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8 February 2022

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8 February 2022

15th February 2022

Rev. Irene Writes:

It was great this last week to have the Minster doors open on Wednesday and Thursday mornings for our Grief Awareness Café and Integration Coffee Morning. As soon as the doors opened so many people came into the Minster just to look around the building, soak up the atmosphere and sometimes light a candle for their loved ones. Unfortunately, we are not able to open on a regular basis this month as the Minster has no heating and it would be wrong to expect our wonderful volunteers to stand in the cold throughout the day. We will keep you update here in Lifeline on our plans for March. We are of course open for worship on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays and Monthly Praise so we hope to see you then.

As I am writing this Lifeline on Valentine’s Day, I thought I would share with you my Pause for Thought which went out on Radio Humberside this morning at 6 40 a.m.!!

I am sure that some would no doubt be up and around at that time however for the majority (this includes me) 6:40 a.m. is not a time we are familiar with so here it is:

I wonder how many listeners are familiar with the song Please Mr Postman – The opening lines are Please Mr Postman look and see if there’s a letter in your bag for me .

This song was a hit firstly for the Marvelletes and covered by other groups including, in the seventies, the Carpenters.

Today people will be looking to see if there’s a card for them as we celebrate St. Valentine’s Day.

There are a number of stories around St Valentine, a priest in Rome during the 3rd century. One particular one was that when he was imprisoned for spreading the Christian faith, he performed a miracle and restored the sight to the jailor’s daughter, the story goes on to say just before he went for execution, he wrote a letter to the girl and signed ‘your valentine’ hence the tradition continues.

Although our shops have been full of reminders of Valentine’s day promoting it as a time to show love to someone who may be special however that message goes much further than just receiving a card on one specific day. The Bible says love God and love thy neighbour, now whether you have faith or no faith there’s a message there that everyone can take on board.

Sometimes it is really hard to love our neighbour when I share God’s blessing in church I always ask for his blessing to be not only on those present but on those we love and those we struggle to love that is the challenge but today as we celebrate St. Valentine it may be the time to do just that, to smile, pass the time of day or even pick up the phone and offer a helping hand to someone we struggle to love.

Happy Valentine’s Day

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY

SUNDAY 10:30 am Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 pm

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

THE PCC HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO HAVE THE TEMPORARY BOILER REMOVED AT THE BEGINNING OF JANUARY. THIS WILL MEAN, OF COURSE, THAT THERE IS NO HEATING IN THE CHURCH UNTIL THE END OF MARCH.

MINSTER PRAISE – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

BISHOP FRANK

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to a leaving gift for Bishop Frank, a presentation will take place during the service on Sunday morning. Churchwardens

MINSTER CLERGY TEAM

Now the Minster clergy team has grown considerably we will be expected to help other churches that are struggling. Reverend Irene will be covering at St Phillip’s church, Bilton Grange on Sunday morning this week.

BIBLE STUDIES are held every Wednesday evening online. A series on 2 Timothy is continuing. If you would like to join at 7:30 pm go to hullminster.org/teaching

Bible Study Zoom

LENTEN COURSE

This will start on the 9th of March for five weeks. Wednesdays 1:30pm and 7:30pm. Sign-up sheet at the back of the church.

ELECTORAL ROLL

Forms are available in church.

PRAYER POINTS FOR FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY

We pray for Bishops Frank and Alison as they prepare to leave Hull and move to the North-East. We pray that preparations and transition will go well. Give them strength during the busy days ahead.

We pray for a peaceful solution to the rising tension between Russia/Ukraine
We pray for Freddy William Forman and his family as Freddy is baptised on Sunday
Pray for members of our congregation who are experiencing family problems or loss.
Please pray for Racial Justice which is being marked this week.
Please pray for the Deanery Synod as they look at how to move the church forward.

COLLECT FOR SUNDAY 20TH FEBRUARY

Almighty God,

give us reverence for all creation

and respect for every person,

that we may mirror your likeness

in Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR 20TH FEBRUARY, SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT

Psalm 65

Genesis 2:4b–9, 15-25

Revelation 4
Luke 8:22-25

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1 February 2022

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1 February 2022

1st February 2022

Rev. Irene Writes:

It is good to be able to keep in touch again through our Lifeline. This will now be available every week. January seems to have passed quickly and we have survived not having the heating in the Minster, thank you for bearing with us! This is not an ideal situation however everyone is working very hard to get the new boiler fitted and working as soon as possible.

February is again a quiet month however we are holding two Coffee Mornings one is the continuation of the ‘Grief Awareness Café’, the other is a new venture linked with Hull Help for Refugees. The grief café is on Wednesday 9th February so if you or anyone you know would like to come and meet others in a similar situation, have a hot drink and biscuits you are very welcome 10:30 – 12noon.

The Integration coffee morning is to welcome anyone who has come to the country and would like to integrate with others. An ideal opportunity to practise language skills and to build up friendships. Please do support this venture which will be held on Thursday 10th February at 10:30 – 12noon.

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Romans 15:7

Rev. Rob and family have now moved to Hull. Rob tells us a little of his first month in his new role

‘Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.’ Genesis 12:1

One of the most exciting, but also one of the most difficult things about being an ordained minister in the Church of England, is being called by God to a different place.

By now, I am well used to moving house. In the six years that I have been ordained, I have moved house five times(!). I lived in two rented properties during my curacy. In both cases the landlords decided to sell up before I had finished. So, whilst moving house is never pleasant, by now our family is well used to it. Our house move from Brayton to Hull for the most part ran quite smoothly.

But now that we have moved and are beginning to settle, the reality of following God’s call has begun to set in. For now, we experience the loss of moving from our previous home, a house that we had made our own, relationships that we have treasured, a ministry that had taken shape.

In following God’s call, my family, like all of us on the Christian journey, are following the great tradition in the Bible of God calling people into new things. Sometimes that means moving house and job, sometimes it means taking a different direction in life, as God guides us. All of us are pilgrims, a journeying people, followers of Jesus Christ who leads us forward always as we are ‘being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory’ (2 Cor. 3.18). As we journey onwards, we uncover more and more of the riches of his grace, and the unfolding of God’s will.

In moving to Hull and taking up the post of Associate Vicar at Hull Minster, I have so far experienced the kindness and welcome of a gifted and committed staff team who are a joy to work with, and worshipping community who are friendly, peaceful, generous, and kind. I have also really enjoyed beginning to get to know the people of Hull. Meeting people at the Christmas markets in the Minster and at some of the Christmas services was a highlight for me when I first arrived. It is a privilege to be here. I look forward to witnessing how God’s riches unfold in the months and years to come at Hull Minster.

I look forward to journeying with you all.

BISHOP ALISON’S FAREWELL SERVICE

There will be a special service at 4 p.m. on Saturday 5th February as we say ‘farewell’ to Bishop Alison. If you would like to attend, please book a place on the Hull Minster website or if you are not able to access the website ask a member of the team to do this for you. Places are limited. During the service we will give thanks for all that Bishop Alison has done during her time in Hull and will pray for her and Bishop Frank as they begin a new chapter in their lives.

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY

SUNDAY 10:30 am Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 pm

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

THE PCC HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO HAVE THE TEMPORARY BOILER REMOVED AT THE BEGINNING OF JANUARY. THIS WILL MEAN, OF COURSE, THAT THERE IS NO HEATING IN THE CHURCH UNTIL THE END OF MARCH.

MINSTER PRAISE – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Look forward to seeing everyone at the February Praise 17th @ 10:30 am

Bible Study Zoom

BIBLE STUDIES are held every Wednesday evening online. A series on 2 Timothy is continuing. If you would like to join at 7:30 pm go to hullminster.org/teaching

WATCH THIS SPACE for details of the launch of a new 9:30 service in the spring.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Although all restrictions have been lifted, we ask that you please take care and be aware of the many vulnerable people around you. Masks are no longer required however if you are happy to wear one when receiving communion that would be appreciated.

MINSTER CRAFTERS

A plea from Becky Dexter the small group of crafters would love others to join them. An opportunity not only to be creative but to make new friends. If you don’t know who Becky is, please ask in the Minster and one of us will put you in touch with her.

OUR CHRISTMAS TREE

We would like to thank the generosity of The Tree Fellas Hull a local company who kindly took away and shredded our Christmas trees free of charge. https://www.thetreefellashull.co.uk

PRAYER POINTS FOR FEBRUARY

We pray for Bishops Frank and Alison as they prepare to leave Hull and move to the North East. We pray that preparations and transition will go well. Give them strength during the busy days ahead.

We pray for a peaceful solution to the rising tension between Russia/Ukraine
We pray for the Grief Awareness Coffee Morning on Wednesday 9th For all those attending that they may find some comfort and friendship
We pray for the Integration Coffee Morning on Thursday 10th that kindness and friendship will be shared with those lives have been turned upside down for whatever reason
We pray for Rev. Louise as she begins her journey as curate at the Minster. Help her to settle into a new situation and give her the opportunity to flourish in your name.

COLLECT FOR SUNDAY 6TH FEBRUARY

Lord of the host of heaven

our salvation and our strength,

without you we are lost;

guard us from all that harms and hurts

and raise us when we fall;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

READINGS FOR 6TH FEBRUARY, FOURTH SUNDAY BEFORE LENT

Psalm 138

Isaiah 6:1-8

1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Luke 5:1-11

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4 January 2022

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4 January 2022

4th January 2022

We have come to worship Him

REV. IRENE WRITES

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE

Despite what seem like never-ending restrictions, I hope that you were able to celebrate Christmas in whatever way was best for you. I certainly missed the freedom of being at all the Christmas services but was thankful that there was no largescale lockdown again.

As the new year begins it is with a heavy heart that we remember all those who are struggling to keep businesses afloat, those whose families are affected, and trust that there will be help on hand to support them both financially and emotionally in the coming months.

I received a gift from a friend which had verse 14 of psalm 48 written in the front and I think it is a great reminder that each day:

‘God is our God for ever and ever;
he will be our guide even to the end.’

As we move into the new year at the Minster, we have much to celebrate but also frustrations as the temporary heating system is removed. This, of course, will put many things on hold until the spring arrives. I have to keep reminding myself of the above verse and trust God in all things.

One thing we can do, whether the Minster doors are open or closed, is pray. Maybe we can set aside a few minutes each day to pray for God’s work in the Minster as we look forward to seeing everyone in action again welcoming the people from Hull and much further afield to share God’s love in many different ways.

THIS WEEK REV. DOMINIC WRITES:

Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord;
    keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141.3

Every decision we make has consequences. Those we can foresee are for the most part short-term. In the long term, even small actions may have long term consequences. The Pandemic has shown us all too clearly how we are all connected. Small decisions each of us make can have consequences, intended or not, for other people. It has been hard for us these last two years to live under restrictions to our individual freedoms. In a society which has exalted the individual ‘I’ so highly over the ‘we’ our interconnectedness and mutual vulnerability has come as a shock. We have had to learn to consider our actions more carefully than we have been used to in a hedonistic, me first, society. In his final book, Morality, published posthumously after his death in November 2020 the former Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks re-tells and old Jewish joke.

An old Jewish man and a young Jewish man are travelling on the train. The young man asks: ‘Excuse me, what time is it?’ The old man says nothing. ‘Excuse me Sir what time is it?’ Again, the old man stays silent. ‘Sir I'm asking what time it is why don't you answer?’ The old man says: ‘young man the next stop is the last on this route, I don't know you so you must be a stranger if. I answer you now there will be a relationship between us. I will have to invite you to my home. You are handsome, and I have a beautiful daughter. You will both fall in love, and you will want to get married. So, tell me, why should I want a son in law who can't even afford a watch?’

We are in a period of history globally, nationally and as a church when we are in a state of flux, a Kairos moment where what we do for good or ill will have long term consequences. This coming year we will need to pay attention to our moral compass and the winds of the Spirit more than ever to know when to be bold and when to exercise restraint. When people are tired and worn down it becomes harder to make good balanced decisions, we need to keep our bearings all the more.

JANUARY SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT JANUARY AND FEBRUARY REGARDLESS OF ANY DECISION ON OTHER OPENING TIMES

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAYS HOLY COMMUNION 12:30pm

THE PCC HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO HAVE THE TEMPORARY BOILER REMOVED AT THE BEGINNING OF JANUARY. THIS WILL MEAN, OF COURSE, THAT THERE IS NO HEATING IN THE CHURCH UNTIL MARCH.

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

Please check on the website as to whether Saturday services are taking place throughout January.

MINSTER PRAISE – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30am.

There will be no Minster Praise in January however, we look forward to seeing everyone at the February service (17th February @ 10:30 a.m.)

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

At the moment services will be taking place as advertised HOWEVER please check on social media and the website if government changes take place. Face coverings are now mandatory unless you have an exemption card.

BIBLE STUDIES

These will continue in online on 12th January 2022. You can join this group by going on the hullminster.org, and clicking on Believe and Belong, and then, on Teaching. This new series looks at the second book of Timothy.

Bible Study Zoom

MINSTER CRAFTERS

PRAYER POINTS FOR JANUARY

As we begin a New Year, we pray for all those who have worked so hard throughout the pandemic, scientists, medical and care staff. May 2022 bring relief from the virus and a time to rebuild broken lives.
For children, students and all staff working in schools that the new term will bring renewed enthusiasm and hope for all.
God, who by the leading of a star manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: help us to know you and follow you now in faith
As we are not able to open the Minster doors as much as we would like to during January and February, we pray for all the work that will be happening behind the scenes. We particularly pray for Rev. Rob, Hannah, and Rueben as they move to Hull and Rob begins his work amongst the people of the city
We remember the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18th to the 25th of January

January - you can get daily prayers from:

https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/uploads/attachment/5536/prayer-diary-jan-2022-a5-booklet.pdf

COLLECT FOR SUNDAY 9TH JANUARY

Heavenly Father at the Jordan you revealed Jesus as your Son;

May we recognise him as our Lord

And know ourselves to be your beloved children;

Through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

AMEN

COLLECT FOR SUNDAY 16TH JANUARY

Eternal Lord, our beginning and our end;

Bring us with the whole creation to your glory,

Hidden through past ages and made known

In Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

COLLECT FOR SUNDAY 23RD JANUARY

God of all mercy

your Son proclaimed good news to the poor,

release to the captives and freedom to the oppressed;

anoint us with your Holy Spirit

and set all your people free to praise you in Christ our Lord

AMEN

COLLECT FOR SUNDAY 30th JANUARY

God of heaven,

you send the gospel to the ends of the earth

and your messengers to every nation;

Send your Holy Spirit to transform us

by the good news of everlasting life

in Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

READINGS FOR 9TH JANUARY, FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

Baptism of Christ

Isaiah 43. 1-7
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

READINGS FOR 16TH JANUARY, SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

Isaiah 62:1-5
John 2:1-11

READINGS FOR 23RD JANUARY, THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10

Luke 4: 21-30

READINGS FOR 30TH JANUARY, FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

Jeremiah 1:4-10
Luke 4:21-30

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21 December 2021

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21st December 2021

For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

REV. IRENE WRITES

As we move to Christmas Day there is something very special about the above words. These words were spoken thousands of years before the birth of Jesus. This was not a whirlwind plan of God’s but a perfect one that had been conceived from the foundation of the world. There were seven hundred years between this prophecy of Isaiah and the birth of Jesus. For these words to come true two thousand years ago shows God is constantly working his purpose out. We may not always understand, but we know that all he does, he does for us.

Have a good Christmas, keep safe and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Happy & Peaceful Christmas from the team

Thank you!

A big thank you to everyone who has helped over the past year. There are so many kind and selfless people who have given hours of their time to help keep the Minster doors open and everyone welcomed. For those behind the scenes, who keep the building clean and to all on the café and shop: you are all brilliant.

And a big ‘thank you’ to the Churchwardens who do such a great job!

DECEMBER SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING OTHER SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES FOR JANUARY WILL BE DECIDED AT THE END OF THIS WEEK AFTER AN EMERGENCY MEETING WITH THE PCC ON WHETHER WE HAVE ENOUGH PLEDGES FOR FUNDS TO KEEP THE BOILER THROUGH JANUARY AND FEBRUARY

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT JANUARY AND FEBRUARY REGARDLESS OF ANY DECISION ON OTHER OPENING TIMES

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAYS HOLY COMMUNION 12:30pm

FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING OTHER SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES FOR JANUARY WILL BE DECIDED THIS WEEK AND THAT INFORMATION WILL BE IN OUR NEXT LIFELINE.

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

Please check on the website as to whether Saturday services are taking place throughout January.

MINSTER PRAISE – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30am.

There will be no Minster Praise in January however, we look forward to seeing everyone at the February service (17th February @ 10:30 a.m.)

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

CALLING VOLUNTEERS

It is extremely important that everyone is welcomed into the Minster over the Christmas period whether this be for a service, a concert, or just for a visit. We are also desperate for operators to work the power point during our services. If you think this message applies to you, please give your details to one of the team. Thank you!

PLEASE NOTE:

The Minster will be open each day WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY 10a.m to 4 p.m. MINSTER SHOP will be open during these times until Sunday 19th December. It will be open that day but will close immediately afterwards until further notice.

CHURCH HEATING – UPDATE

We are two thirds of the way towards achieving the amount needed to keep the Minster heated through the winter months. However, it is an all or nothing situation in that we must have the money available before we take the decision to keep on heating the Minster. If you haven’t already given, would you please consider doing so this week. A big thank you to everyone who has responded.

If you are able to pledge support weekly, monthly or a one-off amount please contact Iain Ogilvie (Churchwarden) on Iain@hullminster.org or 07808891988

BIBLE STUDIES will continue in January 2022. Lifeline will have further details at the beginning of January.

Bible Study Zoom

MINSTER CRAFTERS

CAN YOU HELP

Sentamu Academy are looking for people to get involved with the Celebrating Life mentors’ scheme, supporting the work of Rev Anne Richards in Archbishop Sentamu Academy.

You don’t need any previous experience to volunteer, just a commitment to a couple of hours a week on Thursday mornings and a heart for making a difference to a young person.

PRAYER POINTS FOR JANUARY

Our Father and God We need your presence and guidance as we enter the New Year. we face the year ahead with the gladness of heart that comes from the sure knowledge of your everlasting love

We pray for those who suffer during the winter, due to cold weather or due to seasonal illnesses comfort them and help them to get through difficult days
We especially pray for those areas of the world that are suffering from war, famine, and oppression: Afghanistan, Yemen, Myanmar, Syria, to name but a few. https://www.dec.org.uk is very informative
Please pray for all involved in the life of Dove House Hospice, that we may demonstrate our love and care for one another in all that they do
Give thanks for the scientists who have developed the Covid vaccines. We pray that their use throughout the world will defeat the virus
PCC meeting 20th
Teach us to love that through love we may help those in need

January - you can get daily prayers from:

https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/uploads/attachment/5536/prayer-diary-jan-2022-a5-booklet.pdf

COLLECT FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

Lord Jesus Christ, your birth at Bethlehem

draws us to kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth;

accept our heartfelt praise as we worship you

our Saviour and our eternal God

AMEN

COLLECT FOR SUNDAY 26TH DECEMBER

Gracious Father who gave the first martyr Stephen

grace to pray for those who took up stories against him;

grant that in all our sufferings for the truth

we may learn to love even our enemies

and seek forgiveness for those who desire our hurt,

looking up to heaven to him who was crucified for us,

Jesus Christ our mediator and advocate

who is alive and reigns with you

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever

AMEN

READINGS: FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

Isaiah 9:2-7

Luke 2:1-14

READINGS: FOR BOXING DAY

FEAST OF ST. STEPHEN

Acts 7:51-60

Matthew 10:17-22

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7 December 2021

Minster Lifeline #49

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7th December 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

This picture is part of a group of children visiting the Minster from one of the Hull schools. What a delight to share our lovely building with them and above all, to retell the Christmas story to eager young ears.

Adelaide Street school, which is in our parish is holding two Christingle services later this week and Rev. Rob is going in to meet with the staff and children to tell them about the Christingle.

We are delighted that Rob is part of the Ministry Team and look forward to getting to know him, his wife Hannah and their little boy, Reuben. Rob will be spending a great deal of his time in the Minster so do look out for him and make him welcome.

Last Friday I did Pause for Thought with Radio Humberside. As it goes on air at 6 40 in the morning, I thought I would share it in the Lifeline as I am sure that many of you, like me, will not be up and about at such a time!

RADIO HUMBERSIDE PAUSE FOR THOUGHT 3RD DECEMBER 2020

As the month of November drew to a close, the bed in the spare room of my home was piled high with Christmas gifts yet to be wrapped. My dining table was strewn with Christmas cards yet to be written, and as for my study, well there’s a lot to prepare for at Christmas.

Then I looked outside my window beyond all my busyness, and saw a garden that was resting, sleeping, the leaves having fallen from the branches, the summer flowers all dead apart from the occasional fuchsia hanging on to those final frost-free days. A relief too, that the grass no longer is in need of the twice a week cutting.

I thought how clever nature is knowing that to produce its best, it needs a time to rest. Very soon under the soil new shoots will be forming and the spring daffodils will cover our hedges with their yellow bloom. As they disappear summer draws near with all its glory only to disappear once more, and rest time begins again.

There is a message for me here and perhaps, for some listeners too. We also need a time to rest and take stock of things so that in our fruitful times we produce the best.

In the Christian calendar Advent and Lent have got to be those times when we evaluate, we pray, and we prepare. Advent began as November drew to a close, not the time to be over-busy with no time to spare, but the time to slow down, prepare ourselves to once again, thank God for the precious gift of his Son our Saviour Jesus Christ.

DECEMBER SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

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

Please check in Lifeline for changes during December

SUNDAY 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion in the Minster

CHURCH @ 4 There will be a break during Advent. Further details will be in Lifeline, when available.

WEDNESDAYS HOLY COMMUNION 12:30pm

MINSTER PRAISE – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30am.

After the December Praise which is on the 16th December we are looking for volunteers to stay behind and help our new Associate Vicar Rob prepare for the Christingle service by making 100 Christingles! Even if you can only give a short time this would be really appreciated. Thank you!

CHRISTMAS SERVICES AND EVENTS

There are leaflets at the back of the church or details on our website of all the Christmas services and events. Please make sure you are up to date as we would love to see you in the Minster.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Largely due to the success of the vaccination programme, hospitalisations and deaths remain at a much lower level than at similar points during the pandemic. However, the continuation of this will be dependent on a good uptake of booster vaccinations. We encourage everyone to be vaccinated, to keep washing their hands clean, to respect social distancing, and use face-coverings when distancing is not possible. Lastly if you or someone in your family has symptoms, please stay away until you have tested.

SUNDAY 12th December

During the Eucharist service Bishop Alison will be confirming five candidates: Christopher Fear, Tony Boynton, Anne-Marie Boynton, David Benn and Imad Abdul Satar. Please pray for these people as they grow in their journey of faith.

At 2 p.m. 12th December there is a candle lighting service. This service is for those who have been bereaved through the loss of a child.

MONDAY 13th December

Shoppers’ Carols Take a break from the Christmas shopping and join us at the Minster at 12 30 for readings and carols. This is the 75th Shoppers’ Carol service to be held at the Minster so let’s keep the tradition strong. Service followed by refreshments.

CULTURE MUSIC ORCHESTRA 10TH AND 11TH AT 7 30 P.M.

SATURDAY 18th DECEMBER

John Godber company present ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ two performances 7:30 and 9:30pm.

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL in aid of the Lord Mayor’s charities will be held in Hull Minster from the 1st to the 11th December.

CALLING VOLUNTEERS

PLEASE NOTE:

The Minster will be open each day WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY 10a.m. 4 p.m. MINSTER SHOP will be open during these time

CHURCH HEATING

Thank you to everyone who has responded to the request to help with keeping the Minster warm this winter. The pledges to date have been significant in value and we are well on the way to meeting the required amount. The significant value hides the fact that the number of donors is small, and we thank them for their generosity. We are blessed to have members in the congregation who can afford to make significant donations, but the financial needs of our church are a responsibility we all carry and need to share more widely. We are a fortunate church in so many ways and our warm welcome to friends, visitors and those who seek comfort is one of our greatest blessings. So, if you are one of the many who have heard the request but have not yet pledged, and are able to do so, please help us. If you are able to pledge support weekly, monthly or a one-off amount please contact Iain Ogilvie (Churchwarden) on Iain@hullminster.org or 07808891988

BIBLE STUDIES will continue in January 2022. Lifeline will have further details when they are available.

Bible Study Zoom

PLEASE NOTE: The Minster will be open each day WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY 10am-4 pm. MINSTER SHOP will be open during these time

MINSTER SHOP AND CHRISTMAS!

The Minster Christmas cards are selling very quickly so grab yours as soon as you can. Packets of five are only £4.50. The tree decorations are selling fast. We will not be ordering anything new before Christmas so come & have a look at the lovely range of cards & gifts. Sue McGaw Buying Team Coordinator.

MINSTER CRAFTERS

CAN YOU HELP

Sentamu Academy are looking for people to get involved with the Celebrating Life mentors’ scheme, supporting the work of Rev Anne Richards in Archbishop Sentamu Academy.

You don’t need any previous experience to volunteer, just a commitment to a couple of hours a week on Thursday mornings and a heart for making a difference to a young person.

COLLECT FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

God for whom we watch and wait,

You sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son;

Give us courage to speak the truth,

To hunger for justice,

And to suffer for the cause of right,

With Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS: FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Canticle Isaiah 12:2-end

Zephaniah 3:14-end

Philippians 4:4-7

Luke 3:7-18

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30 November 2021

Minster Lifeline #48

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30 November 2021

30th November 2021

I have just broken off writing Christmas cards to prepare this weeks Lifeline. I know that once December starts church life becomes very hectic, yet at the same time it is Advent, and it is important that we make changes to our daily routine giving time to prayer and readings. I personally do enjoy Compline and throughout Advent I will make a point of saying compline every evening instead of only ‘sometimes’.

There are, of course lots of prayers and material online so I hope that you can find something that helps you to escape the busyness of the season and give time over to God as we prepare to welcome our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Writing for us this week is John Patrick – to know more read on:

I am very grateful to have been asked to write this article for Minster Lifeline.

First, who am I? Well, like many over the past two years, life has changed a great deal: until recently I was Subdean of Lincoln Cathedral, Canon Pastor and responsible for its fabric and had oversight of the £16m Lincoln Cathedral Connected Project. During my ten years at the cathedral, I worked with a colleague, Dr Anne Irving, who was the Cathedral’s Fund-Raising Officer and then Connected Programme Manager. Recently, we chose to leave the cathedral, set up our own Heritage Consultancy Business, and use our knowledge and expertise helping churches and other heritage organisations. One such church is Hull Minster.

So, it could be said that we’re the hired hands! Being a hired hand is not always a form of praise, not least in some readings of scripture. Take John 10 as a starter:

The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep (John 10.13).

The hired help in the Parable of the Wicked Tenants (the clue is in the title!) remove the owner’s agents, including his son whom they murder (Matthew 21.33-46); and in the parable of The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20.1-16) all the hired hands do is take the money and grumble. Oh dear, consultants do not come out well in the parables!

However, I’d like to think that that is not the whole story. In the parables, and elsewhere, Jesus employs - to great effect - Jewish Hyperbole, exaggeration if you like, to make his point. These are caricatures not accurate characterisations. So, it’s worth remembering that alongside these stories the main thrust of the Gospel Message is that we all have a role to play in bringing in God’s Kingdom. Looking at past contributions to this series of articles, it’s clear that so many people have helped, or been helped, by Hull Minster over the years, not least during these last difficult months. Some have been part of the Minster’s life for many years, others for a much shorter period, but all have had a role, and played a part in the ongoing life and ministry of this great parish church.

Coming from the “outside” has the advantage that you can bring a different perspective and, as I know all too well, that when you’re in the midst of something it’s difficult, if not impossible, to see what is being achieved. Indeed, it’s all too easy to be overly self-critical, wishing that more could be done, and conscious of what is not being done. As the Prayer Book confession says, “We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us.”

But what has been immediately striking is the sheer amount and variety of healthy, and life-giving events and activities are taking place within Hull Minster. Along with the daily round of worship there is much to enjoy and be celebrated. On our first visit to we were greeted warmly and welcomed (thank you, Revd. Irene!) at the beautiful west entrance and (even at a time when lockdown was only gently easing) there was a buzz of activity and accompanying excitement within the nave. Since that first visit there has usually been something going on: The Gaia Event, Beer Festival, lectures, open days, Tower Tours, History Tours, Exhibitions, and Cultural Events. Now there are Advent Services, preparations for Christmas continue apace and the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival is about to commence! These events enhanced, enriched, and made possible by faithful clergy, capable lay leadership, and, not forgetting, the marvellous choir and musical life of the Minster.

Behind the scenes you soon begin to realise that the work continues apace: from pastoral support to fund raising; financial management to arranging events; from managing significant building contracts to day-to day maintenance of the building; from PCC Planning Days to social engagement; and from working with the local community to planning diocesan services and activities. Again, the list can go on and on. Hull Minster is a busy place, achieving much!

The Revd. Canon John Patrick
Director IPC Ltd.

A great deal of what is achieved falls, perhaps inevitably, on the shoulders of a few, ably assisted by volunteers, friends, and people of goodwill all motivated by the desire that Hull Minster should be a thriving church, Kingdom Building, and moving into God’s future.

We are now in the season of Advent, a time of waiting, of anticipation and excitement as we expect the birth of the Babe of Bethlehem, Emmanuel, God in the here and now. We prepare ourselves for Christ’s coming amongst us; and by word and deed we also walk alongside others, preparing together, to celebrate the Incarnation, the wonder of God’s coming into the world in the person of Jesus Christ. In that we all have a role to play, even the hired hands!

The Revd. Canon John Patrick
Director IPC Ltd.

DECEMBER SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

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

Please check in Lifeline for changes during December

Evening Prayer 4th December at 5 p.m.

SUNDAY 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion in the Minster

CHURCH @ 4 There will be a break during Advent. Further details will be in Lifeline, when available.

WEDNESDAYS HOLY COMMUNION 12:30pm

MINSTER PRAISE – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30am.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES AND EVENTS

There are leaflets at the back of the church or details on our website of all the Christmas services and events. Please make sure you are up to date as we would love to see you in the Minster.

SATURDAY 4th December

Christmas Concert by Hull Minster choir and guest poet Vicky Foster 7 30 p.m.

SUNDAY 5th December

City of Hull Band in the Minster at 6 30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 8th December

LICENSING OF NEW ASSOCIATE VICAR

Everyone is very welcome to come along this Wednesday at 7pm for the welcoming of the Revd Robert SueKarran as Associate Vicar. Unfortunately, due to delays in work on their house Rob, Hannah and their son Ruben will not be moving to Hull until January. Rob will have particular responsibility for Mission, volunteers, and visitors to the Minster. We very much look forward to welcoming Rob and his family to the team. Rob's usual day off will be Monday. I am told there is cake!

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

SUNDAY 12th December

There will be 5 candidates being confirmed during the morning Eucharist. We are delighted that Bishop Alison will be joining us.

At 2 p.m. 12th December there is a candle lighting service. This service is for those who have been bereaved through the loss of a child.

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL in aid of the Lord Mayor’s charities will be held in Hull Minster from the 1st to the 11th December.

CALLING VOLUNTEERS

It is extremely important that everyone is welcomed into the Minster over the Christmas period whether this be for a service, concert or just for a visit. We are also desperate for operators to work the power point during our services. If you think this message applies to you, please give your details to one of the team. Thank you!

CHURCH HEATING

BIBLE STUDIES will continue in January 2022. Lifeline will have further details when they are available.

Bible Study Zoom

PLEASE NOTE: The Minster will be open each day WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY 10am-4 pm. MINSTER SHOP will be open during these time

MINSTER SHOP AND CHRISTMAS!

MINSTER CRAFTERS

CAN YOU HELP

Sentamu Academy are looking for people to get involved with the Celebrating Life mentors’ scheme, supporting the work of Rev Anne Richards in Archbishop Sentamu Academy.

You don’t need any previous experience to volunteer, just a commitment to a couple of hours a week on Thursday mornings and a heart for making a difference to a young person.

COLLECT FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Almighty God, purify our hearts and minds,

that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again

as judge and saviour

we may be ready to receive him,

who is our Lord and our God.

AMEN

READINGS: FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Canticle Benedictus

Malachi 3:1-4

Philippians 1:3-11

Luke3: 1-6

This Month’s Prayer Diary

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17 November 2021

Minster Lifeline #46

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17 November 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

If you have been out and about at dusk, you no doubt will have seen the beautiful sunsets. The deep gold and red colours as the sun sinks each day ready to rise again just a few hours later.

I have just heard that some form of agreement has been signed at COP26, maybe not a great breakthrough, however a start which will hopefully lead to greater things so that many generations to come can still look on those great sunsets and give thanks for the earth and all its glory.

Psalm 65:8 says

The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;
where morning dawns, where evening fades,
you call forth songs of joy.

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BABY NEWS Lauren and Mark Jeffries are now proud parents of Aurora Carol Jean, born two weeks ago weighing 7lbs 1 oz.

MIDWIFE TO MUM We are delighted that Dan and Becky Broom are expecting their first baby in the spring of ‘22

Please pray for Lauren, Mark, Becky, and Dan that parenthood may be a treasured time for them.

On Wednesday last week I was asked by Rev. Irene to help with refreshments at the Grief Awareness Café she and Kim were organising. I loved the concept and, as anyone who has met me knows, I never say no to helping if Rev. Irene asks.

So, I pitched up at 9.30am to find the nave filled with tables decorated with flowers. Heather and three of her Mustard Seed friends were there and had set up some thoughtful stations including a Thank You space, a tear drop collector (a glass jar and glass spheres you could drop in) and a candle prayer table. The fourth area resonated most deeply with me, it was a chair representing the empty chair left by your loved one, and heart shaped decorations were available to tie on to the chair on which you could write their name.

Just before 10am Rev. Irene led us in prayer and asked us to be listeners to those who joined us.

We opened the doors and waited to see who came.

Carole manned the coffee and tea station, and I was on cake and biscuits.

Within a short time, there were people at every table chatting to Kim, Rev. Irene and the Mustard Seed team.

From my station behind a huge selection of cake I saw tears, smiles, pictures being shared on phones and conversations. It seemed to me that sharing the memories of lost friends and family was really helping those who came.

For the next two hours I could see more and more candles flickering, notes appearing on the thank you notice board and heart shapes appearing on the empty chair.

Sadly, just before I left home to come to Minster, I had received news that a former colleague and friend had died a couple of days earlier, and at the end of the event as I put cups and plates in the dishwasher, I felt that this had been such a positive time in which I felt I could pray for him and all those we have lost.

I can’t wait for the next time we can make time for coffee and a chat with those who are missing their loved ones.

Gill Alden

NOVEMBER SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

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

SUNDAY 10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

RECORDED SUNDAY WORSHIP As we continue to struggle putting on You Tube a good quality service on a Sunday at 10am we are interested to know how many people would like this service to continue. We are live streaming our 10:30 service of Holy Communion however this is only available on Facebook at the present time. Please do let us know your thoughts by contacting Rev. Irene at irene@hullminster.org We will keep you informed.

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

Starting December there will be a break during Advent. Further details will be in Lifeline when available.

BAPTISMS Please pray for Harriet Thong and Theo Nolan as they are being baptised on Sunday 21st November

WEDNESDAYS HOLY COMMUNION 12:30pm

MINSTER PRAISE IS BACK – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30am. This week, 19th November is the next Praise.

PLEASE NOTE: The Minster will be open each day WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY 10am-4pm. MINSTER SHOP will be open during these times.

WELCOMERS REQUIRED if you think meeting and greeting people in the Minster may be something that you would enjoy doing before and/or after our Sunday services please let a team member know. We will arrange to meet with all who are interested to discuss what is required. This is a very important part of our ministry at the Minster! Thank you.

MINSTER CRAFTERS

MINSTER SHOP AND CHRISTMAS!

Minster Christmas Card.

The Minster Christmas Card is now in stock on the Minster Shop. Single card £1 or packets of 5 for £4.50. The image is taken from the Nativity Harbord window in the North Transept. The greeting inside reads “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”.

Sue McGaw, Buying Team Co-ordinator

CHRISTMAS SERVICES AND EVENTS There are leaflets at the back of the church or details on our website of all the Christmas services and events. Please make sure you are up to date; we would love to see you in the Minster

CHURCH HEATING

We are currently renting a temporary boiler to heat the Minster during December at a cost of £825 per week plus fuel oil. The boiler is due to be removed at the end of December after the Christmas celebrations. The new boiler room should be complete at the beginning of March. We have a choice, if we want some warmth on a Sunday morning during January and February, we need everyone to give at least an extra £10 per week to take off the chill during services and protect the building from potential frost damage.

GOLDEN BOOK

David and Julia Allum would like to thank all of those who participated in reading almost 2800 names from the Golden Book on Remembrance Sunday afternoon. These names are just some of the servicemen who died in WW1. Many other names are not included in the Book.

RADIO 3 – SUNDAY 21ST NOVEMBER AT 7:45 AM

Hull Minster choir will be singing ‘If Ye Love Me’ – Tallis, along with a recording of Hull Minster bells. If you miss this live it will subsequently be available to stream for 30 days on BBC SOUNDS.

BIBLE STUDIES The Minster Bible Study has begun a new series this week entitled ‘What is Praise’. This is on zoom so do join in if you are able. 7:30pm every Wednesday evening.

Bible Study Zoom

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READINGS: SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE ADVENT

CHRIST THE KING

COLLECT FOR SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE ADVENT

CHRIST THE KING

God the Father,

Help us to hear the call of Christ the King

And to follow in his service,

Whose kingdom has no end;

For he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

One God, one glory

AMEN

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9 November 2021

Minster Lifeline #45

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9 November 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

If you visit the north aisle of the Minster in the next couple of weeks you will see that once again Martin Waters has provided a very thoughtful poppy drift.

This display commemorates 100 years of the British Legion

Martin invites people to bring their own poppies and lay them on top of his work to create a larger collaborative piece.

He added: "These installations are in response to my feelings towards war and remembrance. I wanted to create something large enough to describe the immense empathy people have towards those killed in or as a result of war and conflict past and present, including civilians.”

I remember part of a prayer that read:

“Continually remind us, Lord, that it is not peace lovers who are blessed but peacemakers”

In a world of ever-increasing conflicts remind us that we are those who need to strive as peacemakers.

Sadly, Mandy will be leaving Hull Minster this weekend to begin her new position in fostering care. She writes for us now:

Anyone else struggle with goodbyes? I do! So, when Irene asked me to write for this week’s lifeline, I wasn’t sure what I would write. You see I’m still processing the fact that I will be leaving my job at Hull Minster at the end of next week (19th Nov), and while I am excited and up for the challenge of my new job, I will be very sad to not be working with all the wonderful families that I have become so fond of during my time at the Minster.

I started my role at the Minster in January 2020, excited and nervous to be working at such a large church and it was go, go, go, right from the start with meetings, Sunday sessions, and planning a huge Teddy Bears picnic as well as a ‘Come and See’ weekend event. The ‘Come and See’ event in March kicked off with an evening with the then Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, and finished with a day of family activities in the Minster. Unfortunately, the world was heading into a pandemic crisis that our generation had never experienced before, and the week after this event we, along with every other church in the country, had to close our doors and work from home!

What followed next was a time of great uncertainty as well as a test of everyone’s creativity to find new ways to minister to our church family and keep them connected. For myself, this meant leading our Little Fishes toddler group (thank you to Rachel Turner and Rev Irene) and family activities via Zoom, making numerous calls each week, and setting up a WhatsApp group to keep parents connected.

After a nine-week Furlough I was brought back to work to develop my technical skills to be able to man the Tech desk for online services (socially distanced of course) and to produce and publish weekly Lifelines onto our website. As my job was funded, it was safe at that time, but with dwindling revenue it was sad to say goodbye to colleagues we knew and loved.

One of the highlights of this difficult time was getting to lead an online Alpha course alongside Dan Broom (before he left) and Kat Cross, where we spent a couple of hours each week helping people explore faith whilst also reconnecting in new ways to our Heavenly Father. This course kept all our spirits up and was a real joy to be part of, especially when it led to three people making the commitment to follow Jesus and being confirmed at the Minster on Easter Saturday 2021. Praise the Lord, who’s Spirit can work through any circumstance!

As restrictions lifted our toddler group met for ‘play in the park’ sessions whenever we could, and I was also able to host covid secure Family craft sessions and socially distanced Sunday sessions for children and young people again. The Minster opened back up for in person services and we gained a new Vicar, Rev Dominic Black and whilst some families were still staying home to keep safe it was a privilege to be part of a rota that provided chaplaincy services to many people throughout Hull as they came to our chancel to light candles and receive personal prayer.

The latter half of this year has seen all restrictions lift and we now have our toddler group back in person each week, two Sunday sessions for children and families as well as a new venture of Girls Brigade up and running in the Minster. Alongside Lauren Jeffries and Sarah Martin (who is providing maternity cover for Lauren), we host Girls Brigade each Tuesday evening for girls aged 7-11yrs old and provide a space for girls to come to know more about Jesus and have fun and fellowship. I have found great joy in helping lead these sessions and feel it is of utmost importance to continue this great mission so I will continue to be a leader for 1st Hull Girls Brigade as a volunteer after I part. Thanks also go to Jill Harpham, Ellie Hardy and Gill Alden for being volunteer helpers.

So, you see, as much as we may all struggle with goodbyes, because goodbyes mean change, we must remember how far we have come in the last two years. How much we have overcome as a church family, and how much we can all still play a part in the Mission of Hull Minster to the city of Hull!

It has been good to look back on the highlights of my time at the Minster, but also to look forward to seeing how things develop for Children, Youth and Family ministry going forward. With the appointment of Rev Rob Suekarran as associate Vicar and ministry lead for CYF I’m sure things will continue to grow, and my prayer is that the whole church family gets involved in helping with this most important ministry in the meantime, and after Rev Rob’s start at the beginning of December.

Thank you to all who have welcomed me and supported me over the last two years and for now, instead of saying ‘Goodbye’ as that seems so final, I will instead say ‘See you soon’ as I will from time to time be around for Girls Brigade parade and dedication services. Please continue to pray for everyone involved with CYF ministry as well as the leadership team at the Minster.

Blessings, Mandy x

NOVEMBER SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

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

SUNDAY 10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

RECORDED SUNDAY WORSHIP

We continue to explore different ways of producing a recorded service for a Sunday morning online. Still experiencing a few issues but we will keep trying!

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

WEDNESDAYS HOLY COMMUNION 12:30pm

MINSTER PRAISE IS BACK – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30am.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

On Remembrance Sunday 14th November we will be reading out, in the Minster, all the names from within the Golden Book. This will begin at 12:30pm and if you are willing to read a section of names, please contact Dave Allum 07856 942067

PLEASE NOTE: The Minster will be open each day WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY 10am-4pm. MINSTER SHOP will be open during these times.

MAISIE WEIGHTMAN MEMORIAL SERVICE

There will be a celebration of Maisie’s life in the Minster on Friday 12th November at 2pm. The family hope this will be an opportunity for them and friends to come together and give thanks for her long life.

If you have any stories or anecdotes about Maisie, please contact Rev Irene or Maisie’s daughter Anne.

The Heritage Volunteering group

If you would like to be involved, please contact Jane at jane@hullminster.org Click here for full details.

MINSTER CRAFTERS

MINSTER SHOP AND CHRISTMAS!

Minster Christmas Card.

Sue McGaw, Buying Team Co-ordinator

CHURCH HEATING Thank you to the wardens and operations team that have worked hard to get a temporary heating system fitted in the Minster for this winter. Success! It made such a difference over the weekend both for the craft fayre and café on Saturday and the worship on Saturday and Sunday. However, this if costly, any donations to help keep the Minster warm this winter would be appreciated.

BIBLE STUDIES The Minster Bible Study has begun a new series this week entitled ‘What is Praise’. This is on zoom so do join in if you are able. 7:30pm every Wednesday evening.

Bible Study Zoom

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READINGS: THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Psalms 16

Daniel 12:1-3

Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25

Mark 13:1-8

COLLECT FOR THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT

Heavenly Lord,

you long for the world’s salvation:

stir us from apathy,

restrain us from excess

and revive in us new hope

that all creation will one day be healed

in Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

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2 November 2021

Minster Lifeline #44

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2 November 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

We were delighted to present Olga Clayton with flowers and a card on Sunday morning for her ‘behind the scenes’ work she has done over the past 8 years. Olga has sent an ‘anniversary of baptism’ card every year to each child/baby that has been baptised at the Minster until they reach school age. Olga has now passed this role onto Kim Jenkinson and so the good work continues!

Unfortunately, we are unable to give everyone who works voluntarily in the Minster flowers, but we can say ‘thank you’ as we do appreciate everything that you do.

I really enjoy going into the Minster on a Saturday morning, I think the shop and café are so welcoming, everything is such good quality and the display for both is very appealing! Out of site often there are also those who are polishing the woodwork, cleaning the toilets, washing the pots, all an important part of what makes the Minster work. Not to forget of course our wonderful welcomers, who are often multi-tasking to make sure everyone feels comfortable and many others of course that I failed to have mentioned – you are not forgotten!

In 1 Corinthians 12 it says:

“If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honoured, every

part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of

you are a part of it.”

THANK YOU

I am delighted that one of our young bell-ringers Caitlin Turpin has written for us this week:

You might recognise my face from around the Minster as I ring the bells (at least) twice a week: before the Sunday morning service and then a practice on a Monday night. I have rung the bells for marriages, deaths, the city of culture – even a climate change demo. I first started ringing when I was tall enough to reach the ropes and the other day, I worked out I have been ringing for more than half my life. On Sunday mornings, I used to watch my mum in the tower when she returned to ringing after a long break (she started when she was thirteen).

Over the years we have been joined by my sister (after some persuading), and more recently, my dad, who took up a rope with our last intake of learners. It is quite a family-oriented activity; it is one of the rare times in the week that I can look around the ringing chamber and see my family in the same room. There are other family groups who also ring: Fathers and daughters, siblings, partners, which made it handy when we had to ring in distanced groups as lockdown eased.

Although familial groups ring Hull Minster, there is a wider sense of family in the tower. We are a group as different and diverse as any other family. We come from different walks of life, cover many ages, live in different parts of Hull, and have the occasional difference of opinion. There are people who have been ringing for years, some ringers who started learning just before Covid struck, and some who come back after a long break to pick up where they left off ‘just like riding a bike’. But however, experienced anyone might be, we are all at different stages on the learning journey.

We gained several ‘new recruits’ a couple of years ago through the Ringing Remembers campaign, an act of remembrance that aimed to recruit as many new ringers as were lost one hundred years ago during the First World War. Ringing for this occasion made me reflect on our links to the past and was a reminder that I am part of a tradition that would look familiar to a ringer from four hundred years ago (although thankfully ladies are now allowed up the tower steps).

Bells have called people to the Minster since the 1640s – people on open days have commented on the sound of the bells and I like to think of them as a voice above the city noise saying “Hello! We are here! Come and join us!”

Even though we are a small ringing community up in the tower, we are undoubtedly part of the wider Church community. Although I have rung in several other towers, the patience, generosity, and kindness of the Hull Minster ringers as well as their involvement in Church life is something to cherish. So, if you see a ringer around, do say hello!

This Saturday…

NOVEMBER SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

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

SUNDAY 10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

RECORDED SUNDAY WORSHIP

We continue to explore different ways of producing a recorded service for a Sunday morning online. Still experiencing a few issues but we will keep trying!

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

WEDNESDAYS HOLY COMMUNION 12:30pm

BAPTISMS: Please pray for Peggy Frances Middlebrook and Jessica Eveline Nistor being baptised this Sunday at the Minster.

MINSTER PRAISE IS BACK – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30am.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

PLEASE NOTE: The Minster will be open each day WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY 10am-4pm. MINSTER SHOP will be open during these times.

MAISIE WEIGHTMAN MEMORIAL SERVICE

If you have any stories or anecdotes about Maisie, please contact Rev Irene or Maisie’s daughter Anne.

The Heritage Volunteering group

If you would like to be involved, please contact Jane at jane@hullminster.org Click here for full details.

MINSTER CRAFTERS

MINSTER SHOP AND CHRISTMAS!

The Christmas stock will be out for sale from Wednesday 20th October. Some orders are taking a while to arrive, but this means that new things will keep appearing over the next few weeks. We have some lovely children’s books coming from Lion Publishing that we’re excited about. There is new jewellery and Fair-Trade items, tree decorations and Advent calendars. We are also working hard to bring you a new Minster Christmas card, taken this year from the Nativity Window in the North Transept. At soon as we have a copy, I will put it in the Lifeline so that orders can be taken. Please feel free to contact me anytime relating to the Shop on email. shop@hullminster.org

Sue McGaw, Buying Team Co-ordinator

BIBLE STUDIES The Minster Bible Study has begun a new series this week entitled ‘What is Praise’. This is on zoom so do join in if you are able. 7:30pm every Wednesday evening.

Bible Study Zoom

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READINGS: THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT

COLLECT FOR THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT

God, our refuge and strength,

bring near the day when wars shall cease

and poverty and pain shall end,

that earth may know the peace of heaven

through Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

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27 October 2021

Minster Lifeline #43

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27 October 2021

27 OCTOBER 2021

REV. IRENE WRITES:

Every morning as I look out of my kitchen window, I see the two-bird feeder in heavy use by the blue tits and sparrows having their breakfast treat. However, on the ground under the feeder there are always pigeons, waiting to eat the crumbs that have fallen to the ground as the small birds get their fill. Every day this reminds me of the verse in the bible where the Gentile woman asks Jesus to save her daughter. After some discourse between them the woman says, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' tables.” Although I have read many commentaries on this passage it still makes me feel uncomfortable – the response of Jesus is very hostile, however he does show compassion when he sees the amount of faith the woman has, and her daughter is healed.

I think of the many times we hear the words ‘levelling up’ and how there are many happy with the ‘crumbs’ that may come their way. Only last week I was in touch with the co-ordinator for the asylum seekers in Hull asking how the Minster may be able to help. This is an ongoing conversation, but an immediate need is warm clothing for winter particularly, hats, scarves, gloves, warm jackets, jumpers, and boots.

If anyone can help with any of these, we will have a collection point in the Minster.

Thank you!

Rev. Dominic wrote for Lifeline a couple of weeks ago however we were unable to put Lifeline onto social media so here it is, to share with you now…

There are not many programmes my wife and I watch together on the TV these days, she likes Strictly Come Dancing and gruesome medical dramas and, when I don’t have evening meetings, I prefer historical drama and documentaries. But there is one series that we never miss, Call the midwife. Call the Midwife captures the struggles and the joys of the drama of the beginning of human life tracing the great social changes of the mid-20th century.

Until you have had a child you have no idea how your life is going to change! There is something wonderful and terrifying about a new life coming into the world. Who is this new person and what will they become? Dread and fear, hope and joy, but mostly an overwhelming love. I remember the weight of responsibility of coming out of Hull Royal Infirmary with this tiny child in a car seat. The car came with a maintenance and repair manual, but the baby didn’t! Well somehow our parenting was good enough and nearly 18 years on our eldest is testing his wings and getting ready to fly the nest.

Both my parents died before I met my wife, my mum just a year before. She wasn’t there at the wedding, she wasn’t around to see my children, something she talked about when she was dying of cancer. But to her dying day she carried a greater loss, a loss more painful even than the sudden death of her husband 15 years before, a loss that was seldom talked about and many had probably forgotten about, the death of her first baby, Christopher who died at a few weeks old, the brother I never met. People were full of good advice, move on, try for another, that was me, my name means gift of the Lord. But that loss never went away, it was a pain she took to her death bed.

Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 Oct) now in its 19th year. Some things cannot be fixed; they can only be carried but it can help when you can be with other parents who have been through similar trauma. On Sunday 12th December 2-3pm there will be a special Candle Lighting service for all those who have lost babies and children at Hull Minster.

Grief is the price we pay for love. We never truly ‘get over’ a loss, there is always a part of us that is broken, life will never be the same again. We bereaved are not alone. We belong to the largest company in all the world — the company of those who have known suffering. For a parent, losing a child is the most devastating and painful experience. As Christians we know that Jesus came to be with us in life and through death, through his love we are always connected with those we have loved.

OCTOBER SERVICES AND OPENING TIMES

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

SUNDAY 10:30am Holy Communion in the Minster

RECORDED SUNDAY WORSHIP

We continue to explore different ways of producing a recorded service for a Sunday morning online. Still experiencing a few issues but we will keep trying!

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

WEDNESDAYS HOLY COMMUNION 12:30pm

MINSTER PRAISE IS BACK – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30am.

PLEASE NOTE: The Minster will be open each day WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY 10am-4pm. MINSTER SHOP will be open during these times.

CONCERTS THIS SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER

2pm HANA – fashion & talent show

7pm WITH A VOICE OF SINGING – Four local choirs come together after a long time of silence!

MAISIE WEIGHTMAN MEMORIAL SERVICE

If you have any stories or anecdotes about Maisie, please contact Rev Irene or Maisie’s daughter Anne.

Hull Art Circle exhibition is on display in the northeast side of the Minster

The Heritage Volunteering group

If you would like to be involved, please contact Jane at jane@hullminster.org Click here for full details.

MINSTER SHOP AND CHRISTMAS!

Sue McGaw, Buying Team Co-ordinator

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

BIBLE STUDIES The Minster Bible Study has begun a new series this week entitled ‘What is Praise’. This is on zoom so do join in if you are able. 7:30pm every Wednesday evening.

Bible Study Zoom

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: ALL SAINTS’ DAY

COLLECT FOR ALL SAINTS’ DAY

God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed in every age.

as we rejoice in the faith of your saints,