Minster Lifeline 26

Rev. Irene writes:

It was great to welcome Girls’ Brigade into our 9:30 service this Sunday morning. The children at that service turned Nita’s cutting out into a colourful map of Great Britain. We were looking at the message of St. Paul to the Ephesians, how God preplanned the world and all that is in it. We sang ‘Our God is a Great Big God’ and ‘My Lighthouse’ both songs emphasising God’s gift given to us through Jesus.  They took  part in reading the Scriptures and were so excited to be receiving their badges.  Lauren Jeffries, their leader particularly liked the badge excitement on welcoming Violet-Rose officially into GB family. (middle of second row)

Lovely to see them all working on the mural – a map of the British Isles – colouring in images of everything God created.

NEW FOR WELCOME CAFE

There will be an additional table at the welcome café on a regular basis which will be a prayer table.  It is for those wishing to pray for anyone for whatever reason.  I will be there as often as I can with help for those that may need it. There will be prayer sheets available to write on and various prayers that can be taken away.  This will be starting after Minster Praise on Thursday 18th July.  Becky Dexter

 APPEAL FOR ARCHBISHOP SENTAMU SCHOOL

As you may be aware, I volunteer at Archbishop Sentamu Academy in the chapel with Rev. Anne.  We would be so grateful if you could help the school with donations for our food parcels which we will be putting together at the end of term for families, to help them during the summer break.
Items such as toiletries, and non-perishable foods would be extremely helpful. Thank you so much in advance.
Rev. Anne and myself will pick up any donations from the church on Sunday morning 14th July after the 9.30am service.   Ellie Hardy

MEMBERS OF THE PCC

THIS WEEK’S BIOPIC - SAM McGAW

Sam McGaw has been a PCC member for too many years for him to count, taking on most roles over time. He and Sue married in church in 1976! Currently he represents his own distinct views of what Christianity as seen in Biblical terms and in church is or should be and what it is not! He feels the mission of us all as members of the church fellowship is to reach out to make contact with those outside and those visiting our building, and within to encourage faith with learning and accessible, understandable worship. He plays his part in many activities associated with our fellowship such as the choir, bells,  bible study and church opening. As a lay minister Sam also has a role in leading our worship. On the PCC Sam is a member of the Standing Committee and leads the People and Communications Sub Group. Outside church, he is chair of trustees of Homestart (Hull) a family support children's charity and tries some gentle (!) allotment gardening.

MESSY CHURCH

The next Messy Church date is approaching (23rd July) and for one of the All Things Bright and Beautiful crafts we need empty tin cans, if you could help, please would you bring your empties and give them to me!   Thank you!!

ACTIVE DAY CARE GROUP

Please meet Amy. She has been visiting the Welcome Café with her Active Day Care group for several months and doesn’t really interact with the space or activities. You will often find Amy stood in the middle of the Nave spinning from side to side (this is known as Stimming) and she is happy in her own space. I make a point of saying hello and goodbye, and asking if she is Ok, but other than that Amy doesn’t communicate with me. I’ve often wished I could find a way of engaging Amy in some way within our church, and today we found a way of doing that.

Her carer asked if we had a piano, and as you can see from the photo’s Amy was in her element. She didn’t need music to play, and spent over 30 minutes playing various tunes, both requested from her carer and myself, and playing the ones that she enjoyed too. Seeing Amy finally finding something that brought her joy in our church, brought joy to my heart too. She has such a gift, so if you are in the church on a Thursday morning, and you hear her playing please go and listen to her and show her some love.

When you read Psalm 139:14: “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well”, remember Amy, and all the other people who have different learning abilities who visit and work in Hull Minster. We are a gift from God and bring joy and uniqueness just like everybody else.    Ann Wilkinson

WEDDING BLESSING

I was delighted to bless the marriage of Dan Pryboda and Yuanyuan Wu in the Minster on Wednesday last week. Dan and Yuan had been married in Las Vegas however, Dan had been deputy head boy at Trinity House School and remembered the times he spent in Holy Trinity during that time.

He had asked whether the organ could be played and Mark Keith kindly obliged. I think you will agree Yuan is looking incredibly beautiful.

HULL MINSTER’S ARCHEOLOGY

Our archeology has finally found a new resting place in a specially designed cabinet located in the south transept. Designed by Glasshaus of York it gives you a good look at the items that were excavated from Trinity Square in 2016 and 2019, and the Trinity Burial Ground at Castle Street in 2020. 

Lots of items are in the top part of the glass case, but you can look in the drawers and find some coffin plates and a death mask.  You can find out more about these items here or in the Minster on the interactive TV portals. Search the catalogue | Hull Minster Heritage .

A description of each item will be installed with the case in a couple of weeks , but you can browse away and find things that interest you right now!

The bodies connected with the finds have been carefully reburied at Castle Street or are in the crypt at Hull Minster.  Dominic, Jane and Alasdair held a service of re-committal down there in June 2023. Jane Owen

‘INTERNATIONAL TOWER TOUR”

Hull Minster played host to a group of international visitors this week from Italy, Germany, Estonia and the USA.   All the group work on aesthetics and visual art-particularly pictures and sculptures.   Although it was a whistle stop tour they managed to have guided walk around the church and a visit to the ringing chamber.

The tour was organised by Dr. Dawn Wilson, a senior lecturer in philosophy at Hull University, she also happens to be mum to one of our choristers.

JUNIOR CHURCH

The younger children made prayer bracelets this morning as Caroline encouraged them to pray for their friends and anyone who needed to know God’s love.  They loved it!

AND THAT GAME!

I never thought I’d be listening to Sweet Caroline and Hey, Jude before Breakfast Church on a Sunday morning but of course it’s the day of THE GAME!  and, this Lifeline will be published before it’s finished. The sight of Rev. Rob and John Lawson waving the English flag was great fun!

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 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 23

Ephesians 2:11-end

Mark 6:30-34,53-end

PRAYER POINTS FOR EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

·         We pray for the many areas of the world where there is conflict. We ask for peace and reconciliation, where dialogue can replace weapons.

·         For food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

·         For all those who have been recently bereaved. Comfort them in their sorrow.

·         For the many families who are struggling to make ends meet.

·         For the members of the two Junior Choir Groups who meet every week to learn more about spiritual things.

·         For the newly elected government that they may work for the good of the country.

·         For all those sitting examinations in school or university. Help them to be calm and achieve the desired outcomes

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

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Minster Lifeline 25

Rev. Irene writes:

I am sure we all have a favourite book on our shelves; one that is dog eared and well-worn but still the ‘go to’ book that we turn to at different times in our lives.

My book is an NIV study bible which I bought when I made a commitment of faith some forty years ago, on the recommendation of the teacher I worked with at the time at Ganton School.

Over the years unfortunately it had become ‘tatty’ with the outside torn and falling apart. Along came a ‘fairy godfather’ - book binder Brian Osborne, a long-term friend of David and Julia Allum, who whisked away my bible and this week returned it to me looking spectacular. It still has the marks of being well used which is great, but the outside is bound so well that it looks new.

I am delighted and very grateful to Brian.

NEW FOR WELCOME CAFE

There will be an additional table at the welcome café on a regular basis which will be a prayer table.  It is for those wishing to pray for anyone for whatever reason.  I will be there as often as I can with help for those that may need it. There will be prayer sheets available to write on and various prayers that can be taken away.  This will be starting after Minster Praise on Thursday 18th July.  Becky Dexter

VOLUNTEERS FROM NORTHCOTT SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

Adam and Tristan have been on placement from this Northcott College since April.  Adam has worked in the shop, and Tristan has helped on Welcome and other jobs.  Both Adam and Tristan are staying on as Volunteers over the summer holidays.

 APPEAL FOR ARCHBISHOP SENTAMU SCHOOL

As you may be aware, I volunteer at Archbishop Sentamu Academy in the chapel with Rev. Anne.  We would be so grateful if you could help the school with donations for our food parcels which we will be putting together at the end of term for families, to help them during the summer break.
Items such as toiletries, and non-perishable foods would be extremely helpful. Thank you so much in advance.
Rev. Anne and myself will pick up any donations from the church on Sunday morning 14th July after the 9.30am service.   Ellie Hardy

MEMBERS OF THE PCC

THIS WEEK’S BIOPIC

ROBIN ALDEN

Robin’s parents (Michael and Margaret) were married at Holy Trinity in 1961.  Margaret’s parents, John (J.D.) and Laura Herbert attended Holy Trinity at that time and Michael’s parents (Bill and Doris) moved their worship from Cottingham to Holy Trinity for a time so that the families could worship together.

The wedding was here, on a market day, in the Nave which was pretty full as people came in from the market to watch.

Robin was born in 1963 and christened at Holy Trinity in August 1963 by Rev. Iliff.  He joined the choir as a boy in the new year of 1971.  He was confirmed here in March 1976 by Rev. Bridgman.  As his voice broke in 1978, he was invited to join the bellringers as well as progressing into the adult choir.  Robin attended Hymers College in the city and, having very much enjoyed his later days at Hymers, retook his A-levels at Hull College of Further Education.  He went on to take a degree in Computer Science at London University where he met Gill and went on to do an M.Sc. (more computers) in Manchester.  Robin and Gill married whilst living in London and moved back to Hull, against Gill’s better judgement!  They have two daughters, Phoebe and Becca, who were also both christened and confirmed here and who sang in the choir in their turn.

Robin is the Ringing Master (i.e. he helps lead the bellringers).  He has recently stepped down from being churchwarden for seven and a half years and remains a member of the PCC.  Robin is retired from a career in internet security.

He gets two pictures – one in his ‘usual scruff’ and the other – well, see for yourselves!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CHRISTOPHER AND JESS

 God has sent us a healthy daughter, and he's made her ever so cute: with a little pixie face and a very loud voice! Her name will be Mathilda Janet Fear and we give thanks to God for her.

MESSY CHURCH

The next Messy Church date is approaching (23rd July) and for one of the All Things Bright and Beautiful crafts we need empty tin cans, if you could help, please would you bring your empties and give them to me!   Thank you!!

VHEY (Hull & East Yorkshire Volunteers) recently asked us to nominate a HEY volunteer who helps at the Minster.  

After much deliberation, we chose Frances.  Frances is a regular HEY Volunteer, she books on shift every Thursday afternoon.  She is always happy to 'muck in' and help where needed and always with a smile on her face!

We are so lucky to have you Frances......now about that purple fleece!

TOWER TOUR

This week, a tower tour hosted our neighbours from Trinity House.  The group led by Capt. John Tindall thoroughly enjoyed their visit also learning some history of the Minster and surrounding area that these two great historic buildings share.

COLLECT FOR SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Generous God,

you give us gifts and make them grow.

though our faith is small as mustard seed, make it grow to your glory

and the flourishing of your kingdom.

through Jesus Christ Our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 24

Ephesians 1:3-14

Mark 6:14-29

PRAYER POINTS FOR SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

·         We pray for the many areas of the world where there is conflict. We ask for peace and reconciliation, where dialogue can replace weapons.

·         For food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

·         For all those who have been recently bereaved. Comfort them in their sorrow.

·         For the many families who are struggling to make ends meet.

·         For the members of the two Junior Choir Groups who meet every week to learn more about spiritual things.

·         For the newly elected government that they may work for the good of the country.

·         For all those sitting examinations in school or university. Help them to be calm and achieve the desired outcomes.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Minster Lifeline 24

Rev. Irene writes:

Rob Carlisle our new churchwarden came into the Welcome Café last Thursday morning and described it as ‘peace and chaos’

I have to agree it was just that! In the chaos of coffee, cake and lots of chat we were entertained by one of our volunteer’s  grandson, Jacob. Jacob is studying music and has a fantastic voice.

He entertained with a selection of songs from Les Miserables, it was fabulous and everyone in church loved it. You can see from our photos the young people thoroughly enjoyed this even asking for Jacob’s autograph at the end.

We never know what to expect on a Thursday at our café but moments like this make it so special.

Tim and I are so grateful to all the volunteers that help each week – big thank you to each one of you!

THURSDAY PRAYERS

Rev. Rob praying from the pulpit during the Thursday Welcome Cafe.

NEW FOR WELCOME CAFE

There will be an additional table at the welcome café on a regular basis which will be a prayer table.  It is for those wishing to pray for anyone for whatever reason.  I will be there as often as I can with help for those that may need it. There will be prayer sheets available to write on and various prayers that can be taken away.  This will be starting after Minster Praise on Thursday 18th July.  Becky Dexter

MEMBERS OF THE PCC

THIS WEEK’S BIOPIC

Alastair Dean

I was born in Surrey, England and moved to Canada with my parents when I was a lad.   I became a choir boy at the age of ten to an RSCM affiliated choir.  I later joined several community choirs.  I was confirmed by the Bishop of Montreal at St. George’s, Montreal. 

I had a career as a Master Industrial Electrician for 38 years.  After I retired from this, I became the Property Manager, Verger, and a PCC member at Church of the Epiphany, Sudbury, ON.  I also undertook training to become a reader and was licensed as a reader in 2009.

I moved back to the UK in 2013 and became a verger at Chelmsford Cathedral where for a time I was the acting Head Verger.  I retired as Deputy Head Verger at Chelmsford Cathedral on Christmas Day 2022 and subsequently followed Archbishop Stephen Cottrell to York Diocese and found a spiritual home at Hull Minster.

(Picture taken at St Paul’s Cathedral on 13 January 2019 following Clergy and Friends Service where I was one of the service vergers).

ATTEMPTING A FULL PEAL

On Saturday 29th June, we had a peal attempt on the bells at Hull Minster.  A ‘peal’ is ringing over 5000 combinations of the bells, typically taking around three hours.  It requires great skill and powers of concentration to achieve. 

They tried for a peal of Yorkshire Surprise Maximus (on 12).  Sadly, this peal attempt was unsuccessful, in that they stopped after about an hour.

They did, however, successfully go on to ring a ‘quarter peal’ consisting of 1312 changes of Bristol Surprise Major.

https://cccbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/what-is-a-peal.pdf

https://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/view.php?id=1750568

We were pleased to be able to show live views of the bellringers and of the bells in motion on the screens in the church while they rang.  Quite a number of visitors and volunteers remarked that it was mesmerising to watch the ringers and bells in action.

 APPEAL FOR ARCHBISHOP SENTAMU SCHOOL

As you may be aware, I volunteer at Archbishop Sentamu Academy in the chapel with Rev. Anne.  We would be so grateful if you could help the school with donations for our food parcels which we will be putting together at the end of term for families, to help them during the summer break.
Items such as toiletries, and non-perishable foods would be extremely helpful. Thank you so much in advance.
Rev. Anne and myself will pick up any donations from the church on Sunday morning 14th July after the 9.30am service.   Ellie Hardy

MESSY CHURCH

The next Messy Church date is approaching (23rd July) and for one of the All Things Bright and Beautiful crafts we need empty tin cans, if you could help, please would you bring your empties and give them to me!   Thank you!!

CHURCH @ 6 FINISHING

Rev. Louise and a small team comprising Brad, Connor, and Lisa, started an evening service in April after the Easter holidays. It was to be a reflective service, involving the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, the slow meditative reading of scripture, as a central part of the service. If you are not familiar with this, it is a wonderful way to purposefully listen to God speaking to us through this slow reading of scripture, and to spend time with that, meditating on what these words might mean for us. We have enjoyed our times together, getting to know one another, sharing together, and learning together, growing in our faith. The numbers joining us have varied, from a few to a dozen, and then perhaps a highlight has been the Deanery service on Pentecost Sunday, which attracted people from other Churches.

However, with Rev Louise leaving soon, and the difficulty for other team members who have other commitments taking time and energy, we have decided that 7th July will be our last service together.  Although this feels sad, we are grateful to God for the wonderful times of sharing and listening to God together that we have had.

SEW FOR THE SOUL

It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to close the Sew for the Soul group I run on the third Thursday of every month (after Minster Praise). This is due to lack of support.   I would like to thank Glenis for her help.   Becky Dexter

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 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 48

2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Mark 6:1-13

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

·         We pray for the many areas of the world where there is conflict. We ask for peace and reconciliation. Where dialogue can replace weapons.

·         For food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

·         For all those who have been recently bereaved. Comfort them in their sorrow.

·         For the many families who are struggling to make ends meet.

·         For the members of the two Junior Choir Groups who meet every week to learn more about spiritual things.

·         For all political parties, that they may be truthful and honest as they move towards the general election.

·         For all those sitting examinations in school or university. Help them to be calm and achieve the desired outcomes.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Minster Lifeline 24

Rev. Irene writes:

Rob Carlisle our new churchwarden came into the Welcome Café last Thursday morning and described it as ‘peace and chaos’

I have to agree it was just that! In the chaos of coffee, cake and lots of chat we were entertained by one of our volunteer’s  grandson, Jacob. Jacob is studying music and has a fantastic voice.

He entertained with a selection of songs from Les Miserables, it was fabulous and everyone in church loved it. You can see from our photos the young people thoroughly enjoyed this even asking for Jacob’s autograph at the end.

We never know what to expect on a Thursday at our café but moments like this make it so special.

Tim and I are so grateful to all the volunteers that help each week – big thank you to each one of you!

THURSDAY PRAYERS

Rev. Rob praying from the pulpit during the Thursday Welcome Cafe.

NEW FOR WELCOME CAFE

There will be an additional table at the welcome café on a regular basis which will be a prayer table.  It is for those wishing to pray for anyone for whatever reason.  I will be there as often as I can with help for those that may need it. There will be prayer sheets available to write on and various prayers that can be taken away.  This will be starting after Minster Praise on Thursday 18th July.  Becky Dexter

MEMBERS OF THE PCC

THIS WEEK’S BIOPIC

Alastair Dean

I was born in Surrey, England and moved to Canada with my parents when I was a lad.   I became a choir boy at the age of ten to an RSCM affiliated choir.  I later joined several community choirs.  I was confirmed by the Bishop of Montreal at St. George’s, Montreal. 

I had a career as a Master Industrial Electrician for 38 years.  After I retired from this, I became the Property Manager, Verger, and a PCC member at Church of the Epiphany, Sudbury, ON.  I also undertook training to become a reader and was licensed as a reader in 2009.

I moved back to the UK in 2013 and became a verger at Chelmsford Cathedral where for a time I was the acting Head Verger.  I retired as Deputy Head Verger at Chelmsford Cathedral on Christmas Day 2022 and subsequently followed Archbishop Stephen Cottrell to York Diocese and found a spiritual home at Hull Minster.

(Picture taken at St Paul’s Cathedral on 13 January 2019 following Clergy and Friends Service where I was one of the service vergers).

ATTEMPTING A FULL PEAL

On Saturday 29th June, we had a peal attempt on the bells at Hull Minster.  A ‘peal’ is ringing over 5000 combinations of the bells, typically taking around three hours.  It requires great skill and powers of concentration to achieve. 

They tried for a peal of Yorkshire Surprise Maximus (on 12).  Sadly, this peal attempt was unsuccessful, in that they stopped after about an hour.

They did, however, successfully go on to ring a ‘quarter peal’ consisting of 1312 changes of Bristol Surprise Major.

https://cccbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/what-is-a-peal.pdf

https://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/view.php?id=1750568

We were pleased to be able to show live views of the bellringers and of the bells in motion on the screens in the church while they rang.  Quite a number of visitors and volunteers remarked that it was mesmerising to watch the ringers and bells in action.

 APPEAL FOR ARCHBISHOP SENTAMU SCHOOL

As you may be aware, I volunteer at Archbishop Sentamu Academy in the chapel with Rev. Anne.  We would be so grateful if you could help the school with donations for our food parcels which we will be putting together at the end of term for families, to help them during the summer break.
Items such as toiletries, and non-perishable foods would be extremely helpful. Thank you so much in advance.
Rev. Anne and myself will pick up any donations from the church on Sunday morning 14th July after the 9.30am service.   Ellie Hardy

MESSY CHURCH

The next Messy Church date is approaching (23rd July) and for one of the All Things Bright and Beautiful crafts we need empty tin cans, if you could help, please would you bring your empties and give them to me!   Thank you!!

CHURCH @ 6 FINISHING

Rev. Louise and a small team comprising Brad, Connor, and Lisa, started an evening service in April after the Easter holidays. It was to be a reflective service, involving the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, the slow meditative reading of scripture, as a central part of the service. If you are not familiar with this, it is a wonderful way to purposefully listen to God speaking to us through this slow reading of scripture, and to spend time with that, meditating on what these words might mean for us. We have enjoyed our times together, getting to know one another, sharing together, and learning together, growing in our faith. The numbers joining us have varied, from a few to a dozen, and then perhaps a highlight has been the Deanery service on Pentecost Sunday, which attracted people from other Churches.

However, with Rev Louise leaving soon, and the difficulty for other team members who have other commitments taking time and energy, we have decided that 7th July will be our last service together.  Although this feels sad, we are grateful to God for the wonderful times of sharing and listening to God together that we have had.

SEW FOR THE SOUL

It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to close the Sew for the Soul group I run on the third Thursday of every month (after Minster Praise). This is due to lack of support.   I would like to thank Glenis for her help.   Becky Dexter

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 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 48

2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Mark 6:1-13

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

·         We pray for the many areas of the world where there is conflict. We ask for peace and reconciliation. Where dialogue can replace weapons.

·         For food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

·         For all those who have been recently bereaved. Comfort them in their sorrow.

·         For the many families who are struggling to make ends meet.

·         For the members of the two Junior Choir Groups who meet every week to learn more about spiritual things.

·         For all political parties, that they may be truthful and honest as they move towards the general election.

·         For all those sitting examinations in school or university. Help them to be calm and achieve the desired outcomes.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Minster Lifeline 23

Rev. Irene writes:

Midsummer’s day has, once more, been and gone. Let’s make the most of those glorious light nights especially now the weather has changed for the better. Last night as I went to bed around 10 20 the sun was setting, and the sky was a beautiful deep red.

Marion, one of our volunteers sent me the photos below of the wonderful display of poppies in the fields and verges near Thorngumbald and Paul. The sky and the fields made me think of the hymn:

For the beauty of the earth

For the beauty of the skies……

Lord of all to thee we raise, this our sacrifice of praise.

We praise God for these wonderful gifts. Someone at our welcome café said to me last week ‘yesterday’s history, tomorrow’s a mystery and today’s a gift’. How absolutely true but let us make sure the mystery includes Jesus!

MEMBERS OF THE PCC

I was born and grew up in Lancaster. I started singing when I joined secondary school in the school's Junior Boys Choir before being told to join the chapel choir at school. I was then invited to join the choir at Lancaster Priory where I became a choral scholar. In 2016, I joined the Northern Cathedral Singers and toured some of the biggest churches in Northern England, with an evensong at Hull Minster in 2017. I moved to Hull in 2021 when I started University studying Chemical Engineering. I've always watched lots of Sports, mainly following and supporting four sports, Rugby (Ulster Rugby, Ireland RFU), Football (Burnley FC, England FC), Cycling (Fred Wright, Tadej Pogacar) and F1 (Lando Norris, McLaren). I also have a great love for Lego and Star Wars.    Jeremiah Powers

Louise's Announcement

My big news is that Richard(my husband) and I have been appointed to a new job!

We will be leaving Hull at the end of August to do a job-share as vicars of the St Aldhelm's Benefice: a group of seven village churches in the Purbecks in Dorset, just a few miles from where I was born and grew up.

We knew that my curacy here at Hull Minster would be coming to an end during this year, but we hadn't thought it would be quite as soon as this, or that we would be moving so far away. During the five years I have been in theological college and a curate, Richard and I have been in different churches, so we're looking forward to being able to worship and work together, and we are confident that this is God's call for us for the next step together.

If anyone has been watching Springwatch on television, we will be living in the village of Corfe Castle, where the peregrine nest is being filmed. Our house is another big, old vicarage with a very overrun garden, so we have had plenty of practice with that! Also, it has plenty of rooms if anyone fancies a trip to Dorset. The steam train to Swanage runs along the bottom of the garden, so we will be exchanging the sirens of Clough Road for the chuff chuff of steam.

During August I am hoping to say goodbye to people by having a BBQ in the vicarage garden – Saturday 17th August at 6 pm.  Please save the date.   I shall really miss you all and have been so thankful  to God for my time with you all at Hull Minster.  Louise

GIRLS’ BRIGADE

You will remember seeing the poster for the Poster for the Northern Lights Girls’ Brigade Band at Sewerby in last week’s Lifeline.  Here is Lauren’s report and some delightful photographs of the donkeys and penguins.

“The band played brilliantly. Luckily the sun came out and we entertained everyone at the café with tunes from Disney, James Bond, My Girl and traditional hymns. Various children enjoyed dancing to the music and lots of people stopped to watch. 

Afterwards we spent the day together enjoying lunch, catching the land train to Bridlington, having ice cream, playing on the penny arcades and visiting the animals back at Sewerby Hall.” Lauren Jeffries 

JUNIOR CHURCH

This week the Junior Church older group have started a project endeavouring to meet people in the congregation and ask questions about themselves and their faith.

The first kind contributor was Olga Clayton who spoke of her experiences in the second world war and her faith journey in Hull Minster. They did ask how fast her scooter went but she was keen to say she was careful around people but a little speedier when on the road alone!

MESSY CHURCH

The next Messy Church date is approaching (23rd July) and for one of the All Things Bright and Beautiful crafts we need empty tin cans, if you could help, please would you bring your empties and give them to me!   Thank you!!

SHIRLEY AND TRACEY’S BIRTHDAY!

A joint celebration was held in the Trinity Rooms over the weekend for two big milestones.  One was our volunteer manager Shirley, and the other was one of our wonderful volunteers Tracey.   I’m a gentleman so I would never tell everyone their ages.   All those who attended was kept fed and watered by our resident cocktail expert Gill (who we will hear more from in the next couple of weeks).  Jon Major 

CIVIC SERVICE

Sunday saw one of the most important Civic Services of the year.  The Lord Mayors Service when the Lord Mayor is officially ‘churched’.

This year His Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber is Councillor Mark Collinson, his Lady Mayoress is Cllr. Christine Randall who people might recognise as the Lord Mayor from two years ago.  The Lord Mayors Chaplain this year is Revd. Canon Dominic Black.

After the service invited guests were went to the Guildhall for high tea.

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 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 130

2 Corinthians 8:7-end

Mark 5:21-end

PRAYER POINTS FOR FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

·         For the many areas of the world where there is conflict. We ask for peace and reconciliation. Where dialogue can replace weapons

·         We pray for food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

·         We pray for those who are struggling to keep their homes through no fault of their own. Asking for compassion and help to be shown.

·         For all those who have been recently bereaved. Comfort them in their sorrow.

·         For the people of Myanmar facing a humanitarian crisis.

·         For all political parties, that they may be truthful and honest as they move towards the general election.

·         For all those sitting examinations in school or university. Help them to be calm and achieve the desired outcomes.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Minster Lifeline 22

Rev. Irene writes:

Yesterday in our 11 a.m. service we were delighted to baptise Emmeline Pauline Mckay Stephenson. Emmeline and her family regularly attend our 9:30 a.m. family service and her sisters Brooke and Violet Rose attend Girls’ Brigade at the Minster.

We talked about the importance of the many milestones in growing up but not least the opportunity to share with her as she grows: the love of Jesus.

It was fun to sing one of our worship songs ‘Shine’. Our choir members joined in the actions led by Ruth Ogilvy and Rev. Rob. Appropriate words for the start, or continuation of a Christian journey.

‘Shine, from the inside out,

That the world will see

You live in me.’

What a wonderful journey when the love of Jesus shines in our lives.

RELAX IN HULL MINSTER

Michael, one of our regular visitors enjoying relaxing and reading in our new book corner

STUDY GROUPS

The final Zoom Bible Study of this session will take place this Wednesday at 7:30 - go to the website and click on Teaching.

MEMBERS OF THE PCC

MEMBERS OF THE PCC

Over the next few weeks, there will be a short bio pic of members of the PCC.  It is important that people know who they are and to remember to pray for them.

This week It’s about one of our very well-known figures, Verger, Jon Major.

“I was born and brought up in Hull and worshipped at St. Marks Bellfield from a young age, serving as altar boy.   Confirmed at St. James, Sutton in 1975.

 For twenty-three years I served in the Royal Navy before going into the hospitality trade and managing pubs for fourteen years.

Nine years ago I entered Holy Trinity hoping to organise a service to recognise nine Hull ships, the five trawlers in particular.  There was already a very good service to recognise the Norland, but I wanted it to celebrate the trawlers in particular.  

From then it seems I have never left, volunteering on the cafe before becoming Verger in 2020, a role which I love.

I have also served on the PCC for three years.”    

FIRE DAMAGE TO THE RAINBOW GARDEN

We, The Rainbow Garden Trustees, are saddened to share that the Fire Service were called out to the garden in the early hours of Friday morning (14/6/24). The level of fire damage is very upsetting, but we are also thankful that no one was hurt.

The Rainbow Garden shed, and shelter is completely destroyed as well as the outdoor seating area. This was a supportive space where we shared laughs and tears over cups of tea, while sheltering from the weather.

We will be closing the garden for one week to support police and fire investigations, while ensuring the site is made safe for the community. Activities will be cancelled during this period, please be understanding when we re-open as we may need to adapt as we try to bring back what was lost.

The level of support from our neighbours and friends has been encouraging and it’s fantastic to say we have not lost the community spirit. This event has impacted a lot of us, and we ask people not to speculate about the cause of the fire.

We will need some help to move forward in due course, especially a few hands to clear the site and make the area safe. The Charity will continue to keep the community informed via our Facebook posts.

Thank you all from  Brenda, Emma, and The Rainbow Garden Trustees

If you wish to donate, please use this page

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rainbow?utm_medium=campaign&utm_content=campaign%2Frainbow&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share 

Jon also writes:

Only recently I contacted Brenda and other allotment holders to pre plan for an exhibition for our Harvest Festival in September.  All are looking forward in showcasing the work they do for the community and showing the produce they grow.  Let us all hope and pray that this project can rise once more like a phoenix from the ashes.

Also this week:

On Tuesday this week I had the pleasure of taking a group from Bishop Burton college up the tower, the group included one of our volunteers Charlie.

The visit to the church was organised by Ann Wilkinson and all the students had a very memorable day.

 
IRENE AND TIM SAYING PRAYERS AND GIVING thanks from the pulpit at last week’s welcome café and listening space

Louise's Announcement

My big news is that Richard(my husband) and I have been appointed to a new job!

We will be leaving Hull at the end of August to do a job-share as vicars of the St Aldhelm's Benefice: a group of seven village churches in the Purbecks in Dorset, just a few miles from where I was born and grew up.

We knew that my curacy here at Hull Minster would be coming to an end during this year, but we hadn't thought it would be quite as soon as this, or that we would be moving so far away. During the five years I have been in theological college and a curate, Richard and I have been in different churches, so we're looking forward to being able to worship and work together, and we are confident that this is God's call for us for the next step together.

If anyone has been watching Springwatch on television, we will be living in the village of Corfe Castle, where the peregrine nest is being filmed. Our house is another big, old vicarage with a very overrun garden, so we have had plenty of practice with that! Also, it has plenty of rooms if anyone fancies a trip to Dorset. The steam train to Swanage runs along the bottom of the garden, so we will be exchanging the sirens of Clough Road for the chuff chuff of steam.

During August I am hoping to say goodbye to people by having a BBQ in the vicarage garden – Saturday 17th August at 6 pm.  Please save the date.   I shall really miss you all and have been so thankful  to God for my time with you all at Hull Minster.  Louise

EASY FUNDING

We have now raised over £500 for Hull Minster through Easyfundraising! Thank you to everyone who is signed up and remembers to use Easyfundraising when they shop online, every donation makes a difference.

 Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you use Easyfundraising to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself! All you need to do is sign up and remember to use Easyfundraising whenever you shop online. If you’re booking holidays, doing a regular online shop, buying clothes or gifts, all your online shopping can make a difference.

 It’s easy and completely FREE! These donations really mount up, so please sign up to support us at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/hullminster   Heather Black

GIRLS’ BRIGADE

The girls have been practicing really hard and we're looking forward to playing at this venue. Let's hope the weather holds! We will look forward to seeing you.  Lauren Jeffries

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 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 9:9-end

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Mark 4:35-end

 PRAYER POINTS FOR FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

·         For the many areas of the world where there is conflict. We ask for peace and reconciliation. Where dialogue can replace weapons

·         We pray for food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

·         We pray for those who are struggling to keep their homes through no fault of their own. Asking for compassion and help to be shown.

·         For all those who have been recently bereaved. Comfort them in their sorrow.

·         For the people of Myanmar facing a humanitarian crisis.

·         For all political parties, that they may be truthful and honest as they move towards the general election.

·         For all those sitting examinations in school or university. Help them to be calm and achieve the desired outcomes.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Minster Lifeline 21

Rev. Irene writes:

Apologies that there was no Lifeline last week. Val who compiles, edits and prints, was suffering from a very bad dose of COVID

 Last week saw the commemoration of the D-Day Landings, the largest seaborne invasion in history. Having taken place on Tuesday 6th June 1944 this proved to be a turning point in World War 1. More than 29,000 servicemen were killed with 106,000 wounded or missing.

As we saw on our TV’s there are very few veterans of this event still living but for those that are still alive the coming together in Normandy and other destinations obviously was extremely important.

Rev. Rob led a service of remembrance at the Cenotaph in Hull and Tim Wilson and I led a short act of remembrance during our Welcome Café on Thursday.

It seemed particularly poignant this year as the peace  those veterans fought for is disappearing rapidly and so many people are now concerned that the next few years will bring a return of fighting in whatever form modern warfare takes. It is important that we pray for peace daily and that the words of Psalm 46 will come to fruition.

1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
    and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
    the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.

7 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

8 Come and see what the Lord has done,    the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields[d] with fire.
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations I will be exalted in the earth.”

11 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

HULL MINSTER BELL RINGERS ON D-DAY

A VERY FAITHFUL LADY

Veronica is a wonderful welcomer at the Minster. She is the granddaughter of one of the past Holy Trinity Vergers having been born in the property opposite the south door of the church. She showed me this photograph of her confirmation and I couldn’t resist putting it in Lifeline for all to see.

Veronica did say she was very cross when her mother insisted that she carried rosary beads!! This photograph was taken when Veronica was fifteen years old, some sixty years ago.

REQUEST FOR UKRAINE

Revd. Ben Norton has asked if we could collect sweets and chocolate as treats for the Ukrainian soldiers being trained in this country.

In addition, Olga has asked whether we could collect summer clothes for teenagers in Ukraine, particularly suitable for wearing at school.  The temperature there at present is 26 degrees!

STUDY GROUPS

The Zoom Bible will take place this Wednesday at 7:30 - go to the website and click on Teaching

MEMBERS OF THE PCC

Over the next few weeks, there will be a short bio pic of members of the PCC.  It is important that people know who they are and to remember to pray for them.

DR. CHRIS FEAR

Christopher is a Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Studies at the University of Hull, where his research and teaching work are mostly in the field of modern political theory. The Fears are a Somerset family, and Christopher was born within a mile of the county cricket ground in Taunton and christened in a Victorian 'tin tabernacle' close to the Clark's shoe factory in Street. But having been born and baptized as a lowland 'cheese', he was brought up and schooled on the chalk downs and limestone wolds of Wiltshire. After sixth form, Chris worked as a tour guide on open-top buses in Bath, telling the city's visitors all about Roman bathing habits, Georgian fashions, and the genius of I. K. Brunel—and directing the most deserving ones to his favourite hidden alehouses. Chris's years at the University of Exeter included two stints studying in Germany, and his doctoral thesis was on the philosophy of R. G. Collingwood. In his final year at Exeter, Chris went to a food festival looking for Devon oysters and brown ale, but instead found a Bermondsey blonde called Jessica. Over the next few months Jessica endured dinner dates, a research trip to the Bodleian library, a personal tour of Bath's architecture, and a 'mystery' outing to an agricultural show near Wells. The two were (nevertheless) married in 2016, at Christopher's childhood church, St Bartholomew's in Corsham. They moved to Hull in 2018, and have been regular congregants at Hull Minster since 2021, now with their own (growing) family.  (Chris is the older of the two!)

WELCOMING OUR NEW CHURCH WARDENS

This last week we welcomed two new churchwardens at Hull Minster, Kate Goforth and Rob Carlisle. Churchwardens are Lay Officers of the Archbishop; their role is key in the life of the church as described below:

 “You are to discharge your duties as are by law and custom assigned to you. You are to be foremost in your parish(es) in representing the laity, and in co-operating with the Incumbent. You are to use your best endeavours, by your own personal example and by your teaching, to encourage the practice of true religion among those who live in your parish(es) and to promote true unity and peace among them.”

 We thanked Iain and Robin at the Annual Church Meeting for their tireless service through some challenging times, a major building project, a period with no vicar, the covid pandemic, staff redundancies, and several months without a vicar again as I recovered from my accident. They have worked exceptionally hard and given so much of their time and skills to support and navigate Hull Minster to where we are today.

Now we welcome Kate and Rob, they will fulfil the role bringing their own gifts and experience, which will be different to Iain and Robin. It is not an easy task, and they will need all our support and prayers. Over the coming weeks please chat to them, get to know them better, encourage them and hold them in your prayers.

 As we prayed with them on Sunday with these words.

Will you work together with the clergy and the whole people of God for the proclamation of the Gospel in this Diocese of York?

Let us join our “I will” to theirs. Dominic Black

EASY FUNDING

We have now raised over £500 for Hull Minster through Easyfundraising! Thank you to everyone who is signed up and remembers to use Easyfundraising when they shop online, every donation makes a difference.

 Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you use Easyfundraising to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself! All you need to do is sign up and remember to use Easyfundraising whenever you shop online. If you’re booking holidays, doing a regular online shop, buying clothes or gifts, all your online shopping can make a difference.

 It’s easy and completely FREE! These donations really mount up, so please sign up to support us at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/hullminster   Heather Black

HE LOOKS DIFFERENT!

Who is this guy? Has he replaced Mark as the organist? Oh of course, Mark was away and he preset the organ and all Robin had to do was press the button!! Anyone can do that, can’t they?

COLLECT FOR THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY  

God our saviour, look on this wounded world

in pity and in power;

hold us fast to your promises of peace won for us

by your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ

AMEN

READINGS FOR SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 20

2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17

Mark 4:26-34

PRAYER POINTS FOR THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

·         For the many areas of the world where there is conflict. We ask for peace and reconciliation. Where dialogue can replace weapons

·         We pray for food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

·         We pray for those who are struggling to keep their homes through no fault of their own. Asking for compassion and help to be shown.

·         For all those who have been recently bereaved. Comfort them in their sorrow.

·         For the people of Myanmar facing a humanitarian crisis.

·         For the veterans as they commemorate the D-Day landings. Help us to remember and share their experiences with the children of today to encourage them that peace is the way forward

·         For all political parties, that they may be truthful and honest as they move towards the general election.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Minster Lifeline 20

Rev. Irene writes:

As Dominic mentioned last week there are lots of changes taking place at the Minster. You will be meeting our new PCC in Lifeline over the coming weeks; however I wanted today to say a big ‘thank you’ to Robin and Iain our retiring Church Wardens. I have to say they have ‘given their all’ over the past years and have shown themselves to be true disciples of Jesus.

Both are very busy people, Iain running a farm and all that entails, on the eastern part of the county, and Robin with many other commitments other than church. To Iain and Robin being a church warden was not an extra job to them, it was part of their being, part of their lives as Christians.

Paul says in 2 Corinthians 9:7 that

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

Giving is not just about money but time and dedication so thank you Robin and Iain for your dedication and just to say - they are not going anywhere; they will still be around the Minster hopefully now with time to share coffee and chat.

Please pray for our new churchwardens, Rob, and Kate, as they take on their new responsibilities.

REQUEST FOR UKRAINE

Revd. Ben Norton has asked if we could collect sweets and chocolate as treats for the Ukrainian soldiers being trained in this country.

In addition, Olga has asked whether we could collect summer clothes for teenagers in Ukraine, particularly suitable for wearing at school.  The temperature there at present is 26 degrees!

STUDY GROUPS

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO STUDY GROUPS THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF HALF-TERM.

HUMBER BRIDGE WALK FOR CHRISTIAN AID

For many years Jessica and Michael joined with Margaret Nicholson to do the Humber Bridge walk each year, raising funds for Christian Aid. I was delighted that Jess and Michael wish to continue this tradition despite the death of Margaret last year.

If you would like to join them, they will be meeting at the Humber Bridge on Thursday 30th May, they would be so pleased if others could join them.  They will be meeting at the Humber Bridge Car Park at 12:00 noon.

If you are not able to walk the bridge perhaps you would be willing to sponsor Jess and help raise invaluable funds for this wonderful charity.

Please give any sponsorship funds to Jess, Shirley (volunteer manager) or me or one of the team at the Minster.

Thank you. Rev. Irene

“A VIEW FROM THE PEW”

In the summer of 2022, the Rev. Dominic announced that a long-standing rift between St. Mary’s Lowgate and Hull Minster (Holy Trinity), which went back to the Reformation years, was at and end.  The two respective churches were now as one, and asked if members of the Minster congregation could attend St. Mary’s Lowgate, as an occasional visit, for the Sunday morning 11 a.m. Worship, thus signalling a new era, or being in communion with each other.

I have, throughout my long church life, attended all types of worship which the broad Church of England uses.  However, to date, I am the only member of the Minster congregation to attend St. Mary’s..

Several members of the Minster have enquired I have left the Minster.  My answer is NO, as our two churches are as one, a united church within the Anglican Communion.

Yes, St Mary’s is high church, but very welcoming.  Please consider a visit.

As the hymn of Edward Plumptre, 1821-91, ends each verse:

“One Church, one faith, one Lord.”

It is what we all aspire to as committed Christians.

Thank you.  Peter Lord

BIG CHURCH FESTIVAL!

Written from a sunny field!

Rebecca, Chris, Katie, Ruth, Carolyn, and Mike all travelled down to West Sussex - to the beautiful grounds of Winston House, for a weekend of gathering with Christians from around the world. It only rained over night! The weather has been glorious - and particular musical highlights were Rend Collective, Chris Tomlin and Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes. Amazing worship, fabulous music, and a little bit of sunburn!  Katie Ogilvie

SAYING GOODBYE TO AL

Saturday evening saw a farewell bash for Al.  I’m sure we all appreciate all he has done at the Minster and will miss his smile and his help.

On Saturday on the Bank Holiday weekend there was a huge turnout to say farewell to such a massive part of the church. As Director of operations he has steered the church through an unbelievable period of our history.  I’m not going to repeat many speeches that were said on the night, but I know the night will go down in the church’s history.  One little known fact, as a year 8 he was taught by a teacher called Mrs.  Fotherby.  Is this great tuition or is it the Lord’s way of saying, “Val, you tried but now you must deal with the consequences”. 

Shirley, who organised things so wonderfully, arranged a game of DEAL, OR NO DEAL.  Al missed the big one!  Also a massive thank you to Angie for keeping everyone fed and watered.  

FALKLANDS VETERANS
To my friends from the 11MCM group.

I am aware that this time of year is one of deep memories for many of you. Having returned safely from the Falklands War, I know that many experienced the loss of friends and colleagues. As chaplain to the group I would like to convey my thoughts and prayers to you all and hope that you feel able to share those thoughts and memories with those close to you.

You are, of course, always welcome to call into the Minster when I hope Jon and I would be able to have a coffee and chat with you.

Sent with my kind regards to you all. Irene

ANOTHER NEW YOUNG CHOIR MEMBER - Logan being welcomed into the choir.

COLLECT FOR FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY  

God of truth, help us to keep your law of love

and to walk in ways of wisdom,

that we may find true life

in Jesus Christ your Son

AMEN

READINGS FOR SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 139:1-5,12-18

2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Mark 2:23-3:6

PRAYER POINTS FOR SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

·         For the many areas of the world where there is conflict. We ask for peace and reconciliation. Where dialogue can replace weapons

·         We pray for food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

·         We pray for those who are struggling to keep their homes through no fault of their own. Asking for compassion and help to be shown.

·         For all those who have been recently bereaved. Comfort them in their sorrow.

·         For the people of Myanmar facing a humanitarian crisis.

·         Justice for all those suffering false allegations against them amidst the Post Office inquiry

·         We pray for the people of Papua New Guinea where a terrible mudslide has occurred

·         We pray for all those who will be remembering the anniversary of the Falklands conflict particularly Jon Major, praying for peace in their hearts and minds.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Minster Lifeline 19

Rev. Dominic writes:

This year we celebrated the day of Pentecost and held our annual church meeting (APCM) on the same day. A day when we remember the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church, and a day when we attend to the on-going work of the church, with election of churchwardens, PCC members, receiving reports and accounts. These two things may seem very different events, but maybe they are deeply connected.

 Acts 2 gives us an account of the day of Pentecost, a day of new beginnings, with the promised gift of the Holy Spirit poured out so that the disciples were not left alone but were filled with the Spirit of God to live as witnesses to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Peter preaches his great sermon and then in vs 42-47 we read how the believers began to live their daily lives. They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching, breaking bread and prayer, meeting together with a great sense of unity and purpose and sharing with one another so that no-one was in need, and people were added to their number.

The gift of the Holy Spirit forms a new community of believers, who begin a pattern of life that we recognise in the church today. Their priorities were gathering for worship, attending to teaching, prayer, and breaking bread. Their communal life was marked by unity and a mutual care for one another, so that no-one was in need.

As the community of believers at Hull Minster, we move forward from our APCM with a sense of new beginnings with new Church wardens, new PCC members and new staff. We give thanks to those who are stepping down and moving on for their faithful service. May we move forward like those first believers in our devotion to worship and prayer, with mutual care and with a growing sense of unity and purpose, as witnesses to the love and life of God at the heart of our great city of Hull.

REQUEST FOR UKRAINE

Revd. Ben Norton has asked if we could collect sweets and chocolate as treats for the Ukrainian soldiers being trained in this country.

In addition, Olga has asked whether we could collect summer clothes for teenagers in Ukraine, particularly suitable for wearing at school.  The temperature there at present is 26 degrees!

WELCOME CAFE

We are delighted to see young people from Hull College popping in to Welcome Café on a Thursday. This young man is proud to be training as a bricklayer – what an important skill to have! Others training as electricians and other practical skills were ‘camera shy’ We wish them all well and hope they continue to visit us.

STUDY GROUPS

These are continuing and you can find them in this week’s diary.

JUNIOR CHURCH

This was a wonderful session today as the older members prepared and ran the morning.  It was based on this Sunday being the Day of Pentecost in the Church calendar, when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the 120 people gathered in the Upper Room in Jerusalem.  The result was the birth of the Church as those in that room experienced the Holy Spirit settling on them with tongues of fire and filling them with power to go out and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Some three thousand people joined with them that day.

The tasks for the group were to make headbands with small heart shaped pieces spelling out the different gifts of the Spirit, kites and volcanoes representing the wind and the fire of the Holy Spirit.  Everybody joined in with great enthusiasm.  Lastly, they marched into the Church with much panache!

HUMBER BRIDGE WALK FOR CHRISTIAN AID

For many years Jessica and Michael joined with Margaret Nicholson to do the Humber Bridge walk each year, raising funds for Christian Aid. I was delighted that Jess and Michael wish to continue this tradition despite the death of Margaret last year.

If you would like to join them, they will be meeting at the Humber Bridge on Thursday 30th May, they would be so pleased if others could join them.

If you are not able to walk the bridge perhaps you would be willing to sponsor Jess and help raise invaluable funds for this wonderful charity.

Please give any sponsorship funds to Jess, Shirley (volunteer manager) or me or one of the team at the Minster.

Thank you. Rev. Irene

ON PILGRIMAGE WITH BISHOP ELEANOR

Bishop Eleanor invited me to join her on a pilgrimage with people who had travelled from New Zealand to discover the ancient roots of Christianity across the British Isles. We joined them in Edinburgh and then travelled to Holy Island and Whitby, exploring the roots of Christianity in the Northeast, sharing the stories of saints and their missionary endeavours.

On day three we had the joy of welcoming the pilgrims to our land of the Diocese of York, in Whitby. We used the traditional New Zealand way of welcome with speeches and singing, a truly wonderful experience. During our time in Whitby, we shared stories of St Hilda, including the story of Caedmon, an uneducated herdsman who became a key figure in mission and the first English poet. This story of Hilda and Caedmon offers a deep connection between two figures from the past and what is happening today through the Mustard Seed programme I lead. Just as Hilda spotted the potential in Caedmon, today we are spotting potential within people on the edge of York Diocese, who can share the Good News of Jesus in their local communities. You can read more about my adventures here https://www.mseed.org/walkinginthefoostepsofsthildaandcaedmon

Many thanks.  Heather

TOWER TOUR

A lovely family from Thorne joined us on a tower tour on Saturday and what a pleasure it was leading them up the 170 steps to the top.  

I have permission from the lady in the centre of the picture to say she is 92 years young.   She made those steps look easy.  Jon Major

COLLECT FOR TRINITY SUNDAY

Holy God, faithful and unchanging;enlarge our minds with the knowledge of your truth,

and draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love,

that we may truly worship you,

Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.

AMEN

READINGS FOR TRINITY SUNDAY

Psalm 29

Romans 8:12-17

John 3:1-17

PRAYER POINTS FOR TRINITY SUNDAY

·         For the people in Ukraine, for the soldiers being trained in this country, for an end to the Russian invasion.

·         For peace in Israel and Palestine and other areas of conflict in the world.  For families of the hostages and those suffering the repercussions.

·         We pray for food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

·         We pray for safety for all aid workers and for the families of those that have recently been killed.

·         We pray for negotiations not retaliation as we try to move forward to peace

·         We pray for those who are struggling to keep their homes through no fault of their own. Asking for compassion and help to be shown.

·         For all those who have been recently bereaved. Comfort them in their sorrow.

·         For farming communities struggling to sow and grow crops. For all those involved in the lambing season where fields are flooded causing extreme stress to all.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Minster Lifeline 18

Rev. Irene writes:

Did you see the ‘Northern Lights’? How amazing that our skies can be filled with such wonder. I am aware that it is a scientific phenomenon however putting science to one side I can’t help but think what a wonderful world God created.

Jon Major our verger often sends articles to us about people within the church community well this week it is his turn.

Jon, ex royal navy and Falklands veteran, was privileged this week to attend a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace. The King and Queen were in attendance and along with many others.  Jon ‘scrubbed up’ well to look the part.

BAPTISM OF JASMINE

Oluwadamilare Ekundayo Odunayo Modupeoluwa Oluwatunamininu Enola Colette ADISA

JASMINE gift from God

OLUWADAMILARE means God has blessed us or favoured me

EKUNDAYO  means My tears have turned to joy

ODUNAYO means season or year of Joy

MODUPEOLUWA means I am grateful to God

ADISA the clear one or lucid one

Jasmine a wonderful gift from God after Kirsty and Yemi had been told another child was not possible!

BIRTHDAY GIRL!

Last week we featured Olga Clayton was 94 this last Tuesday. Here she is this Sunday surveying her beautiful cake made by Zoe!

REQUEST FOR UKRAINE

Revd. Ben Norton has asked if we could collect sweets and chocolate as treats for the Ukrainian soldiers being trained in this country.

In addition, Olga has asked whether we could collect summer clothes for teenagers in Ukraine, particularly suitable for wearing at school.  The temperature there at present is 26 degrees!

 PENTECOST PRAISE

Sunday 19th May is now Hull Deanery’s Pentecost Praise at 6:30pm in Hull Minster.

There will be no other Sunday evening worship.

STUDY GROUPS

These are continuing and you can find them in this week’s diary.

MAUNDY MONEY

There’s another member of our church community that was a recipient of the Maundy Money. Sadly, because of the Pandemic, this person could not go to Windsor Castle to be part of such a significant service where individuals are recognised for their willingness to serve,  receive recognition and a gift from the Monarch personally, as I did.

It’s a person who I have got to know over many years. From the start theirs was to provide pastoral care to those who through illness or infirmity could not attend church.

This person has given freely of their Faith to simply everyone, even those that caused them both physical and emotional harm.  It meant speaking up for them during the criminal proceedings, visiting them in prison and extending the hand of forgiveness and care.
A truly remarkably example to us all.
Not just for that remarkable example but for the service to others year after year,  all of which were justly rewarded with such a gesture from the Monarch.
Sadly, the two purses were delivered in a brown envelope by the Royal Mail, not personally by the Queen as mine were.
This person’s actions has and will continue to encourage me to extend the hand of kindness and understanding to all I meet.
To whom am I referring?  It’s Rev Irene Wilson.  Tim Wilson

Some of you may also remember our former verger, Gordon Barley, who received the Maundy Money for his dedicated service to the then, Holy Trinity, as also did David Stipetic.

DIOCESE OF YORK WEBSITE

After months of work in the background, the diocesan website has been relaunched following a major rewrite  It is now much more user friendly and easy to find information.  There is lots of information there about faith life and running churches.   Do have a look.  You will also spot a number of Hull Minster pictures on there. https:/dioceseofyork.org.uk

Websites are always a work in progress.  Our web audience is more public facing than the diocese site so there are those looking for a church but also those looking to find the café or interested in events.  If you spot anything on the Hull Minster website that you think is incorrect, out of date or a broken link, please let us know by emailing office@hullminster.org

JUNIOR CHURCH

This week the older group spent their time preparing a lesson to give, in person, to the younger ones next Sunday.  Will report on this next week.

The younger group learned more about Moses and how he received the Ten Commandments from God.  They then had to think about themselves and their lives, to draw up their own ten commandments.  Their responses showed an understand of the need to have boundaries and consideration for others.

REMINDER

Next Sunday is the Annual Church Meeting at 1 p.m.  Please come along so that you can hear what is happening and contribute to discussions.

COLLECT FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY

Holy Spirit, sent by the Father,

ignite in us your holy fire;

strengthen your children with the gift of faith,

revive your Church with the breath of love,

and renew the face of the earth

AMEN 

READINGS FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY

Psalm 1

Acts 2:1-21

John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15

PRAYER POINTS FOR PENTECOST

·         For the people in Ukraine, for the soldiers being trained in this country, for an end to the Russian invasion.

·         For peace in Israel and Palestine and other areas of conflict in the world.  For families of the hostages and those suffering the repercussions.

·         We pray for food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

·         We pray for safety for all aid workers and for the families of those that have recently been killed.

·         We pray for negotiations not retaliation as we try to move forward to peace

·         We pray for those who are struggling to keep their homes through no fault of their own. Asking for compassion and help to be shown.

·         For all those who have been recently bereaved. Comfort them in their sorrow.

·         For farming communities struggling to sow and grow crops. For all those involved in the lambing season where fields are flooded causing extreme stress to all.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS