4 August 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

I am writing this Lifeline on Tuesday morning having just listened to the first day of Scientists in Congregation online. Ruth Ogilvy, one of our teenagers, has put together a great mixture of views on science in creation and climate change.

There were interesting clips from Bishop Frank, Tom McLeish, Rev. Dominic, and a fantastic section from the pupils of Archbishop Holgate’s School, York.

What was exceptional from the children was their passion and enthusiasm to tackle the problem that we have with climate change. They have obviously really taken to heart the need for change and are not just talking about it but being involved practically.

We owe it to our young people to do whatever we can to make sure this fantastic planet, that God ordered, is not destroyed by the way we live our lives. As individuals it is not easy to make a huge difference, but we have to remember that ‘every little helps’.

There is still time to catch up with all the contributions online, just visit hullminster.org/sinc

REV. DOMINIC WRITES:

‘Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.’ Ephesians 3.20-21 

I remember several years ago our Area Deans meeting at Bishopthorpe Palace being taken over by an over excited and bullish team from the Holy Trinity Development board presenting us with a radical scheme to transform this ancient Church in the heart of the Old Town, opening up the square, clearing the nave and building a café with grillage on the south side.

From the far end of the diocese, I heard the odd thing about the progress of this hard-won project and saw stories of the Minster Making and pictures of scaffolding.

Roll on February 2019, and I have the opportunity to come to a Big Local regional Chairs Meeting at the Holiday Inn. I came down the night before and stopped over at Anne and Johnathan’s and after the meeting out of curiosity crossed over one of the terrible A63 pedestrian crossings and out of curiosity headed over the Minster. Neal was sat in café at the east end with the Generous Giving team. The team left and I asked him about how things were going and about the city of culture, confidentially he said I have a new job, is this something you would think about applying for. I am up for a challenge, but if someone had asked me that years ago when I was curate in Orchard Park, remembering what the cold, dark rat infested church was like, the answer would have been a flat no. 

I have huge admiration and respect for what Neal and the team did, not without a great personal cost of blood sweat and tears and a little bit of wonderful bonkers from Matt. What a change had taken place! 

As we cautiously begin to gather steam again following the Pandemic and the very tough decisions, we had to make to bring our spending under control we are again in a complex time of change. The pandemic has allowed us to find the space have to do a lot of organisational development behind the scenes which has put us in a better place. 

Thankfully the doors are open once more and as I write we are about to start our first holiday club for two years and later in the month host our first major exhibition since Michelangelo in 2019 but this places a huge strain upon our core people and not least Alasdair. It will be a little while before we know where we are following the pandemic, new people have joined, others have moved on or become older and frailer, some are still very cautious to be out and about.

The PCC is thinking and praying about how we sustainably grow our capacity both in terms of core staff and volunteers in a planned and strategic way, a big part of that sustainability moving forward is going to be planned giving which allows us to budget. I know that many of you responded magnificently to the Giving in Grace programme earlier this year but if you have not already done so can I encourage you to consider joining the Parish Giving Scheme. It’s never going to be dull in Hull but if we pull together, I believe we can do something amazing together to bless the people of this city in Jesus’s name.  

hullminster.org/give 

Covid update 21st July 2021

To ensure Hull Minster continues to be a safe place to worship for all, we are asking all congregation members to continue to wear masks, and to keep a safe distance from each other.

Please continue to sign up to services and check in at the door.

Chairs will remain spaced as they have been for the last year, and communion will be continued to be offered in one kind. The south porch will be opened to increase ventilation.

Congregational singing: The congregation will be invited to sing the final hymn at the 10:30am Eucharist but asked to refrain from singing otherwise. People who are uncomfortable with this are free to leave at that point. Depending on numbers the person leading Church@4 will make a judgement based on numbers.

We will continue to share the peace in a socially distanced way.

We thank you in advance for your co-operation.

Summer Holidays 2021:

Design your Heraldry at Hull Minster

FREE family Heraldry workshop Tuesday 10th August, 10am to 1pm with artist Sam Metz.

Hull Minster has many memorials and carved heraldry stones that immortalise the history of Hull. These carvings and memorials give us a glimpse into the past lives of those that once lived and worked in the city and tell us their stories.

Heraldry is about showing people who you are with designs full of symbolism using animals, colours and lettering.

Sam Metz Heraldry workshop will allow you to:

·      explore and get up close to the Ministers heraldry and memorials

·      gather ideas and design for your own heraldry

·      design you own ‘beast’ using traditional symbols and modern emojis, emoticons and memes.

·      Create and print your ‘beast’ 

This FREE session must be booked in advance

Family/friend tables of 6 people maximum, to ensure COVID safety

Click here for full Information and click here to book securely

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 continues:

Please pray for Ben Purcell and Kira Scrowton as they are married in the Minster on Saturday and for Isla Falk as her parents bring her for baptism on Sunday and for all our families that have baptisms booked in the weeks ahead.

SUMMER AFTERNOON TEA:

Hull Minster Wednesday 11th August 2.00 p.m.

Please join Peter Lord and Rev. Irene for this post lockdown afternoon tea with another of Peter’s fascinating talks on Union and Fellowship.

BIBLE STUDY:

Our Wednesday evening Bible study will be taking a break for the month of August.

MINSTER KIDS:

Our Minster Kids 10:30am group will also take a break for the month of August but there will be resources available for children to use during the service.

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

AUGUST SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

Minster doors will be open 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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READINGS: TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 130; 34:1-8

1 Kings 19:4-8 

Ephesians 4:25-5:2

John 6:35, 41-51

COLLECT FOR TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Lord of heaven and earth,

as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer,

give us patience and courage never to lose hope

but always to bring our prayers before you;

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

AMEN

This Month’s Prayer Diary

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