Rev. Irene writes:

SHALL WE DANCE?

Praise his name with dancing, accompanied by tambourine and harp.

PSALM 149

It may not have been part of our worship however Hull Minster rang out with music and dance on Saturday night as we held our first Ceilidh. A group of fantastic musicians, many from our choir, led the music which included all dance favourites, Gay Gordons, Strip the Willow etc. and Katie Ogilvie did a stunning job as ‘caller’. From one to eighty-one everyone had a great time whether able to dance or just enjoy watching others. We are all looking forward to the next one which we hope to hold in February.

Here are some of the wonderful pictures of the evening:

“IN VACANT OR IN PENSIVE MOOD”?

AND THE PICTURES OF THE NIGHT!

BE PREPARED – SEPTEMBER STUDIES and ALPHA

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.

JUNIOR CHURCH

It is so encouraging to see the young people getting involved in these groups. Please pray for them.

MINSTER WORKERS OF THE WEEK: Jean and Fiona

Jean has been a very active member of the church for nearly 60 years, in fact she met her husband Chris here.

Jean has held, and still holds, many roles within the church. As well as keeping our flower displays looking lovely, she is also a fountain of knowledge on the archives of Holy Trinity. If you have any questions on the history of the church please ask her, she will be more than willing to help.

It is great to have Fiona back in the Minster helping with flowers. She is following in the footsteps of her mother who spent several years helping to make Holy Trinity (as it was then) look its best for worship and visitors.

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.

MESSAGE FROM JANE OWEN

To all you lovely Members and supporters at Hull Minster. I wanted to thank you for your kind wishes of support and generosity. Your love and messages of support have given me strength and encouragement to keep trying to get better. I think of you regularly and hope that you are all getting the most out of supporting Shirley and Alastair in their work. I miss you all and have been pleased to see so many of you as visitors. Your cards have been overwhelming - I’ve loved reading your messages of support.

Castle Hill hospital has been terrific, with the nursing teams demonstrating unbelievable levels of commitment and dedication. I’ve been taught how to breathe, cook, wash, and stay busy with card games and rural walks. Can’t wait to get back to Minster life, however!!

Get in touch with Shirley if you want to increase your volunteering, or with Irene if you want to get in touch with me.
Many thanks and much love, Jane xx

THE MINSTER SHOP

The Minster Shop has had an exciting time lately. A change in the layout and lots of wonderful new gifts have given it a brand-new look. Christmas decorations are now on sale. Congratulations to those members of the shop team who masterminded the display. It looks great. Many items will not be repeated so grab a gem or two whilst you can. Some deliveries are still due however so keep popping in to see what’s new. The new range of poppy brooches are selling fast. Details of this year’s Christmas card coming very soon.

Sue McGaw

BOOK LAUNCH

Tracey is a friend of Hull Minster often coming along to Welcome Café on a Thursday either on her own or with young men that are asylum seekers from our city. She works tirelessly to help these men in whatever way possible so they may cope in a strange city, often with little ability to speak English.

INVITATION TO THE BOOK LAUNCH PARTY OF

THE VAGABOND SEEKERS by Tracey Scott-Townsend

SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2023 AT 5 PM

AT WELCOME HOUSE, 3 WRIGHT STREET HULL, HU2 8HR

All Welcome – Food, music, readings, talk with the author, book signings.

NEW CHOIR MEMBERS

Cason, Eliora, Logan, George and Olivia are all new choristers. Layla received her surplice today (admission as a full member of the choir)

SATURDAY CONCERTS

Last week Vox Trinitas performed a wonderful concert for those privileged to be able to listen.

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

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

· For the family of Elianne Andam after the tragic stabbing on her way to school.

· For the families of the young girl, Jessica, and the bus driver, Stephen, killed in the recent accident.

· 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

COLLECT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

God, our judge, and saviour, teach us to be open to your truth

and to trust in your love, that we may live each day

with confidence in the salvation which is given

through Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 19

Exodus 20:1-4,7-9,12-20

Philippians 3:4b-14

Matthew 21:33-end

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.