Rev. Irene writes:

A new year has arrived in which we as a world are facing so many challenges. Conflict around the world hasn’t disappeared and the constant reminder of climate change is never far away.

Many of us will have made resolutions to do our ‘bit’ to save the planet or to help wherever we can to bring some comfort to all those suffering in war areas.

In our Morning prayer readings we have been looking at Genesis – the creation story and the power that God gave to humans. We are part of God’s work to heal the earth.

Below is a short extract from a reflection by Peter Graystone:

It once seemed that sea otters had been hunted to extinction for their pelts until a tiny colony was found in Alaska and helped, cub by cub, into a substantial population. Then on Good Friday 1989 the Exxon Valdez spilled eleven million gallons of oil into Prince William Sound and killed twelve thousand in twenty-four hours. Work resumed to re-establish the otter population, and it has been restored to its former numbers. However, it took twenty-four years.

Time is not on our side if we are to heal our damaged earth. We now have the knowledge of good and evil. We now have the understanding of life. The trees are crying out to us and we must change. We must know this. Our children must know this. Our neighbours must know this. Our leaders must know this. This is the last ditch. This is where we turn and fight.

A bleak reminder for the beginning of the New Year but one we can’t hide away from.

Alpha and the Bible courses will all commence again on Wednesday 24th January. If you would like to take part, please speak to one of the clergy team.

The Prayer Course 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Alpha at the Minster (Zoom) 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Zoom Bible Study 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Access via Teaching on Hull Minster Website

SELECTION BOXES FOR THE UKRAINE

A very big thank you to all who contributed these. The Ukrainian Community as always, were very grateful.

VOLUNTEERS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

A very enjoyable afternoon and thanks to Shirley for organising this event.

From Jon Major:

Not strictly one of our team at Hull Minster, but meet Rev. Jonathan James Guy (Rev. Jonny).

Jonny carried out his first shift as one of our Duty Chaplain team before Christmas.

He was ordained at Hull Minster by the Bishop of Hull on Sunday 4th June of this year.

He is now working as Curate for the Drypool Parish team.

Thank you and welcome to Hull Minster, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

THE ELEMENTS

Hull Minster is hosting a truly magnificent light installation exploring THE ELEMENTS

Experience the power of the Earth’s elements this week Wednesday to Saturday

We are bringing another spectacular immersive light show by Luxmuralis showcasing the four elements: earth, air, fire and water.

You will be enveloped by each element and witness the transformation of the majestic sacred space of the Minster with projection artworks which interpret the elements within our planet’s environment in which we live and impact upon our human behaviour.

The elements will be conveyed through artistic interpretations, sound and light and allowing you to witness volcanoes, be immersed in the sky and environment, watch as the natural world evolves through dramatic historic and artistic imagery and end in the Nave immersed in the power of the oceans, storms and great stories linked to water.

Be prepared to embrace THE ELEMENTS.

For Tickets go to the Hull Minster Website

WELCOME CAFÉ (from strangers to friends) AND LISTENING SPACE

We are delighted to welcome back our friends from the Welcome Café. Our keep fit expert was with us on Thursday last week along with support from Hull City Council.

FROM REV. DOMINIC

SEARCH Newsletter January 2024

Dear friends,

In her poem ‘The Gate of The Year’ the Methodist Minnie Louise Haskins writes:

And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year:
“Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.”

And he replied:
“Go out into the darkness and
put your hand into the Hand of God.
That shall be to you better than light
and safer than a known way.”

As we stand at the gate of 2024, at SEARCH we hope to be a resource for all those across Hull, and beyond, who are once again putting their hands into the Hand of God and stepping out into the dark unknown. We are here for all those striving to sow seeds of the kingdom of God, seeds of justice, peace and joy, in their local communities, city and wider world.

This January we have a number of new sessions starting, and we look forward to connecting and collaborating with you over the year ahead, as we step out into the unknown together!

Upcoming Sessions and Events:

A Spring Within Us: A Year of Daily Meditations: Richard Rohr: 9780281080212: hive.co.uk

If you want to join us on this year-long journey, you would be most welcome. We plan to host an online Zoom gathering each month, where those of us reflecting on the daily devotionals can gather together and share. The first online gathering will be 7pm-8.30pm on 31st January, and you can access the session via the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87969422110?pwd=anR3MmxGbElidTFmMnQrUS8yN3JiZz09

Meeting ID: 879 6942 2110 Passcode: 922438