflict in our world.
  
  
  

COLLECT FOR NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Gracious God,

Revive your church in our day,

and make her holy, strong and faithful

for your glory’s sake

in Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

READINGS FOR 14th AUGUST

Psalm 80:1-2, 9 - end

Isaiah 5:1-7

Hebrews 11:20 – 12:2

Luke 12:49-56

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