23 September 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

Have you seen any of the Chelsea Flower Show on the TV? It was drawn to my attention that the Bible Society have a garden based on the 23rd psalm. This inspired me to write the opening to the October Prayer Diary on this psalm but also delighted me to see how plants and gardens can really encourage and bring colour and happiness into lives. What great inspirations these gardens are to help us through the dark days of Covid which we have all had to endure over the past eighteen months.

This week more encouragement around our music project which Mark Keith is heading within the local schools.

MARK WRITES:

A quick update about our new Choral Outreach project!

We have had a busy couple of weeks setting up the practicalities of our project and have now started singing with the children. Our schools cover the compass points of the city: Adelaide Primary, Highlands Primary, Maybury Primary, St George’s Primary, Wold Primary, and Archbishop Sentamu Academy.

This means that we are working with more than 450 children every week!

The children have made a very positive start, with bright, curious attitudes and keen participation. They excited to learn about how to sing well, and eager to develop skilful use of their voices.

We have four members of staff as part of our team: Jack Bridges (HM choir), Ben Newton (HM choir), Stephanie Miller (Hull Music Service) and Yours Truly.

The basics of our approach can be summed-up by the following invitation (as sent to the pupils at Archbishop Sentamu Academy):

“Calling all Year 7 pupils! @Choral-Hull (Mark and Jack) very much enjoyed introducing our new singing strategy to you during Collective Worship on Friday. They have a message for you!

We are keen for your school to be the best singing school in the city...maybe even beyond that (can we be the best singers in Yorkshire or GB?).

Many schools around the country have excellent choirs and enjoy LOADS of success and positive attention. Their students get to enjoy trips to other places for performances and they gain a large and loyal fan base. So...we need you to get involved!

If you enjoy singing: sign up.

If you are afraid of singing: sign up.

If you want to build something fantastic: sign up.

If you think it will be hard work (it will): sign up.

If you think singing is for other people: sign up.

If you like to be hidden within a team: sign up.

If you like to be noticed: sign up. If you're a quiet person: sign up.

If you're a noisy person: sign up.

If you have no idea why singing can make a BIG difference to your life (and for others around you): sign up!

Community matters.

Get involved, help your friends to get involved, support those who might be scared of doing this by encouraging them to get involved.

We can do this!”

We’re looking forward to writing more news in the coming weeks.

Children and Families…

SEPTEMBER SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

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

SUNDAYS

RECORDED SUNDAY WORSHIP

Apologies for the poor quality of recording last Sunday, Robin did a great job in recording however the nave does not lend itself to recording with our present equipment. We will continue to explore possibilities and this week will record from the chancel which is a big improvement.

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 times.

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.

BIBLE STUDIES The Minster Bible Study has begun a new series for the Autumn on Jacob. This is on zoom so do join in if you are able. 7:30pm every Wednesday evening.

SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER Record Fair in the Minster 9:30am-3pm.

Through the Window Exhibition in the Minster until the 25th of September

CORONA VIRUS UPDATE

As you may be aware the numbers of cases in the area are still very high and not disappearing. Although restrictions have been lifted, we ask that wherever possible would people please wear masks inside the church and maintain a safe distance to respect and protect others. Communion will continue in one kind only and chairs will be socially distanced.

Thank you

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READINGS: SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalms 124

Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29

James 5:13-end

Mark 9:38-end

COLLECT FOR SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Almighty God, you have made us for yourself

and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you;

pour your love into our hearts and draw us to yourself

and so bring us at last to your heavenly city

where we shall see you face to face;

through Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

This Month’s Prayer Diary

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