Minster Lifeline #28
1 October 2020
Rev. Dominic writes:
As many of you are aware the PCC and the Standing Committee have been meeting regularly to discuss our financial position and the possibility of redundancies here at the Hull Minster. Following the closure of the building due to the global COVID -19 pandemic in March we lost completely our commercial income and our existing financial position was not strong enough to sustain this loss, this has regrettably led the PCC to conclude that redundancies are inevitable. We as the Minster Family owe those being made redundant a huge amount and are grateful for their dedication and the roles they have filled across the life of the Minster. The redundancies are across all areas of the life of the Minister reflecting the diversity we had grown to offer and in no way reflects on the individuals who will be leaving our employment. The PCC and the Standing Committee have spent many hours considering the implications and have made the decisions based on our current financial position and with a heavy heart, as those affected are our friends and fellow worshippers, as well as Minster employees. The posts to be made redundant are:
1. Shop Assistant
2. Café Manager
3. Cafe Assistant
4. Fundraising and Marketing Manager
5. Community Outreach Minister
6. Finance Assistant
7. Social Media and Communications Officer
8. Facilities Manager
9. Facilities Assistant
Our Events and Site manager is also leaving for new employment and will not be replaced.
Please join us in keeping those affected in your prayers over the coming weeks:
Lord God,
We lift our brothers and sisters to you, trusting you will keep them close in the time ahead.
Help them move forward in love and with confidence of opportunities to come.
We thank you for their lives and the role they have played in shaping Hull Minster and serving our community so well.
Guide them and protect them Lord,
In Jesus name,
Amen
OPENING TIMES FOR PERSONAL PRAYER AND VISITORS
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 12-3 pm.
WEDNESDAY Holy Communion at 12:30pm. Entry through the north church side door.
On Sunday there will be an online service at 10 am and a live service in the Minster at 10:30am. If you would like to be in the Minster for the service at 10:30am please book a place either on-line here or by telephoning the office on 01482 224460.
Minster Kids group is also back from this Sunday and to help Mandy prepare please book any children in here by Friday pm at the latest as there are limited spaces.
Our Reflective services start next week and will continue every Saturday at 4pm. 3rd October is Choral Evensong.
There is now limited parking due to the scaffolding being erected for the building work. Please would people refrain from parking in the square whenever possible. Thank you.
Readings:
The Collect for this week.
Almighty God
you have made us for yourself
and our hearts are restles
till 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 your Son our Lord
who is alive and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit
one God, now and forever.
AMEN
October Prayer Diary
Daily prayer points throughout the month of October can be found here.