Minster Lifeline 24/2025

This week Revd. Irene writes:

I came back a few days ago from a holiday (adventure) around Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man to preach on Sunday on psalm 8. A wonderful psalm written by King David on the majesty of God’s creation. On holiday I was in awe to see the sights of Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway, and the rolling hills: to ride along the roads of the Isle of Man and enjoy the beautiful coastline all confirming the wonder of God’s majesty.

The psalm says ‘when I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers, the moon, and the stars you set in place, what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them.

Giant’s Causeway

Amazing that as small and significant as we are we are SO important to God. In Genesis 1 it says ‘God blesses humanity and instructs them to be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it, also giving them dominion over other creatures.

What a responsibility we have! I wonder do we do enough to sustain creation, do we look after the planet as we should?   Perhaps we need to read Psalm 8 and remember ‘how majestic is your name in all the earth.

CATHY FROM THE CAFÉ

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Cathy’s death following a long illness.  You may remember she managed the café when it was down the South Aisle.  She died surrounded by her family.  Please pray for the whole family at this difficult time.

 URGENT PLEA FROM UKRAINE

Olga has asked if we could collect men’s socks, pants and T-shirts for use in the hospitals in Ukraine. They have run out of clothes for the injured to wear in the hospitals. Please bring into the Minster and Rev. Irene will pass these on to Olga ready for the next truck delivery.  Within the next two weeks please. Thank you

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GIRLS BRIGADE Tower tour night

On Tuesday Robin took the girls on a tower tour. He started by telling them about the age of the building and how long it took to build the tower. They looked up at the ornate ceiling under the tower and he described how that had to be lifted out to get bells up into the tower. Then they all climbed the stairs to the ringing chamber. There they learned how many bells were in the tower and got an idea of how they were rung, with Robin showing them both on a small model and on the dumb bell. Then it was time for more stairs. They climbed to the very top of the tower past the bells and saw the views such as The Deep and Beverley Minster in the far distance. Some even tried to see their own homes. On the way back down to the ringing chamber they went into the clock chamber to look at the mechanism and they were told about how it functioned, a perfectly timed visit as the clock chimed 8pm. Fudge had a lovely time too.

Those not wanting to make the climb completed our new board designed by Imy, based on how God wants us to behave.

JUNIOR CHURCH

Following the lead of the younger group last week, the older Junior Church group looked at the story of the Good Samaritan this week.

We acted out the story with bandages and then discussed how we should learn from this teaching.

We had some useful resources from the Samaritan Charity which we shared giving listening tips and how to react when you come across someone in need of help.

LUNCHTIME HERITAGE TALKS

July 11th, 12:00pm - Hull Minster HT600 Lunchtime Heritage Talks: James Cameron

You can't spell history without 'story', and every story has its own narrative. Historical narratives show us morals, historical patterns, and themes to make history captivating and important... but they can also be misleading.

Join Hull Minster's Heritage Project Manager James Cameron in his talk 'You Can't Trust History', where he will explore historical narratives from the Medieval past, the Modern present... and the myth behind the completion of Holy Trinity Hull.
The talks are free entry, so please feel free to join at any time in the Minster chancel. 
Viewable Online! Look out for us on Facebook Live 5 minutes before the talk!

James Cameron

Heritage Project Manager at Hull Minster  07561585309

COLLECT FOR THE 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 THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14

Luke 10:25-37

PRAYERS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

·         Father God, we pray for all those families in Texas who have lost their children in the terrible flooding.  Also for the adults running the camp and everyone who is in some way affected.

·         We pray also for the children around the world suffering because of war.  Bring peace to our troubled world we pray.

·         We continue to pray for the many people who are suffering in Ukraine and for a speedy settlement to this war.  We pray that people will be generous in their giving of essential clothing.

·         We pray for peace in the Middle East, not only Gaza and Israel but also Iran.  In this time of international upheaval, help us to trust you. 

·         We pray too for the poor of the world who do not have enough to eat, may we do our part and give out of our comparative abundance.

·         We continue to pray for the work of Christian Aid that they will have the funds to meet the growing needs.

·         We pray for all who have loved ones who are sick or who have died.  May they experience your love and peace.

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Minster Lifeline 23/2025

This week Revd. Irene writes:

As I arrived at the Minster this morning the choir were busily making their way to the coach that would be taking them to Lincoln Cathedral to be part of a concert joining up with other choristers.

Still relating to our choristers, I have mentioned before that Katie Ogilvie is completing her MA researching the link between faith and young choristers.

She had been asked to speak at the ‘Growing Faith Foundation’ which this year was held in Bristol where she shared her experiences and the experiences of children and parents. Katie was well received at the conference, and several follow up conversations took place all looking promising on how we go forward and ‘listen’ to the views of the young rather than dictating to them.

I will ask Katie to write more when she has time to share with you this exciting prospect for the future.

‘Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity’

1 Timothy 4:12

https://www.nse.org.uk/growing-faith-foundation/research-and-hub

MEDIEVAL DAY

I thought it would be remiss of me not to say a massive thank you to everyone who helped to make Medieval Day possible: I will do my best to thank you all in person if I have not done so already, but to cover my bases, I will reach out online as well. Sincerely, thank you all: I'm a history person, not an events person, so yesterday couldn't have happened without the help and support of all of you.

The day was a roaring success: our initial estimate of 3000 visitors on the day seemed pretty on-the-money, with the clicker counting around 2,300 visitors through the main entrance, plus people who came VIA the café doors, VIA the shop door and those who exclusively attended outdoor activities, we feel like we reached our target. Feedback from the public, the actors and the volunteers on the day were all very  positive, with one actor, our barber surgeon, saying he has been running such events for 20 or so years and that yesterday was one of the best he'd ever been able to participate in (I made sure to record that anecdote for evaluation purposes!) 

I want to extend a special thanks to those who helped me run the event on the day, namely James Sloan, Lauren Jackson and Ann Wilkinson, who were tremendous and industrious all day. James and Lauren whom, mind, are even newer than I am (and I'm very new!) and did a tremendous job, and Ann who ran the volunteering side of things was an absolute all-star yesterday: shame she didn't wear her fit-bit to track her steps yesterday, she was all over!

And finally, to those who helped volunteer yesterday, thank you all so much. We have a great reputation for our volunteer staff and yesterday exemplified just why. The security staff and actors on the day told me on several occasions how they felt the sense of community and welcoming-ness of the Minster through you all, and how you helped to elevate the day with how you interacted with the visitors. You've left a tremendous mark on them, and to all those who attended yesterday. Thank you.

If I may make one final request of anyone who attended or helped: if you took any photos or videos or have any stories or feedback to share, to please share these with me. Your feedback is of paramount importance: the most asked question I had yesterday was whether this was a yearly thing, or if it would become one. I routinely explained that we could hold and event like that without the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund, but if we are to make a case for more funding, then providing as much feedback and evidence of possible of how our Medieval Day went will go a long way in convincing them to possibly consider us in the future. So if you can please share as much as you possibly have with me, it would be super much appreciated. 

Once again, thank you all for your help: your fantastic work and help has not gone unnoticed.  Cheers, James Cameron

IT’S NOW OFFICIAL!

Ann Wilkinson was officially presented with her certificate as a member of the Guild of Vergers at the Wednesday lunchtime service.   The service was also attended by members of the guild from around Yorkshire.   

Congratulations Ann, from all at Hull Minster

 URGENT PLEA FROM UKRAINE

Olga has asked if we could collect men’s socks, pants and T-shirts for use in the hospitals in Ukraine. They have run out of clothes for the injured to wear in the hospitals. Please bring into the Minster and Rev. Irene will pass these on to Olga ready for the next truck delivery.  Thank you

A BIG THANK YOU To all those who responded to the cry of “Where have all the tea towels gone?”   We now have a lovely collection of soft useable towels. Jean Fenwick

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SPONSORED/MEMORIAL FLOWERS SCHEME

Fiona our flower lady is creating arrangements that match the requests of the family such as “ she loved yellow roses” “ they just loved all flowers “. She recently received this email from a donor:

Hello Fiona,

“I just want to send you a big THANK YOU for the wonderful flower arrangement that you created in memory of my Mother.

I popped into the Minster and took some photos. It was also a lovely place to put them. It was so peaceful, and I sat for about twenty minutes looking at the arrangement and saying some prayers for my family and friends.”

Our Scheme, in which you can make a donation between £25 and £40 or more if you wish, is going extremely well.

The arrangements are usually placed on the Altar or in the Broadley Chapel. 

This week's arrangement however isn't in the name of a loved one but to give thanks and to recognise the wonderful Minster Choir. So if you would like an arrangement for whatever reason  please contact Fiona at  Flowers@hullminster.org 

COLLECT FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY SUNDAY

(PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES)

Almighty God, who inspired your apostle Saint Peter to confess Jesus as Christ and Son of the living God;

Build up your church upon this rock, that in unity and peace it may proclaim one truth  and follow one Lord, your Son, our Saviour Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. AMEN

READINGS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY SUNDAY

Psalm 125

Acts 12:1-11

Matthew 16:13-19

PRAYERS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY SUNDAY

·         We continue to pray for the many people who are suffering in Ukraine and for a speedy settlement to this war.

·         We pray for peace in the Middle East, not only Gaza and Israel but also Iran.  In this time of international upheaval, help us to trust you.

·         We pray for the children throughout the world who are suffering in so many ways.  May we do our part in bringing help.

·         We pray for the children who are involved with Hull Minster through Little Fishes, Girls Brigade, Brick Church and the Choir that they will come to know your love.

·         We pray too for the poor of the world who do not have enough to eat, may we do our part and give out of our comparative abundance.

·         We continue to pray for the work of Christian Aid that they will have the funds to meet the growing needs.

·        We pray for all who have loved ones who are sick or who have died.  May they experience your love and peace.

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Minster Lifeline 20/2025

This week Val writes:

During this past week we have seen many clips on the television and in newspapers, about the ending of the Second World War eighty years ago.  Some of these have shown  people dancing in the streets and street parties.  The joy and relief were evident on peoples’ faces.  However, there were many other images that showed the horrors and suffering of war – different sides of the coin.  A phrase, taken from Rudyard Kipling’s poem Recessional is frequently used: “Lest we forget”.  I believe we should remember the sacrifices made; not only of those who were involved in the fighting but of those at home.  There were food shortages, the constant fear that bombing brought and the results of it which left so many homeless. This brings me to think about this present season of Easter, as designated by the Church.  Resurrection day on Easter Sunday is a time of celebration, just as people celebrated the ending of WW2.  I remember that we always sung that wonderful hymn on Easter Sunday “Up from the grave He arose, with a mighty triumph o’er His foes”.  Jesus paid the price for our sins in order that we might have eternal life and like Rudyard Kipling’s phrase, we celebrate communion each week – our ‘remembrance day’ - lest we forget what a great sacrifice Jesus made for us.  I pray we will, like people in 1945, be grateful and joyful today in our walk with Jesus.

CHRISTIAN AID

You will notice that there are Sponsor Forms around the Minster.  We mentioned in our last Lifeline that Jess is once again walking the Humber Bridge, despite the loss of her husband, Michael.  If you can walk with her that would be great.  Their work is so important, and it will be good to do our part.  Minster Praise, on 21st May, will be celebrating their work and it would be lovely to see as many people as possible.  There will be coffee and cakes following the service.

JERUSALEM

Tim Wilson, who has just visited Jerusalem writes:  “Firstly, like a true pilgrim seeing what it was I was hoping to see: Jerusalem.   I was speechless and in tears. Then secondly, the temple on the Rock and the thirdly, the Holy Sepulchre, to which I’m going back on Sunday.  I can truly say I have never experienced such emotions when visiting anywhere else. Today I went to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. Again another remarkable experience.
My return home is delayed. I’m now not able to get a flight out until Wednesday.
The tension is great regarding what is happening politically. Something the BBC are not reporting.
Please pray for both the Palestinians and the Jews, the vast majority of whom do not support the madness of the extremists. They too need our prayers.

A prayer from my time in Jerusalem experiencing the gift of kindness between strangers who live out their lives in the Centre of the three great World Faiths.

Enter the Holy Sepulchre in our every day.

God loves us all so much.

Why can’t we love each other.

Turn away from hatred and mistrust

and replace it with a willingness to listen and learn from strangers who offer their hand of friendship.

Never forget that the gift of today is a truly wonderful gift, treat it as such. With an open hand and heart of friendship.

Amen

Tim Wilson

CELTIC CHRISTIANITY

Some of you may know that Terry and I have been investigating Celtic Christianity and in particular the Community of Aiden and Hilda.   This journey started just before the pandemic in 2020.   We felt our faith was disconnected from the rest of our week and that we were ‘going through the motions’. 

Looking for inspiration and refreshment we discovered the community of Aidan and Hilda which is a contemporary Celtic Christian community, it’s both international and interdenominational and draws inspiration from Celtic Christian spirituality as lived out by Saint Aidan, Hilda and others, and aims to rediscover Celtic spirituality and seek to apply these insights and way of living in today’s world. 

The community is about seeking to live a holistic Christian spirituality which enables people to connect more deeply with God and the connect with the whole of life. Being open to the leading of the Holy Spirit and bringing healing to individuals, communities, and creation, bringing prayer and discipleship into the real world, and living it out every day of the week.

Central to being part of the community is developing a Way of Life which balances a rhythm of prayer, work, and recreation. It's a practical spiritual framework drawn from Celtic Christian tradition that helps shape daily living through the observance of regular prayer times and annual retreats.

Over the past four years, developing a Way of Life has helped me deepen and find joy in my faith. I'm grateful that this journey isn’t about perfection, but about being faithful and intentional in how I live.

Now, I’ve chosen to take the next step by making a formal commitment to the Community of Aidan and Hilda as a Voyager. This involves a special service—similar to a Confirmation—where I will make vows to follow the Way of Life I’ve been living and to uphold the Community’s values of Simplicity, Purity, and Obedience.

I have found developing a Way of Life over the past four years has helped me deepen and enjoy my faith more, thankfully it’s not about perfection but about being faithful, because of this I have decided to take the next step and make a formal commitment to the community by becoming a Voyager. 

The service will take place on 21st May in Whitby, and I’d be glad to share that moment with anyone who wishes to come and support me, please let me know if you are interested and I will give more details.  Sharon Igoe

BEER FESTIVAL

After an extremely busy weekend at the annual beer festival some of the brewers had a break before the last session and climbed to the top of the tower to take in the views.  Jon Major 

READINGS FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Psalm 148

Acts 11:1-18

John 13:31-35

COLLECT FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Risen Christ, your wounds declare your love for the world and the wonder of your risen life; give us compassion and courage to risk ourselves for those we serve to the glory of God the Father.

AMEN

PRAYERS FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

·         We pray for our world and the turmoil that prevails – Lord, send your peace.

·         We pray for the new Pope, Leo 14th, that you would bless and encourage him.

·         We continue to pray for the situation in Ukraine, that there will be a fair and speedy settlement.

·         We pray for the children throughout the world who are suffering physically, mentally, and emotionally. 

·         We think especially of Christians in Nigeria who are suffering terrible persecution.

·         We pray for the Middle East, that a peaceful settlement will come soon.

·         We pray especially for the poor of the world who do not have enough to eat, may we do our part and give out of our comparative abundance.

·         We pray for the work of Christian Aid that people will be generous in their giving.

·         We pray that we might show love and concern for those with whom we come into contact.

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Minster Lifeline 15

This week Revd. Irene writes:

 As we enter the month of May my mind always becomes aware of Christian Aid week 11th-17th May. It is, of course, important that we are aware of needs of others and what better opportunity than to support the work of Christian Aid. This year there is a focus on helping to fund vital tools and training so farmers can support their community to escape hunger

How can we help?

Jess, one of our worshippers and volunteers has walked the Humber Bridge for several years now being sponsored, with funds going to Christian Aid.  Until a couple of years ago our dear friend Margaret Nicholson would accompany her along with Michael, Jess’s husband. Sadly both Margaret and Michael are no longer with us but true to form Jess is still going to complete the walk. There will be sponsor forms around the church, please donate, if you can and let’s help those in more need than ourselves.

We will celebrate Christian Aid at our Minster Praise on Wednesday 21st May. A short time of worship at 10:30 focussing on the work of CA followed by a coffee morning  from 11 – 1p.m. Please let your friends and family know to pop in at any time during the morning.

1 John 3:16-18
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

Proverbs 19:17
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,
and he will reward them for what they have done.

MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS

To celebrate May Day and our 600th anniversary, 90 students from Choral Hull climbed to the top of the Tower to sing ‘Sumer is icumen in’ (summer has come). Summer really did arrive, the hottest day of the year so far! Their beautiful singing could be heard across the Old Town and was broadcast on BBC Radio Humberside. The children then enjoyed dancing around the Maypole, a tradition that many older people will remember from their childhood, which brought much joy to Trinity Square.

The key theme for HT600 is Living Heritage, uncovering traditions, feasts and festivals, historic events and celebrations and sharing them across all generations. Both the Passion Play and May Day have been a huge success, look out for our VE Day exhibition coming soon and our Medieval Festival in June.

There will be more exciting news from Choral Hull in next week’s Lifeline!

GIRLS BRIGADE

What a lovely week. The night started with an exciting discussion and presentation (from the girls) about what the girls would like to do on their last night. There was some great ideas and some scarier ones to organise. We will see how it pans out. Watch this space! 

Such a fun week. This week our focus was on God instructions to us; Imogen led us in the 'feed me' section. Each person in the group was given a specific task, and they all had to work together so that they could each eat a chocolate button off the spoon that blindfolded person was holding. The other person was giving the instructions to the blindfolded person. This reminded us to trust one another as Noah had trusted God and followed his instruction precisely. When discussing this activity Charlie suggested that it was about leading people back to God and faith which is just wonderful! Well done, Charlie. 

The girls were given an open-ended challenge tonight in teams. To make a boat that floats from the materials give and hold some little chicks and felt tip pens. They took to this brilliantly and all worked well together. It was great to see the designs from a straw-based boat and one had specific seats for the chicks! All the teams were successful, and all ended up with a boat to present. 

Our group is wonderful, and it is great to see friendships flourish and grow in the knowledge and love of Christ. 

Gill led devotions this week, all the girls enjoyed exploring making a rainbow with three types of food colouring, milk and washing up liquid. They discussed the importance of rainbow, its symbolism and prayed to God.  Lauren

FLAGPOLE

Could you be a steeplejack?   If I were asked that, the answer would be “definitely not”

I felt dizzy just taking this photo.

Hats off to the guy for repairing and renovating our flagpole.  Jon Major

VOLUNTEERS OUTING

To celebrate and thank our wonderful volunteers, a visit to Burton Constable was arranged for a grand tour of the magnificent house and afterwards cream tea was served in the Stables cafe.

The sun was shining, it was a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed the trip.

Thanks to Alastair Hutson who made it possible and to the volunteers for the kind donations received.

Shirley Kay

READINGS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Psalm 23

Acts 9:36-end

John 10:22-30

COLLECT FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Risen Christ, faithful shepherd of your Father’s sheep; teach us to hear your voice and to follow your command, that all your people may be gathered into one flock, to the glory of God the Father.  AMEN

PRAYERS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

·        We pray for our country, particularly that the increase in lawlessness among young teenagers will be solved.

·         We pray for our world and the turmoil that prevails – Lord, send your peace.

·         We continue to pray for the situation in Ukraine, that there will be a fair and speedy settlement.

·         For the children throughout the world who are suffering physically, mentally, and emotionally.  We think especially of those in Myanmar.

·         We pray for Palestine, that a peaceful settlement will come soon.

·         We pray especially for the poor of the world who do not have enough to eat, may we do our part and give out of our comparative abundance.

·         Pray that we will have a Godly attitude to those around us, that we will be filled with love and compassion.

11.00 AM SERVICE ROTA

Hello everyone, I have taken over the organising of the 11.00am service rota that has been carried out so ably by Katie for a while. A big thank you to Katie and to all who have contributed as welcomers, readers, and servers for some time. I look forward to you all still contributing your commitment to the service, but if there is anybody who is a regular attendee at that service who would like to be part of the team, please don’t hesitate to contact me at jfenwick@hullminster.org

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This week Revd. Dominic writes:

Easter 2025 at Hull Minster

Our Easter services and celebrations have been very significant this year, with the first ever Passion Play in Hull watched by hundreds of people on the streets and thousands more on Look North. Thank you to our verger Jon Major for having the vision to make this happen and to the Passion Trust for the grant that covered all the costs. We are indebted to the Revd Philip West for his experience and support in bringing the cast together, his commitment to the rehearsals and astonishing narration in verse of the passion story. The play was powerful and moving, drawing the audience into the events of Holy Week, and as one bystander said, making ‘the bible come alive.’  To quote Becky Howes, our administrator, “We’ve come out of our church to tell our story to everyone who is out there.”  Thank you to everyone who took part and for all the staff and volunteers behind the scenes.

Throughout Holy Week dozens of families enjoyed our Easter Trail, hunting for eight Easter bunnies hidden around the Minster, QR code labels invited them to listen to the Easter story and use clues to solve an Easter puzzle and win a prize.

The Easter Vigil on Saturday night was a beautiful and moving service with Bishop Eleanor, as we gathered around the Easter fire in Trinity Square at dusk. As the light faded, the Easter candle was lit and shared with candles carried by each person into the dark Minster to symbolise the resurrection hope overcoming death and darkness. It was a joy to celebrate with 10 adults who were baptised and confirmed, with powerful stories of people finding hope, love and belonging through Jesus. They all worship with us at the 11am service and they were still glowing on Sunday morning!

On Easter Sunday it was a joy to see so many people at both services and to celebrate with two young men, one a baby in arms and the other a young man who has joined our church, having fled persecution in his homeland. A joyous reminder that Jesus is risen and gives new life to all, whatever our age or background.  

A HUGE thank you from the clergy and churchwardens to everyone who has worked so hard over recent days to make all this possible, your faithful service is much appreciated. Alleluia, Christ is Risen! 

GIRLS BRIGADE

He is risen indeed, Alleluia! It was great to see and hear Brooke read the bible verses to us on Easter Sunday. It was a long reading with some difficult words. Well Done, Brooke! You are amazing! I am so happy you come to GB each week with such enthusiasm. 

It was fabulous to welcome everyone back after the break and find out the wonderful things that the girls have been up to. The was various activities from going to the beach, sleepovers and visiting the milk well. One of the more unusual experiences was Highland Cow Grooming! This sounds wonderful! And something I had not heard of before. One of our girls Risa brought her vase back to Gb and has started to grow cress and rocket inside. What a wonderful Idea. Well done, Risa!

Tonight we started our new badgework on Co-operation, working together and responsibility. This is interestingly underpinned by story of Noah as we learn how he listened to, trusted God, and worked with his family and God to build the wonderful Ark and look after the world's animals. I am looking forward to how this will unfold in the coming weeks.  Lauren

EASTER FLOWERS

A very busy morning at the Minster getting the flowers ready for Easter Sunday. Fiona our flower lady needed help from two of her friends, Cath and Lucy. Although very hard work, she has enjoyed filling the church with lovely and different arrangements. 

WORLD PENGUIN DAY

Recognise this guy? Could it be our own Falklands Veteran?

TWAM

Do you remember some years ago we started collecting tools etc. for the charity TWAM Tools with a Mission? Just to update you that we are still delivering tools over the bridge to the container in Barton. The picture shows my husband Ian there last week dropping off a boot load of tools to begin their journey with TWAM.

Tools are taken to refurbishment centres, they are then refurbished and packed into trade kits to teach skills such as carpentry and tailoring and sent off to skills training centres in Africa. The kits are then gifted to the trainees when they graduate so that they can begin work immediately.   Revd. Irene

JUNIOR CHURCH

 Dressing for the play!

11.00 AM SERVICE ROTA

Hello everyone, I have taken over the organising of the 11.00am service rota that has been carried out so ably by Katie for a while. A big thank you to Katie and to all who have contributed as welcomers, readers, and servers for some time. I look forward to you all still contributing your commitment to the service, but if there is anybody who is a regular attendee at that service who would like to be part of the team, please don’t hesitate to contact me at jfenwick@hullminster.org

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COLLECT FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

Risen Christ, you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope; strengthen us to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace, to the glory of God the Father. AMEN

READINGS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTEER

Psalm 30

Acts 9:1-6

John 21:1-19

PRAYERS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

·         We pray for our world and the turmoil that prevails – Lord, send your peace.

·         We especially pray for the situation in Ukraine, that there will be a fair and speedy settlement.

·         We thank you for the life of Pope Francis and for his example of faith and humility.

·         For the children throughout the world who are suffering physically, mentally, and emotionally.

·         We pray for those in Palestine that a peaceful settlement will come soon.

·         We pray especially for the poor of the world who do not have enough to eat, may we do our part and give out of our comparative abundance.

·         Pray that we will have a Godly attitude to those around us, that we will be filled with love and compassion.

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Minster Lifeline 13/2025

This week Revd. Irene writes:

ALLELUIA, CHRIST IS RISEN

HAPPY EASTER

Please note there will be no Lifeline next week

 On Easter morning the unexpected and inexplicable miracle of life explodes as Jesus is resurrected from death to life. It is amazing that the first witnesses to this are women. Mary, his friend for so long, sees the risen Lord and runs to tell the others. Those first witnesses experienced the light, the joy and the glorious impact of the resurrection of Jesus in their lives.

 This Easter weekend we pray that those being baptised and confirmed at the Minster may also see the joy, the light and the glorious impact of the risen Lord in their lives.

No doubt as part of our Easter services we will be singing

‘Thine be the glory

Risen, conqu’ring Son

Endless is the victory

Thou o’er death has won.’

A hymn that says it all, Jesus, died, rose, and conquered death – all this for you and me.

 This Easter weekend we pray that those being baptised and confirmed at the Minster may also see the joy, the light and the glorious impact of the risen Lord in their lives.

No doubt as part of our Easter services we will be singing

‘Thine be the glory

Risen, conqu’ring Son

Endless is the victory

Thou o’er death has won.’

A hymn that says it all, Jesus, died, rose, and conquered death – all this for you and me.

PLEASE NOTE

Val Fotherby, a worshipper and volunteer at the Minster, spends a great deal of time each week putting together the contents of the Lifeline and I know that it is very much appreciated by so many people. However Val often receives criticism if dates or facts are incorrectly stated. It is important to realise that Val does not alter or correct anything sent to her therefore any incorrect entries do not fall with her. We apologise if, on occasions, things are quoted wrongly, if this is so, please talk to the person sending the article or to a paid member of staff.

Many thanks for your consideration on this matter. (Irene)

AND FROM OUR FLOWER LADY

A very big thank you to everyone who brought a lovely mix of foliage for Easter flowers.  It will certainly help keep the cost down.  Fiona

ELECTORAL ROLL

If you wish to be able to take part and vote in the Annual Meeting, or the PCC, you need to be on the Electoral Roll.  This must be done before the Annual Meeting.  Forms are in the back of the Church, near the welcome desk.  Please, if you have not already, consider signing up and becoming a more active member of the church.

DIALOGUE SOCIETY TOWER TOUR

It was wonderful to host members of the Dialogue Society once again at the Minster.  This time it was for a Tower Tour to celebrate the end of Ramadan.  It was a lovely Spring day, so views were very good from the top of the tower.

At the end of the tour we all had coffee and cake prepared by the wonderful Gill Alden. Jon Major

ITEMS FOR LIFELINE

If you have something written or photographs that you think should be in Lifeline, please send them to Val: valfotherby@gmail.com preferably by Friday.  Pictures in jpg format please.

BRICK CHURCH

As promised last week, another wonderful construction of Easter.

COLLECT FOR GOOD FRIDAY

Eternal God, in the cross of Jesus we see the cost of our sin and the depth of your love: in humble hope and fear may we place at his feet all that we have and all that we are, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

COLLECT FOR EASTER DAY

God of glory by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open in our Saviour Jesus Christ. AMEN

READINGS FOR GOOD FRIDAY

Psalm 22

Isaiah 52:13-end

John 18:1-end of 19

READINGS FOR EASTER DAY

Psalm 118:1-2,14-24

1 Corinthians 15:19-26, Acts 10:34-43

John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12

PRAYERS FOR EASTER DAY

·         We pray for all those who are not allowed to openly celebrate Easter.  Bless them and give them courage to maintain their stand for you.

·         We pray for our world and the turmoil that prevails – Lord, send your peace.

·         For the children throughout the world who are suffering physically, mentally and emotionally.

·         We pray especially for those in Palestine that a peaceful settlement will found.

·         We pray that we will share our experience of Easter, and all that Jesus means to us, with others who have no understanding of God’s love

·         Pray that we will have a Godly attitude to those around us, that we will be filled with love and compassion.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Minster Lifeline 11/2025

This week Val writes:

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” This was said by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1965 following “Bloody Sunday” in the United States when civil rights protestors were attacked and beaten by police on the Edmund Pettus Bridge.  In this time rife with ugliness and hate, King exhorted his beleaguered congregation to live with moral courage when faced with grave wrongs or die with soul-killing silence long before you take our last breath.  “A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice.  A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that which is true.”

Reading this made me stop and think.  Does this apply to me?  When we see and hear of terrible atrocities taking place in so many countries, do we shrug our shoulders and think that it has nothing to do with us? 

“And a certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell among thieves.”  I’m sure most of you will recognise how Jesus began the parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:30).  The priest and the Levite who saw him passed by on the other side of the road and it was left to a Samaritan, and we know that Jews had no dealings with the Samaritans, to go over to help the man.

We don’t have to look very far from our own doorsteps, to see people in need, but do we figuratively ‘pass by on the other side of the road’?  As we approach Easter, when Jesus gave His life on the cross in order that we might have eternal life, let us determine to have compassion and take a stand for that which is true.

EASTER FLOWERS

It is still a little way off Easter Sunday but Fiona our flower lady is planning the flowers for the Easter festival.

“I would like the church full of colourful spring flowers this Easter but like everything else the cost of flowers has risen a lot, although they are never cheap at Easter, but the prices of foliage has really gone up.  So I’m asking if anyone wo has a garden with greenery that is suitable for flower arranging if they could spare a bit and bring it into church on the morning of Wednesday 9th April.  This would give me a chance to sort through and then see what else I would need.

I’m looking for Forsythia, Leyland conifer, Choisya, privet, Eucalyptus and Phormium.  The long the stems the better.  Thank you.”

.

BRICK CHURCH - AN EXCITING AND FUN EXPERIENCE

Hello! 
You are warmly invited to our second session of BRICK CHURCH on Saturday 5th April at 10am, this time thinking about the Easter story. 
We eat breakfast together, and build a bible story using Lego or Minecraft. (Your own device is needed for Minecraft with Minecraft: Play with Friends already installed.) 
Children need to be accompanied by an adult - and it's not just for children. The adults had great fun with the Lego last time! 
If you would like to come, please sign up so we can see how many to cater for - you can also give your preference for food. The link is below, and includes photos from the last Brick Church: 
https://hm.churchsuite.com/events/clx60eyt

RUGBY DERBY

Not very often this happens at Hull Minster. Players from both sides of the river came together on Wednesday to show off the Rugby League Challenge Cup ahead of the Quarter Finals.  Of course our Verger Jon had to get to grips with the silverware.  

 AN ANGEL UPDATE

We have tagged over 987 angels with another 100 plus coming into church on Thursday from lovely knitters including a bag from St Andrew’s Sutton Park.

The board in the North Choir Aisle holds 137 which have been returned and their prayers read by the clergy (mainly the lovely Rev Irene)  before being hooked up.

The deadline for new knitted angels is 1st April and we would like those to be returned by Easter please.

If anyone has any ideas of places who would like some angels, please let us know.  Gill Alden

ELECTORAL ROLL

If you wish to be able to take part and vote in the Annual Meeting, or the PCC, you need to be on the Electoral Roll.  This must be done before the Annual Meeting.  Forms are in the back of the Church, near the welcome desk.  Please, if you have not already, consider signing up and becoming a more active member of the church.

GIRLS BRIGADE

Girls Brigade attended Breakfast Church on Sunday. It was great to award Risa with her Bring a Freind and Approaching Easter badges. Risa is wonderful member of our group, she is so kind, supportive and a friend to everyone. Risa is a big help on an evening and especially excels in helping to remember and guide us in action songs. On Sunday Risa demonstrated the Makaton signs of the Lord's Prayer. Thank you for helping us to add this to our prayer and worship. 

It was fabulous to welcome Viktoria, a new leader, into the Girls Brigade family. Viktoria has been a great help, and I thank God for her, Gill, Jill and Emmeline who help to run Girls' Brigade and make it a great place to be each week. 

On Tuesday we awarded the rest of badges and inducted a new member Megan to our Girls Brigade family which was wonderful. Well done girls, the leaders and I are proud of what you are achieving.  Lauren

ITEMS FOR LIFELINE

If you have something written or photographs that you think should be in Lifeline, please send them to Val: valfotherby@gmail.com preferably by Friday.  Pictures in jpg format please.

BYGONE DAYS

Last week we had pictures of the present choir but during the week someone (I don’t know who as the email disappeared once I had downloaded these pictures) sent me these!

COLLECT FOR THE  FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Gracious Father, you gave up your Son out of love for the world;

lead us to ponder the mysteries of His passion, that we may know eternal peace through the shredding of our Saviour’s blood, Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Psalm 126

Philippians 3:4b-14

John 12:1-8

PRAYERS FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

·         We pray for all people affected by the terrible earthquake in Myanmar, that help with clearing the rubble and aid for all those who are suffering will come quickly, and that finances for restoring the country will be available.

·         For peace in areas of conflict around the world, especially the Middle East and the situation between, and in, the US and Ukraine.

·         Pray for children everywhere who are going through horrendous suffering.

·         For all those suffering injustices, that they may receive freedom from the burden and suffering that they are undergoing, especially those who are suffering for their faith.  Pray this week for a Christian young man imprisoned in Iran who has been badly beaten for asking for treatment for his heart condition.

·         For all those who come into the Minster seeking help, that God will meet them in their needs.

·         Pray for those receiving the knitted angels that they will be blessed by the prayers that go with them.

·         Pray that we will have the right attitude and be filled with love and concern for those who are struggling in whatever way.  Help us to give willingly for their needs.

Minster Lifeline 11/2025

This week Val writes:

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” This was said by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1965 following “Bloody Sunday” in the United States when civil rights protestors were attacked and beaten by police on the Edmund Pettus Bridge.  In this time rife with ugliness and hate, King exhorted his beleaguered congregation to live with moral courage when faced with grave wrongs or die with soul-killing silence long before you take our last breath.  “A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice.  A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that which is true.”

Reading this made me stop and think.  Does this apply to me?  When we see and hear of terrible atrocities taking place in so many countries, do we shrug our shoulders and think that it has nothing to do with us? 

“And a certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell among thieves.”  I’m sure most of you will recognise how Jesus began the parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:30).  The priest and the Levite who saw him passed by on the other side of the road and it was left to a Samaritan, and we know that Jews had no dealings with the Samaritans, to go over to help the man.

We don’t have to look very far from our own doorsteps, to see people in need, but do we figuratively ‘pass by on the other side of the road’?  As we approach Easter, when Jesus gave His life on the cross in order that we might have eternal life, let us determine to have compassion and take a stand for that which is true.

EASTER FLOWERS

It is still a little way off Easter Sunday but Fiona our flower lady is planning the flowers for the Easter festival.

“I would like the church full of colourful spring flowers this Easter but like everything else the cost of flowers has risen a lot, although they are never cheap at Easter, but the prices of foliage has really gone up.  So I’m asking if anyone wo has a garden with greenery that is suitable for flower arranging if they could spare a bit and bring it into church on the morning of Wednesday 9th April.  This would give me a chance to sort through and then see what else I would need.

I’m looking for Forsythia, Leyland conifer, Choisya, privet, Eucalyptus and Phormium.  The long the stems the better.  Thank you.”

.

BRICK CHURCH - AN EXCITING AND FUN EXPERIENCE

Hello! 
You are warmly invited to our second session of BRICK CHURCH on Saturday 5th April at 10am, this time thinking about the Easter story. 
We eat breakfast together, and build a bible story using Lego or Minecraft. (Your own device is needed for Minecraft with Minecraft: Play with Friends already installed.) 
Children need to be accompanied by an adult - and it's not just for children. The adults had great fun with the Lego last time! 
If you would like to come, please sign up so we can see how many to cater for - you can also give your preference for food. The link is below, and includes photos from the last Brick Church: 
https://hm.churchsuite.com/events/clx60eyt

RUGBY DERBY

Not very often this happens at Hull Minster. Players from both sides of the river came together on Wednesday to show off the Rugby League Challenge Cup ahead of the Quarter Finals.  Of course our Verger Jon had to get to grips with the silverware.  

 AN ANGEL UPDATE

We have tagged over 987 angels with another 100 plus coming into church on Thursday from lovely knitters including a bag from St Andrew’s Sutton Park.

The board in the North Choir Aisle holds 137 which have been returned and their prayers read by the clergy (mainly the lovely Rev Irene)  before being hooked up.

The deadline for new knitted angels is 1st April and we would like those to be returned by Easter please.

If anyone has any ideas of places who would like some angels, please let us know.  Gill Alden

ELECTORAL ROLL

If you wish to be able to take part and vote in the Annual Meeting, or the PCC, you need to be on the Electoral Roll.  This must be done before the Annual Meeting.  Forms are in the back of the Church, near the welcome desk.  Please, if you have not already, consider signing up and becoming a more active member of the church.

GIRLS BRIGADE

Girls Brigade attended Breakfast Church on Sunday. It was great to award Risa with her Bring a Freind and Approaching Easter badges. Risa is wonderful member of our group, she is so kind, supportive and a friend to everyone. Risa is a big help on an evening and especially excels in helping to remember and guide us in action songs. On Sunday Risa demonstrated the Makaton signs of the Lord's Prayer. Thank you for helping us to add this to our prayer and worship. 

It was fabulous to welcome Viktoria, a new leader, into the Girls Brigade family. Viktoria has been a great help, and I thank God for her, Gill, Jill and Emmeline who help to run Girls' Brigade and make it a great place to be each week. 

On Tuesday we awarded the rest of badges and inducted a new member Megan to our Girls Brigade family which was wonderful. Well done girls, the leaders and I are proud of what you are achieving.  Lauren

ITEMS FOR LIFELINE

If you have something written or photographs that you think should be in Lifeline, please send them to Val: valfotherby@gmail.com preferably by Friday.  Pictures in jpg format please.

BYGONE DAYS

Last week we had pictures of the present choir but during the week someone (I don’t know who as the email disappeared once I had downloaded these pictures) sent me these!

COLLECT FOR THE  FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Gracious Father, you gave up your Son out of love for the world;

lead us to ponder the mysteries of His passion, that we may know eternal peace through the shredding of our Saviour’s blood, Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Psalm 126

Philippians 3:4b-14

John 12:1-8

PRAYERS FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

·         We pray for all people affected by the terrible earthquake in Myanmar, that help with clearing the rubble and aid for all those who are suffering will come quickly, and that finances for restoring the country will be available.

·         For peace in areas of conflict around the world, especially the Middle East and the situation between, and in, the US and Ukraine.

·         Pray for children everywhere who are going through horrendous suffering.

·         For all those suffering injustices, that they may receive freedom from the burden and suffering that they are undergoing, especially those who are suffering for their faith.  Pray this week for a Christian young man imprisoned in Iran who has been badly beaten for asking for treatment for his heart condition.

·         For all those who come into the Minster seeking help, that God will meet them in their needs.

·         Pray for those receiving the knitted angels that they will be blessed by the prayers that go with them.

·         Pray that we will have the right attitude and be filled with love and concern for those who are struggling in whatever way.  Help us to give willingly for their needs.

Minster Lifeline 10/2025

This week Revd. Irene writes:

Last Wednesday evening we completed our Zoom Bible Study on “The Road to Calvary in the Gospel of John”.   It has been an interesting journey through the life and works of Jesus ending with his cruel death on the cross and his glorious resurrection.

It is generally felt that John, the beloved disciple, was the writer of the gospel, the same John that appears at the foot of the cross. Jesus speaks in John’s gospel, the powerful words, “Woman, here is your son,  and to the disciple ,”Here is your mother”. These words fulfil the responsibility of the eldest son to care for his mother, passing that responsibility to John whom he trusted.

There through the hours of agony, the words of Jesus show God’s new family being born at the foot of the cross. Yes, it was Friday, but Sunday was coming with it, his glorious resurrection. 

Next Sunday we celebrate Mothering Sunday, and this helps to remind us it may be our mother that is special but equally it may be another person in our lives that is special to us.

We pray at this time for the lonely that they may meet with someone who will be special to them and bring love into their lives. AMEN

New grant support for the Choral Hull scholarships

We’re delighted to report that the Hessle wood Children’ s Trust has given a grant of £4,320 towards the music scholarships for children in the Minster Choir

Mark Keith writes:

The choral scholarship fund enables us to genuinely develop the musical potential of our choristers. Music education is in a state of crisis (nationally), and the talents of children are commonly unrealised. Our role here is to discover and nurture talents through the choral strategy in schools, and then to provide the opportunity for children to seriously develop their abilities via the Minster Choir. The scholarships pay for children to take up musical instrument lessons...in a world where many folk struggle to afford the travel fees to/from out-of-school activities, music lessons are often a luxury beyond consideration. We are the only institution in the area that offers this type of support for musically gifted children.

And this is what some of the young people say:

I am having lots of fun learning to play the violin, I love learning new pieces and when I practice with others we learn to work together as a team.

I like it when I get the notes right.

I like learning different pieces.

I enjoy learning the skills I need for harder pieces.

Learning the organ is really fun, and I like that not many people get to play the organ, it makes me feel unique!

If I can do it, you can do it! I feel like I am a role model for the younger children now. Music is my escape, when I hear the organ, it takes me to a different place.  I have a big love and passion for music and want to progress. My motto is point your energy towards the goal!

EASTER FLOWERS

It is still a little way off Easter Sunday but Fiona our flower lady is planning the flowers for the Easter festival.

“I would like the church full of colourful spring flowers this Easter but like everything else the cost of flowers has risen a lot, although they are never cheap at Easter, but the prices of foliage has really gone up.  So I’m asking if anyone wo has a garden with greenery that is suitable for flower arranging if they could spare a bit and bring it into church on the morning of Wednesday 9th April.  This would give me a chance to sort through and then see what else I would need.

I’m looking for Forsythia, Leyland conifer, Choisya, privet, Eucalyptus and Phormium.  The long the stems the better.  Thank you.”

.

BRICK CHURCH - AN EXCITING AND FUN EXPERIENCE

Hello! 
You are warmly invited to our second session of BRICK CHURCH on Saturday 5th April at 10am, this time thinking about the Easter story. 
We eat breakfast together, and build a bible story using Lego or Minecraft. (Your own device is needed for Minecraft with Minecraft: Play with Friends already installed.) 
Children need to be accompanied by an adult - and it's not just for children. The adults had great fun with the Lego last time! 
If you would like to come, please sign up so we can see how many to cater for - you can also give your preference for food. The link is below, and includes photos from the last Brick Church: 
https://hm.churchsuite.com/events/clx60eyt

ANGELS

We have sent out all 870 Angels we had received and tagged by Sunday, sixty have been returned so far.  Rev. Irene has kindly read every prayer and prayed for each person who has sent one back. There are eighty more ready to be tagged and we are happy to receive any more up until 1st April.  Jon is knitting his third one as I type (I hope).  Each returned one will be read by a Minister before they are hooked on the net on the North Choir Aisle.

We would love any returned angels to come back by Easter and fill the net! Gill Allden

If any knitted angels are returned to the Minster, please can they be placed in the plastic box which is in the chancel where the vicar sits (near ramp), they will then be blessed and put on the netting.
Many thanks  Shirley 

I forgot to put the one above of Jon in last week’s edition. Better late than never.

SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING FOR TONY ATKINSON

On Tuesday Tim Wilson, John Lawson, Therese and I attended the funeral of Tony which was held at St. John the Baptist Church, St. George’s Road. Tony was a regular attender at the Welcome Café and loved to come to the Minster and spend an hour putting together a 1000-piece jigsaw which would then be gently rolled up put away until the following week when a few more pieces would be added.

Unfortunately, Tony died suddenly aged only Fifty-five. An ex-trawlerman with many good memories from around the sixties - he had an eventful life and will be sadly missed by all his family particularly his four grandchildren.  RIP  Revd. Irene

GIRLS BRIGADE

It has been a  busy week. Especially for our young leader Imy, who has undertaken her second (out of three) years leadership training on Saturday. Imy learned about neurodivergence, how to undertake badgework and deliver activities and worked alongside three other young leaders from across the Hull and East Yorkshire District Girls Brigade. Well done, Imy, we are proud of you of stepping up and being a wonderful role model for our group. 

Tuesday evening saw the return of the scrunchie! Its making a comeback and the girls have loved making them with thanks to Viktoria, Gill and Betty. Those that started last week have each made a scrunchie successfully. We still have some to start their scrunchie journey so watch this space. We have also been preparing a special gift for Special persons day (Mother's day,) we are looking forward to sharing the finished product with you. 

We celebrated Brook’s birthday who had very kindly brought in yummy cakes for us all to share. 

The girls retold the crucifixion and discussed how Jesus forgave those around him who arranged for him to be killed. We discussed how hard it can be to forgive those who hurt us but with Jesus' example we can strive to do this. 

Thank you to the girls and leaders who make each Tuesday night so wonderful.

Lauren

from Jean Fenwick 

A big ‘Thank you’ to everyone who is helping with the refreshments after the 11:00 am service. To those who have provided cream scones, lemon drizzle cake and blueberry cake. Much appreciated.  To all those who have stepped in and picked up a tea towel

You know who you are. THANK YOU.

ITEMS FOR LIFELINE

If you have something written or photographs that you think should be in Lifeline, please send them to Val: valfotherby@gmail.com preferably by Friday.  Pictures in jpg format please.

ELECTORAL ROLL

If you wish to be able to take part and vote in the Annual Meeting, or the PCC, you need to be on the Electoral Roll.  This must be done before the Annual Meeting.  Forms are in the back of the Church, near the welcome desk.  Please, if you have not already, consider signing up and becoming a more active member of the church.

COLLECT FOR THE  FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT (MOTHERING SUNDAY)

God of love, passionate and strong, tender and careful;

watch over us and hold us all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

 READINGS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT (MOTHERING SUNDAY)

Exodus 2:1-10

2 Corinthians 1:3-7

John 19:25b-27

PRAYERS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT (MOTHERING SUNDAY)

·         For peace in areas of conflict around the world, especially the Middle East and the situation between, and in, the US and Ukraine.

·         Pray for children everywhere who are going through horrendous suffering.

·         Pray for mothers, especially those whose children have been killed because of conflict.

·         For all those suffering injustices, that they may receive freedom from the burden and suffering that they are undergoing, especially those who are suffering for their faith.  Pray this week for Syria and Nigeria where Christians are being brutally targeted.

·         For all those who come into the Minster seeking help, that God will meet them in their needs.

·         Pray for those receiving the knitted angels that they will be blessed by the prayers that go with them.

·         Pray that we will have the right attitude and be filled with love and concern for those who are struggling in whatever way.  Help us to give willingly for their needs.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS

Minster Lifeline 9/2025

This week Revd. Irene writes:

The angel display in the Minster at present reminds me of the Christmas carol  ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’. I have never seen so many angels gathered together bringing hope to people here and around the world.

Our 600 angels have now reached well over 800 and just this week one was sent to Australia and one to Bali.

Many angels are being returned to the church and mounted on a display board with messages of hope. Others are being kept by people to have in their own homes as a reminder of Jesus’ love for us.

During Lent we reflect on the hope that Jesus brings us as he enters Jerusalem and meets the death which brings the offer of hope and freedom to all people.

Our scripture last Sunday gave the image of Jesus as the Mother hen willing to protect all people just like the hen gathers her chicks under her wing. (Luke 13. 31-end) The verses also refer to the fox, wily and cunning.

Are we willing to allow Jesus to protect us and be his children or are we the fox out to destroy that wonderful offer of forgiveness and protection?

GIRLS BRIGADE

Although we had a few girls missing on Tuesday,  you wouldn't have realised it from the boisterous game of “Doctor, Doctor”!  I was surprised to learn they didn't know how to play it, so we got tangled up and shouted for the doctor to untangle us. Stretching is good for the soul! After our games we went in crafts, Viktoria had prepared scrunchies for the girls to start making this will be a project over the next few weeks. We are so thankful that Betty very kindly came back to help us, as my sewing skills are minimal! The girls did amazingly and took to sewing brilliantly, others needed a little help, but we are looking forward to attaching the elastic next week. Rob came to visit this week, and it was great to hear how we are all good and made in the image of God, we are not born bad (like the good and bad side of the material for the scrunchies) but sometimes we can make bad choices and we either need to try and forgive and/or be forgiven. With Jesus' amazing example and a wonderful reminder when we are saying the lord's prayer. With God's help we can! Blessings, Lauren 

EASTER FLOWERS

It is still a little way off Easter Sunday but Fiona our flower lady is planning the flowers for the Easter festival.

“I would like the church full of colourful spring flowers this Easter but like everything else the cost of flowers has risen a lot, although they are never cheap at Easter, but the prices of foliage has really gone up.  So I’m asking if anyone wo has a garden with greenery that is suitable for flower arranging if they could spare a bit and bring it into church on the morning of Wednesday 9th April.  This would give me a chance to sort through and then see what else I would need.

I’m looking for Forsythia, Leyland conifer, Choisya, privet, Eucalyptus and Phormium.  The long the stems the better.  Thank you.”

.

BRICK CHURCH - AN EXCITING AND FUN EXPERIENCE

Hello! 
You are warmly invited to our second session of BRICK CHURCH on Saturday 5th April at 10am, this time thinking about the Easter story. 
We eat breakfast together, and build a bible story using Lego or Minecraft. (Your own device is needed for Minecraft with Minecraft: Play with Friends already installed.) 
Children need to be accompanied by an adult - and it's not just for children. The adults had great fun with the Lego last time! 
If you would like to come, please sign up so we can see how many to cater for - you can also give your preference for food. The link is below, and includes photos from the last Brick Church: 
https://hm.churchsuite.com/events/clx60eyt

ANGELS

Another 125 angels ready to be yarn bombed! That makes 870 tagged, and 511(that I know about), already on their way. On Thursday Irene took one for Bali and one for Australia, Jon took four to the Guildhall, Therese took twenty for St Georges Primary school, Olga took thirty to the Ukrainian lunch and fifty went up to the Paragon Pod. The net is up in the Minster for the returned ones to be displayed after one of the Vicars have read the prayer on the back, there is a box in the Chancel to drop them in ready for the Vicars blessing.

GRIEF CAFE

It was good to meet up with old and new faces this week, with everyone chatting and delighted to see Millie, Craig’s special dog.  She really does help to break down barriers

Thank You for Your GivingT

The Clergy, Finance Team and PCC would like to say THANK YOU!

Thank you to each person that gives, without our giving we could not keep Hull Minster open and do all that we do in the Minster, local community, schools, and the city. It costs around £1,000 a day to run the Minster, and every penny is raised locally through our giving, grants, the café, shop, and events.

Over the past year we have been blessed with a significant legacy, success with grant applications and a good year with Holy Trinity Trading which runs the shop, café, and events. This means Hull Minster’s finances are improving.

At the heart of our finances are the gifts that people in our congregations give each week as part of our worship and discipleship.

“Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

How to give

·         The Parish Giving scheme is the best way to give, so if you are not already signed up, please consider doing so, you decide how much you want to give and if you pay tax PGS claims the gift aid of an extra 25% on behalf of Hull Minster. You can sign up here: https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/hull-minster-hull/

·         If you prefer to give cash on the plate on Sundays, please remember to use a gift aid envelope so we can claim an extra 25% in gift aid. We are currently missing out on significant amounts when cash gifts are not given using gift aid. You don’t need to fill in the details each time, once you’ve signed up you just need to write your name on the envelope each time you give.

Thank you for your giving, and may you have a blessed Lent. Heather

CARMELITE HOUSE

On Wednesday, the Bishop of Hull blessed our new offices at Carmelite House.  This is in the estate of Trinity House on the same site as, the once, Carmelite Monastery (The Whitefriars – hence ‘Whitefriargate’).

ITEMS FOR LIFELINE

If you have something written or photographs that you think should be in Lifeline, please send them to Val: valfotherby@gmail.com preferably by Friday.  Pictures in jpg format please.

ELECTORAL ROLL

If you wish to be able to take part and vote in the Annual Meeting, or the PCC, you need to be on the Electoral Roll.  This must be done before the Annual Meeting.  Forms are in the back of the Church, near the welcome desk.  Please, if you have not already, consider signing up and becoming a more active member of the church.

COLLECT FOR THE  THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Eternal God, give us insight to discern your will for us, to give up what harms us, and to seek the perfection we are promised   in Jesus Christ our Lord

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Psalm 63:1-9

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Luke 13:1-9

PRAYERS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

·         For peace in areas of conflict around the world, especially the Middle East and the situation between, and in, the US and Ukraine.

·         Pray especially for all those children in Ukraine and the Middle East who are going through horrendous suffering.

·         For those in need at this time, that people (ourselves included), will respond to meet those in difficult circumstances.

·         For all those suffering injustices, that they may receive freedom from the burden and suffering that they are undergoing, especially those who are suffering for their faith.  Pray this week for Syria where Christians are being brutally targeted.

·         For all those who come into the Minster seeking help, that God will meet them in their needs.

·         Pray for those receiving the knitted angels that they will be blessed by the prayers that go with them.

·         Pray that we will have the right attitude and be filled with love and concern for those who are struggling in whatever way.  Help us to give willingly for their needs.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS