14 July 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

I write this after spending a nail-biting evening watching the Italy v England Euro 2020 final. I am sure that even those who are not avid football fans could not resist the excitement that the final brought to many. It was disappointment, not failure, as we saw them team lose to penalties – what a cruel way to end a tournament as someone said to me it may well have been the toss of a coin.

We all suffer disappointment many times through our lives and for those young players whose penalty kicks were saved they must have been devastated. Yet we all know they will pick themselves up and set to work again on the sport that they love.

Being a Christian does not mean we are exempt from disappointment, definitely not so! However, there are many bible verses that will encourage us to be strong, these verses from Corinthians are just one example….

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

As I mentioned a few weeks ago three of our choristers are leaving to begin new adventures in their lives. We have heard from Nia and Simon, so this week Dominic tells us what is in store for him:

Choral music and the church have been central to my life from a young age. When I was seven-years old, I joined the local Parish church choir in my hometown of Spalding which gave me many opportunities to make friends and develop my singing. During my time there I led the choir as Head Chorister for two years, completed the Bronze, Silver and Gold RSCM singing awards, and performed my first ever solos in concert – hopefully, there are many more to come! The choir at Spalding Parish Church has a great tradition of visiting other churches and cathedrals for choir festivals and to sing Evensong services, most recently singing at both St George’s Chapel in Windsor and St Paul’s Cathedral in 2019. I have many fond memories of playing football and cricket before rehearsals as well as our choir trips to the beach in the summer. Every time I return home for the holidays, I look forward to singing with them again!

In September 2018, I ventured north to study my undergraduate degree in Music from the University of Hull and am pleased to announce that I have now graduated with a First! During my second week in the city, I visited Hull Minster to watch a performance of Haydn’s The Creation and was totally in awe of the sound in this magnificent building. At the start of my second semester, I was fortunate enough to sing at the Minster myself when I joined the Minster Choir. From the moment I walked into the first rehearsal everyone was so friendly and welcoming which made it even more of a joy to sing here.

One of my favourite memories from singing at Hull Minster is climbing the tower to sing over the rooftops of Hull on Ascension Day in the incredible early hours of the morning. Climbing up all those spiralling and often narrow steps whilst fully robed was no easy task, but the view at the top was certainly worth it. However, it was not until we had all reached the summit that our verger Jon informed us that the top of the tower swings from side to side when the bells are ringing! To which my response was to make a hasty retreat down the stairs after we had sung before the hour struck again. Some other highlights for me include making recordings for the 9 Lessons and Carols service and our choir socials at the Sailmaker’s Arms after rehearsals.

Singing as part of the Minster Choir has enabled me to continue singing the music I love with a fabulous group of singers and musicians. Having been part of a church choir from a young age I was already familiar with much of the repertoire at Hull Minster, but I am pleased to say that I have learnt some new pieces. Much to the surprise of our musical director Mark, I was unfamiliar with one or two pieces which were core repertoire at Hull Minster including Herbert Howells’ Like as the Hart and Greater Love Hath No Man by John Ireland. These have quickly become two of my new favourites and I would highly recommend listening to them, especially when sung by the Minster Choir!

Now that I have graduated from university in Hull, I will be moving to London to study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in September. There I hope to continue my choral singing with the Chapel Choir at the Old Royal Naval College as well as joining other local choirs and forming my own ensemble. Although it is daunting to be moving to such a large and unfamiliar place, I am excited to embark on this new adventure and to continue making music and developing as a musician.

My time as part of the Hull Minster Choir has been incredibly special and I am grateful to have been part of such a wonderful community. I have made friends with some fantastic people who I will miss dearly until I return to sing at Hull Minster again, hopefully in the not-too distant future. Dominic Felts.

Summer Holidays 2021:

**MMore information coming soon about these exciting events**

Rev. Dominic writes:

We have the faculty approved for Altar frontals for the chancel Communion Table to add colour and mark the liturgical seasons. Because of our financial position we cannot afford to pay for these from PCC funds so are appealing for donations. If this is something for which you would like to make a donation, please email finance@hullminster.org or by cash or cheque payable to 'Holy Trinity Hull' clearly marked 'Altar Frontals.'

Irene concludes with:

We see the beginning of our wedding season on Saturday so please pray for John Killelay and Amy Sharpe as they will be married in the Minster at 2pm on Saturday.

Also, on Sunday at the 10:30am service two adults, Scott Taylor, and Zoe Lloyd, will be confirmed by Bishop Alison, and at 1:30pm, Baby Hendrix Ace Denby will be baptised in the Minster.

Click here to see exciting details of ‘The Wild and the Natural’ Art exhibition
1st - 24th July 2021 http://www.hullminster.org/exhibitions

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.

BIBLE STUDY:

Our Wednesday evening, 7:30pm, Bible study continues with a study on the book of James on Zoom. Everyone is welcome for this one-hour study and fellowship.

Bible Study zoom

SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES:

SATURDAYS 4 PM 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5th Evening Prayer.

SUNDAYS 10am Online Recorded Service.

10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

Church@4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service. Refreshments now available.

Please click here to book for either service.

The Minster will continue to be open for Wednesday 12:30pm Holy Communion

JULY SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

From the 1st of July we see the Minster doors opening Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday each week between 10am and 3:30pm. This will be both for personal prayer and for general visiting, taking in the wonderful 700 years of heritage.

Of course, this means that we need lots of volunteers. I was delighted that over a hundred people came along to the volunteer training held two mornings last week. These sessions were so informative and helpful that many went away and have signed up for helping in the weeks ahead. We can never have too many so if this interest you please do let us know as there will be more training events in the future.

DO YOU WANT TO HELP? 10:30am and 4pm SUNDAY SERVICES

We are looking for people to volunteer, on a rota, to work the sound desk during these service. The desk is pre-set, so it is very straightforward. We also need strong individuals to help with setting up the Minster in between services, and booking people in on the doors. If you think you can help with any of these tasks, please speak to one of the wardens for more information. Thank you.

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Archaeology Festival Trinity Square - 1st August 11-3pm

The National Conference of Archaeologists is taking place in Hull over the weekend 29th July to 1st August. At the end of this, there will be an archaeology festival where organisations from Hull will be able to showcase some of their recent finds. It will be an opportunity for us to show some of the exhibits from the Churchyard collection and gauge the public's interest in them. We will have two things going on.

Collection and activity table - Dr Marianne Gilchrist (medieval art historian), Rhi Baxendell (masters student in collections management) and volunteers - with objects from Trinity Square.
Visits to the medieval foundations in the Alcock Chantry - Mark Keith (staff member and historian)

The archaeologists from the Castle Street Burial Ground will also be on Trinity Square showing what they have discovered during their recent dig and the Museums Quarter will have exhibits from the R38 airship disaster as well as finds exhibits and talks by Humber Field Archaeology. It will be a great day out for all the family!! If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please contact me on jane@hullminster.org Jane Owen

It would be great to hear from you if you would like to find out more about volunteering with Girls Brigade at the Minster or if your child is interested in joining. Please email with any questions to mandy@hullminster.org and she will forward your queries on to Lauren.

READINGS: SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

COLLECT FOR SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

You give us gifts and make them grow;

though our faith is small as mustard seed;

make it grow to your glory

and the flourishing of your kingdom

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN