Rev. Irene writes:

You will see below lots of information from the shop staff about Christmas.

Yes, there are still ten weeks to go however stock is selling very quickly. I was delighted to purchase a couple of lovely presents as I browsed around on Saturday.

A big ‘thank you’ to all the staff on the shop who always greet everyone with a smile. What would we do without volunteers?! Everyone working in the shop is a volunteer, they do a fabulous job.

THE MINSTER SHOP

Minster Christmas Card 2023

We have commissioned some work of Hull Minster from a very well-respected local artist, Tony Denison. This is the image for this years Christmas card. Completely unique to us at the Minster Shop. I haven’t got prices yet but hopefully we will have the cards out for sale within the next two weeks. We can takes pre orders at the Shop which will help with printing. Sue McGaw, Buying Team.

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.

‘Come and join the Celebrations’

As a treasured volunteer of Hull Minster you are cordially invited to attend this years Christmas Volunteer Celebration on Monday 11th December from 1pm – 3.30pm.

If you would like to attend please let Shirley know in person or: email shirley@hullminster.org along with any dietary requirements by Friday 1st December 2023.

HANA International Culture and Fashion Show

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFE

This Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

MINSTER WORKER OF THE WEEK:

Meet Veronica McKenzie, Veronica is probably one of our longest serving attendees at the church. She started coming here at six weeks old and has been a regular attendee for over 70 years she has also seen seven incumbents. Two of her family members served as Verger and she lived for a while in the flat above the old grammar school. She can be found welcoming on Thursday mornings along with Minster Bear. If you see her, please say hello and ask her about her time at Holy Trinity as she is only too glad to regale you with many stories about her time here. You will not be disappointed! I could sit for hours and listen to her but beware you will laugh until you cry, or she will have you in tears. Thank you, Veronica, for all your years of loyal service to the church. Jon Major

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.

The Minster has strong connections with a number of Care Homes, some of whom come to Minster Praise and other activities.

Below is the harvest festival display from Raleigh Court Care Home.

FIRST AID TRAINING!

Yes, it really is who you think. Our response might well be: “Lord, help us!”

WELCOME CAFÉ

This is the first-year anniversary! Congratulations to everyone involved.

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

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

· For peace in Israel and Palestine. For the coming together for peace talks.

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

· For all the children worshipping in the Minster, the choir, the little fishes, and those at our 9 30 services.

· For areas of the world where there is suffering, through natural disasters and conflict, bring peace and hope to all.

COLLECT FOR THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Faithful Lord, whose steadfast love never ceases

and whose mercies never come to an end;

grant us the grace to trust you and to receive the gifts of your love,

new every morning in Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23

Exodus 32:1-14

Philippians 4:1-9

Matthew 22:1-14

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

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!

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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.