2 June 2021
Rev. Irene writes:
I hope everyone is managing to enjoy the sunshine as we move into summer on the 1st day of June. Slowly but surely the restrictions are lifting slightly, and we are now offering tower tours in the Minster and another day to our opening times.
As I have said before, during lockdown many things have been happening behind the scenes. There was a request for ‘twiddle muffs’ from one of our care homes and within weeks I have received a great number of colourful muffs to help residents with dementia.
Our latest request has come from Cathy Westoby, I have included it here as I am sure we have many competent knitters/crotcheters who could set to work on the requested squares which eventually will be made into dressing gowns!
Click here for the pattern.
If you want to help stitch the squares together there are details pf who to contact with the pattern.
John Heywood born in 1497 was the English writer that first said
‘many hands make light work’
So, let’s see what we can do.
This week Bishop Frank shares with us:
How are your plans going for the summer? Perhaps a dip in the North Sea or a few days away in the Lakes? Fewer of us will be packing our sun cream and sombreros and heading off to the beaches of the Mediterranean. But this year – in Hull Minster – the Mediterranean is coming to you, as is South America, Japan, and the Pacific Ocean. How so? In our own wonderful space, we are welcoming a fabulous and awe-inspiring installation called GAIA or The Earth. A seven-metre diameter globe made of NASA images of the earth from space. You may remember the Moon installation we had in 2018 – as we welcome the “Blue Planet” to the Nave this is on the same scale.
With our partners, Hull Freedom Festival, we are hosting this stunning exhibition between August 20th and September 4th this year. So, no need to pack your bucket and spade, just come to Trinity Square and find the whole of the Earth on your very doorstep. The artwork itself is from the inspiring imagination of Luke Jerram and alongside it there will be a series of locally arranged events exploring our relationship with and responsibility for the Earth. Expect to be inspired, challenged, and informed about the environment and our impact on it. Look forward to our regular worship which will draw on the presence of the Earth as it is suspended above us. Take the chance – the first for most of us – to see and meet the new Archbishop of York who will be joining us for an event towards the end of the second week.
Of course, things have changed beyond recognition since we hosted our last big events. As church members we will share in the great task of staffing the exhibition and providing a warm welcome to the many visitors who will come to the Minster. Without the paid staff we had until 2020 we will need all the more the help of volunteers to make this event a success. So please listen and look-out for news of opportunities to prepare for supporting the exhibition. And don’t forget to book those exhibition dates in your diary.
GAIA will be a free though ticketed event; there will be concerts and music of many kinds, public events on Trinity Square and not a few surprises to enjoy too. We are looking forward to enjoying a great atmosphere in the City. As we take the opportunity to open up again, exploring what it means to have living faith in a modern city, can I ask you to pray that in the multitude of practical arrangements, God will bless this endeavour. For as the Psalmist says in that great cycle of life-songs in the Bible, “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and all those who live in it; for he has founded it on the seas and established it on the rivers”.
JUNE SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES
SATURDAYS 4 P.M. 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5TH Evening Prayer
SUNDAYS 10 a.m. Recorded Service
10.30 a.m. Holy Communion in the Minster. Please click here to book in.
CHURCH @ 4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service. Due to Covid, please bring own refreshments.
WEDNESDAYS Holy Communion 12:30pm
PLEASE NOTE: The Minster will be open Friday and Saturday 12-330pm and the MINSTER SHOP will be open during these times.
“Hull Minster’s doors will be back open to visitors this week. What a wonderful prospect it is to be welcoming visitors into the church once more. Whatever the reason people want to come in, we want to make sure they receive a proper welcome, and that’s where you come in. Are you able to volunteer once a week/fortnight/month to welcome all those wanting to come and explore the church as a place of worship and an historic treasure?
We will be carrying out training sessions on 15th and 17th June 2021 at 10am until 12pm. You will be able to learn more information about what the role entails and what part of the body of the church you will fulfil.
If you are only able to volunteer on weekends, please email al@hullminster.org and we will organise a Saturday session.
I look forward to welcoming you soon.
Alasdair Hutson, Director of Operations”
Induction service
The induction of the Revd. Canon Dominic Black as Vicar and Lecturer of Hull Minster will take place on Sunday 4 p.m. If you would like to attend this service, please book online as places are limited due to social distancing regulations.
As St. Mary’s Lowgate, continues with extensive building works we are delighted to welcome Revd. Ian Walker and his congregation to host their Eucharist Service in the Minster. We are looking forward to developing our relationship and friendship with all at St. Mary’s over the coming months as lockdown eases.
Revd. Irene
The Heritage Volunteering group
If you would like to be involved, please contact Jane at jane@hullminster.org Click here for full details.
DO YOU WANT TO HELP? - 10:30 am SUNDAY SERVICE
We are looking for people to volunteer, on a rota, to work the sound desk during this service. The desk is pre-set, so it is very straightforward. If you think you can help, please speak to one of the wardens for more information. Thank you.
CRAFTERS
The crafting group will meet on the first Thursday of every month 10am-12 noon. Everyone is welcome.
READINGS TRINITY SUNDAY
COLLECT FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
O GOD, the strength of all them that put their trust in thee, mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping of thy commandments we may please thee, both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
This Month’s Prayer Diary
Daily prayer points throughout the current month can be found here.