A Civic Service Giving thanks for all who have served the people of this District during the Covid-19 pandemic
Wednesday 7 July 2021 17.00
Welcome to Bradford Cathedral The seat of the Bishop of Leeds and a Centre of Worship and Mission One of three Cathedrals in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds
Our purpose is serving Christ and transforming lives through welcome, worship and encounter.
❖ A very warm welcome to Bradford Cathedral for this service. ❖ Please join in with saying of the words in bold type in this order of service and sit or stand as directed if you are able. Large print copies are available from the stewards at the main door. ❖ The Cathedral Choir leads today’s worship. ❖ Unfortunately, the hearing loop is not working at present. ❖ Please check that you have switched off your mobile phone. ❖ Please refrain from taking photographs during the service. ❖ Lavatories, including disabled facilities, are available towards the back of the church on the south side. Please only use these facilities if necessary. ❖ In the event of an emergency, please remain calm and seated. Stewards will direct you out of the Cathedral. ❖ The Cathedral Close is an historic conservation area. The nature of the site means that many of the surfaces and steps are uneven and can be slippery when wet. Please take care when leaving the Cathedral, use the handrails where provided and report anything that seems to be broken or amiss to a member of the Cathedral staff. ❖ Please note that this service will be livestreamed to YouTube and available for two weeks afterwards.
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FAITHFULNESS
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WHOLENESS
Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill, Bradford, BD1 4EH T: 01274 777720 2
An opening organ voluntary is played
Welcome
The Very Reverend Jerry Lepine, Dean of Bradford
Introduction
The Reverend Canon Paul Maybury, Precentor
Prayers of thanksgiving Let us give thanks to God. For the love of God, the maker of all, the giver of all good things. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. For the NHS. For their dedication and service to us all, particularly during this pandemic. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. For all teachers and support staff in schools, colleges and universities. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. For the emergency services; For paramedics, the police and the fire services. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. For those on the front-line in the retail Logistics and business sectors. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. For the voluntary sector and social enterprises who have continued to operate and adapt their provision. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. For our Local Authority who have responded to the challenges of the pandemic with resilience and creativity Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3
For all who have served us, and those in particular need, during this pandemic. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. For the faithfulness of God who is not deaf to our grief and suffering. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Hymn O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height; rejoice in his word, ye angels of light; ye heavens adore him by whom ye were made, and worship before him, in brightness arrayed. O praise ye the Lord! Praise him upon earth, in tuneful accord, ye sons of new birth; praise him who hath brought you his grace from above, praise him who hath taught you to sing of his love. O praise ye the Lord, all things that give sound; each jubilant chord re-echo around; loud organs, his glory forth tell in deep tone, and, sweet harp, the story of what he hath done. O praise ye the Lord! Thanksgiving and song to him be outpoured all ages along: for love in creation, for heaven restored, for grace of salvation, O praise ye the Lord! Amen. Words: H.W. Baker, based on Psalm 150 Tune: LAUDATE DOMINUM (Parry); CP 543
Interview with Dr Paul Whitaker, respiratory consultant
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Magnificat
Sumsion in G
My soul doth magnify the Lord : and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded : the lowliness of his hand-maiden. For behold, from henceforth : all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me : and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him : throughout all generations. He hath shewed strength with his arm : he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat : and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things : and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel : as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen.
The New Testament Reading – Luke 17.11-19 read by Canon Kersten England CBE, Chief Executive of the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council 11
On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. 12As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, 13they called out, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ 14When he saw them, he said to them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were made clean. 15Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. 16He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. 17Then Jesus asked, ‘Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? 18Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?’ 19Then he said to him, ‘Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.’ Thanks be to God 5
Chant Ubi Caritas et amor, ubi caritas Deus ibi est. Where there is charity and love, God is to be found. Chant: Taizé Community
Homily
The Right Reverend Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds
Anthem We shall walk through the valley in peace. If Jesus himself shall be our leader, we shall walk through the valley in peace. There will be no trials there. If Jesus himself shall be our leader, we shall walk through the valley in peace. Words and Music: African American Spiritual arr. Undine Smith Moore (1904-89)
Prayers A number of prayers are said and the following chant sung: Bless the Lord my soul and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord my soul who leads me into life. Chant: Taizé Community
Poem
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Hymn O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home; Under the shadow of thy throne thy saints have dwelt secure; sufficient is thine arm alone, and our defence is sure. Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame, from everlasting thou art God, to endless years the same. A thousand ages in thy sight are like an evening gone, short as the watch that ends the night before the rising sun. Time, like an ever-rolling stream, bears all its sons away; they fly forgotten, as a dream dies at the opening day. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, be thou our guard while troubles last, and our eternal home. Words: Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 90 Tune: ST ANNE; CP 537
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Blessing
The Right Reverend Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds
Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast to that which is good; render to no one evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honour everyone; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit; and the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit be amongst you and remain with you, now and always. Amen A closing organ voluntary is played
Material in this Order of Service is taken from Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England, copyright © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England, 2000 and Common Worship: Times & Seasons, copyright © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England, 2006. Scripture readings are taken from the New Revised Standard Version (Anglicised Edition) of the Bible, copyright © 1989, 1994 The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Copyright hymns and songs are reproduced under the Christian Copyright Licensing scheme: licence number 3887. This compilation is copyright © 2021 The Chapter of Bradford.
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