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2 September 2021

Minster Lifeline #35

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2 September 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

After completing this Lifeline, I will be setting off for the North Yorkshire Dales for a couple of nights. One of my favourite destinations in this country.

We are hoping to visit Amanda Owen at Ravenseat Farm whist we are away. This won’t be our first visit. Initially, Matt Woodcock recommended Amanda’s tea and scones after he had visited with Anna and the girls. You may have watched ‘Our Yorkshire Farm’ on the TV. The Owens have nine children and a huge number of sheep. It is a great setting and wonderful to see the children playing in the river or some other exciting adventure on their farmland. I always think of the Secret Seven, or Famous Five when I visit, I am not sure that health and safety exists but somehow, they all keep safe by looking after each other.

As I listened to one of our speakers last week talking about the environment, he drew to our attention our need to have more and more and how difficult it is to change this lifestyle. Our cars have got larger (great for those of you that have gone electric!), we want more clothes, more food, to do more journeys, more choices and one of my weaknesses having take-away coffee! The speaker pointed out that whilst this is how we live we will never balance the emissions with sustaining our wonderful earth.

I loved seeing the Owens at the end of the summer holidays emptying a trunk full of old school uniforms to re-use as each of the children grew, or their holiday which was to take a tent to the field on their land and barbeque together.

There is a talk on Friday this week at 12:30pm in the Chancel so if you have the chance do come along. You can book via the freedom website or just turn up!

Val Fotherby writes:

The scenes in Afghanistan we have witnessed on our TV screens these last few weeks have been, to say the least, harrowing. A Taliban army wanting to impose their rule and ideas on a population that would change their way of life yet again. It reminded me of a conversation I had a few years ago in South Africa. My late husband David had been on ministry trips a number of times, but this was my first visit. I knew a little of the history of South Africa and the second Boer war but was somewhat taken aback when the man I was sitting next to asked me a question. Was I prepared, when I went home to the UK, to get up a petition asking for retribution to be made to the families of those Boers who had been put into concentration camps by the British army at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. I tried to explain that very few people in the UK would know what he was talking about. What came next from this man, a Boer of Dutch origin, was a tirade about the black people having power over the white population. Such racism is ugly, but sadly it is a feature of many of the present-day struggles.

I contrasted this blatant bigotry with a very different experience. The people who had organised the ministry trip asked if I would be prepared to go into one of the townships just outside Port Elizabeth, to speak to the ladies of a church there. On the day we were to go, our host took us in his car, and we waited on the forecourt of a petrol station. He explained that it was too dangerous for us just to drive in, we had to be escorted. We had a long wait and were beginning to doubt if this visit would happen. However, eventually they came, and we set off for the township. It was hard for us to comprehend the poverty but as we drove in further, we heard the most wonderful singing. The church was surrounded by very high walls, with many rows of barbed wire. In contrast to the attitude of the Boer descendant, these people welcomed us with open arms, no racial or colour barrier here.

It would be an understatement to say that I felt honoured. The service was so joyful and uplifting that you didn’t want it to end. Afterwards we prayed with and talked to many people and their love of Jesus was evident in everything they said and did. I felt that I had received far more than I had given, and that it was an enormous privilege to be able to share with such generous people. They wanted to give me some money and as I was about to refuse, David whispered in my ear to accept but to give it back as a gift into their ministry. When I contrasted what they had and what I had, I felt truly humbled.

In Afghanistan and many parts of the world, racial and religious conflict have led to barbaric actions against helpless people, particularly women and children. Men wanting to impose their will regardless of the consequences.

We should constantly keep these many areas of conflict in our prayers and when possible, give practical help and friendship to those who may find their way to our part of the country.

EEllie-Mae 12 from #YKK Martial Arts on Wednesday of this week visiting the Gaia exhibition at the Minster, photographed by her mum.

SEPTEMBER SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

SATURDAYS 4pm 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5TH Evening Prayer

SUNDAYS

*PLEASE NOTE that due to the unavailability to pre-record at the present time there will be a break in our Recorded Service output. We hope to be able to offer an online alternative very soon. Watch this space for further details. Apologies to all those have found this service very helpful over the past 18 months. Meanwhile, you may wish to access the following:

National Church of England service: https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/church-online/weekly-online-services

York Diocese: https://www.facebook.com/DioceseOfYork

10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

CHURCH @ 4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service.

WEDNESDAYS HOLY COMMUNION 12:30pm

MINSTER PRAISE IS BACK

We are delighted that Minster Praise will return on the third Thursday of each month at 10:30am. Join us for a time of worship followed by coffee, cake, and fellowship. Why not invite a neighbour or friend to join you. All are welcome.

16th September 21st October 18th November 16th December

PLEASE NOTE: The Minster will be open each day WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY 10am-3:30pm. MINSTER SHOP will be open during these time will be more training events in the future.

DO YOU WANT TO HELP? 10:30am and 4pm SUNDAY SERVICES

We are looking for people to volunteer, on a rota, to work the sound desk during these service. The desk is pre-set, so it is very straightforward. We also need strong individuals to help with setting up the Minster in between services, and booking people in on the doors. If you think you can help with any of these tasks, please speak to one of the wardens for more information. Thank you.

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READINGS: FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalms 125; 146

Isaiah 35:4-7a

James 2:1-10 (11-13), 14-17

Mark 7:24-37

COLLECT FOR FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Merciful God,

your Son came to save us

and bore our sins on the cross;

may we trust in your mercy and know your love,

rejoicing in the righteousness that is ours

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

This Month’s Prayer Diary

Daily prayer points throughout the current month can be found here.

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25 August 2021

Minster Lifeline #34

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25 August 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

Hope you have had the opportunity to visit the Minster this week, the Gaia exhibition is quite amazing! If not, there is still time, click online to book (no charge).

As we think of our world and the many beautiful countries there are I feel we must also remember there are some very troubled places in the world, not least Afghanistan. I believe the distressing scenes we see daily on our TV screens make us very grateful to live in a peaceful country where there is freedom for all people. I ask myself what can we do to help and the only positive I have is for us to pray for the terrified families and a change of heart by the Taliban.

There are no easy answers, but we also remember the many that serve and have served in the armed forces to bring relief. The difficult questions on the way forward, right decisions, wrong decisions knowing that people’s lives depend on the decisions taken.

As my thoughts turned to the Bible, I recalled the exodus of the Jewish people in the Old Testament scriptures where the people fled from Egypt, Exodus 14, with no way of knowing what lay ahead. We read in the Bible of so many occasions where people had to flee for their lives. In Acts 27, Paul and the prisoners were being taken by ship heading to Rome. They experienced a tremendous hurricane and despite Paul telling them that God would save everyone, many of the men attempted to escape by jumping overboard.

We pray that over the coming weeks the situation in Afghanistan will become more stable and promises made by the Taliban will not be broken.

Back home I am delighted that Barbara Dodds has written for us this week:

My journey to God, with Jesus by my side

During the last eighteen months or so, we have all had to cope with the difficulties of living with the Covid virus. One thing that has kept me going, is the LIFELINE that John and I receive, through the post, each week. I find it very interesting reading about how people, who are involved with Hull Minster, have arrived at the point that they are at now, on their journey to God, with Jesus by their side. It made me think about my own journey,

I was born in East Hull, roughly a stone’s throw from where I am now living. My mum became a widow when her first husband died of pneumonia in his early thirties, and mum a little younger, was left with a young daughter Margaret. Mum and her first husband John were members of Queen’s Hall Methodist Church, the site roughly where the Crown Court is now situated. My mum met my dad, who was an Anglican and worshipped at St. John’s Newington. Dad had been a choir boy and carried the cross at the beginning and end of the service.

I was baptised at Queen’s Hall, and we worshipped there each Sunday. As a little girl, I remember going to the service on Sunday mornings, and when the preacher got up, mum would open her handbag and take out a notebook and pencil for me with a warning to be quiet. When the sermon was over, they went back into mum’s handbag.

My dad worked at the Blackburn aircraft factory and believing war was coming, moved us to Hessle. I started to go to the Sunday School at Hessle Wesleyan Methodist Church and for the evening, we went to the service at All Saints church of England, Hessle. Eventually, I became a Sunday School teacher for the Beginners and then later, the Juniors. I joined the Methodist Church choir and the Youth Club.

I remember a service at Hessle Methodist Church where we had a special preacher. He was the chaplain at a large factory in the West Riding. His sermon moved some of us so much that he called us to give ourselves to Jesus, and that is when I felt God was with me.

My senior school days were spent at Beverley High School for Girls where, after an audition, I was given a place in the school choir. At Christmas all the schools in Beverley took part in a special service to celebrate the birth of Jesus. This was held in Beverley Minster and as a choir, we were given the privilege of sitting and singing in the choir stalls. After my school days I eventually moved into Hull to live and work there.

It was at this point when I became unsure about my faith in God, feeing that I had somehow been abandoned by him. For roughly five years, I ceased worshipping at church, but I was still searching.

It was when I saw an advert for a talk by Valerie Wood, about her latest book, at Holy Trinity one Thursday morning that I went along with my friend Sheila. After the talk followed by tea, coffee, and cake, I saw the lady vicar (Irene), and I went over and told her my story. She invited me to the Thursday worship. I had a feeling that this was it, God was calling me. I attended the service, and the rest is history. Hull Minster is my place where I feel I belong. John said to me on Sunday morning, “It is good to feel you belong.”

Since joining Hull Minster and worshipping here, I have found it easy to become involved, particularly through volunteering. I started helping in the shop, then became a welcomer on Friday afternoons. I love talking to people and making them feel welcome. I would sometimes help with refreshments on Sunday mornings.

John and I renewed our marriage vows on my eightieth birthday. When the alterations to the inside of the building were begun, I abseiled down the inside of the bell tower to raise money for the project. Four of us who volunteered on Friday afternoons ran a ‘Beetle Drive’ plus refreshments. Prizes were donated by Sainsbury’s in Jameson Street. It was a big success. I love the Bible Study groups and the craft and knitting groups. All I can say is, “Get involved and you will feel closer to God”, Amen.

Interesting recollection from Val Fotherby: In 1957 (or 58), Pastor Neimöller, the German Lutheran Pastor who had openly opposed Adolf Hitler, came and spoke to hundreds of school children in Queen’s Hall, and I was privileged to be one of them.

His famous quotation is:

First, they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out – because I was not a Socialist,

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out – because I was not a trade unionist,

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out – because I was not a Jew,

Then they came for me – and there was no one left to speak for me.

Perhaps very pertinent at this time?

BIBLE STUDY:

Our Wednesday evening Bible study will be taking a break for the month of August.

MINSTER KIDS:

Our Minster Kids 10:30am group will also take a break for the month of August but there will be resources available for children to use during the service.

AUGUST SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES:

SATURDAYS 4 PM 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5th Evening Prayer.

SUNDAYS 10am Online Recorded Service.

10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

Church@4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service. Refreshments now available.

Please click here to book for either service.

The Minster will continue to be open for Wednesday 12:30pm Holy Communion

Minster doors will also be open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday each week between 10am and 3:30pm. This will be both for personal prayer and for general visiting, taking in the wonderful 700 years of heritage.

Of course, this means that we need lots of volunteers. I was delighted that over a hundred people came along to the volunteer training held two mornings last week. These sessions were so informative and helpful that many went away and have signed up for helping in the weeks ahead. We can never have too many so if this interest you please do let us know as there will be more training events in the future.

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READINGS: THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Song of Solomon 2:8-13

Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18

Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9

Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

COLLECT FOR THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Creator God,

you made the goodness of the land

the riches of the sea and the rhythm of the seasons;

as we thank you for the harvest we cherish and respect

this planet and its peoples

through our Saviour Jesus Christ

AMEN

This Month’s Prayer Diary

Daily prayer points throughout the current month can be found here.

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17 August 2021

Minster Lifeline #33

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17 August 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

You would be right in thinking we have been concentrating a great deal on creation, science, the earth and how we look after the gift we have been made custodians of by God. This is, of course, partly due to the Gaia being in the Minster from Friday this week.

In our Church@4, a couple of weeks ago, whilst I spoke on bible verses relating to creation and maintaining our world, the young people made grass heads! Having put together grass seed and soil in a ‘pop sock’ we talked about what was required to make the seed grow, the aim being to show that we need to care for and look after the world in which we live.

I was delighted that just seven days later two people brought me pictures of their grass heads sprouting nicely. In fact, one looks like it is ready for a ‘haircut’ already. Hope you like the pictures!

As you will see later, we continue on the theme of the earth, again Bishop Frank updating us on all that is happening during the coming few weeks.

OVER TO BISHOP FRANK FOR THE LATEST INSTALMENT ON GAIA

“The Earth is full of your creatures” says the writer in a great hymn of praise at the end of Psalm 104. It was the conviction of generations before ours that the earth was bountiful in its riches and so it proved to be. Those wise and observant ancestors also knew a thing or two about human nature and our capacity to abuse the good things we have been given. As this decade of the 21st century is unfolding we are seeing more and more the loss of species, the destruction of natural habitats and the spiralling problems of climate change and we detect that much of this is caused by human activity. In our generation could it be seen that restoring the bountiful riches of creation would be one important way of offering praise to God?

As Christian believers we are not offered the luxury of pointing the finger of blame or simply of expecting someone else to do something about the problem. The principle that Jesus taught and lived out is that taking the action lies in our power is the first step – “proving to be a neighbour” as the Samaritan did in that famous story in Luke chapter 10. It is with that in mind that we have offered a range of opportunities during the exhibiting of the Gaia (or Earth) Exhibition to look at local, national, and international forms of action to help re-balance human activity towards making the earth a better home for all.

By clicking on the Living with Hope – A Future for the Earth? button at the end of this edition of Lifeline you will see the full programme of activities that are accompanying the exhibit between August 19th and September 5th. You will also see from that programme how you can book into the events we are running (and just to note the Freedom Festival concerts are the only events which are not free to access). Alongside many of the events will be visual displays in and around the Minster to help us to find the practical actions we can take; there will be lots to see and plenty to do as we take time to enjoy this stunning exhibition of Luke Jerram’s famous artwork. We are so grateful for so many people who are contributing their imagination, energy, and time to help us become signs of hope rather than people who sink into despair.

We know some of us still find looking and booking on-line to be difficult – so if this is you, please use the Minster phone number 01482 224460 – and leave a message about how we can help – and one of us will get back to you as soon as we can. We don’t want anyone to miss the opportunities these next few weeks will bring us.

In that same Psalm 104 we read these words: “when you send forth your Spirit…you renew the face of the ground”. May we be inspired to trust in the goodness and faithfulness of God as we follow and serve Him in our time and for the sake of future generations.

+Frank White

Gaia Informaton

BIBLE STUDY:

Our Wednesday evening Bible study will be taking a break for the month of August.

MINSTER KIDS:

Our Minster Kids 10:30am group will also take a break for the month of August but there will be resources available for children to use during the service.

DO YOU WANT TO HELP? 10:30am and 4pm SUNDAY SERVICES

READINGS: TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 84; 34: 15-end
Joshua 24: 1-2a, 14-18
Ephesians 6: 10-20
John 6:56-69

COLLECT FOR ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

God of constant mercy,
who sent your Son to save us;
remind us of your goodness,
increase your grace within us
through our Saviour Jesus Christ

AMEN

This Month’s Prayer Diary

Daily prayer points throughout the current month can be found here.

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11 August 2021

Minster Lifeline #32

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11 August 2021

BISHOP FRANK WRITES:

We are ready, steady go for the great Gaia exhibition in the Minster which starts next week. On the night of the Press and Media Launch of the Freedom Festival’s programme on Thursday August 19th we invite you to gather with friends from other churches across the city at a Prayer Vigil, starting at 9pm in the Minster. We will pray for the Exhibition and more widely for the needs of the world in the face of the environmental challenges we are all facing. If you can come for any time that evening, please book into the Vigil event on the Minster website – www.hullminster.org/gaia and you will see the events listed there. Four of the full programmes of "Living with Hope" events are exclusive to those who book on our website. They are the opening and closing Vigils, the Believe in Hull Evening on August 26th, and the Visit of the Archbishop of York on September 2nd. In order to get in you will need to book using the book here buttons under each event on our website. For all other events in the Living with Hope programme (information listed on our website and some on www.freedomfestival.co.uk) booking a Gaia Ticket will mean you can join the event as the main exhibition is open when the event is staged. The tickets for entry to the exhibition are free and are available at www.freedomfestival.co.uk

We are hoping that many thousands of people will visit the Minster between August 19th and September 5th and our desire is that they will each and all receive a warm and genuine welcome – as who knows, we might be entertaining some angels unawares.

Frank White.

THIS WEEK VAL WRITES FOR US:

Given that the ‘lot’ has fallen to me this week, I would like to start with a very big thank you to all those who have supported me since my knee replacement surgery. People have shopped, posted mail, rang, prayed, and popped in for coffee and cake, all of which has been greatly appreciated. I am doing much better. The consultant was very pleased with me but found it amusing when I voiced my concern over my knee still hurting, especially when I walked and that it was still very swollen! He asked if I had listened to anything he’d said. Priceless, when I have said that same thing so many times to pupils!

Irene has asked me to say something about the Bible Studies that we have been running. Pre-Covid, we would meet on Wednesday evenings in the Parish Centre, but everything has changed, and we now meet on Zoom. It’s good to do that but unfortunately, not everyone has access to a computer, so I send out printed copies to those people. Our last study series was on the book of James. I had prepared them all before I went into hospital, but Sam McGaw stepped up and led them each Wednesday. It was rather nice to be a participant rather than leader, for a change, and Sam as always, did an excellent job. I have to say that I came in for quite a bit of stick as there is a lot about patience! The book of James is about practical Christianity; being doers of the word of God, not just hearers. I put in the study, that I often think James would have been an excellent Yorkshire man, as he is so direct and plain in his teaching. Certainly no one can be left in any doubt as to how we should live out our Christian lives. It is good to be reminded that Christianity is not just coming to church but so much more. You can find the series on the Minster website, under teaching.

We are taking a break during August and will be starting up again in September. The new study will be from the Old Testament, on Jacob. It’s fascinating to see that despite his cheating (his name means ‘supplanter’, one who takes the place of the rightful recipient), God not only forgave him, but also gave him a new name. He became a great Patriarch of the children of Israel.

If you are interested in joining us, please do so in September, it will be announced in Lifeline. Let me assure you, we have a lot of fun, and the hour always seems to go very quickly.

Val Fotherby

Covid update 21st July 2021

To ensure Hull Minster continues to be a safe place to worship for all, we are asking all congregation members to continue to wear masks, and to keep a safe distance from each other.

Please continue to sign up to services and check in at the door.

Chairs will remain spaced as they have been for the last year, and communion will be continued to be offered in one kind. The south porch will be opened to increase ventilation.

Congregational singing: The congregation will be invited to sing the final hymn at the 10:30am Eucharist but asked to refrain from singing otherwise. People who are uncomfortable with this are free to leave at that point. Depending on numbers the person leading Church@4 will make a judgement based on numbers.

We will continue to share the peace in a socially distanced way.

We thank you in advance for your co-operation.

Summer Holidays 2021:

**WWe had a blast at Creation Rocks holiday club this year thanks to #HealthyHolidaysHull2021**

**WWe also had a week of fun activities thanks to our Scientists in Congregation group.**

Rev. Dominic writes:

We have the faculty approved for Altar frontals for the chancel Communion Table to add colour and mark the liturgical seasons. Because of our financial position we cannot afford to pay for these from PCC funds so are appealing for donations. If this is something for which you would like to make a donation, please email finance@hullminster.org or by cash or cheque payable to 'Holy Trinity Hull' clearly marked 'Altar Frontals.'

Irene writes:

Please pray for Gabija Kalinauskaite and George Garner as their parents bring them for baptism on Sunday and for all our families that have baptisms booked in the weeks ahead.

BIBLE STUDY:

Our Wednesday evening Bible study will be taking a break for the month of August.

MINSTER KIDS:

Our Minster Kids 10:30am group will also take a break for the month of August but there will be resources available for children to use during the service.

AUGUST SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES:

SATURDAYS 4 PM 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5th Evening Prayer.

SUNDAYS 10am Online Recorded Service.

10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

Church@4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service. Refreshments now available.

Please click here to book for either service.

The Minster will continue to be open for Wednesday 12:30pm Holy Communion

DO YOU WANT TO HELP? 10:30am and 4pm SUNDAY SERVICES

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READINGS: ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 111

1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14

Ephesians 5:15-20

John 6:51-58

COLLECT FOR ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

God of glory,

the end of our searching,

help us to lay aside

all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom,

and to give all that we have

to gain the pearl beyond all price,

through our Saviour Jesus Christ

AMEN

This Month’s Prayer Diary

Daily prayer points throughout the current month can be found here.

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4 August 2021

Minster Lifeline #31

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4 August 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

I am writing this Lifeline on Tuesday morning having just listened to the first day of Scientists in Congregation online. Ruth Ogilvy, one of our teenagers, has put together a great mixture of views on science in creation and climate change.

There were interesting clips from Bishop Frank, Tom McLeish, Rev. Dominic, and a fantastic section from the pupils of Archbishop Holgate’s School, York.

What was exceptional from the children was their passion and enthusiasm to tackle the problem that we have with climate change. They have obviously really taken to heart the need for change and are not just talking about it but being involved practically.

We owe it to our young people to do whatever we can to make sure this fantastic planet, that God ordered, is not destroyed by the way we live our lives. As individuals it is not easy to make a huge difference, but we have to remember that ‘every little helps’.

There is still time to catch up with all the contributions online, just visit hullminster.org/sinc

REV. DOMINIC WRITES:

‘Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.’ Ephesians 3.20-21

I remember several years ago our Area Deans meeting at Bishopthorpe Palace being taken over by an over excited and bullish team from the Holy Trinity Development board presenting us with a radical scheme to transform this ancient Church in the heart of the Old Town, opening up the square, clearing the nave and building a café with grillage on the south side.

From the far end of the diocese, I heard the odd thing about the progress of this hard-won project and saw stories of the Minster Making and pictures of scaffolding.

Roll on February 2019, and I have the opportunity to come to a Big Local regional Chairs Meeting at the Holiday Inn. I came down the night before and stopped over at Anne and Johnathan’s and after the meeting out of curiosity crossed over one of the terrible A63 pedestrian crossings and out of curiosity headed over the Minster. Neal was sat in café at the east end with the Generous Giving team. The team left and I asked him about how things were going and about the city of culture, confidentially he said I have a new job, is this something you would think about applying for. I am up for a challenge, but if someone had asked me that years ago when I was curate in Orchard Park, remembering what the cold, dark rat infested church was like, the answer would have been a flat no.

I have huge admiration and respect for what Neal and the team did, not without a great personal cost of blood sweat and tears and a little bit of wonderful bonkers from Matt. What a change had taken place!

As we cautiously begin to gather steam again following the Pandemic and the very tough decisions, we had to make to bring our spending under control we are again in a complex time of change. The pandemic has allowed us to find the space have to do a lot of organisational development behind the scenes which has put us in a better place.

Thankfully the doors are open once more and as I write we are about to start our first holiday club for two years and later in the month host our first major exhibition since Michelangelo in 2019 but this places a huge strain upon our core people and not least Alasdair. It will be a little while before we know where we are following the pandemic, new people have joined, others have moved on or become older and frailer, some are still very cautious to be out and about.

The PCC is thinking and praying about how we sustainably grow our capacity both in terms of core staff and volunteers in a planned and strategic way, a big part of that sustainability moving forward is going to be planned giving which allows us to budget. I know that many of you responded magnificently to the Giving in Grace programme earlier this year but if you have not already done so can I encourage you to consider joining the Parish Giving Scheme. It’s never going to be dull in Hull but if we pull together, I believe we can do something amazing together to bless the people of this city in Jesus’s name.

hullminster.org/give

Covid update 21st July 2021

To ensure Hull Minster continues to be a safe place to worship for all, we are asking all congregation members to continue to wear masks, and to keep a safe distance from each other.

Please continue to sign up to services and check in at the door.

Chairs will remain spaced as they have been for the last year, and communion will be continued to be offered in one kind. The south porch will be opened to increase ventilation.

We will continue to share the peace in a socially distanced way.

We thank you in advance for your co-operation.

Summer Holidays 2021:

**WWe’ve been having a blast at this years Family Holiday Club, Creation Rocks. If you want to join, you have one last chance tomorrow, Thursday 5th August, 10am-12noon.**

Design your Heraldry at Hull Minster

FREE family Heraldry workshop Tuesday 10th August, 10am to 1pm with artist Sam Metz.

Hull Minster has many memorials and carved heraldry stones that immortalise the history of Hull. These carvings and memorials give us a glimpse into the past lives of those that once lived and worked in the city and tell us their stories.

Heraldry is about showing people who you are with designs full of symbolism using animals, colours and lettering.

Sam Metz Heraldry workshop will allow you to:

· explore and get up close to the Ministers heraldry and memorials

· gather ideas and design for your own heraldry

· design you own ‘beast’ using traditional symbols and modern emojis, emoticons and memes.

· Create and print your ‘beast’

This FREE session must be booked in advance

Family/friend tables of 6 people maximum, to ensure COVID safety

Click here for full Information and click here to book securely

Rev. Dominic writes:

Irene continues:

Please pray for Ben Purcell and Kira Scrowton as they are married in the Minster on Saturday and for Isla Falk as her parents bring her for baptism on Sunday and for all our families that have baptisms booked in the weeks ahead.

SUMMER AFTERNOON TEA:

Hull Minster Wednesday 11th August 2.00 p.m.

Please join Peter Lord and Rev. Irene for this post lockdown afternoon tea with another of Peter’s fascinating talks on Union and Fellowship.

BIBLE STUDY:

Our Wednesday evening Bible study will be taking a break for the month of August.

MINSTER KIDS:

Our Minster Kids 10:30am group will also take a break for the month of August but there will be resources available for children to use during the service.

SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES:

SATURDAYS 4 PM 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5th Evening Prayer.

SUNDAYS 10am Online Recorded Service.

10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

Church@4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service. Refreshments now available.

Please click here to book for either service.

The Minster will continue to be open for Wednesday 12:30pm Holy Communion

AUGUST SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

Minster doors will be open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday each week between 10am and 3:30pm. This will be both for personal prayer and for general visiting, taking in the wonderful 700 years of heritage.

DO YOU WANT TO HELP? 10:30am and 4pm SUNDAY SERVICES

RAISE MONEY FOR HULL MINSTER FOR FREE!

Shop online with Give as you Live Online and raise a money for PCC of The Most Holy and Undivided Trinity, Hull the simple way.

Give as you live link

READINGS: TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

COLLECT FOR TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Lord of heaven and earth,

as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer,

give us patience and courage never to lose hope

but always to bring our prayers before you;

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

AMEN

This Month’s Prayer Diary

Daily prayer points throughout the current month can be found here.

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28 July 2021

Minster Lifeline #30

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28 July 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

Saturday saw the return of the Minster open to events as the Record Fair was held in the Nave. Not full capacity however over 600 people attended, and stall holders were very pleased with sales. A ‘pop up café’ and the Minster Shop were open throughout the day. Wendy who worked at the café pre covid has volunteered to open every Saturday selling hot and cold drinks and very basic snacks. This is good news for the Minster and of course we look forward to the completion of phase 3 and an ‘all singing and all dancing café’.

We are always saying that God uses our gifts whatever they may be. Wendy is a great example of someone who wanted a challenge, felt that she had spare time, came to us to chat about possibilities and everything fell into place. Whatever your gifts, if you want to offer your time, please do contact us.

1 Peter 4:10

‘As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace’

We have a great summer in store at the Minster, along with our huge variety of worship on offer. 2nd August sees the beginning of our ‘Scientists in Congregations‘ week with lots in store both online and in the Minster. I am delighted that Brian Gilliland has written about this special week, so do read on:

Scientists in Congregations (2-8 August) is a whole week of science activity at Hull Minster, to suit everybody from amateurs to eggheads.

When we discovered that ECLAS were awarding grants to help connect churches and scientists, we just had to apply. There had to be a connection between the church and a scientist, and an event of some kind. Why one, was our reaction, so instead, we’ve got a stack of scientists, and a whole week of stuff going on, either in the church or online.

We found our own scientists in the congregation, and constructed a programme themed around the seven days of creation; Rachel Miller and Gill Alden brilliantly led our group, and successfully submitted a bid.

On Monday the 2nd of August, ‘A’ Level student Ruth Ogilvie has curated a series of short talks online, on “Why should Christians be stewards of the earth?” by scientific and religious leaders, including the eminent theoretical physicist and Christian writer, Professor Tom McLeish.

On Tuesday the 3rd of August, activity packs from engineer Becca Alden, on the theme of wind power, will be available to download from our website. These education packs for children have already winged their way around the city, as they rise to the challenge of making their own wind turbine.

On Wednesday the 4th of August, Oli Wilson, who is doing a PhD on the past and future of a threatened Brazilian forest, viewed through pollen, will lead a session “In Praise of Plants” online.

On Thursday the 5th of August, Rev Dominic Black discusses the importance of caring for the earth online.

Friday the 6th of August sees The Deep joining us at the Minster for an exciting day of hands-on activities, exploring the ecology of the sea, and caring for marine animals. It promises to be ‘Turtly Awesome’! Admission is free, and the event runs from 10am.

On Saturday the 7th of August at 4pm, a special choral evensong celebrating humanity and creativity will fill the Minster with beautiful music, and on Sunday the 8th of August, we finish with a celebration in the Minster with a children’s trail around the planets, and a service at 4pm – bring a picnic!

Then, just when we thought the programme was set, one of the world’s leading experts on the science and evolution, Dr Denis Alexander, from the Faraday Institute and St Edmund’s College, Cambridge, agreed to give us an online presentation – which will hopefully be part of our online content on Saturday the 7th of August.

Find where you fit in at https://hullminster.org/sinc

When the week of activity ends, and we pass over to the preparation for the Gaia exhibit, we hope that, really, things are only beginning. We want the Minster to continue being a place where science and faith meet up, where we are acutely aware of our responsibilities to the earth, and where we keep learning about how to care for creation. Brian Gilliland

Covid update 21st July 2021

To ensure Hull Minster continues to be a safe place to worship for all, we are asking all congregation members to continue to wear masks, and to keep a safe distance from each other.

Please continue to sign up to services and check in at the door.

Chairs will remain spaced as they have been for the last year, and communion will be continued to be offered in one kind. The south porch will be opened to increase ventilation.

We will continue to share the peace in a socially distanced way.

We thank you in advance for your co-operation.

Summer Holidays 2021:

Archaeology Festival Trinity Square - 1st August 11-3pm

The National Conference of Archaeologists is taking place in Hull over the weekend 29th July to 1st August. At the end of this, there will be an archaeology festival where organisations from Hull will be able to showcase some of their recent finds. It will be an opportunity for us to show some of the exhibits from the Churchyard collection and gauge the public's interest in them. We will have two things going on.

Collection and activity table - Dr Marianne Gilchrist (medieval art historian), Rhi Baxendell (masters student in collections management) and volunteers - with objects from Trinity Square.
Visits to the medieval foundations in the Alcock Chantry - Mark Keith (staff member and historian)

The archaeologists from the Castle Street Burial Ground will also be on Trinity Square showing what they have discovered during their recent dig and the Museums Quarter will have exhibits from the R38 airship disaster as well as finds exhibits and talks by Humber Field Archaeology. It will be a great day out for all the family!! Click the photo below for more details.

Showing excavated finds from the graveyard dig in 2016 the Hull Minster heritage volunteer team have a range of exhibits to show people dating from 1400 onwards. Taking place in Trinity Square this weekend, visitors to the services will be able to enjoy the archaeological finds before and after the Sunday services. You can also create your own "find" at the stall which you can take home. Jane Owen

Design your Heraldry at Hull Minster

FREE family Heraldry workshop Tuesday 10th August, 10am to 1pm with artist Sam Metz.

Heraldry is about showing people who you are with designs full of symbolism using animals, colours and lettering.

Sam Metz Heraldry workshop will allow you to:

· explore and get up close to the Ministers heraldry and memorials

· gather ideas and design for your own heraldry

· design you own ‘beast’ using traditional symbols and modern emojis, emoticons and memes.

· Create and print your ‘beast’

This FREE session must be booked in advance

Family/friend tables of 6 people maximum, to ensure COVID safety

To book Contact paula@ourbigpicture.co.uk or Mandy@hullminster.org

Rev. Dominic writes:

Irene continues:

Please pray for Enid, Stanley & Max Gilson as their parents bring them for baptism on Sunday and for all our families that have baptisms booked in the weeks ahead.

BIBLE STUDY:

Our Wednesday evening Bible study will be taking a break for the month of August.

MINSTER KIDS:

Our Minster Kids 10:30am group will also take a break for the month of August but there will be resources available for children to use during the service.

SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES:

SATURDAYS 4 PM 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5th Evening Prayer.

SUNDAYS 10am Online Recorded Service.

10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

Church@4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service. Refreshments now available.

Please click here to book for either service.

The Minster will continue to be open for Wednesday 12:30pm Holy Communion

AUGUST SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

DO YOU WANT TO HELP? 10:30am and 4pm SUNDAY SERVICES

RAISE MONEY FOR HULL MINSTER FOR FREE!

Shop online with Give as you Live Online and raise a money for PCC of The Most Holy and Undivided Trinity, Hull the simple way.

Give as you live link

READINGS: NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 51:1-13, 78:23-29

Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15

Ephesians 4:1-16

John 6:24-35

COLLECT FOR NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Almighty God, who sent your Holy Spirit

to be the life and light of your Church;

open our hearts to the riches of your grace,

that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit

in love and joy and peace;

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

AMEN

This Month’s Prayer Diary

Daily prayer points throughout the current month can be found here.

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21 July 2021

Minster Lifeline #29

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21 July 2021

SStaff of Adelaide Primary school and Mandy

REV. IRENE WRITES:

This week saw the grand sale of the donated sporting clothing that Val and I had spent many hours sorting during lockdown. On Thursday Mandy, Scott (the Ordinand on placement with us), and Adelaide Primary school staff stacked high the tables ready for families to benefit from this kind donation we had received.

After a remarkably busy three sales, before and after school, the tables were bare. This is the email received from Suzanne, the headmistress of the school.

“Hello Irene and Mandy,

I have got to share the wonderful feeling of gratitude on the estate today with you all. The clothing sale has been a huge success!

Some of the children have turned up for sports day today proudly wearing their new sports clothes. Whole families of children have come in their smart new jackets. Families have taken away bags full of clothing and have turned up two days in a row to get more. We have run 3 sessions now and just have enough left to run one more (Monday)

The staff have managed to buy a couple items each too.

It has been a wonderful success. Thank you for thinking of us for this project and thank you for all of your support and time. The families are so grateful.

Suzanne (Headteacher)”

With the exciting news that our Adelaide Street church office is reaching completion we hope that the bond that is forming with the school and our friends on Great Thornton Street will grow and flourish in the coming months and years.

For the whole of July, we have an ordinand with us (someone from vicar school!). He is called Scott Bright; you may have already met him however to find out more about his journey so far please continue to read:

SCOTT WRITES:

To the saints who are in Hull Minster and are faithful in Christ Jesus:

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

It is an incredible privilege to be able to serve you this summer as your Ordinand and I look forward to getting to know you all. As part of this it is very appropriate to give you a little information about me and my family.

Before venturing off as an Ordinand I used to work in education and I hold a BSc (Hons) in Design and Technology with Education and QTS, as well as an MA in Education Studies from Hull. My previous career has equipped me with a lot of skills and abilities that I am sure God will utilize as he equips me further as I study for a BA in Theology, Ministry & Mission at Cranmer Hall in Durham.

I am married to Coral, who is a teacher but is significantly cleverer than me! She holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and an MA in Mathematics Education. Sadly, she does not have the spare time to help with Church finances!

Together we have a daughter, Aurora. She recently turned two and she has a phenomenal track record of Church attendance (her financial giving needs to be worked on!). It is my daily prayer that (should she wish) she becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Coral and Aurora will join me sometimes and I am very blessed to have them both.

We wish you all very many blessings,

Scott, Coral & Aurora.

Covid update 21st July 2021

To ensure Hull Minster continues to be a safe place to worship for all, we are asking all congregation members to continue to wear masks, and to keep a safe distance from each other.

Please continue to sign up to services and check in at the door.

Chairs will remain spaced as they have been for the last year, and communion will be continued to be offered in one kind. The south porch will be opened to increase ventilation.

We will continue to share the peace in a socially distanced way.

We thank you in advance for your co-operation.

Summer Holidays 2021:

Rev. Dominic writes:

Irene continues with:

Please pray for Erin Rose Addison as her parents bring her for baptism on Sunday and for all our families that have baptisms booked in the weeks ahead.

BIBLE STUDY:

Our Wednesday evening, 7:30pm, Bible study continues with a study on the book of James on Zoom. Everyone is welcome for this one-hour study and fellowship.

Bible Study zoom

SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES:

SATURDAYS 4 PM 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5th Evening Prayer.

SUNDAYS 10am Online Recorded Service.

10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

Church@4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service. Refreshments now available.

Please click here to book for either service.

The Minster will continue to be open for Wednesday 12:30pm Holy Communion

JULY SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

From the 1st of July we see the Minster doors opening Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday each week between 10am and 3:30pm. This will be both for personal prayer and for general visiting, taking in the wonderful 700 years of heritage.

DO YOU WANT TO HELP? 10:30am and 4pm SUNDAY SERVICES

RAISE MONEY FOR HULL MINSTER FOR FREE!

Shop online with Give as you Live Online and raise a money for PCC of The Most Holy and Undivided Trinity, Hull the simple way.

Give as you live link

www.giveasyoulive.com

Archaeology Festival Trinity Square - 1st August 11-3pm

Collection and activity table - Dr Marianne Gilchrist (medieval art historian), Rhi Baxendell (masters student in collections management) and volunteers - with objects from Trinity Square.
Visits to the medieval foundations in the Alcock Chantry - Mark Keith (staff member and historian)

It would be great to hear from you if you would like to find out more about volunteering with Girls Brigade at the Minster or if your child is interested in joining. Please email with any questions to mandy@hullminster.org and she will forward your queries on to Lauren.

READINGS: EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

COLLECT FOR EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Lord God, your Son left the riches of heaven

and became poor for our sake;

when we prosper save us from pride,

when we are needy save us from despair,

that we may trust in you alone

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

This Month’s Prayer Diary

Daily prayer points throughout the current month can be found here.

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14 July 2021

Minster Lifeline #28

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14 July 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

I write this after spending a nail-biting evening watching the Italy v England Euro 2020 final. I am sure that even those who are not avid football fans could not resist the excitement that the final brought to many. It was disappointment, not failure, as we saw them team lose to penalties – what a cruel way to end a tournament as someone said to me it may well have been the toss of a coin.

We all suffer disappointment many times through our lives and for those young players whose penalty kicks were saved they must have been devastated. Yet we all know they will pick themselves up and set to work again on the sport that they love.

Being a Christian does not mean we are exempt from disappointment, definitely not so! However, there are many bible verses that will encourage us to be strong, these verses from Corinthians are just one example….

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

As I mentioned a few weeks ago three of our choristers are leaving to begin new adventures in their lives. We have heard from Nia and Simon, so this week Dominic tells us what is in store for him:

Choral music and the church have been central to my life from a young age. When I was seven-years old, I joined the local Parish church choir in my hometown of Spalding which gave me many opportunities to make friends and develop my singing. During my time there I led the choir as Head Chorister for two years, completed the Bronze, Silver and Gold RSCM singing awards, and performed my first ever solos in concert – hopefully, there are many more to come! The choir at Spalding Parish Church has a great tradition of visiting other churches and cathedrals for choir festivals and to sing Evensong services, most recently singing at both St George’s Chapel in Windsor and St Paul’s Cathedral in 2019. I have many fond memories of playing football and cricket before rehearsals as well as our choir trips to the beach in the summer. Every time I return home for the holidays, I look forward to singing with them again!

In September 2018, I ventured north to study my undergraduate degree in Music from the University of Hull and am pleased to announce that I have now graduated with a First! During my second week in the city, I visited Hull Minster to watch a performance of Haydn’s The Creation and was totally in awe of the sound in this magnificent building. At the start of my second semester, I was fortunate enough to sing at the Minster myself when I joined the Minster Choir. From the moment I walked into the first rehearsal everyone was so friendly and welcoming which made it even more of a joy to sing here.

One of my favourite memories from singing at Hull Minster is climbing the tower to sing over the rooftops of Hull on Ascension Day in the incredible early hours of the morning. Climbing up all those spiralling and often narrow steps whilst fully robed was no easy task, but the view at the top was certainly worth it. However, it was not until we had all reached the summit that our verger Jon informed us that the top of the tower swings from side to side when the bells are ringing! To which my response was to make a hasty retreat down the stairs after we had sung before the hour struck again. Some other highlights for me include making recordings for the 9 Lessons and Carols service and our choir socials at the Sailmaker’s Arms after rehearsals.

Singing as part of the Minster Choir has enabled me to continue singing the music I love with a fabulous group of singers and musicians. Having been part of a church choir from a young age I was already familiar with much of the repertoire at Hull Minster, but I am pleased to say that I have learnt some new pieces. Much to the surprise of our musical director Mark, I was unfamiliar with one or two pieces which were core repertoire at Hull Minster including Herbert Howells’ Like as the Hart and Greater Love Hath No Man by John Ireland. These have quickly become two of my new favourites and I would highly recommend listening to them, especially when sung by the Minster Choir!

Now that I have graduated from university in Hull, I will be moving to London to study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in September. There I hope to continue my choral singing with the Chapel Choir at the Old Royal Naval College as well as joining other local choirs and forming my own ensemble. Although it is daunting to be moving to such a large and unfamiliar place, I am excited to embark on this new adventure and to continue making music and developing as a musician.

My time as part of the Hull Minster Choir has been incredibly special and I am grateful to have been part of such a wonderful community. I have made friends with some fantastic people who I will miss dearly until I return to sing at Hull Minster again, hopefully in the not-too distant future. Dominic Felts.

Summer Holidays 2021:

**MMore information coming soon about these exciting events**

Rev. Dominic writes:

Irene concludes with:

We see the beginning of our wedding season on Saturday so please pray for John Killelay and Amy Sharpe as they will be married in the Minster at 2pm on Saturday.

Also, on Sunday at the 10:30am service two adults, Scott Taylor, and Zoe Lloyd, will be confirmed by Bishop Alison, and at 1:30pm, Baby Hendrix Ace Denby will be baptised in the Minster.

Click here to see exciting details of ‘The Wild and the Natural’ Art exhibition
1st - 24th July 2021 http://www.hullminster.org/exhibitions

As St. Mary’s Lowgate continues with extensive building works we are delighted to welcome Revd. Ian Walker and his congregation to host their Eucharist Service in the Minster. We are looking forward to developing our relationship and friendship with all at St. Mary’s over the coming months as lockdown eases.

BIBLE STUDY:

Our Wednesday evening, 7:30pm, Bible study continues with a study on the book of James on Zoom. Everyone is welcome for this one-hour study and fellowship.

Bible Study zoom

SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES:

SATURDAYS 4 PM 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5th Evening Prayer.

SUNDAYS 10am Online Recorded Service.

10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

Church@4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service. Refreshments now available.

Please click here to book for either service.

The Minster will continue to be open for Wednesday 12:30pm Holy Communion

JULY SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

DO YOU WANT TO HELP? 10:30am and 4pm SUNDAY SERVICES

RAISE MONEY FOR HULL MINSTER FOR FREE!

Shop online with Give as you Live Online and raise a money for PCC of The Most Holy and Undivided Trinity, Hull the simple way.

Give as you live link

www.giveasyoulive.com

Archaeology Festival Trinity Square - 1st August 11-3pm

Collection and activity table - Dr Marianne Gilchrist (medieval art historian), Rhi Baxendell (masters student in collections management) and volunteers - with objects from Trinity Square.
Visits to the medieval foundations in the Alcock Chantry - Mark Keith (staff member and historian)

READINGS: SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

COLLECT FOR SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

You give us gifts and make them grow;

though our faith is small as mustard seed;

make it grow to your glory

and the flourishing of your kingdom

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

This Month’s Prayer Diary

Daily prayer points throughout the current month can be found here.

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7 July 2021

Minster Lifeline #27

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7 July 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

I begin with an urgent plea. Our recorded service has gone out on social media every Sunday morning at 10am for the past 15 months and we are aware that many people have found this to be a real Lifeline for them. I have had messages and cards from people, not only in Hull but from much further afield appreciating the offering we give to join in worship.

We have also heard that several care and residential homes in the city ‘tune in’ on a regular basis and enjoy the opportunity.

Unfortunately, Katie who has been responsible for the recording and editing of these services is no longer able to do this. Katie volunteers in many ways in the Minster but due to other voluntary commitments feels she can no longer be committed to the role of recording and editing. We DO NOT want these services to come to an end so please, if you, or someone you know, could give an hour each week to recording and time to edit each week this would be amazing. If you do not know anyone, please pray that a volunteer comes forward, so this invaluable service does not have to end! If you can help, please contact Rev. Irene at Hull Minster on 01482 224460.

We give a big thank you to Katie for all the months that she has kept this broadcast going!

I mentioned last week that three members of our choir would be leaving us this summer. This week Simon Ashmead is sharing with us what lies ahead for him:

Hull Minster – A Curious Mixture of Familiarity and Change

When I set off in the cold pre-dawn of a 2018 winter morning to sing for the BBC Radio 4 Sunday Service at Hull Mister, there were two things I could not have known. The first was how this decision, encouraged by my university piano tutor Mark Keith, would go on to change the direction of my studies and my life. The second was just how quickly and easily I would begin to feel I was, as the Artful Dodger would have it, part of the furniture (in the best way). This is due almost entirely to the incredible warmth, kindness, generosity, and encouragement I have encountered, which have caused me to see the Minster as a spiritual and musical home and the crucible of some of my closest friendships, as well as an amazing space I have the privilege to sing in. It means that my excitement over my upcoming move to London, to continue my studies at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, is also tinged with some sadness.

This move is, however, in keeping with the sense of change I have experienced at Hull Minster. Although I am known here almost exclusively as a singer, the piano was initially my primary instrument. This changed in 2018, thanks in no small part to the enjoyment I got from regularly singing in the Minster choir. Furthermore, the encouragement I received from my new-found friends here led to a variety of lifestyle changes which ultimately gave me the confidence to believe that a career in singing might be possible, and to apply for further studies to make this possible. More recent events have, of course, led to some of the more constricting and unwelcome changes we have now become accustomed to, although sometimes even these have opened my eyes to what a wonderfully welcoming and nurturing environment Hull Minster is.

So, what is next for me? As many of you are aware, I will be leaving for London at the beginning of September. In addition to a choral scholarship at the Old Royal Naval College Chapel in King Charles Court, Greenwich, I will be undertaking intensive training that will hopefully lead to a career as a professional soloist and chorister, singing on opera house and concert hall stages, in oratorios and recital series, and with various professional secular and church choirs. As you can probably tell, I like to keep my options fairly broad, working on the general principle that “So long as I get to sing and get paid enough to live for doing so, I’m happy”.

It is not the end of the relationship with Hull Minster though (you do not get rid of me that easily). I will be back every few weeks and will aim for this to coincide with the Evensong service, possibly dragging a few fellow students along with me if I can, and I will of course be back during Christmas, Easter, and the summer. As wonderful as it will be to sing once again in this special space on these occasions, what I am looking forward to most is being back amongst the amazing people who ultimately are the church, and continuing to be, in some small way, part of the Minster’s continually unfolding story. Simon Ashmead

Update from Rev Dominic:

We are beginning a major period of thinking about our life and ministry as Hull Minster moving forward. To help the PCC understand our priorities moving forward we are wanting to understand the spiritual life of our congregations and how best we can support people in their faith. The links below are to the national Church of England survey tool for our parish. All data is anonymised so is not traceable to individuals. If you are not able to fill this form in online paper versions will be available on Sunday.

Adult Survey (14+ years)

Junior Survey (6-13 years)

Early Years Survey (0-5 years)

Irene concludes with:

Click here to see exciting details of ‘The Wild and the Natural’ Art exhibition
1st - 24th July 2021 http://www.hullminster.org/exhibitions

BIBLE STUDY:

We are delighted that Val is recovering well from her knee operation and keen to commence the bible study zoom meetings:

Our Wednesday evening, 7:30pm, Bible study continues with a study on the book of James on Zoom. Everyone is welcome for this one-hour study and fellowship.

Bible Study zoom

SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES:

SATURDAYS 4 PM 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5th Evening Prayer.

SUNDAYS 10am Online Recorded Service.

10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

Church@4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service. Refreshments now available.

Please click here to book for either service.

The Minster will continue to be open for Wednesday 12:30pm Holy Communion

JULY SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

DO YOU WANT TO HELP? 10:30am and 4pm SUNDAY SERVICES

RAISE MONEY FOR HULL MINSTER FOR FREE!

Shop online with Give as you Live Online and raise a money for PCC of The Most Holy and Undivided Trinity, Hull the simple way.

Give as you live link

www.giveasyoulive.com

The Heritage Volunteering group

If you would like to be involved, please contact Jane at jane@hullminster.org and if you haven't completed our survey about heritage, we would be very grateful to hear your views. It will help us shape the future of heritage at Hull Minster and helps us justify our needs and ambitions to grant providers. It takes only 6 minutes to complete.

CLICK Microsoft Forms to fill in the survey

READINGS: SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

COLLECT FOR SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Creator God,

you made us all in your image;

may we discern you in all that we see,

and serve you in all that we do;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

This Month’s Prayer Diary

Daily prayer points throughout the current month can be found here.

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30 June 2021

Minster Lifeline #26

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REV. IRENE WRITES:

Over the coming months we will see changes in our choir as three dedicated musicians are leaving Hull to pursue interesting and possibly challenging adventures.

All have agreed to update us on their adventures in the coming weeks so today I am delighted that Nia has written for us:

At the end of July, I will be leaving the Hull Minster community and going to teach Maths at a British International School in Hanoi, Vietnam. I am looking forward to experiencing a new culture, different food and interesting landscapes and living in South-East Asia will give me the opportunity to travel to other countries in the region too once international travel is reopened. It is a two-year contract, and I am going alone, so it will be a huge adventure, but I have always wanted to live abroad and thought I would take my chance now while I am still young-ish! I have been reassured there are choirs there to join so I can continue my singing, but I will always remember and cherish my time spent at Hull Minster.

I joined the choir back in November 2016, shortly after moving to Hull to train as a Maths teacher. The choir, and the wider Hull Minster community, has been a constant throughout my time in Hull and I feel incredibly lucky to have been a part of this group. When the choir was allowed to meet more regularly, it was always good to know I could end my week, however busy and/or stressful, with a good old sing at choir practice on a Friday night and Sunday morning. When I first arrived, we were Holy Trinity Church, the work on the nave was taking place and we were confined to the quire.

Being a part of the choir has meant I have had a great group of people around me that I can count on for not only fantastic singing together, but also camaraderie and community while I am away from my family who live in Wiltshire. Choir socials, whether it is a quick trip to the pub after Friday practice or a big party at Katie and Iain’s farm in Ottringham, mean we have always gelled well as a team – and I think this really boosts our singing too. I have relished the opportunity to sing a wide range of exciting and challenging repertoire which has always kept choir fun and interesting for me. I have loved being a part of this choir and I will really miss the people, the singing, and our repertoire.

Some of my most memorable moments in the choir have been our trips to sing Evensong at Liverpool and Coventry Cathedrals, as well as singing at the Saint Lucia Day service for Hull’s Danish and Swedish community, and of course the Minster Making weekend. It has also been a huge privilege to be able to sing at a variety of civic services with the city’s top brass in attendance, in addition to Dignity Services and Carol Services around Christmas. More recently I was part of the small group of singers who sang on the roof of the church for Ascension Day – it is safe to say Mark and the rest of the team at Hull Minster have afforded the choir so many fantastic opportunities. I was particularly heartened and pleased to hear of the new Hull Minster Choral Strategy for schoolchildren across the city which should continue to build and develop the music-making in Hull.

In addition to singing in the choir, I have helped Mandy with the children’s activities on a Sunday morning, and read from scripture at a few services more recently too. Beyond the choir it has been lovely to get to know the wider congregation too, who have always been so supportive of us a choir and myself individually as well – this has been particularly appreciated after I shared the news I was leaving and have had so many well-wishes from a variety of people across the whole church community. Thank you everyone for your continued support and prayers as I embark on my next chapter. I hope the church continues to go from strength to strength in its ministry and I wish you and Hull Minster all the best for the future. Nia Cooper.

Update from Rev Dominic:

Adult Survey (14+ years)

Junior Survey (6-13 years)

Early Years Survey (0-5 years)

Irene concludes with:

Click here to see exciting details of ‘The Wild and the Natural’ Art exhibition
1st - 24th July 2021 http://www.hullminster.org/exhibitions

BIBLE STUDY:

We are delighted that Val is recovering well from her knee operation and keen to commence the bible study zoom meetings:

Our Wednesday evening 23rd June (7:30) Bible study will begin a new study on the book of James on Zoom. Everyone is welcome for this one-hour study and fellowship.

Bible Study zoom

SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES:

SATURDAYS 4 PM 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4 & 5th Evening Prayer.

SUNDAYS 10am Online Recorded Service.

10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

Church@4 Every Sunday afternoon at 4pm there will be a café style service. Refreshments now available.

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The Minster will continue to be open for Wednesday 12:30pm Holy Communion

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