Minster Lifeline 31

Rev. Irene writes:

As phase three of our building work comes to completion, I was reflecting with a friend on what a difference all the work of the past years has made to the Minster.

Last week we saw how versatile the building can be. On Wednesday, the Ukrainian Day of Remembrance and Prayer service was held in the evening. Rev. Rob led the service accompanied by two priests from the Ukrainian Church in Manchester. We heard heartfelt stories from the people of Ukraine and felt the depth of feeling from the people as they sang a Ukrainian hymn and the National Anthem of their country. It was so good to be able to offer our church to the people and hopefully we will, in the near future, be holding a regular time of prayer led by the visiting priests.

In contrast to the above on Saturday was our Teddy Bears’ Picnic when the Minster came alive with children, teddies, and families throughout the day. It was such a joy to see everyone happy and enjoying the day. Without going into more detail, you will see from the gallery of photographs just what the day held. Of course, none of this could have happened before our building work began so despite many years of building works, I am sure we all agree it was well worth it!

Sam McGaw, one of our lay readers writes:

This is a great opportunity to say thank you on behalf of us all to Irene and Val for “making the difference” and ensuring that “Lifeline” is available each week. A labour of love?  It must be because I know there are many trying times in its preparation and distribution As one who receives it each week, it is always worth reading, and I hope feeds both our knowledge of “what’s afoot” at church and our prayers for all those involved: news and “what’s on” plays its part in keeping us all connected and creating a worshipping community. Long may it continue.

There have been lots of changes over the years at our church where I have been a member for over 60 years now. The temptation is that we spend time looking back rather than looking forward. I have seen changes, challenges, some tough times, but also great inspiration, help, friendship, and joy too. That we know of God and the Gospel story of forgiveness through Jesus Christ remains (as it always has been) the focus of our very being. I found this out, for myself, through the witness of other Christians at this church in my teenage years and I have always wanted that example to continue, so that we can meet as a growing family of fellow believers, enquirers and those who are curious about faith, all together celebrating God’s love.

 How we do that is individual choice, we self-select how and who we join to worship with, and we have been challenged by a number of changes over the last few years: but God’s love remains the same. Essential (in my view) is that we do not put “churchy” barriers in the way of people seeking God. It is wonderful that our building is back open to all-comers for four and a half days a week and we always have a hope that we can extend those times. I continue to hope and pray that our active faith will be the first and last thing that all who come to our doors see.

We know faith is a “full time” fact. Not just for church, or for Sundays, but we do need reminding at times. The role of “Lay Reader”  in the Anglican church was partly driven by that fact (many other churches have similar roles). The perspective of involvement in work and everyday life, outside church, should ground ministry and the application of faith into church organisations, activities and worship, and benefit church members by having teaching and preaching in that context. I was first licensed after training for the role 25 years ago and am expecting a certificate in recognition of that at the Annual Readers Licencing Service in York Minster on Saturday 24th September. It is also “Reader Sunday” on September 4th across the York Diocese, and I hope to preach at our services that day. That is intended to encourage (rather than put off) those in church and be a focus for any who may think they too have a calling to act out their faith in ministry embedded in their everyday life. Enquiries are welcome: please do get in touch.

Meanwhile, it would be wrong not to include my thanks: thanks to my family (sometimes they have taken a back seat to my commitments), thanks for constant support in our church and thanks for the prayers and guidance of many clergy over the years. What verse of scripture says it best? I am torn at present between two, John’s reference (chapter 10 v10) to Jesus saying, “I came that you may have life and have it to the full” and the final verses of Romans 8 “Nothing can separate us from the love of God”. Bible study continues, God uses scripture to speak into our life and on different days, at various times and circumstances, the same words speak differently to us. There is still lots to learn and lots of life to lead, I pray God may help me and you, all of us, to do that wisely. Sam

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC

Picture gallery from Saturday’s wonderful event when over 600 people visited the Minster and 120 picnics were given out to children

NEVER YOO OLD TO LEARN!

OR TOO YOUNG!

---

Until 3rd September there will be an exhibition in the Minster by Tracy Holland

Confluence – Crossings and Guiding Lights

Remember our ‘pop up’ café is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday selling, amongst other things, great homemade quiches, and sausage rolls.

---

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY     9:30 a.m.   Breakfast Church (toast and drinks from 9:10)

                      11 a.m.     Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY    4 p.m.      1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th  Evening Prayer    2nd Taize

 

THERE WILL BE NO EVENSONG THIS WEEK

---

CHOIR

We are delighted that the choir will be back on Sunday mornings from the 11th September.

We are delighted that EMMA BAXTER and MATTHEW EREMENKO are being married in the Minster on Saturday at 2 p.m. Emma is a long-term member of the choir and needless to say the choir will be there to sing and support her and Matthew on this very special day. Prayers for them on the start of a new journey in their lives.

MINSTER PRAISE – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Next one is on the 15th September.

Sew for the Soul is a new group for anyone interested in sewing.  It will start at 12.30 with refreshments and end around 15.00.

15th September    20th October    17th November    15th December    Resumes Feb 2023

---

OPENING TIMES FOR SEPTEMBER

Full opening Wednesday – Saturday from 10 – 4

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFÉ (Second Wednesday of every month) 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon. Next Café 14th September

INTEGRATION COFFEE MORNING (Second Thursday of every month.) 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Next meeting 8th September

HULL JAZZ FESTIVAL CONCERT to be held in the Minster 1st September at 7 30 p.m. For further details please go to the Freedom Festival website

HOUSEHOLD SURVEY - traffic and travel ONLINE final. Everyone should be receiving this survey through the post in the next week or so. If you prefer just click onto the site below and have your say on traffic and travel in Hull. https://wh.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=165719204954&q0a=CPNews

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

The study group resumes on Wednesday 7th September.  If you would like to get ‘study ready’ why not make a start at reading the book of HEBREWS before our first meeting on Zoom.

---

PRAYER POINTS FOR FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER

 

• We pray for Dominic, that he will receive positive results from his hospital check-up.

 

• We pray for all children and young people as they prepare for the new school year.

 

• We pray for all our Ukrainian friends, those living in this City and in our country. We pray for an end of conflict in their country so that those who wish to can return to their homeland.

 

• We pray for all who are worrying and suffering because of the increase in fuel costs and everyday living. Help us to help those most in need.

 

• We pray for Emma Baxter and Matthew Eremenko as they start their new married life this Saturday.

 

COLLECT FOR THE TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

God of constant mercy,

who sent your Son to save us:

remind us of your goodness,

increase your grace within us,

that our thankfulness may grow,

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

 READINGS FOR 4TH SEPTEMBER

Jeremiah 18:1-11

Psalm 139:1-5,12-18

Philemon 1-21

Luke 14:25-33

Minster Lifeline 30

Rev. Louise writes:

In Hebrews 13:2 it says, “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.”

Well, on Wednesday afternoon, Irene, Gerry, and I met a few “angels” outside the old Church building on the Great Thornton Estate. We set up a refreshment stall there, offering tea, coffee, orange squash and cakes, and handing out fliers to invite young families to our Teddy Bears’ Picnic next Saturday! The mini muffins were extremely popular with the youngsters, and the Mums were very keen to bring their children to the picnic.

It was a wonderful time of meeting new people and making good connections with people working with families and youth on the Estate. But perhaps more importantly it was a time of realising again how much God wants us to open our hearts and our doors in hospitality to those in our Parish: the strangers and future friends, brothers, and sisters, those whom God wants to welcome into His family.

This week Val Fotherby also writes for us:

NASA's new moon mission could put humans on the moon as early as 2025 for the first time in over half a century, ITV News' Martha Fairlie reports.

I was watching TV news this last week when the item about this new moon mission came on.  The interviewer said he was going to speak to Charlie Duke, (General Charles Duke, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy before he joined the USAF. He completed advanced flight training on the F-86 Sabre at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia, where he was a distinguished graduate and was part of the Apollo 16 Mission, the youngest man to walk on the moon).  My ears pricked up as back in the 90s I had the privilege of meeting him, having him stay in our home and taking him into South Hunsley School to talk to all of the sixth formers. 

He was a very modest man, charming and easy company.  Prior to him coming to Hull, I had met him in Innsbruck early August, and knowing he was to be with us in September to speak at a special dinner evening, I asked if he would be prepared to come to the school where I taught.  He was delighted to do it and so at the beginning of term I asked the Headmaster if he would like an astronaut to come into school.  His face was a picture, partly because he never quite knew what to make of me but of course it was a positive response.

The morning Charles Duke came into school, all the sixth formers were gathered in the tiered hall to listen to his account of his moon mission.  First, he showed the film he took from the window as they went up into space and saw the earth receding in the distance.  Then, he went on to recount the landing and stepping out onto the moon.  Needless to say, the pupils were well impressed as indicated by their questions.

However, things changed a little when he said he wanted to share something else.  Following his moon trip, fame and fortune had come his way but something else also happened.  He had been introduced to the Gospel and became a Christian.  You could see the scepticism on many faces but despite this, his affirmation was:  Becoming a Christian was better than walking on the moon”. 

Charles Duke said that he knew they were thinking it was a bit delusional because Christianity is often seen by non-Christians as a crutch to get you through life.  However, he said that for him it most certainly was not so as he had everything one could ever want.  “I’m better educated than any of you will probably ever be.  I’m richer than any of you will probably ever be.  I’ve walked on the moon which none of you are ever likely to do.  So, I didn’t need anything to help me make it through life.”  Jesus, he said, was the best thing that had happened to him.

At lunchtime, a dozen chosen sixth formers, the headmaster and some school governors and staff, joined our honoured guest. The students tried to catch him out about this Christianity ‘thing’ but they failed. However, they will never forget that experience. For me, it was without doubt, the most memorable day in my teaching career. (Yes, I was once young!)

The importance of Lifeline:

When the latest copy of Lifeline comes through the letter box, I know it has the news of my wider family and the people who are busy in so many different ways, at Hull Minster.

There are thoughts, activities, plans, pictures, and events: always something to do, attend, know, or think about.  Thank you, it really is a lifeline. Olga Clayton

Throughout August there will be an exhibition in the Minster by Tracy Holland

Confluence – Crossings and Guiding Lights

Remember our ‘pop up’ café is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday selling, amongst other things, great homemade quiches, and sausage rolls.

FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT AUGUST

SUNDAY     9:30 a.m.   Breakfast Church (toast and drinks from 9:10)

                      11 a.m.     Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY    4 p.m.      1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th  Evening Prayer    2nd Taize,

 

WEDNESDAY 24TH AUGUST we will be holding a service of Remembrance and Prayer on the anniversary of Independence Day in Ukraine.

The service begins at 6 30 p.m. in the Minster followed by refreshments.

 

PLEASE NOTE – the choir will be taking a well-earned rest over the summer so please check in Lifeline if you are unsure of Saturday services.

 

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

Sew for the Soul is a new group for anyone interested in sewing.  It will start at 12.30 with refreshments and end around 15.00.

15th September    20th October    17th November    15th December    Resumes Feb 2023

OPENING TIMES FOR AUGUST

Full opening Wednesday – Saturday from 10 – 4

 

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFÉ (Second Wednesday of every month) 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon

Next Café 14th September

INTEGRATION COFFEE MORNING (Second Thursday of every month.) 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Next meeting 8th September

HOUSEHOLD SURVEY - traffic and travel ONLINE final. Everyone should be receiving this survey through the post in the next week or so. If you prefer just click onto the site below and have your say on traffic and travel in Hull.
https://wh.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=165719204954&q0a=CPNews

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

The study group will continue in September, many thanks to Val and Sam who have delivered such a great programme this year. If you would like to get ‘study ready’ why not make a start at reading the book of HEBREWS before our first meeting in September.

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE THIRD WEEK OF AUGUST

• We pray for Dominic, that he will receive positive results from his hospital check-up.

 

• We pray for the safety of all children throughout the school holidays. We pray for a wonderful day for our Teddy Bears’ Picnic, a time to re-engage with many of our baptism families and other families that we know at the Minster.

 

• We pray for the Great Thornton Street estate, its school, staff and pupils, and all those who came to share in the refreshments.

 

• We pray for all our Ukrainian friends, those living in this City and in our country. We pray for an end of the conflict in their country so that those who wish to can return to their homeland.

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 pearly beyond all price

through our Saviour Jesus Christ

AMEN

READINGS FOR 28TH AUGUST

Psalm 81:1, 10 - end

Exodus 10:12-18

Hebrews 13:1-8

Luke 14:1, 7-14

Minster Lifeline 29

Rev. Irene writes: 

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love
him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV)

We live in a very troubled world, and many are asking ‘where will it end’ The verse above jumped out at me as I was doing a reading this morning and encouraged me, as I hope it will you, that we must keep focussed on God. We need to pray for those who are experiencing difficulties both personal and worldwide and we must never give up believing that nothing is beyond God’s power.

We were able to share with Christians from Sierra Leone yesterday as Bishop Thomas, his wife Victoria and PA Shirlene visited the Minster for both services. It was great to have them with us. They very kindly gave Rob, Louise and I gifts of white stoles bearing the Anglican Diocese of Freetown 40th anniversary badge which you will see us wearing in the picture here.

ICE CREAMS FOR SALE Great picture of Marion trying hard to keep the ice creams solid in the midst of the heatwave!

Remember our ‘pop up’ café is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday selling, amongst other things, great homemade quiches, and sausage rolls.

WANTED!

Do you have any teddy bears that would like a new home! If so, please bring to church and they will be part of our Teddy Bears’ Picnic later in the month where they can meet up with new owners that will care for them.

Thank You

This week our caretaker Grahame takes time off from building the ‘teddy abseil’ to tell us a little about himself

My name is Grahame and I am the new Caretaker Manager. I am a retired Fire Fighter serving 30 years in Humberside Fire & Rescue as a Watch Manager and Hazmat Officer. I have been fortunate that throughout my career as a Fire Fighter and before that as a scaffolder, I have been able to pick up experience of certain areas of the building trade which I can transfer into my new post. I was born and bred in Hull and I have a passion for DIY, outdoor activities and watching Rugby League, especially Hull KR. I am married to Shirley and together we love to holiday in our caravan, taking our beloved dog, Charlie with us. I am pleased to be joining the team here at Hull Minster and hope with my team of volunteers and staff, we can make a difference!

Throughout August there will be an exhibition in the Minster by Tracy Holland

Confluence – Crossings and Guiding Lights

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT AUGUST

SUNDAY     9:30 a.m.   Breakfast Church (toast and drinks from 9:10)

                      11 a.m.     Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 4 pm: 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th  Evening Prayer     2nd Taize,

PLEASE NOTE - the choir will be taking a well-earned rest over the summer so please check in Lifeline if you are unsure of Saturday services.

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

Next Praise: 18th August

Sew for the Soul is a new group for anyone interested in sewing.  It will start at 12.30 with refreshments and end around 15.00.

 15th September 17th November. 15th December Resumes February 2023

OPENING TIMES FOR AUGUST

Full opening Wednesday – Saturday from 10 - 4

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFÉ (Second Wednesday of every month) 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon Next Cafe 14th September

INTEGRATION COFFEE MORNING (Second Thursday of every month.) 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Next meeting 8th September

HOUSEHOLD SURVEY - traffic and travel ONLINE final. Everyone should be receiving this survey through the post in the next week or so. If you prefer just click onto the site below and have your say on traffic and travel in Hull.
https://wh.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=165719204954&q0a=CPNews

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

The study group will continue in September, many thanks to Val and Sam who have delivered such a great programme this year

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE THIRD WEEK OF AUGUST

•  We pray for Dominic, that he will receive positive results from his hospital check-up

• We pray for the new staff at the Minster that they will feel welcomed and inspired in their roles.

• We pray for the safety of all children throughout the school holidays. We pray for a great day for our Teddy Bears’ Picnic, a time to re-engage with many of our baptism families and other families that we know at the Minster
  
  

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 our Lord.

AMEN

READINGS FOR 21st AUGUST

Psalm 71:1-6

Jeremiah 1:4-10

Hebrews 12:18 - end

Luke 13:10-17

l

!

Minster Lifeline 28

Rev. Irene writes: 

Come along and join us if you can as Bishop Thomas visits Hull this coming weekend. Bishop Thomas is the former vicar of Holy Trinity, Sierra Leone and will be joining us for both our services on Sunday.  Whilst Vicar of Holy Trinity (Freetown) in 1980, a link between Holy Trinity (Hull), as it was then known, was created.  That was when the Twinning arrangement was made between our two cities and in which Chris Fenwick was involved.

We hope that Bishop Thomas will share with us parts of his testimony and let us know how people in Sierra Leone come together to worship. There will be a chance for questions so let’s make his visit special for all of us at the Minster.  He will be accompanied by his wife, Mrs Victoria Wilson and Rev’d Shirleen Carew (Bishop’s P.A)

WANTED!

Do you have any teddy bears that would like a new home! If so, please bring to church and they will be part of our Teddy Bears’ Picnic later in the month where they can meet up with new owners that will care for them.

Thank You

This week our newest latest employee tells us a little about himself:

Introducing Stephen Lonsdale, Heritage Project Intern

My name is Stephen Lonsdale and I’m the new Heritage Intern at Hull Minster.  I’m an archaeologist and historian by trade and am doing my PhD at the University of York alongside my work at Hull Minster. I specialise in Medieval and Roman archaeology, focusing particularly on churches, landscapes, and community/citizen archaeology. I will be helping to organise and facilitate events at the Minster, helping to engage the public with its rich past and vibrant present through the archaeology.

I was born in Hull and brought up in East Yorkshire, so I’m very proud to be joining the team here at the Minster and honoured to be bringing such a remarkable institution to a whole new audience!

Throughout August there will be an exhibition in the Minster by Tracy Holland

Confluence – Crossings and Guiding Lights

11th & 12th AUGUST

Drop-in art activities for all ages linked to the exhibition. Be inspired by the holograms and film reflecting life at Sunk island and the banks of the Humber.

Make your own cylinder mirror art 

Contribute to a large-scale River Humber collage that we will work up collectively around themes of nature, industry, and water.

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT AUGUST

SUNDAY     9:30 a.m.   Breakfast Church (toast and drinks from 9:10)

                      11 a.m.     Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 4 pm: 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th  Evening Prayer     2nd Taize,

 EVENSONG FRIDAY 12TH AUGUST 4 P.M. – Visiting Choir, the Liturgy Singers

PLEASE NOTE - the choir will be taking a well-earned rest over the summer so please check in Lifeline if you are unsure of Saturday services.

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

Next Praise: 18th August

Sew for the Soul is a new group for anyone interested in sewing.  It will start at 12.30 with refreshments and end around 15.00.

 15th September 17th November. 15th December Resumes February 2023

OPENING TIMES FOR AUGUST

Full opening Wednesday – Saturday from 10 - 4

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFÉ (Second Wednesday of every month) 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon Next Cafe 10th August

INTEGRATION COFFEE MORNING (Second Thursday of every month.) 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Next meeting 11th August

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

The study group will continue in September, many thanks to Val and Sam who have delivered such a great programme this year

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF AUGUST

• We pray for Dominic, Heather, Ben, and Leo as they cope with the aftermath of Dominic’s cycling accident. Lord sustain each of them and heal Dominic back to full health.

•  We pray for Sophie Thirwell and Benjamin King as they are married in the Minster.

• We pray for the new staff at the Minster that they will feel welcomed and inspired in their roles.

•  We pray for the safety of all children throughout the school holidays.

•  We pray for all the areas of conflict in our world.
  
  
  

COLLECT FOR NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Gracious God,

Revive your church in our day,

and make her holy, strong and faithful

for your glory’s sake

in Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

READINGS FOR 14th AUGUST

Psalm 80:1-2, 9 - end

Isaiah 5:1-7

Hebrews 11:20 – 12:2

Luke 12:49-56

l

!

Minster Lifeline 27

Rev. Irene writes: 

It was great to see the archaeology workshops taking place down the north side of the Minster this week but also to see Zoe and Wendy running a small café down the south side of the church.

I arrived just as sausage rolls were being taken out of the oven and they were delicious, if you get the chance give them a try! This café is temporary and only open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday it is also limited in what it can serve however very soon we will be launching our new café. Zoe has only been with us a couple of weeks however has settled in so well. Below she has written a little about herself.

ZOE WRITES:

Hello all; My name is Zoe and I have been given the wonderful opportunity to set up and run Trinity Room at Hull Minster, our brand-new café. Irene asked if I would write a few words introducing myself so here goes… I have worked in the hospitality industry for over 35 years working my way from pot wash to business owner, experiencing life on many levels. In my own hospitality business, I was fortunate enough to be part of a lovely community and open the doors of our pub to those who needed it. After selling up in 2019 I felt a little lost and needed to find another home in which I could use my knowledge and skills to be of use to the people around me, to find purpose in my work. The Minster family has welcomed me with warmth and kindness, and I hope to continue with these values in the Trinity Room. We wish to start off simply with delightful cakes, lovely coffees, sandwiches, salads, and soups. All of which will be homemade from fresh local produce and served with a smile. At present I am putting together a new team to assist me in this challenge, those of you who are already familiar with the current café will be happy to hear that the wonderful Wendy is joining us on the venture, and I hope to introduce you to the rest of the gang in the near future. As I’m sure you will know that even the best laid plans can go awry but fingers crossed, we be open for business sometime in September. I promise to keep you posted. I can only say that I am very excited to meet all of you and hopefully many new faces along the way. Keep smiling, Zoe.

We are so pleased that this week, Dominic himself has been able to tell us about his progress.

REV. DOMINIC WRITES

Thank you to everyone for their kindness and prayers over the last few weeks since my accident. I have a splendid display of cards and have received some splendid gifts including cheese, a beany bear, cake, chocolates, and smoked fish which have cheered us up. Most of all we know ourselves to be surrounded by prayer. In an instant, a summer that was supposed to be the holiday of a lifetime for the boys as Leo prepared to leave home and go to University was shattered. We do have a great view word the Humber Estuary but it’s not quite the same as the Norwegian fjords we were looking forward to post exams. I don’t remember much apart from being scraped up from the road by the paramedics, but I was told afterward that I had dented the car, unfortunately not being made of steel I came the worst off! As more than one doctor told me ‘you are lucky to be alive’ but thankfully despite so many fractures, it should all mend in time. Before this, I had not broken a bone in my life or ever been admitted to Hospital. It has been a tremendous lesson on relying upon others, even very basic things like eating and washing have been difficult though I have gained the new skill of texting left-handed. The skill and compassion of the medical staff have been excellent though it was sad to see how much stress our local health services are under especially A&E. Healing up is a long slow process and it will be a while until I can drive and cycle again, but I am gradually making progress, being well looked after by Heather and the boys, and gradually gaining strength. The ability of the human body to mend is remarkable but I am having to learn what it is to be a patient, for some things there are no quick fixes. It is great to hear about the fab things that are happening over the summer at the Minster and the preparations for the opening of the Trinity Rooms. You are very much in my prayers, and I look forward to being back with you all in the autumn. Many Blessings, Dominic

DO YOU RECOGNISE THESE TWO YOUNG LADIES?

Esther and Heidi Woodcock came to visit us on Saturday morning in the Minster. How great to see how they have grown and how they are able to share with us their love of going to church and learning more and more about Jesus.

A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY

We were very happy to share in celebrating Julia Allam’s 80th birthday last Sunday.  Congratulations!

Throughout August there will be an exhibition in the Minster by Tracy Holland

Confluence – Crossings and Guiding Lights

11th & 12th AUGUST

Drop-in art activities for all ages linked to the exhibition. Be inspired by the holograms and film reflecting life at Sunk island and the banks of the Humber.

Make your own cylinder mirror art 

Contribute to a large-scale River Humber collage that we will work up collectively around themes of nature, industry, and water.

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT AUGUST

SUNDAY     9:30 a.m.   Breakfast Church (toast and drinks from 9:10)

                      11 a.m.     Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 4 pm: 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th  Evening Prayer     2nd Taize,

PLEASE NOTE - the choir will be taking a well-earned rest over the summer so please check in Lifeline if you are unsure of Saturday services.

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

Sew for the Soul is a new group for anyone interested in sewing.  It will start at 12.30 with refreshments and end around 15.00.

 15th September 17t h November. 15th December Resumes February 2023

OPENING TIMES FOR AUGUST

Full opening Wednesday – Saturday from 10 - 4

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFÉ (Second Wednesday of every month) 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon Next Cafe 11th August

INTEGRATION COFFEE MORNING (Second Thursday of every month.) 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Next meeting 12th August

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

The study group will continue in September, many thanks to Val and Sam who have delivered such a great programme this year

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST

• We pray for Dominic, Heather, Ben, and Leo as they cope with the aftermath of Dominic’s cycling accident. Lord, sustain each of them and heal Dominic back to full health.

•  We pray for Amber Nellie Beauchamp, her parents and godparents as Amber is being baptised in the Minster on Sunday 7th August.

•  We pray for the new staff at the Minster that they will feel welcomed and inspired in their roles.

•   We pray for the safety of all children throughout the school holidays.
  
  
  

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

READINGS FOR 7th AUGUST

Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24

Isaiah 1:1, 10-20

Hebrews 11.:1-3,8-16

Luke 12:32-40

l

!

Minster Lifeline 25 2022

Rev. Irene writes: 

Revd. Dominic continues to make slow, steady progress. Please continue to pray for him, Heather, and the boys.

During this unprecedented heatwave Hull Minster is the coolest place to be! Last week saw many activities taking place in the Minster. On Wednesday, after the Queen’s Baton Relay had taken place in the square, we held the monthly Grief Awareness Café. Whilst this was taking place, we had a young man being given help with English language skills by one of our church family, a group of three volunteers undertaking training in another corner of the building. On top of this we had 150 children in the Minster doing a workshop on stained glass windows – a hive of activity being helped along by the many volunteers and staff. It was so good to see the Minster in action again.

It also was a week of graduations. Congratulations to all who have recently graduated. Evie, Simon, and Hester have all had their graduation ceremonies this week. Hester will be taking up her Postgraduate course at St. Andrew’s University in September. We all wish her every success in this exciting next step on her journey.

I couldn’t resist adding our youngest graduate – so Gill Alden updates us:

Gill Alden writes:

On a vaguely related topic, one of our own congregation graduated on Wednesday. Samuel graduated from Little Einstein’s Nursery and is now preparing for his move to big school in September. There was a lovely Graduation Ceremony at the University for his year group, Dolphins, where the children sang three songs in French before performing a play called Spinderella and singing us a song about being a fish.  He will start at Endike Academy in September. 

ANOTHER STORY FROM GILL:

Our beautiful welcoming narthex does, on occasion, mean that we have visitors we cannot let in. On Tuesday last week Sentamu Academy held their Graduation Ceremony at Hull Minster, so, although it is not a day on which we are normally open, the open doors were welcoming visitors to venture in. As we were politely telling visitors we could not let them in we met a wonderful lady called Christine Dove. She said she was 83 and lived in Canada now but was visiting Hull showing family around her childhood hometown. With the biggest smile on her face, she confessed that she had wanted to show them Hull Minster because she had a secret to tell. She said that when she was nine, for about eight months she spent her pocket money on bus fares into Hull each day to ‘twag’ from School, proud of herself that it had taken the eight months for the school to report her. She said that hiding in the pews she felt safe no one would see her. We do meet some fabulous people on the entrance to Hull Minster. 

Building Works Update

It seems like having building works done is the norm at Hull Minster. Can you remember what the Minster looks like without the hoardings at the West End on the square.

Good News the end is in sight!

The building of the Trinity Room café and Heritage Centre are nearly complete, the finishing touches are underway. There have been many challenges as we have gone through the build and its seems a long time ago that we had a big hole and lots of archaeological finds. The archaeology will be displayed in the heritage interpretation and the stories of the people told alongside.

As part of the works, we have completed

·         the Vicars Vestry has been refurbished,

·         the Kitchen equipped to run the café,

·         the Choir Vestry refurbished to help the choir store music and robes and will include facilities for volunteers during  the week.

·         New toilets have been installed

·         A new boiler house has been built

·         The Vicars Porch has been opened up and will be the new link between the Café and the Minster. The Mousey Thompson porch in the Nave has been moved to the South Transept.

·         The Southside of the Church has had the paving re-laid and raised beds will be installed.

·         The café and works will be handed over to us in early August and the café open later that month. The café will be able to open up onto the square with tables and chairs to enjoy the food and drinks on offer.

As soon as the works are complete and handed over to us, we will open it up and take members round on a Sunday and provide the Coffee in the new café to allow you to explore it and ask questions about the works undertaken.

Works that remain to be completed are the refurbishment of the Broadley Chapel, Outside Signs and Storage within the Nave, all of which should be done in the Autumn.

The Trinity Room is the significant aspect and will help us to reach out missionally to the City and encourage those not familiar with Church to come in and experience our welcome. There will be challenges as we open, and I ask that you are patient as we launch the new café. However, it is an exciting new opportunity for us, and we want to know your ideas about how we use the space to connect with the people of Hull and visitors to the city, so please come and find Robin or me and share your ideas.

Iain Ogilvie, Church Warden

CAROLE SPAMER

We will be celebrating Carole’s life in church on Wednesday 27th July at 10 30. This will be a short service to give thanks for Carole’s life followed by coffee and cake something which Carole loved to help with. Please do join us as we hope Carole’s husband and family will be with us.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

This summer, Hull Minster hosts a full range of heritage activities for people to enjoy. This first two weeks focus on the archaeology discovered over the last seven years at our burial grounds at Trinity Square and  Castle Street. Come along on the 28th/29th July or 4/5th August and you can get close to the objects, try a mini dig, make a replica object, or try calligraphy, meet the archaeologists, or attend a talk by a researcher.

The day is open to all and has something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

You can find out more at our heritage page or click on the link to download a brochure.  Summer Activities 2022 — Hull Minster

FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT JULY

SUNDAY     9:30 a.m.   Breakfast Church (toast and drinks from 9:10)

                      11 a.m.     Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY    4 p.m. 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4th and 5TH Evening Prayer 

CHORAL EVENSONG THIS SATURDAY.

PLEASE NOTE – the choir will be taking a well-earned rest over the summer so please check in Lifeline if you are unsure of Saturday services.

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

Sew for the Soul is a new group for anyone interested in sewing.  It will start at 12.30 with refreshments and end around 15.00.

 21st July 15th September 17t h November. 15th December Resumes February 2023

OPENING TIMES FOR JULY

Full opening Wednesday – Saturday from 10 - 4

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFÉ (Second Wednesday of every month) 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon

INTEGRATION COFFEE MORNING (Second Thursday of every month.) 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

The study group will continue in September, many thanks to Val and Sam who have delivered such a great programme this year

PRAYER POINTS FOR FOURTH WEEK OF JULY

• We pray for Dominic, Heather, Ben, and Leo as they cope with the aftermath of Dominic’s cycling accident. Lord sustain each of them and heal Dominic back to full health.

• We pray for Joshua Arthur Barber, his parents, sister, and godparents as he is baptised at the Minster on Sunday.

•  We give thanks that the building work at the church is progressing well and that we will have a café to welcome people to in the near future.

•  We pray for the family of Carole Spamer following her sudden death. Bring comfort and healing as they come to terms with the shock.

• Please pray for those suffering because of the terrible fires which are raging across so many counties.

• Please continue to pray for the situation in Ukraine.

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

READINGS FOR 24th JULY

Psalm 85

Hosea 1:2-10

Colossians 2:6-15

Luke 11:1-13

l

!

Minster Lifeline 24 2022

Rev. Irene writes: 

Revd. Dominic

We are delighted that Dominic is now home and feeling more comfortable, but still needs a lot of care. This is only the beginning of a long journey back to health and a very busy time for the family. Please continue to hold Dominic, Heather, Ben, and Leo in your prayers.

If you need any information, please contact any member of the ‘Team’ at the Minster as the family are not able to take calls at the moment. They are extremely grateful for all the messages of support and prayers.

I will make sure that you are updated in Lifeline each week.

Acts of kindness:

After our article last week featuring Michael and Susan from Scarborough and Susan’s interest in being involved in the Prayer Shawl ministry, Julia Allum has already sorted out a project for Susan and not only that, her and Dave are going for a day out to Scarborough to deliver this to her.

Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”

Questions??”

We are frequently being asked for an update on the building work – when will it be finished – when will the hoardings be coming down – when will the new café be launched …….?

I am sorry that I don’t know the answers however I do know a man that does!

Our churchwarden Iain Ogilvie is going to write an update for next week’s Lifeline so make sure you read it so that you have the latest news.

JULY SHOP NEWS

Being Matt!

We have recently had several copies of Matt Woodcock’s latest book “Being Reverend” on the Minster Shop (£9.99). All copies are now sold but we are thinking about ordering some more. If you would like to reserve a copy, please leave your name & phone number with any of the Shop volunteers or email me direct at shop@hullminster.org. We will be placing an order very soon mid-July.  No prepayment needed.

There are two copies of Matt’s first book “Becoming Reverend” still on the Minster Shop at £9.99. We are not planning on ordering any more of these. Get your copy of this wonderful book whilst you can.

Mouse Pottery

Artist Kjersti Goss Emberton of Sessa Ceramics of Humber Street Hull has made the Minster Shop some wonderful pottery. Made specially for us. Each handmade item contains a mouse to represent the Robert “Mousy” Thompson mice we have on some of the Minster furniture. There are mugs, lidded preserve pots, bowls, and leaf dishes. Many thanks go to Kjersti for making these lovely ceramics for us.

Christmas Card 2022

We are searching for an image for this year’s Minster Christmas card. If anyone has a digital photo that depicts this wonderful season at the Minster, please email me at shop@hullminster.org.

Sue McGaw Buying Team Coordinator Hull Minster Shop

CAROLE SPAMER

It was with great sadness that we learned of Carole’s death.  Alongside Kim, she contributed so much to the church.  Whether it was making and serving teas and coffees at many of the services, organising items for a tombola at fun events, or contributing to the Bible Studies, she was always happy to give her time.  We shall certainly miss her.

Her funeral will be at the Haltemprice Crematorium on Thursday 21st July.  However, we wanted to celebrate her life which we will do on Wednesday 27th at 10:30 a.m. at a Minster Praise style service.  Please join us if you are able.

OUR NEW INTERN APPRENTICE

Hi, I’m Bailey, from Longhill, and I’m 16. I left Holderness Academy last year in 2021.

At school, my favourite subjects were History, IT sand German and I’m keen to develop my IT skills in the workplace through this apprenticeship. I found school difficult during the pandemic as we had to rely on a different way of learning and we didn’t always have contact with teachers, so it was difficult to know what to do when I left.

I’d like to develop my creative IT skills and also build my confidence whilst gaining experience in office work. At the end of the apprenticeship, I’m hoping to progress into further education having developed extra skills in different areas.

I’m going to be helping in the office and learning about customer service, communication, and office administration. My training provider, McArthur Dean, will be assessing my development as I learn.

FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT JULY

SUNDAY     9:30 a.m.   Breakfast Church (toast and drinks from 9:10)

                      11 a.m.     Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY    4 p.m. 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4th and 5TH Evening Prayer 

CHORAL EVENSONG THIS SATURDAY.

PLEASE NOTE – the choir will be taking a well-earned rest over the summer so please check in Lifeline if you are unsure of Saturday services.

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

NEXT PRAISE 21ST JULY

Sew for the Soul is a new group for anyone interested in sewing.  It will start at 12.30 with refreshments and end around 15.00.

 21st July 15th September 17t h November. 15th December Resumes February 2023

OPENING TIMES FOR JULY

Full opening Wednesday – Saturday from 10 - 4

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFÉ (Second Wednesday of every month) 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon

INTEGRATION COFFEE MORNING (Second Thursday of every month.) 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

The study group will continue in September, many thanks to Val and Sam who have delivered such a great programme this year

PRAYER POINTS FOR THIRD WEEK OF JULY

• We pray for Dominic, Heather, Ben, and Leo as they cope with the aftermath of Dominic’s cycling accident. Lord sustain each of them and heal Dominic back to full health.

•  We pray for Craig Spicer & Karina Sanderson, Philip Rodmell and Hayley Dixon as they are married in the Minster this Saturday.

Also, for Kenny Thrower and Julie and for their wedding this weekend.

•  We pray for Harry & Archie Bradshaw and Rudy Sayer as they are baptised at the Minster this Sunday

•  We give thanks that the building work at the church is progressing well and that we will have a café to welcome people to in the near future.

•  We pray for the family of Carole Spamer following her sudden death. Bring comfort and healing as they come to terms with the shock.

• Please continue praying for the situation in Ukraine

COLLECT FOR FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Almighty God,

send down upon your Church

the riches of your Spirit,

and kindle in all who minister the gospel

your countless gifts of grace;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

READINGS FOR 17th JULY

Psalm 52

Amos 8:1-12

Colossians 1:15-28

Luke 10:38 - end

l

!

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT JULY

SUNDAY     9:30 a.m.   Breakfast Church (toast and drinks from 9:10)

                   11 a.m.       Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY     4 p.m. 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4th and 5TH Evening Prayer 

MINSTER PRAISE – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. (21st July)

Sew for the Soul, is a new group for anyone interested in sewing.  It will start at 12.30 with refreshments and end around 15.00.

 21st July, 15th September, 20th October, 17th November, 15th December

Resumes: Feb 2023

 OPENING TIMES FOR JULY

Full opening Wednesday – Saturday from 10 - 4

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFÉ (Second Wednesday of every month) 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon (13th July)

INTEGRATION COFFEE MORNING (Second Thursday of every month.) 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. (14th July)

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

The study group will continue in September. Many thanks to Val and Sam who have delivered such a great programme this year.

PRAYER POINTS FOR FIRST WEEK OF JULY

• We pray for Dominic, Heather, Ben and Leo as they cope with the aftermath of Dominic’s cycling accident. Lord, sustain each one of them and heal Dominic back to full health.

• We give thanks that the building work at the church is progressing well and that we will have a café in which we can welcome people in the near future.

• We pray for all those on the PCC and working groups as they struggle with busy lives yet give so much time to making the Minster run smoothly and be a place of welcome and worship.

• We continue to pray for Carole Spamer as she continues to struggle with poor health.

• Please remember to pray for the situation in Ukraine.

COLLECT FOR FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Gracious Father,

by the obedience of Jesus

you brought salvation to our wayward world

draw us into harmony with your will,

that we may find all things restored in him,

our Saviour Jesus Christ.

AMEN

READINGS FOR 10th JULY

Psalm 82

Deut. 30:9-14

Colossians 1:1-14

Luke 10:25-37

Minster Lifeline 23 2022

Rev. Irene writes: 

Revd. Dominic

We are delighted that Dominic is now home and feeling more comfortable, but still needs a lot of care. This is only the beginning of a long journey back to health and a very busy time for the family. Please continue to hold Dominic, Heather, Ben, and Leo in your prayers.

If you need any information, please contact any member of the ‘Team’ at the Minster as the family are not able to take calls at the moment. They are extremely grateful for all the messages of support and prayers.

I will make sure that you are updated in Lifeline each week.

I am delighted this week to show two photographs of our church family from Scarborough. Michael Walker was church warden in a Scarborough church however his wife suffered a long-drawn-out illness before she died 10 years ago, and during those years of illness,  Michael spent his time as her carer.

Susan Rickinson was married to Robin, who died in 2016. We are delighted that Susan has joined our prayer shawl ministry and is looking forward to her first assignment. Michael and Susan’s families were very close,

holidaying together and now Susan and Michael are friends with lots of good memories to share.

Michael and Susan began to watch our You Tube service when it came online and they were hooked, both finding a church family that they felt connected to even though they were miles away. They now have the Lifeline sent to each of them every week and they delight in receiving it.

Their only request is, “When will there be another You Tube online informal service!”

Great to have you on board Michael and Susan!

PETER LORD WRITE FOR US TODAY:

BROWSING THE CHURCH ARCHIVES

A church the age of ours, can be assured of having an ongoing habit of surprise. Related to its history, and archives, amassed over the centuries from its origins of 1285 and as happened recently, I personally experienced.

Sadly, many valuable documents of church pre-reformation days, the mid 1500’s, were destroyed at this time and Holy Trinity’s, as churches throughout the country, were wantonly vandalised and source of this destruction is evident around our church today.

The archives of Hull Minster or its official title Holy Trinity, are stored in the Treasurer House, Beverley, Hull History Centre, and the Carnegie Centre near the Anlaby Road entrance to the West Park. York Minster and Durham Cathedral also represent our church in their libraries.

My interest in archives and history go back to the years I spent in the BBC and Radio Times Archives. When I arrived at Holy Trinity in 2000, I soon became involved in voluntary work and there were several elderly gentlemen who were welcomers and were extremely knowledgeable regarding Holy Trinity. This gave me a good insight into church and local history and Jean Fenwick, our historian, became an invaluable, and still is, source of knowledge and 22 years on we still work together.

To expand my knowledge further, I spent time in the various place of information around the City researching, which proved valuable when welcoming and answering some of the many questions asked on church and City history.

The documents and ledgers stored in the Treasurer House Beverley make exciting reading and the civil war years documents in the Hull History Centre certainly are our history at its best.

Another source of our social history can be found in the bound volumes of Parish Magazines from 1894, recording a cold winter afternoon to recent in a warm setting!

As I mention researching our archives never fails to surprise and last month, I received a telephone call from one of the archive centres that they had received some Holy Trinity memorabilia from a house clearance – was I interested? I was and picked up the assorted items, official service leaflets, pamphlets, and other items covering the years 1910 – 1960’s. I can only assume whoever had kept these items had been a worshipper at Holy Trinity in former years.

I contacted the City Archivist at the Treasure House Beverley, made an appointment, and he accepted the material as of church historical interest, now part of our history.

One can only assume 100 years from now, the future church will have a team, as today researching our life of today and hope they will get the same dedication and pleasure I have experienced ‘Browsing the Archives’.

At 80 years of age, I must plan to shortly retire from the scene, which will be soon, and wish the history and archive team every success as they take our archiving and history into the future.

Peter Lord 3rd July 2022

Peter thank you for those great words. Only 80! Plenty more years for archiving delving!

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT JULY

SUNDAY     9:30 a.m.   Breakfast Church (toast and drinks from 9:10)

                   11 a.m.       Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY     4 p.m. 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4th and 5TH Evening Prayer 

MINSTER PRAISE – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. (21st July)

Sew for the Soul, is a new group for anyone interested in sewing.  It will start at 12.30 with refreshments and end around 15.00.

 21st July, 15th September, 20th October, 17th November, 15th December

Resumes: Feb 2023

 OPENING TIMES FOR JULY

Full opening Wednesday – Saturday from 10 - 4

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFÉ (Second Wednesday of every month) 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon (13th July)

INTEGRATION COFFEE MORNING (Second Thursday of every month.) 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. (14th July)

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

The study group will continue in September. Many thanks to Val and Sam who have delivered such a great programme this year.

PRAYER POINTS FOR FIRST WEEK OF JULY

• We pray for Dominic, Heather, Ben and Leo as they cope with the aftermath of Dominic’s cycling accident. Lord, sustain each one of them and heal Dominic back to full health.

• We give thanks that the building work at the church is progressing well and that we will have a café in which we can welcome people in the near future.

• We pray for all those on the PCC and working groups as they struggle with busy lives yet give so much time to making the Minster run smoothly and be a place of welcome and worship.

• We continue to pray for Carole Spamer as she continues to struggle with poor health.

• Please remember to pray for the situation in Ukraine.

COLLECT FOR FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Gracious Father,

by the obedience of Jesus

you brought salvation to our wayward world

draw us into harmony with your will,

that we may find all things restored in him,

our Saviour Jesus Christ.

AMEN

READINGS FOR 10th JULY

Psalm 82

Deut. 30:9-14

Colossians 1:1-14

Luke 10:25-37

Minster Lifeline 21 2022

Rev. Irene writes: 

You may well say it was ‘all hands-on deck’ as we prepared for the Falklands 40th anniversary service which took place on Sunday!

Just under 500 people came together at the Minster to reflect and remember those involved in this conflict in which over 200 people died and many more received life changing injuries.

The service was extremely ‘moving’ with input from many who sailed from Hull on the Norland, the five trawlers or the tugboats.

Thanks go out to Jon Major, himself a Falklands Veteran and Verger at the Minster and Keith Thompson who sailed on the Norland ferry and has spent much time bringing people together and helping those who have suffered

As you can see both Jon and Ellie were busy in preparation for the weekend and isn’t it great to see Ellie stepping up to help the vergers on Sunday – you look great Ellie, well done!

 In contrast, as I write this Lifeline, 400 children from six schools are meeting together, ranging across the whole of the city. @choral hull is coming to the end of the first year of this exciting project – and the joy of the sound the children make is a delight to hear

There are also many ‘behind the scenes’ activities taking place in and around the Minster – the Prayer Shawl Ministry is just one of them. To learn more, read on:

What is Prayer Shawl Ministry?

“Over the centuries, shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peace, and spiritual sustenance. Since the inception of the Prayer Shawl Ministry in 1998, the members of this ecumenical organization have lovingly donated their time and talents by creating hand-knitted and crocheted shawls, filled with the power of prayer, for those in need. What started as a grass-roots movement has quickly grown into an international”...Ministry.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry’s message of caring is simple, universal, and enduring, being equally suited to blessing those who are bereaved, ill, lonely, or elderly, or sharing the accomplishing of a new-born, graduate, or newlywed. Prayer begins in the heart, and the creation of a Prayer shawl is a spiritual journey of prayer for the shawl maker; the crafting and presentation of a Prayer Shawl enriches the giver as well as the recipient.  Prayer Shawls are tangible symbols of God’s love.  They are ‘warm hugs’ of empathy and support; a private place of escape in which to rest, relax and renew.

Working on a Prayer Shawl:

The journey of the Prayer Shawl starts with a name, the name of the person who  will receive the shawl.  Usually, the recipient’s name will be passed to Irene or Becky, who will then contact a wool crafter. However, sometimes an approach may be made directly to a crafter, if so, please make sure that Irene or Becky is informed to avoid any confusion or duplication.

The type (wrap, shawl, blanket, scarf), colour and wool are selected to be appropriate to the individual receiving the item.

Funding for the wool comes from either individual. Personal sponsorship or from the centralised fund, which we hope will be added to by folk who are sympathetic to the ministry; some crafters choose to donate the wool which they work on, but this is not a requirement to be involved with this ministry.

The completed item is given to Irene or Becky for gift wrapping and final prayers, specific to the needs of the recipient.  The Prayer Shawl is then ready to be given by the Hull Minster team

If you would like more information about this Ministry, how to become involved, or would like to donate money towards sponsoring a Prayer Shawl please contact:

The Rev’d Irene Wilson (07711996519)  or

Becky Dexter (07792 807336)

Following the last two years of Covid, we feel sure there are many folks who would appreciate a Prayer Shawl; please speak to Irene or Becky if you know of anyone deserving of our thoughts and prayers at this time.

HOLY DUSTERS

We are delighted that a small group of people have asked if we can reinstate the ‘holy dusters’. Who are the holy dusters? They are a small group of people who meet on Saturday mornings working hard to keep the Minster looking ‘spick and span’. If you would like to join them, come along on a Saturday morning around 10:30 enjoy tea and biscuits alongside the dusters and polish! If you need to know more contact Irene on 07711 996519

FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT JUNE/JULY

SUNDAY     9:30 a.m.   Breakfast Church (toast and drinks from 9:10)

                   11 a.m.       Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY    4 p.m. 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4th and 5TH Evening Prayer 

SUNDAY 26TH JUNE

Lord Mayor’s Service in the Minster 2 p.m.

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

Sew for the Soul, is a new group for anyone interested in sewing.  It will start at 12.30 with refreshments and end around 15.00.

 21st July, 15th September, 20th October, 17th November, 15th December, Resumes Feb 2023

 OPENING TIMES FOR JUNE/JULY

Full opening Wednesday – Saturday from 10 - 4

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFÉ (Second Wednesday of every month) 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon

INTEGRATION COFFEE MORNING (Second Thursday of every month.) 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

MINSTER PRAISE

Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30 for a short service followed by cakes and coffee.

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

Every Wednesday at 7 30 Zoom. To access go to Hull Minster/teaching.

SATURDAY 25TH JUNE 10 – 3P.M.     Record Fair

PRAYER POINTS FOR FIRST WEEK OF JULY

• We give thanks for all the volunteers who work so hard at the Minster. Thank you for your endless support.

• We pray for all who have written prayers on our prayer board, many in need of God’s love and healing

• We pray for those who are struggling financially due to the increase in prices. Make us aware of anyone who is in desperate need. Help us to bring relief to those who are suffering.

• Please pray for the family of Howell Lloyd whose funeral service will be held at Hull Minster on MONDAY 27TH JUNE AT 11 A.M.  They would like to invite all who knew Howell to join them in the Minster and then at the University

COLLECT FOR SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Faithful Creator,

whose mercy never fails;

deepen our faithfulness

and to your living Word,

Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

READINGS FOR 26th JUNE

Psalm 77, 1-2, 11-end

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14

Gal. 5:1,13-25

Luke 9: 51-end

Minster Lifeline 22 2022

Rev. Irene writes: 

Revd. Dominic

As many of you will have already heard Rev. Dominic was involved in an accident whilst on his bike last Sunday evening. He sustained several injuries and is at present in hospital. Thankfully, these are not life threatening however it will be a long slow recovery.

If you need any information, please contact any member of the ‘Team’ at the Minster and please hold Dominic, Heather, Ben, and Leo in your prayers.

I will make sure that you are updated in Lifeline each week.

Last Sunday myself and a couple of others from the Minster were able to support Scott Bright on his ordination as Deacon at Sheffield Cathedral. Do you remember Scott? Lively young man who did a placement at the Minster around two years ago. He will be serving as Deacon at St. Mary, Stainforth. It was great to see him looking so happy.

As our summer bible studies come to a close for a few weeks during the summer Val has kindly written for us today.

VAL WRITES:

Covid changed everything – as we know!  We had been running Bible Studies in the Parish Centre for many years and suddenly, we couldn’t.  After much discussion, it was decided to try and keep our regular date on Wednesday evenings, only now it would be on Zoom.

At first, it felt extremely strange and a bit stilted but gradually as we got used to it, things seemed very much as they previously had been.  That’s not to say we didn’t have problems.  Some people found it difficult to get online or would disappear, often to reappear again later, or they were upside down.  Sometimes, I missed people waiting to come in as I was so busy talking to those already there – hard to believe, I know!

If you think Bible Studies are very serious, then think again.  Yes, of course there is a serious side, but we have fun, and everyone is relaxed and willing to contribute.  At first, people felt a bit self-conscious but gradually it seemed almost like when we were together in the same room.  There is a group of about twelve people and usually around ten of those will be there each week.  We still enjoy a good chat together.

Generally, we tend to do five- or six-week blocks on a theme, or a particular book.  For example, we have looked at a number of the New Testament Epistles, but sometimes we study characters such as Elijah, Elisha, and Gideon.  At present, we are doing a series entitled “It’s God Calling” based on the call of God on particular lives, including our own.

I feel very privileged to have been able to do these studies over the years and have endeavoured to instil in others a love of, and knowledge of, God’s word.  After all, if we believe the Bible is God-inspired, then we need to know what it has to say to us and about us.

 We will be taking a two-month break over the summer, as usual, and then reconvening in September.  Hopefully, there will be a choice of physically joining a group or going online with Zoom.  If you are interested in being involved, please talk to Irene or me about the groups.

Val Fotherby

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

OUR NEW BISHOP OF HULL

Dr Eleanor Sanderson has been Assistant Bishop of Wellington in the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia since 2017.

The Bishop of Hull is one of three Suffragan Bishops supporting and extending the ministry of the Archbishop of York in the Diocese of York, and has a particular responsibility for the Archdeaconry of the East Riding, encompassing the City of Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire, and part of the North Yorkshire coast including Scarborough and as far north as Ravenscar.

Ellie's ministry to date has been within the Diocese of Wellington; she was ordained in 2005 and was Vicar of the Parish of St Alban’s, Eastbourne, Chaplain to Wellesley College, and the Diocesan Canon Theologian prior to her appointment as Assistant Bishop. She additionally served in a wide range of roles in academic and not-for-profit development organisations. In the Diocese of Wellington, she has led intentional discipleship programmes which resource Christians to go deeper in their relationship with God and equip them to build up mission and discipleship with others.

Ellie is married to Tim and is mother to two boys aged 12 and 14.

FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT JULY

SUNDAY     9:30 a.m.   Breakfast Church (toast and drinks from 9:10)

                   11 a.m.       Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY    4 p.m. 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4th and 5TH Evening Prayer 

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

Sew for the Soul, is a new group for anyone interested in sewing.  It will start at 12.30 with refreshments and end around 15.00.

 21st July, 15th September, 20th October, 17th November, 15th December, Resumes Feb 2023

 OPENING TIMES FOR JULY

Full opening Wednesday – Saturday from 10 - 4

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFÉ (Second Wednesday of every month) 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon (13th July)

INTEGRATION COFFEE MORNING (Second Thursday of every month.) 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. (14th July)

MINSTER PRAISE

Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30 for a short service followed by cakes and coffee. (21st July)

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

Every Wednesday at 7:30 Zoom. To access go to Hull Minster/teaching.

PRAYER POINTS FOR FIRST WEEK OF JULY

• We pray for Dominic, Heather, Ben and Leo as they cope with the aftermath of Dominic’s cycling accident. Lord, sustain each one of them and heal Dominic back to full health.

• We pray for Scott Bright as he begins his ministry as Deacon in the parish of St. Mary, Stainforth.

•  We pray for George & Millie Easter as they are baptised this Sunday and for their parents and God parents.

•  We pray for Carole Spamer as she spends another week in hospital, recovering from covid after-effects and for all others who have recently been ill with covid.

COLLECT FOR THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY, THOMAS THE APOSTLE

Almighty and eternal God,

who, for the firmer foundation of our faith,

allowed your holy apostle Craig

to doubt the resurrection of your Son

till word and sight convinced him;

grant to us, who have not seen, that we also may believe

and so confess Christ as our Lord and our God,

who is alive and reigns with you,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.

AMEN

READINGS FOR 3RD JULY

2 Kings 5:1-14

Isaiah 66:10-14

Galatians 6:1-6

Luke 10:1-11