14 September 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

‘Comings and goings’ springs to mind as the way to describe this week’s news. We are delighted to announce the coming of our new Associate Vicar Rob Suekarran to our team and sad to lose our wonderful Bishop of Hull (Bishop Alison) and of course Bishop Frank. We are however delighted that retirement for Bishop Alison will mean that her and Frank will be able to have quality time together in their new venture north. Between now and February please keep both Bishop Alison and Bishop Frank in your prayers as I am sure the next few months will be particularly busy and often stressful.

Hopefully before Christmas we will be able to welcome Rob to the team at the Minster. I am delighted that he has written something for us to share below:

Revd Rob Suekarran writes:

My name is Rob Suekarran, and I am absolutely delighted to be joining Hull Minster as Associate Vicar at this very exciting time in the Minster’s life. I’m really looking forward to working with the staff, volunteers, and Hull Minster community as it lives out its vocation to be a community of prayer and mission that proclaims the Gospel in word and deed.  I can’t wait to get to know the city, meet the people of Hull, and join in with God’s work there.

I am married to Hannah, and we will be coming to Hull with our nearly three-year old son Reuben. We are very much looking forward to making our home in such a wonderful city.

I was born just outside of London but spent most of my formative childhood years in York. When I was seventeen, I became a Christian, and at this time I also sensed that God was calling me into ordained ministry in the Church of England. I went on to study Clinical Sciences at Bradford University before going on to teach Science at Easingwold School.  After finally succumbing to God’s call, I trained for ordained ministry at Cranmer Hall in Durham.

Following ordination, I served my curacy in Strensall before taking up the role of Multiply Minister in the Benefice of Brayton, where I have been exploring ways of forming and growing new worshipping communities amongst those in their 20s-40s. I am passionate about discipleship, enabling others to grow in faith, and sharing the Good News of Jesus in word and deed. As such I am very much interested in the areas of evangelism, mission, and church growth. I have reflected a lot about these things throughout my ministry as I have sought to share the Gospel in different ways and lead others in this ministry as well. I can honestly say I haven’t got any of these things nailed down, but I believe I’m learning to ask the right questions!

In my spare time I like to cycle, run, and play badminton. I am also a keen follower of England Rugby and Cricket, which has been a joyful pursuit recently! I also enjoy reading theology (though I am branching out into fiction), cooking when I can, and spending quality time with my family and friends. 

Starting tonight, Tuesday, 6:30-8pm…

SEPTEMBER SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

SATURDAYS 4pm 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5TH Evening Prayer

SUNDAYS

*Over the coming weeks we will be exploring different ways of offering an online service on a Sunday morning. This week we will be offering a Minster Praise service, this will be available from 10am on Sunday 19th.

10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

CHURCH @ 4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service.

WEDNESDAYS HOLY COMMUNION 12:30pm

MINSTER PRAISE IS BACK

We are delighted that Minster Praise will return on the third Thursday of each month at 10:30am. Join us for a time of worship followed by coffee, cake, and fellowship. Why not invite a neighbour or friend to join you. All are welcome.

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PLEASE NOTE: The Minster will be open each day WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY 10am-4pm. MINSTER SHOP will be open during these time 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: SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalms 54

Jeremiah 11:18-20                 

James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a

Mark 9:30-37

COLLECT FOR SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Lord of creation,

whose glory is around and within us;

open our eyes to your wonders,

that we may serve you with reverence

and know your peace at our lives’ end

through Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

This Month’s Prayer Diary

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