Rev. Irene writes:

On Sunday we celebrated harvest at all our services in the Minster. As well as 9 30 and 11 we also held a civic service in the afternoon celebrating the harvest of the land, sea, and factory. It was great to sing the harvest favourites, “We plough the fields and scatter, For the beauty of the earth”, and many others all giving thanks for the abundance of food produced. We also remembered that through climate change, conflict, and economic hardship we see more and more people going without their ‘daily bread’.

We were delighted that all the produce we received will be distributed around several food banks in the area so thank you to everyone who contributed.

Below: three of our 9:30 congregatuion showing off their work on harvest.

Lord Mayor’s Sea, Field and Factory Service

BE PREPARED – SEPTEMBER STUDIES, ALPHA AND START

Alpha and the Bible course continue this Wednesday evening at 5:30 with soup etc.

Zoom Bible Study continues at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Start will be held in the Minster at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. this Thursday and for the following five weeks.

MINSTER WORKERS OF THE WEEK

Meet your church wardens.

The Wardens role within the church is probably the most important role. They are in charge of the day to day running of the church and in the absence of the clergy take on full responsibility, answerable to the Archdeacon and Bishop of Hull.

Iain Ogilvie

Iain was born and brought up in Durham attending the United Reformed Church until he went to University in Keele to study Geography and Politics. It was at university where he met Katie and they married in Keyingham in 1997. After leaving University Iain worked for the Mission to Seafarers in Southampton as justice and welfare ship visitor and running the Seafarers Centre.

Iain came to Hull Minster in 2013 after moving to Ottringham from Northumberland to take on Katie’s Family Farm and Campsite. When in Northumberland Iain worked for the County Council overseeing the major capital regeneration projects. Alex and Ruth, their two daughters, were born in Northumberland. Alex is now at sea working in the engine room of Cruise ships, and Ruth can be found in the worship band at Hull Minster when she is not at University in Dundee studying Biomedical Science.

When not in church Iain likes to be walking by the sea, riding behind a steam train or sat with glass of whiskey (none of which happen often enough!)

Iain and Katie have both found plenty to do at Hull Minster and appreciate the friendships they have found since joining the church. On their first Sunday they sat in a service and watched the Muppet Christmas Carol, never did Iain expect to be Churchwarden but here he is, four years in.

Robin Alden

Robin was Baptised at Hull Minster in 1963. His parents married here, and he spent his formative years in Sunday School, then the Church Choir, and additionally in bellringing here in his late teens.

Robin went to university in London where he met his wife Gill, and after university they married and lived there for a few years before moving back to Hull. Do ask Gill about this move as she has almost forgiven him for it.

Robin and Gill have two lovely grown-up daughters who were brought up in this church and who both have careers, one in Hull and one in Whitehaven.

He is retired from a career in IT and is sometimes called upon when computer things don’t work!

Robin is now in his eighth year as Churchwarden, still sings in the choir, and is Ringing Master (i.e. helps lead the ringing in the bell tower).

WELCOME CAFÉ (from strangers to friends) & LISTENING SPACE

Welcome Café is held every Thursday morning 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please do visit and support whenever you can.

From 12:30 soup will be served and drinks throughout the afternoon until 3 p.m.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

It is great to have ReNew and Hull City Council present during our Welcome Café held every Thursday in the Minster. These groups are there to help anyone with concerns or queries.

I must emphasise that this is available in the same way the Welcome Cafe and Listening Space are: to absolutely everyone. That means you, your friends, family members, and even those who walk into the church for the very first time.

If you have any questions about either of these two organisations, or how you could be part of the Welcome Cafe and Listening Space team, please don’t hesitate to ask either Rev Irene or Tim.

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!

Hello! As part of the Hull Minster family, you are warmly invited to a church ceilidh - on Saturday 30th of September at 6pm.

We've recently created a church-based ceilidh band and have put together a few dances - and would love to try them out!

Please bring along family and friends, and your own food and snacks. There will be a bar!

Entry is free.

JUNIOR CHURCH

The older ones enjoyed their Alpha course whilst the younger members went very quietly round the chancel looking at the gifts brought for harvest festival. After talking about where and how we get our food today and how different it was from the past, they then did some very impressive illustrations.

Celebration of Lay Ministries at York Minster

On Saturday Ellie and Anne joined Heather and others from the Mustard Seed Community for a wonderful service to celebrate lay ministries across the Diocese of York. People were newly licensed and authorised in lay ministry roles and the rest of us were invited to reaffirm our commitment to serve in lay ministry: ‘We share in Christ’s mission, called to proclaim the Good News in word and deed.’

We give thanks and pray for Ellie who serves with Revd Anne Richards as part of the chaplaincy team at Archbishop Sentamu Academy, and for Anne who is part of the chaplaincy team at Hull Minster, who is developing mission and ministry with adults with different learning abilities. Heather Black

You can find out more about Mustard Seed here www.mseed.org

THE GRANDSONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE OLD TEMPERANCE REVIVAL

This group proudly present hymns, spirituals, and songs of The Old Camp Ground, at St. Mary’s Church, Lowgate, Hull: SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023 AT 2:00 P.M. with an interval. Free Entry – donations accepted for the Church. We are five friends between 65 and 79, who enjoy having a go at playing various instruments in a relaxed way.

JANE OWEN

I am delighted to let everyone know that Jane continues to make good progress. She is now at Castle Hill hospital for rehabilitation and coming on really well. She was delighted to receive a folder full of cards from the Girls’ Brigade group and sends a big ‘thank you’ to all of them and the leaders

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

· For those who are awaiting hospital procedures both emergency and non-emergency.

· For an end to strikes so waiting lists can come down in number

· For all those living as Christians in Manipur who are suffering. Particularly for Kamsat and his ministry there.

· For our bible studies and courses that many will be led to join in one of the groups

· For areas of the world where there is suffering

· Give thanks for our harvest and pray for countries suffering famine

COLLECT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Gracious God, you call us to fullness of life;

deliver us from unbelief and banish our anxieties

with the liberating love of Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 78:1-4, 12-18

Exodus 17:1-7

Philippians 2:1-13

Matthew 21:23-32

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

JANE OWEN

I am delighted to let everyone know that Jane continues to make good progress. She is starting to do adult craft activities, so she isn’t bored! She is now on a high dependency ward so please continue to pray for her and her family.

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

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COLLECT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

READINGS FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

JANE OWEN

I am delighted to let everyone know that Jane has made good progress this week, she is still in intensive care so please continue to pray for her and her family.

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

· For those we know who are sick or bereaved or awaiting hospital procedures, for healing and comfort.

· For all those living as Christians in Manipur who are suffering. Particularly for Kamsat and his ministry there.

· For Al Hutson that he has a good week on holiday and a chance to rest and enjoy being with his family

· For our bible studies and courses that many will be led to join in one of the groups

· For the people of Morocco so badly affected by the earthquake

COLLECT FOR THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Loving God, defend your Church from all false teaching

and give to your people knowledge of your truth,

that we may enjoy eternal life

in Jesus Christ our Lord

READINGS FOR THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 114

Exodus 14:19 - end

Romans 14:1-12

Matthew 18:21-35

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

A group of Hull Minster bell ringers were in attendance during Saturday’s Heritage open day. They kindly gave bell ringing demonstrations on the hour throughout the morning and afternoon.

Often unseen they are an integral part of the church. Thank you one and all.

GRIEF CAFÉ, this Thursday at 10 30. Please spread the word to anyone who may appreciate this time of fellowship and sharing about our loved ones.

BE PREPARED – SEPTEMBER STUDIES, ALPHA AND START

Alpha and the Bible course start this Wednesday at 5:30 with soup etc.

‘blogs’

Start will be held in the Minster at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. this Thursday and for the following five weeks.

EACH WEEK WE WILL BE PUTTING IN INFORMATION ABOUT PEOPLE WHO WORK IN THE MINSTER.

Our Verger, Jon Major, came up with the idea and so: meet our bell ringers!

A group of Hull Minster bell ringers were in attendance during Saturday’s Heritage open day. They kindly gave bell ringing demonstrations on the hour throughout the morning and afternoon.

Often unseen they are an integral part of the church. Thank you one and all.

WELCOME CAFÉ (from strangers to friends) & LISTENING SPACE

Welcome café last week was in the first week of the school summer holidays and we had lots of families visiting, enjoying the heritage activities but also the giant Jenga! It stood out how many people said they did not know the Minster had so much to offer families and they almost universally used the word ‘Welcome’ in their description of their experience. One lovely lady said she felt as she entered the Minster she was wrapped in a blanket of welcome. What a lovely image. Our wonderful welcomers make it so easy to come through the door and the Welcome Café adds so much to the service a Minster is intended to offer. I realise I have used the word ‘welcome’ a lot, but I promise you it is the right word to use! Please come and join us on any Thursday between 10.30am and 3pm for coffee, tea and a warm Welcome. Soup served from 12ish.

From 12:30 soup will be served and drinks throughout the afternoon until 3 p.m.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

It is great to have ReNew and Hull City Council present during our Welcome Café held every Thursday in the Minster. These groups are there to help anyone with concerns or queries.

I must emphasise that this is available in the same way the Welcome Cafe and Listening Space are: to absolutely everyone. That means you, your friends, family members, and even those who walk into the church for the very first time.

If you have any questions about either of these two organisations, or how you could be part of the Welcome Cafe and Listening Space team, please don’t hesitate to ask either Rev Irene or Tim.

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC

Just a taster of a great day with two hundred children in church. It’s amazing how appealing a zip wire and a parachute can be!!

In case I have missed thanking any volunteers – couldn’t have done it without you, what a great team. THANK YOU!

We are delighted to be hosting ‘Inspired: the word into action’ presented by the Riding Lights Theatre Company in partnership with the Bible Society. This will be a great evening Bringing the Bible to life. We hope that you will encourage people to come along and bring friends and family. There are discount rates for families.

Click on the link below for full details, including a trailer and details of how to book tickets. The link is in Churchsuite.

JANE OWEN

Many people are enquiring how Jane is after being taken ill just over two weeks ago. Although she is still very poorly, there are signs of progress. If you wish to send Jane a card please bring into the Minster and they will be delivered to her home address.

There is only family visiting at the moment. We will update you each week in Lifeline.

Please continue to pray for Jane and her family.

SATURDAY CONCERT SERIES

This Series is now approaching its second half, and we still have more exciting concerts for you to enjoy!

Over the last four Saturdays we have been entertained by the North Ferriby Ladies Choir, our own Vox Trinitas ensemble, Richard Sleight on flute and this last weekend, the Hull Barbershop Harmony Club.

We are now taking a short break but will return on September 30th with flute music from choir members Mair Mills and Thomas Williams.