Minster Lifeline #32
11 August 2021
BISHOP FRANK WRITES:
We are ready, steady go for the great Gaia exhibition in the Minster which starts next week. On the night of the Press and Media Launch of the Freedom Festival’s programme on Thursday August 19th we invite you to gather with friends from other churches across the city at a Prayer Vigil, starting at 9pm in the Minster. We will pray for the Exhibition and more widely for the needs of the world in the face of the environmental challenges we are all facing. If you can come for any time that evening, please book into the Vigil event on the Minster website – www.hullminster.org/gaia and you will see the events listed there. Four of the full programmes of "Living with Hope" events are exclusive to those who book on our website. They are the opening and closing Vigils, the Believe in Hull Evening on August 26th, and the Visit of the Archbishop of York on September 2nd. In order to get in you will need to book using the book here buttons under each event on our website. For all other events in the Living with Hope programme (information listed on our website and some on www.freedomfestival.co.uk) booking a Gaia Ticket will mean you can join the event as the main exhibition is open when the event is staged. The tickets for entry to the exhibition are free and are available at www.freedomfestival.co.uk
We are hoping that many thousands of people will visit the Minster between August 19th and September 5th and our desire is that they will each and all receive a warm and genuine welcome – as who knows, we might be entertaining some angels unawares.
Frank White.
THIS WEEK VAL WRITES FOR US:
Given that the ‘lot’ has fallen to me this week, I would like to start with a very big thank you to all those who have supported me since my knee replacement surgery. People have shopped, posted mail, rang, prayed, and popped in for coffee and cake, all of which has been greatly appreciated. I am doing much better. The consultant was very pleased with me but found it amusing when I voiced my concern over my knee still hurting, especially when I walked and that it was still very swollen! He asked if I had listened to anything he’d said. Priceless, when I have said that same thing so many times to pupils!
Irene has asked me to say something about the Bible Studies that we have been running. Pre-Covid, we would meet on Wednesday evenings in the Parish Centre, but everything has changed, and we now meet on Zoom. It’s good to do that but unfortunately, not everyone has access to a computer, so I send out printed copies to those people. Our last study series was on the book of James. I had prepared them all before I went into hospital, but Sam McGaw stepped up and led them each Wednesday. It was rather nice to be a participant rather than leader, for a change, and Sam as always, did an excellent job. I have to say that I came in for quite a bit of stick as there is a lot about patience! The book of James is about practical Christianity; being doers of the word of God, not just hearers. I put in the study, that I often think James would have been an excellent Yorkshire man, as he is so direct and plain in his teaching. Certainly no one can be left in any doubt as to how we should live out our Christian lives. It is good to be reminded that Christianity is not just coming to church but so much more. You can find the series on the Minster website, under teaching.
We are taking a break during August and will be starting up again in September. The new study will be from the Old Testament, on Jacob. It’s fascinating to see that despite his cheating (his name means ‘supplanter’, one who takes the place of the rightful recipient), God not only forgave him, but also gave him a new name. He became a great Patriarch of the children of Israel.
If you are interested in joining us, please do so in September, it will be announced in Lifeline. Let me assure you, we have a lot of fun, and the hour always seems to go very quickly.
Val Fotherby
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:
WWe had a blast at Creation Rocks holiday club this year thanks to #HealthyHolidaysHull2021
WWe also had a week of fun activities thanks to our Scientists in Congregation group.
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 writes:
Please pray for Gabija Kalinauskaite and George Garner as their parents bring them for baptism on Sunday and for all our families that have baptisms booked in the weeks ahead.
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.
AUGUST 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
Minster doors will also 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: ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
COLLECT FOR ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
God of glory,
the end of our searching,
help us to lay aside
all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom,
and to give all that we have
to gain the pearl beyond all price,
through our Saviour Jesus Christ
AMEN
This Month’s Prayer Diary
Daily prayer points throughout the current month can be found here.