Minster Lifeline 34

This week Irene writes:

Democracy     The Rule of Law     Individual Liberty

Mutual Respect

Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs 

Last week Rev. Rob and myself had the privilege of attending a ‘special’ school assembly at Adelaide Primary School. This was to help the children come to terms with the rioting in the City. Since that time many families have been very concerned about the safety for themselves and their families.

Adelaide school is a brilliant example of ‘love your neighbour’, the children come from 41 different countries and speak many languages, yet the unity of these children is a great example to all. The statements above are the 5 British values taught in the school and the children from the age of 5 not only learn these but act them out in their daily lives.

At the assembly there were three policemen who work in the Great Thornton Street area, the Imam from the local mosque and a representative from the Salvation Army.

The children from each class had made cards for the police, thanking them for keeping them safe. Some of the children had witnessed the rioting and were so grateful for the help the police gave them.

Seeing such unity in diversity was humbling and I honestly believe that we as adults can learn such a lot from these small people.

A big thank you to the staff that made this assembly happen in such a meaningful way.

Thank you for attending our assembly today and for being so generous with your time and with your words. I know that the children (and staff) will never forget the feeling in the room today. 

It was such a privilege to host such a wonderful event at our school and we all feel so lucky to have you all as part of our school community. 

Suzanne Adkinson, Deputy Head

GIRLS BRIGADE

Wow what a first night!  The girls were thrilled to be back at church and were very giggly and excited. It was great to see as lots of them come from different areas of Hull so it’s wonderful to see that friendships haven't changed, and they all still love coming to GB.  We are so thankful Tom and Brooke (from St. John Ambulance) came to join us and set the bar very hight for the rest of the year! Tom and Brooke taught us about Dr ABC, resuscitation, recovery position and setting bandages. They all got the chance to practice their skills, and we ended up with some bandages in funny places! All the girls did amazingly well and left with more knowledge on how to help someone who is unwell in those circumstances. A massive thank you to Tom and Brooke, you were both wonderful. Lauren

SAD NEWS

We have just heard the sad news that David Stipetic has died following a fall.  We will have more details to give you next week.  David of course is well known for his strong interest in, and tremendous support of, the bells of the minster.

JUNIOR CHURCH

This was a joint event this week as Tom (from the choir), came along to do first aid training with them.  There was a wide age range, the youngest being Arthur Fear who, at aged two, was quick to get stuck in!  Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and certainly learned a lot.

 HARVEST EVENTS

There will be an exhibition to celebrate Sea, Field and Factory by the local allotment holders and community gardens from Tuesday 17th until Sunday 22nd in the chancel.

 Come and see what you can grow yourself.

The exhibition will end with our annual Harvest festival service starting at 11am.  This will be followed by a free picnic buffet for all.

BATTLE OF BRITAIN SERVICE
Rev. Rob taking the service at the Cenotaph.

This is a courtesy notice regarding parking at Hull Minster.
A few weeks ago the council repainted the yellow lines down the North side of the church.  Parking attendants patrol this area frequently and are giving out parking tickets to those who park there unless they are a blue badge holder.
It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure they are parking legally.  The nearest car park to the church is on Lowgate opposite the King Billy statue, Zebedee’s yard or on South Side (parking meter).  It is worth noting however, that in the next few weeks the portacabin's will be removed.  This will create more space for parking legally (watch this space)!  Thank you all for your co-operation.  Shirley

COLLECT FOR HARVEST SUNDAY

Creator God, you made the goodness of the land, the riches of the sea and the rhythm of the seasons; as we thank you for the harvest may we cherish and respect this planet and its peoples, through Jesus Christ our Lord AMEN

READINGS FOR HARVEST SUNDAY

Psalm 126

1 Timothy 2:1-7

Matthew 6:25-33

PRAYERS POINTS FOR HARVEST SUNDAY

·         We pray for our farmers here in the UK and around the world that they may be able to grow sufficient food to feed the world population.

·         For those areas of the world that are severely affected by climate change and by conflict that affects their ability to grow food.

·         For the people in our country that they will be able to access sufficient food to feed their families.

·         Help us who have plenty to give generously.

·         We pray for the many areas of conflict in our world.  Give wisdom to those who have the power to bring about change.  Particularly we pray for the Middle East.

·         We pray for all those who have been recently bereaved.  Comfort them in their sorrow.

·         We pray for the young people in Hull Minster that they will gain understanding of what it means to love God and serve others.

·         Help us remember to always give thanks.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Minster Lifeline 33

This week Irene writes:

ACTS OF KINDNESS

This is Gill Alden receiving one of Becky’s beautiful handmade journals.  The reason?  It’s a thank you because Gill is always smiling and helping everyone around her.  What a lovely gesture!

How often in the Bible do we see Jesus showing kindness to others, even at the end of his life.  When he was hanging on the cross, he made sure that his beloved disciple, John, would take care of Mary, his mother.

Jesus also promised the thief hanging next to him on the cross that he would be with him in Paradise because he acknowledged his sin.

It’s extremely easy to become negative, especially if we are going through a difficult time so we need to remind ourselves how Jesus, experiencing the cruellest form of punishment, a crucifixion, was able to show that gift of kindness to a man who felt he didn’t deserve it.

It doesn’t have to be something huge, but a smile or a helping hand, can make such a difference to someone’s life.  Don’t turn away from a person who needs help when you have the ability or wherewithal to meet their need.

Remember the young lad who brought his five loaves and two fishes to Jesus.  With the blessing spoken over it, that food fed over five thousand people!

HARVEST FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY 22ND

Rev. Irene wrote about this last week, and we wanted to remind everyone to bring whatever you can of non-perishable foods in the time leading up to Harvest Sunday.  All these goods will be used in the exhibition that will be in the church and then distributed to local food banks. 

However, we don’t just want your donations, we also need a team of helpers to assist with catering.  Sandwiches will be bought in, but we do need help with setting the tables and with teas and coffees.  If you can be part of this team, please give your name to Jon Major or Irene.

It will be good to have fun and fellowship at this picnic whilst having the opportunity to help people in our city who are struggling. Remember, God loves a cheerful giver!  It’s an opportunity to show kindness!

GREAT DAY FOR THE CHOIR SINGING AT LINCOLN CATHEDRAL

We started our new Choir Year by singing in a different church, outside of our own Province! 

We have been developing links with the music department of Lincoln Cathedral over the last 12 months, and they invited us to come and lead Evensong. 

Cathedrals require a 'certain standard' of excellence, and it was an honour to be invited to lead worship.  Choral Evensong is always a huge undertaking. The music is very demanding in terms of learning time and skill, and there's a lot of it!

The children of the choir used four hours of the Summer Singing School to become familiar with the music. Then, after a few weeks of holiday time, they rehearsed on Thursday and Friday evening to master the 'nuts and bolts' of the music. The choir adults did the same on Friday evening. 

By 9.15 on Saturday, the 63-seater coach had arrived, and we had everything in place, including all our robes. Huge thanks to Ginnie and other choir parents for their help with this (Ginnie took all the ruffs home and washed/starched them to make sure that we would 'look the part'). 

By 11:30 we had toured the cathedral, gasped at its magnificence, found the loos, and started our rehearsal process. During the day, we spent 3.5 hours rehearsing and refining our music. It was exhausting, but that's the nature of the job! 

The clergy and vergers of Lincoln were wonderful, welcoming, and generous with their time.  Processions and procedures rehearsed; we were lined up ready for the service by 17:25.

The choir of 48 people (including 23 children) sang beautifully throughout the service, with excellent focus and concentration from everyone. They were professional, calm, and fully at-ease in this environment, and (according to one of the cathedral's professional singers) were more than a match for the choristers of Lincoln Cathedral. 

Further: Ionatan and Annabel were allowed to play the cathedral organ. Wonderfully, Annabel played a piece of music on the organ before the service started (an impressive achievement). 

It's difficult to exaggerate the range of positive impacts that trips like this have, for choristers, their families, choir adults, and other members of the community: lasting memories and life-influencing experiences were forged by hard work and inspiring outcomes. 

The Precentor of the cathedral enthusiastically invited us to make this an annual tradition. That's quite a compliment! 

My sincere thanks to everyone who helped to make this possible. Mark Keith

‘Minster Men’s Group’ meeting. 7.00pm:  an open meeting for both Ladies and Gentlemen.
subject: “The gates of hell opened and gave me new life”

The journey of recovery from addiction.

This will be in the Minster Café on Monday 16th September.  Please come along and listen to this powerful testimony.

MERCHANT NAVY DAY

We are grateful to John Swain for these pictures taken by the pier, near the Minerva.

THURSDAYS AT THE MINSTER!! - COME AND JOIN US

Collect for the SIXTEENTH Sunday after Trinity

Lord of creation, whose glory is around and within us;

open our eyes to your wonders

that we may serve you with reverence

and know your peace at our lives’ end,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

READINGS FOR THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 19

James 3:1-12

Mark 8:27-end

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE SIXTEENTH 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 an end to the retaliations by both Israel and Hezbollah

·         For food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

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

For all leaving home for the first time in their lives as they go to university

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Minster Lifeline 32

This week Irene writes:

Creator God, you made the goodness of the land, the riches of the sea and the rhythm of the seasons. As we thank you for the harvest, may we cherish and respect this planet and its peoples, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

We hope our Harvest Festival this year will be a great celebration for everyone. Not only will we be celebrating at our services on the 22nd of September, but there will also be a harvest picnic after the 11am service and throughout the week leading up to the 22nd there will be an exhibition in church.  As we celebrate plenty, we remember that not only around the world but also in our own community there are people struggling to buy food. We have been told of the worst famine in Sudan for many, many years.  To make our celebration special we are seeking a team of volunteers to help with the catering after the service. If you feel you can help with this, please give your name to Jon Major or Irene. Sandwiches will be bought in however the tables need to be set for the food to be distributed from and teas and coffees need to be readily available.  We will be accepting non-perishable foods from now until Harvest, these will be used in the exhibition and then distributed to local food banks.  Thank you

A VERY RARE EVENT!

A very rare event happened this week.  If you stand under the tower and look up you will see our ‘rose’, a very ornate, beautifully painted work of art.  From ground level this looks tiny, however, it is a completely different story seeing it up close.  The rare event is that bell ringers Robin Alden and Don Kitchman (no easy task) removed this, to enable the Freedom Festival event of Eternity by Circa to take place.  This was a breathtaking aerial and acrobatic display by a group from Brisbane, Australia.

I couldn’t pass up a photo opportunity with the rose, so under extremely strict safety procedures I went up into the ringing chamber with the event riggers to get up close and personal to this thing of beauty.  Don’t forget I am 6’4”, so no, this work of art is not tiny.  I keep saying this to everyone, I am so lucky to work in such an amazing place as Hull Minster.  Jon Major

SOME SPECACULAR PHOTOGRAPHS OF ETERNITY BY CIRCA

YORK SCHOOL OF MINISTRY

Graduate Diploma in Theology, Ministry & Mission

Starting September 2024  Details on the York Diocese website.

SPECIAL EVENT AT ST. MARY’S COTTINGHAM

We are holding at St Mary’s Cottingham for Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday September 10th? The service has been planned together with Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide and is for anyone who has been bereaved or affected by suicide.

 THURSDAYS AT THE MINSTER!! - COME AND JOIN US

Collect for the FIFTEENTH Sunday after Trinity

Lord God, defend your church from all false teaching

and give to your people knowledge of your truth,

that we may enjoy eternal life

in Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

READINGS FOR THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 125

James 2:1-10, 14-17

Mark 7:24-end

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE FIFTEENTH 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 an end to the retaliations by both Israel and Hezbollah

·         For food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

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

·         For all leaving home for the first time in their lives as they go to university

·         For schools as they begin their autumn term. We pray for all staff and students

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

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Minster Lifeline 31

This week Irene writes:

writes:

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC

It was a great delight to welcome more than 700 people to this event (and that’s not counting teddies!). It was a day where we could show off God’s beautiful building and how it can be used to welcome all ages.

It was wonderful to see the delight on the children’s faces as their teddies were launched on the zip wire or to tick off all the teddies in the quiz around the church.

The day was not just for children you will see below a picture of Olga (who is in her 90’s) enjoying being with her ‘ted’ in the wonderful atmosphere.

To let you into a secret the volunteers and those working in the Minster enjoyed dancing to the action songs as the clearing up was being done. I have to say the ‘bee’ and the ‘teddy’ went down a treat a special thank you to whoever was on the inside – not an easy role in the heat of the busy Minster but gave much delight to the children.

It goes without saying the volunteers and workers at the Minster are so incredibly special and give up so much of their time to make events like this happen.

We couldn’t manage without each one of you, so

 thank you  

to everyone involved. 

We pray that God’s presence through His spirit and his love

will have touched the hearts of each one of our visitors.

NEVER TOO OLD!

 The following array of photographs is an attempt to give you a flavour of the day – the fun for, and involvement of, so many people.

THANK YOU TO ASDA FOR THE DONATION OF CAKES!

THURSDAYS!! - COME AND JOIN US

LOUISE AND RICHARD’S FAREWELL BBQ

This las Sunday was Louise’s final day with us, and we wish her and Richard well in their future ministry. The following are more photographsfrom their farewell BBQ.

HULL MINSTER TOWER POST BOX

Revd. Louise taking an opportunity to go on a tower tour before she moves on to pastures new.  She also posted a postcard to herself in Dorset.

All the very best wishes Louise, it has been a pleasure working with you.  John Major

FREEDOM FEST

We have been asked to include a segment about the performances in the Minster next week:

ETERNITY BY CIRCA

Don’t miss out - grab your tickets for one of our most anticipated events of Freedom Festival 2024 - Eternity by Circa!

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Step into Hull Minster, surrounded by the magical music of Arvo Pärt, recorded by the extraordinary Australian Chamber Orchestra. This sets the stage for an hour-long circus performance like no other, created by the visionary Yaron Lifschitz and performed by members of the globally renowned Circa ensemble.

In Eternity, these talented circus artists explore powerful emotions and delve into profound themes such as love, death, loss, hope and wonder. Through their breathtaking acrobatics and awe-inspiring feats, they express the human experience in a way that will touch your heart.

This show goes beyond the physical capabilities of the human body, pushing the boundaries of what we can see and understand. It poses the question: can circus grapple with the mysteries that lie outside the visible realm?

Eternity is a show that immerses you in a state of rapture, featuring two monumental works of contemporary spiritual music by Arvo Pärt: Tabula Rasa and Fratres. As these captivating melodies fill the air, you’ll be surrounded by stunning architecture, creating an atmosphere that transports you to another world.

 “THE INTERSECTION OF CIRCUS, DANCE AND SPIRITUAL REFLECTION.” – Limelight // View

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ANOTHER TALENTED QUILTER!

Alison has made this for one of the babies in our congregation!

Collect for the FOURTEENTH Sunday after Trinity

Merciful God,

your Son came to save us and bore our sins on the cross;

may we trust in your mercy and know your love,

rejoicing in the righteousness that is ours

through Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9

James 1:17-end

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

 PRAYER POINTS FOR THE FOURTEENTH 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 an end to the retaliations by both Israel and Hezbollah

·         For food supplies and aid to reach the desperate.

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

·        For all those awaiting exam results, that they may find the right path in life regardless of the outcome.

·        For all those who attended the Teddy Bears’ picnic that they will know the feel of God’s love in the Minster

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

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Minster Lifeline 30

This week Irene writes:

Are you a Mary or a Martha?  We hear about Martha and Mary in our Gospels. Mary was reflective, thoughtful, and prayerful. Martha was busy, doing, and a diligent worker. Both loved Jesus.

If you come into the Minster, you will often see two ‘Martha’s’: Julia and Becky whose hands are always busy.  Julia is often knitting tiny hats for the prem babies that are born in Hull or prayer scarves for those who for many reasons appreciate the gift of prayer. Becky, who runs our knit and natter group, attends the online bible studies and is always around for prayer.  If you ever need to talk to someone about prayer, then Becky is your lady; she is a very prayerful lady.

Both ladies are always busy, and the pictures below show their wonderful achievements.

It takes both Marys and Marthas to make a church family. Don’t think ‘I can only….’ or, “I couldn’t possibly …” God wants to use all of us, and it wouldn’t be helpful if we were all good at the same thing.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic

This will be upon us once again on the 24th of August.  It is a great annual event when we invite all our families and young peoples’ groups into the church to share fun together.

Not only do the children and parents have fun but it is also a wonderful opportunity for our church family to come together to help in many different ways.  If you haven’t already signed up, please speak to Shirley or Irene – there is always a job to do!  Remember the saying ‘many hands make light work’

Or we can turn to Hebrews 10:24 which says: “…and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.”

Let’s make it an enjoyable day for all – not just the teddies

GIRLS BRIGADE HAVING FUN

Hi everyone, we had a great finish to the summer term and year by going to Gravity! The girls wanted to bounce and jump around an expel lots of energy. Which they certainly did: All enjoyed it. The girls enjoyed a game a dodgeball whilst on a trampoline, I could barely keep myself upright and yet they managing to through a ball with aim! The girls also enjoyed a 'run, bounce and jump' on to big air bed. They found it highly amusing when the attendant had to come and rescue me out of it!  Fortunately, I was in charge of the camera! The last part of the trampoline experience was a total wipeout style trampoline where you must jump over or go under the barrier. This took a lot of skill and one of girls managed to make it through the sequence!  It was fabulous watching them all have fun and interacting together showing what a lovely group of friends they have all become even though some may only see each other once a week.  We pray that God keeps all our young people safe over the summer.   With many thanks and best wishes,  Lauren

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

We would love to hear from potential volunteers for our Girls’ Brigade group! You can help children and young people make new friends, learn new skills, explore the Christian faith, and much, much more! The Girls' Brigade is about empowering women to engage with life and explore the Christian faith in a hopeful way. We provide a safe fun environment to come together, to speak and to grow all members of the community. Full training and support will be given. We meet during term-time on Tuesday evenings 6pm-8:30pm at Hull Minster. If you cannot make every week, this is no problem we could look at a rota. If you would like to join the Girls Brigade family and support local families in becoming followers of Jesus Christ, (you do not have to have faith to join our group but be supportive of our Girls' Brigade values) please contact Lauren 07508975775. We are looking forward to hearing from you. 

HULL MINSTER TOWER POST BOX

We have now got a great selection of postcards for sale for those on a tower tour.  Here are the first two people posting theirs in the post box on the top of the tower.  The two couples, both originally from Hull and visit Hull regularly. One now lives in Newcastle and the other in Wiltshire.

If you are booked on a tower tour and would also like to use this post-box you can obtain your cards from the shop, they already have postage stamps on them and will be franked ‘posted from the top of Hull Minster tower’.


COME AND JOIN US

LOUISE AND RICHARD’S FAREWELL BBQ

This was enjoyed by everyone.  We wish them both well in their future ministry.  Look out for pictures in next week’s Lifeline as it will be Louise’s last Sunday with us.

AN ACT OF KINDNESS

Last week a lady came into the minster with this lovely bouquet of flowers saying she would like to give them to the Minster.  Fiona, our flower lady, took charge of them.

JANE OWEN’S ONE YEAR CELEBRATION!

Jane Owen’s barbeque celebration one year on from serious brain surgery.  Jane is good and well again.

COLLECT FOR THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Almighty God, you search us and know us;

may we rely on you in strength and rest on you in weakness,

now and in all our days

through Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 84

Ephesians 6:10-20

John 6:56-69

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE THIRTEENTH 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 children and their families during the school break, asking that none may go hungry and help us to do our part in supporting them and the food banks around the city.

·        For all those awaiting exam results, that they may find the right path in life regardless of the outcome.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

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Minster Lifeline 29

This week Irene writes:

Teddy Bears’ Picnic will be upon us once again on the 24th August. This is a great annual event when we invite all our families and young people’s groups into the church to share fun together.

Not only do the children and parents have fun it is also a great opportunity for our church family to come together to help in many different ways. If you haven’t already signed up please speak to Shirley or Irene – there is always a job to do! Remember the saying ‘many hands make light work’

Or we can turn to Hebrews 10:24 which says ‘and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works’.

 Let’s make it an enjoyable day for all – not just the teddies!

LOUISE’S FAREWELL

Don’t forget Louise’s farewell BBQ in the vicarage grounds (St. John’s Newland) on 17th August at 6 p.m.

Bring: yourself and, if you want to contribute, a salad, drink, or pudding, that would be great!  Hot dogs provided.

VERY SPECIAL GUEST

This week we hosted someone incredibly special on a tower tour.

Stephen Reed, who now lives in Spain is the son of a former ringing master Fred Reed, Fred is remembered in the ringing chamber by a plaque and photograph.

Stephen was delighted to see and sit with his father’s photograph during the tour.

Jon Major

HULL MINSTER TOWER POST BOX

We have now got a great selection of postcards for sale for those on a tower tour.  Here are the first two people posting theirs in the post box on the top of the tower.  The two couples, both originally from Hull and visit Hull regularly. One now lives in Newcastle and the other in Wiltshire.

If you are booked on a tower tour and would also like to use this post-box you can obtain your cards from the shop, they already have postage stamps on them and will be franked ‘posted from the top of Hull Minster tower’.

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 THE TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 111

Ephesians 5:15-20

John 6:51-58

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE TWELFTH 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 the families and friends of the three little girls murdered in Southport

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

·         For children and their families during the school break, asking that none may go hungry and help us to do our part in supporting them and the food banks around the city.

·        For peace in our city and cities throughout the country. For the end to rioting

·        For all those awaiting exam results, that they may find the right path in life regardless of the outcome.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

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Minster Lifeline 28

This week Val writes:

In the UK today, we are no longer a Christian nation, generally paying only token gestures to the faith.  Yes, in some of our Royal ceremonies and in Parliament where sittings in both Houses begin with prayers which follow the Christian faith but there is currently no multi-faith element.  Attendance is voluntary.  We also have a State church, the Church of England.  I say this to contrast with the following story, known by many, but probably not everyone.

This last week saw the beginning of the thirty-third Olympiad, hosted by France.  The venue in which the hockey will be played, is the Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir and is famous for a remarkable race in 1924.  You may well have seen the film Chariots of Fire which recounts the story of Eric Liddell (and Harold Abrahams).  Eric, from Scotland was a devout Christian and when he learned that his races, the 100-metre sprint, which he was expected to win, and the 4 x 100 metre, and 4 x 400 metre relays would be run on a Sunday, he refused to take part.  For him Sunday was for God, so it would be breaking the Sabbath day, and at the last minute he switched to the 400 metres, run on another day.  The press gave him a hard time, but he believed it would not be honouring to God to run on a Sunday.  He won the 400 metres in record time!  Having no time for the media’s hero worship, he soon returned to China (where he had been born to Christian missionaries) and continued his family’s missionary work.  He died there in 1945 in a Japanese internment camp. 

A final touch: Harold Abrahams won the 100-metre sprint so at least it still came back to the UK.

We rarely hear today, in this country, of people standing so firmly for their Christian beliefs.  However, in countries around the world, many Christians are persecuted and put to death for their faith.  (See the organisation Open Doors online for further information.)  Here is a very worrying statistic: Of the 16% of people who define as belonging to the Church of England, 51.9% never attend services and in fact only 10.7% of people who identify with the Church of England report attending church at least weekly.

I ask myself, and you, what would make us publicly stand and support our faith in the face of opposition?

CHRISTIAN AID

We were able to send £355 to Christian Aid this week.  Thank you to those who sponsored Michael and Jess for their walk across the Humber Bridge.  Thank you too, to Michael and Jess for their efforts.

MESSY CHURCH

Many thanks to all those who helped in any way to make it a fun time for the children.

MEET DAVE

Dave works as the Manager of Hancocks Cash & Carry in Hull.  For the last 2 years Dave has supported Hull Minster by donating sweets for the Teddy Bear's picnic and Easter bunny trails.  He was kind enough to donate 300 bags of sweets, which will be distributed to the children who attend this year’s Teddy Bear's picnic on the 24th of August.   See you there!

LOUISE’S FAREWELL

Don’t forget Louise’s farewell BBQ in the vicarage grounds (St. John’s Newland) on 17th August at 6 p.m.

HULL MINSTER TOWER POST BOX

We have now got a great selection of postcards for sale for those on a tower tour.  Here are the first two people posting theirs in the post box on the top of the tower.  The two couples, both originally from Hull and visit Hull regularly. One now lives in Newcastle and the other in Wiltshire.

If you are booked on a tower tour and would also like to use this post-box you can obtain your cards from the shop, they already have postage stamps on them and will be franked ‘posted from the top of Hull Minster tower’.



 

APOLOGIES FOR THERE BEING NO ‘LIFELINE’ LAST WEEK

COLLECT FOR THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

God of glory, the end of our searching,

help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom,

and to give all that we have to gain the pearl beyond all price,

through our Saviour Jesus Christ.

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 130

Ephesians 4:25-5.2

John 6:35,41-51

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE ELEVENTH 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.

·         We pray especially for a peaceful settlement in Israel and Gaza.

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

·         For children and their families during the school break, asking that none may go hungry and help us to do our part in supporting them and the food banks around the city.

·         For the newly elected government as they grapple with major issues, that they may work for the good of the country.

·        For all those awaiting exam results, that they may find the right path in life regardless of the outcome.

 
DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Minster Lifeline 27 (Copy)

Rev. Irene writes:

.Hooray!!!  School’s out forever, as the song says.  Children celebrate, teachers celebrate, parents – not so sure!!

As a child, six weeks seemed endless, however, these days it seems to go like the blink of an eye.

Our choir has broken up for summer and we must say a big thank you for all their, and their families, hard work this year.  It is a very big commitment

Toby, one of our 9:30 children, is celebrating 100% attendance for this school year.  What an achievement – well done Toby.

For parents: there is a verse in the Bible that says: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.”  (Proverbs 22:6)

CHOIR SUNDAY PHOTOS

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 - KATIE OGILVIE

As a family, we began attending Holy Trinity December 2013, shortly after moving down from Northumberland. I grew up in Ottringham, East Yorkshire, and met Iain at University. We lived in the North East for the first sixteen years of married life, moving back here when my dad became ill. I am a secondary English teacher by trade and have loved leading different English departments across a variety of schools, but we also run our own farm and accommodation business, which gave me the opportunity to step down from teaching post pandemic. I am passionate about how the church engages with children and young people, and I am studying an MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission specifically focused in this area, so I can learn more. I believe that children are the heart of church, and need to be the number one priority in everything we do. Katie Ogilvie

THEM BELLS!

One thing we often get asked about by visitors are ‘how many bells are there?’

Here is a short bio of the bells we have at the Minster.

In 1648 six bells were installed, these bells were removed and recast in 1727 and 2 new ones were added, and we have grown significantly since then.  The last three bells were added in the 1970’s to take our total to 15, although we would only ring a maximum of twelve at any one time.  All the bells travel 360 degrees and not just swung side to side as they do on the continent, these are rung prior to the 11 o’ clock service, and as my mum always said, ‘there is no better sound on a Sunday morning than the sound of church bells being rung’, I tend to agree.  If you stand outside and listen to ours being rung so professionally by our band of wonderful ringers, I can guarantee it will set you up for the day.  As well as these we have 25 bells on the carillon, these bells are fixed in a frame and rung automatically every other hour straight after the hour chime, they can be programmed to play any tune you wish, in fact 2 years ago our Director of Music, Mark Kieth sat and played 10 minutes of nursery rhymes for a family sat in the square.

The only bell that can be rung from the ground level of the church is the ‘Lady Bell’, this was gifted to us by the German Lutheran Church on Newland Avenue, which is now closed, and this bell is used as a call to worship, often heard prior to morning and evening prayers.

One other usable ‘bell’ is the dumbbell, in fact it is a metal weight rather than a bell and is used as a training aid for beginners to get used to the feeling of the bell and rope.

On the floor of the ringing room lies a bell dating back to 1680 and was housed one time at the Corn Exchange on the High Street, this moved to a museum in the city centre, unfortunately that building was bombed during the war and a lot of exhibits lost.

During excavation to lay the foundations for the new Wilberforce medical centre the bell was found and found its new home in the ringing room.

In the clock room is a bell from Scott Street bridge and was given to us when the bridge closed to traffic.

As you can see, we have a HUGE collection of bells and consists of some tonnage.

A lot of these bells was given by our Steeple Keeper David Stipetic MBE, who started ringing here in 1953 when he rang for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II coronation, unfortunately we don’t see him that often now due to ill health, but he is still well respected within the church and without his generosity we would probably not have such a great collection.   A lot of work now is undertaken by the Ringing Master, Robin Alden.

If you would like to know more about the bells feel free to pop into the church and ask Robin or Therese about them, these two can often be found working within the Minster, or why not book a tower tour where you can see first-hand the rooms where these are housed. 

Jon Major  Photo courtesy of Robin Alden

MESSY CHURCH

Thank you to everyone who brought in tin cans. Do come to messy church on uesday and see what they become! Gill Alden

THURSDAY MORNINGS

“One of the joyful things to see on a Thursday morning, is our friends enjoying interacting, not only with our church space, but with each other. One of the successes is our sensory toy / fidget table. Not everybody is able or wants to colour in or do puzzles, or can communicate verbally with each other, yet these colourful sensory items bring fun and excitement to many of them. As the weeks have gone by, they have become more and more popular, as you can see from the photos, and our Ear Defenders have also come in handy too for those of us who are sensitive to noise.

We have also noticed that children visiting our church have also enjoyed playing with these items, and now that the summer holidays are upon us, I am sure that these will get lots of use. Therefore, a shoutout to all parents and grandparents out there – did your children / grandchildren go through the poppet and fidget spinner craze? Have they finished with them now and would like them to go to a good home?

Please look at the joy on our friends faces and think about donating them to us, so we can use them on a Thursday and through the summer holidays.

‘Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.’  Philippians 4:5

I’ve used the bible verse that I’ve chosen because these people are so gentle, and the Lord always feels close by when they are in our church. Thank you, Ann”. Ann Wilkinson

OLDER JUNIOR CHURCH

The older Junior Church Group have continued interviewing Congregation members, there are two bespoke questions per interview.  Question 2 this week was what’s the coolest thing in your house? Can you guess who they were interviewing?

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 Ju

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!

CHRISTIAN MUSICAL – “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL”

My name is Gareth Hides. I'm a Baptist minister based in Nottinghamshire.

We are bringing an exciting Christian musical to Hull in August, on Saturday 31st, 7pm at Jubilee Central, as part of our Edinburgh and Northern England summer tour. The musical is called “It is Well with My Soul” and tells the story of the people behind the classic Gospel hymn. The production features a professional cast and has enjoyed sell-out performances in London and elsewhere. For more information, please take a look at our website: www.itiswellmusical.com

Our vision is for this tour is for it to be a resource for churches, to be both an encouragement to Christians, and to be an evangelistic outreach event, for church members to invite along friends who might not yet be connected to church or those on the fringe. This is one reason we have put together a ticket which admits two people for a reduced cost. I am attaching a PowerPoint slide and a link to a short video clip: https://youtu.be/g9pM6JPy0Eg . We would be very grateful if you could please include details of the performance in your notice time on Sundays at the Minster over the next few weeks. We are also happy to post a couple of physical A4 posters if this will be helpful for your notice board. Please reply to this email to request these, giving a postal address.

We are also keen to enable youth groups to come at a reduced rate. If you are keen to take advantage of this, please reply to this email and we can book you tickets for just £8 when a youth group orders four tickets or more. Plus, when booking 10 tickets, there is one ticket free for the youth leader.

Tickets can be booked through the website - https://jubileecentral.gigantic.com/it-is-well-with-my-soul-tickets/hull-jubilee-central/2024-08-31-18-30

COLLECT FOR NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Gracious Father, 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 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 14

Ephesians 3:14-end

John 6:1-21

PRAYER POINTS FOR NINTH 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 children and their families during the school break, asking that none may go hungry

·         For all those in the Minster Choir as it breaks for the summer break, giving thanks for all their input throughout the past year.

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

·        For all those awaiting exam results, that they may find the right path in life regardless of the outcome.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

.

Minster Lifeline 27

Rev. Irene writes:

.Hooray!!!  School’s out forever, as the song says.  Children celebrate, teachers celebrate, parents – not so sure!!

As a child, six weeks seemed endless, however, these days it seems to go like the blink of an eye.

Our choir has broken up for summer and we must say a big thank you for all their, and their families, hard work this year.  It is a very big commitment

Toby, one of our 9:30 children, is celebrating 100% attendance for this school year.  What an achievement – well done Toby.

For parents: there is a verse in the Bible that says: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.”  (Proverbs 22:6)

CHOIR SUNDAY PHOTOS

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 - KATIE OGILVIE

As a family, we began attending Holy Trinity December 2013, shortly after moving down from Northumberland. I grew up in Ottringham, East Yorkshire, and met Iain at University. We lived in the North East for the first sixteen years of married life, moving back here when my dad became ill. I am a secondary English teacher by trade and have loved leading different English departments across a variety of schools, but we also run our own farm and accommodation business, which gave me the opportunity to step down from teaching post pandemic. I am passionate about how the church engages with children and young people, and I am studying an MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission specifically focused in this area, so I can learn more. I believe that children are the heart of church, and need to be the number one priority in everything we do. Katie Ogilvie

THEM BELLS!

One thing we often get asked about by visitors are ‘how many bells are there?’

Here is a short bio of the bells we have at the Minster.

In 1648 six bells were installed, these bells were removed and recast in 1727 and 2 new ones were added, and we have grown significantly since then.  The last three bells were added in the 1970’s to take our total to 15, although we would only ring a maximum of twelve at any one time.  All the bells travel 360 degrees and not just swung side to side as they do on the continent, these are rung prior to the 11 o’ clock service, and as my mum always said, ‘there is no better sound on a Sunday morning than the sound of church bells being rung’, I tend to agree.  If you stand outside and listen to ours being rung so professionally by our band of wonderful ringers, I can guarantee it will set you up for the day.  As well as these we have 25 bells on the carillon, these bells are fixed in a frame and rung automatically every other hour straight after the hour chime, they can be programmed to play any tune you wish, in fact 2 years ago our Director of Music, Mark Kieth sat and played 10 minutes of nursery rhymes for a family sat in the square.

The only bell that can be rung from the ground level of the church is the ‘Lady Bell’, this was gifted to us by the German Lutheran Church on Newland Avenue, which is now closed, and this bell is used as a call to worship, often heard prior to morning and evening prayers.

One other usable ‘bell’ is the dumbbell, in fact it is a metal weight rather than a bell and is used as a training aid for beginners to get used to the feeling of the bell and rope.

On the floor of the ringing room lies a bell dating back to 1680 and was housed one time at the Corn Exchange on the High Street, this moved to a museum in the city centre, unfortunately that building was bombed during the war and a lot of exhibits lost.

During excavation to lay the foundations for the new Wilberforce medical centre the bell was found and found its new home in the ringing room.

In the clock room is a bell from Scott Street bridge and was given to us when the bridge closed to traffic.

As you can see, we have a HUGE collection of bells and consists of some tonnage.

A lot of these bells was given by our Steeple Keeper David Stipetic MBE, who started ringing here in 1953 when he rang for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II coronation, unfortunately we don’t see him that often now due to ill health, but he is still well respected within the church and without his generosity we would probably not have such a great collection.   A lot of work now is undertaken by the Ringing Master, Robin Alden.

If you would like to know more about the bells feel free to pop into the church and ask Robin or Therese about them, these two can often be found working within the Minster, or why not book a tower tour where you can see first-hand the rooms where these are housed. 

Jon Major  Photo courtesy of Robin Alden

MESSY CHURCH

Thank you to everyone who brought in tin cans. Do come to messy church on uesday and see what they become! Gill Alden

THURSDAY MORNINGS

“One of the joyful things to see on a Thursday morning, is our friends enjoying interacting, not only with our church space, but with each other. One of the successes is our sensory toy / fidget table. Not everybody is able or wants to colour in or do puzzles, or can communicate verbally with each other, yet these colourful sensory items bring fun and excitement to many of them. As the weeks have gone by, they have become more and more popular, as you can see from the photos, and our Ear Defenders have also come in handy too for those of us who are sensitive to noise.

We have also noticed that children visiting our church have also enjoyed playing with these items, and now that the summer holidays are upon us, I am sure that these will get lots of use. Therefore, a shoutout to all parents and grandparents out there – did your children / grandchildren go through the poppet and fidget spinner craze? Have they finished with them now and would like them to go to a good home?

Please look at the joy on our friends faces and think about donating them to us, so we can use them on a Thursday and through the summer holidays.

‘Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.’  Philippians 4:5

I’ve used the bible verse that I’ve chosen because these people are so gentle, and the Lord always feels close by when they are in our church. Thank you, Ann”. Ann Wilkinson

OLDER JUNIOR CHURCH

The older Junior Church Group have continued interviewing Congregation members, there are two bespoke questions per interview.  Question 2 this week was what’s the coolest thing in your house? Can you guess who they were interviewing?

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 Ju

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!

CHRISTIAN MUSICAL – “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL”

My name is Gareth Hides. I'm a Baptist minister based in Nottinghamshire.

We are bringing an exciting Christian musical to Hull in August, on Saturday 31st, 7pm at Jubilee Central, as part of our Edinburgh and Northern England summer tour. The musical is called “It is Well with My Soul” and tells the story of the people behind the classic Gospel hymn. The production features a professional cast and has enjoyed sell-out performances in London and elsewhere. For more information, please take a look at our website: www.itiswellmusical.com

Our vision is for this tour is for it to be a resource for churches, to be both an encouragement to Christians, and to be an evangelistic outreach event, for church members to invite along friends who might not yet be connected to church or those on the fringe. This is one reason we have put together a ticket which admits two people for a reduced cost. I am attaching a PowerPoint slide and a link to a short video clip: https://youtu.be/g9pM6JPy0Eg . We would be very grateful if you could please include details of the performance in your notice time on Sundays at the Minster over the next few weeks. We are also happy to post a couple of physical A4 posters if this will be helpful for your notice board. Please reply to this email to request these, giving a postal address.

We are also keen to enable youth groups to come at a reduced rate. If you are keen to take advantage of this, please reply to this email and we can book you tickets for just £8 when a youth group orders four tickets or more. Plus, when booking 10 tickets, there is one ticket free for the youth leader.

Tickets can be booked through the website - https://jubileecentral.gigantic.com/it-is-well-with-my-soul-tickets/hull-jubilee-central/2024-08-31-18-30

COLLECT FOR NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Gracious Father, 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 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 14

Ephesians 3:14-end

John 6:1-21

PRAYER POINTS FOR NINTH 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 children and their families during the school break, asking that none may go hungry

·         For all those in the Minster Choir as it breaks for the summer break, giving thanks for all their input throughout the past year.

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

·        For all those awaiting exam results, that they may find the right path in life regardless of the outcome.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

.

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

.