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JULY-AUG 2011
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16 - 18 September Fun for all the family including The Hornby Model Rail Exhibition and our second annual abseil.
CONTENTS Letter of the Month
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Summer Season Recitals
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Tower Success
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Bank Holiday Organ Recital
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Down For A Challenge
5 South Liverpool Arts Group
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Bishop of Durham Designate
6 Picture Perfect Summer
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Farewell Celebrations
8 Getting to Know
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School Leavers' Services
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Stepping Back in Time
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New Future for Catering
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Beatles: Let it Be Strings
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Ordinations
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Faithful in Prayer
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Life Call
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A New Everyman for Everyone
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Annual Review
12 Book Club Dates
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Alpha Course
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In our Thoughts and Prayers
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Consecration Anniversary
Diary Dates
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Cathedral Friends Events 2011
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Next issue: September 4th
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Articles and ideas are always welcome and should be sent to Stuart Haynes: stuart.haynes@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk Editors reserve the right to edit contributions as necessary. Cover image: Ken Travis
LETTER OF THE MONTH
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A true Englishman doesn’t joke when he is talking about so serious a thing as a wager,” replied Phileas Fogg, solemnly. “I will bet twenty thousand pounds against any one who wishes that I will make the tour of the world in eighty days or less…. Do you accept?” In 1873, when Jules Verne wrote Around the World in Eighty Days, his writings were popular as fiction. No one took him seriously as a scientific visionary. Airships? Impossible! Submarines? Improbable! Television? Inconceivable! Space travel? Unimaginable! But in 1903, the Wright brothers put wings to Verne’s words. Jules Verne died two years later. People no longer laughed at him. He became known as ‘the man who invented the future’. My father, who taught French, was so fascinated by the French novelist that he named his son after the great visionary Jules Verne. ‘Where there is no vision, the people perish’ (Prov 29:18). Where there is no vision there is no vigour. No growth. No maturity. No future. Without vision, nations rust and rot. Civilisations decay and die. Cathedrals fossilize into museums and mausoleums. Vision is at the very core of life, for humans are imagining beings. A vision is a picture of the future that produces passion. For Jules Verne it was the picture of a submarine, an airship, a television! What picture will set our hearts thumping and our minds racing at Liverpool Cathedral? Is it a picture of the Cathedral at the heart
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to capacity each Sunday with people seeking God? Or is there no picture that will set our hearts thumping and our minds racing? Soon, we will bid farewell to our visionary Dean Justin Welby! Perhaps our best gift to Justin is to hold to and build on the vision he has brought to the Cathedral. Where there is no vision, the people perish. Where there is vision and worship and teaching and evangelism and care and growth and life in abundance—and God gets the credit for it all. Together, let’s dream the impossible dream! Reverend Canon Dr Jules Gomes Dwelly Raven Canon
Down For A Challenge There is still time to sign up for the annual Cathedral abseil. The 2010 abseil raised £5000 for the Cathedral Foundation and we are hoping to top that total this year. The 150ft freefall abseil down the front entrance of the building provides a unique experience and fantastic view of Liverpool. It is open to anyone over the age of 18 in a good state of medical and fitness health and no prior experience is necessary. It costs £35 registration fee with a minimum sponsorship of £120 for the Cathedral Foundation. More Information Contact Rebecca Bentham, Fundraising Manager 0151 702 7226 for a registration form, or download from the Cathedral website.
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of our city’s life—rejoicing with those who rejoice, weeping with those who weep? Is it a picture of choral music that brings heaven down to earth in worship? Is it a picture of academics from the universities finding food for the mind at the Cathedral? Is it a picture of students, immigrants and asylum seekers finding a home away from home at the Cathedral? Is it a picture of the Cathedral extending care to the needy in the neighbourhood? Is it a picture of people keenly desiring to study the Bible like Tevye in the Fiddler on the Roof? Is it a picture of sharing the gospel to the thousands of tourists who visit the Cathedral? Is it a picture of the Cathedral packed
The unparalleled evening views across Liverpool from the Cathedral tower have proven to be a huge draw for visitors so far this year. From the start of the 2011 late night opening season to June this year a massive 1178 people have so far attended on Thursday evenings, compared to 291 evening tower visitors by the same point last year. This is in addition to the continually increasing numbers of people visiting the tower during the day. Kevin Stott said, “This is a fantastic achievement, due to a number of factors such as the lift refurbishment, marketing and providing a friendly, all round visitor experience. We would like to thank all staff for their hard work in making this happen.” www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk
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DEAN OF LIVERPOOL ANNOUNCED AS BISHOP DESIGNATE OF DURHAM Justin Welby was announced as the next Bishop of Durham in June and Canon Myles Davies has been asked by Bishop James to be Acting Dean while we wait for a new Dean to be appointed. Justin’s farewell service will be held on October 2nd, he will be consecrated Bishop in York Minster on October 28th and enthroned in Durham Cathedral on November 26th.
The Bishop of Liverpool, The Rt Rev James Jones said “The compensation for our sadness in losing Justin is the proper pride in seeing him called to serve another diocese as Bishop. He and Caroline will bring to Durham gifts of evangelism, leadership and courage which have distinguished their ministry in Liverpool.
Many people have expressed a sense of pride that our Dean was chosen for such a high profile role but it is one that Justin had to be persuaded to accept. “Caroline and I had always believed we would retire in Liverpool but clearly God has other plans,” said Justin. “Being Bishop of Durham will be a tremendous challenge and privilege but leaving Liverpool will be incredibly difficult. We have made true and lasting friendships, seen renewed energy and passion within the life of the Cathedral, and appreciated the wonderful work of our staff and volunteers. We leave knowing there is a sense of common vision and purpose with an amazing team of people who will take this forward.” Justin and Caroline already have links to Durham, having lived in the North East before, for three years when Justin was training for ordained ministry between 1989 and 1992. As Acting Dean, Myles will play a key role during the appointment process. Myles had already accepted the Bishop’s invitation to become full time 6
I am delighted that Canon Myles Davies has accepted my invitation to serve as Acting Dean of Liverpool. This will ensure continuity of vision as we discern the vocation of Justin’s successor.”
at the Cathedral as Canon Precentor and Vice Dean, and to resign as Vicar of the parishes of Stanley St. Anne and Stoneycroft St. Paul during the summer. He will continue to serve as Canon Precentor alongside his new role as Acting Dean. But it is not just about Myles. Canon Richard White will be expanding his brief for mission and evangelism while Canon Jules Gomes will work alongside Canon Cynthia Dowdle in a focus on pastoral work
among the congregations. They will all be supported by the excellent teams of staff and volunteers that form the bedrock of Cathedral life. As Myles says “the Cathedral has always been much greater than any one person. We have a common vision to be a safe place to do risky things in the service of Christ and that will continue. It will be a great privilege for me to serve the Cathedral in response to the invitation from Bishop James whilst we await the appointment of a new Dean”. www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk
The process to find a new Dean will start in the autumn and will be more open than before. A panel will be appointed to choose the new Dean. This will include the Bishop and a representative of the Cathedral’s College of Canons. It will conduct an open recruitment process under new church regulations. The panel will shortlist, interview and select the person to be recommended to the Crown to be invited to become the Dean of Liverpool, with the approval of the Bishop. There will be a time for tributes and farewells, and they will come in future issues, but for now clergy and staff are focussed on continuing our work and furthering the aims and actions of the Cathedral’s development plan.
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FAREWELL CELEBRATIONS
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athedral staff and congregation came together for a number of events to give Canon Anthony and Rosemary Hawley a warm send off, as they swap Liverpool for Wiltshire upon their retirement. Hundreds of friends, family and wellwishers from as far away as India attended a service at the Cathedral to say goodbye to the couple who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary the day before. Speaking at the service, Dean Justin told the congregation: “It’s been a privilege to serve with Anthony and with Rosemary. I’ve learned more from them than from many people I’ve worked with over the years.” The farewell events culminated in an informal celebratory buffet supper held for the couple, where guests were entertained by harpist Gwen Parry. Radio Merseyside’s Roger Philips was also there to give a potted history of the Hawley’s time in Liverpool, and the evening finished with a sing-song to a medley of Liverpool songs led by the Cathedral Clergy. Anthony and Rosemary were presented with an oil on board preliminary study of Abraham and the Angels by Roger Wagner as a gift from those attending, reflecting the couple’s commitment to the arts in the Cathedral and Merseyside. We wish them both a long and happy retirement.
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PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVERS' SERVICES More than 2,500 school children attended the two annual Primary School Leavers' Services at the Cathedral this June. The services are designed to help students reflect and give thanks for their time at primary school and to look forward and celebrate the move to secondary school. Pupils from 86 primary schools and five secondary schools took part in the services, which included readings and music from the choirs of Rimrose Hope and Faith Primary Schools. The sound of St Margaret’s High School Jazz Band welcomed pupils, parents and dignitaries to the Cathedral and students from Byrchall High School gave a drama presentation for the primary school leavers. Archbishop Blanch and St Michaels High Schools read in the service and Sir Thomas Boteler students were kept busy organising behind the scenes to ensure the procession went smoothly. Bishop Richard Blackburn, Bishop of Warrington and Chair of the Diocesan Board of Education led the service on Tuesday and Bishop James led the Wednesday service. All schools once again donated very generously to the chosen charity. The money raised this year will be split between the Star School, Rwanda and
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Edith’s Home Project, Uganda, to help build new educational facilities for the local children. The service also celebrated 200 years of the National Society. A competition to design a Diocesan banner was won by two pupils from Sir Thomas Boteler High School. The banner will be taken to Westminster Abbey in October where the boys will process with it at a national service to celebrate the Society’s anniversary.
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NEW FUTURE FOR CATERING pecialist concession caterers Couture have secured the contract to manage the Cathedral's restaurant, cafe and hospitality suites. The decision came after a thorough review of our services which looked at how, in an increasingly competitive environment, we could offer high quality affordable hospitality.
The Cathedral was impressed by Couture’s understanding of our values and their philosophy towards offering freshly prepared food direct from the kitchen. They provided a range of creative menu options that include the traditional Scouse and Sunday Lunches as well as a range of modern British dishes. All of the menus will be cooked and presented to high standards that we believe will delight visitors. The contract with Couture will be a partnership between Cathedral and caterer. This was essential for the Cathedral to have someone who understood the unique nature of 10
Life Call
June saw the Priesting of fourteen people at the Cathedral, at a service led by Bishop James Jones. They were: Rev Barbara Smith, Rev Barbara Alldred, Rev Sally-Anne Mason, Rev Stuart Haynes, Rev Lyn McIver, Rev Amanda Fairclough, Rev Peter Smyth, Rev Lin Camp, Rev Elaine Jones, Rev June Asquith, Rev Dawn Harrison, Rev Phil Weston, Rev Richard Gedge and Rev Rebecca Phillips.
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Couture aim to start work in the Cathedral from June 27th and will be managing a phased handover of our catering facilities during the summer months. This will include subtle changes that will give our traditional spaces a contemporary feel while reflecting their long heritage. Visitors will see this first in the refectory, which will be renamed the Welsford – a clear link to the Welsford Porch which was named after one of the Cathedral’s early benefactors.
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catering in a place of worship. The partnership will build and develop the work of our existing catering team. Dean Justin said “we are delighted to be able to offer the contract to Couture. Their approach to food, the Cathedral and our partnership were very impressive ahead of a strong field of quality caterers. We look forward to working with them as they develop our catering.” Couture’s Managing Director Marc Warde said, “We are thrilled to be working in partnership with Liverpool Cathedral and furthering our growth in the north of England. Our offer of flexible space, great views and innovative food will work extremely well in the magnificent setting of Liverpool Cathedral.”
On July 3rd a further sixteen people were ordained as Deacons. They are: James Harding, Alison Shaw, Jayne Van Den Berg-Owens, Tim Stanford, Andy Brown, Julie Anderson, Philip Saltmarsh, Norma Arnold, Eileen Heaney, Michael Leyden, Ian Wynne, Harry Greenhalgh, Phil Turner, David Nyirongo, Alan Conant and Geoff Ardern, with Tim Watson to be ordained in France. Margaret Jennings was ordained in her own parish by Bishop Richard. The new Deacons will work in parishes across the Diocese, and Tim Watson will serve his curacy at the Cathedral with some time spent at St Anne Stanley. Find out more about Tim in the next issue of Cathedral Life.
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Are you feeling called to follow your Christian vocation, whatever that may be? Life Call, which takes place in the Cathedral on 10th September (10am-1pm), is designed to help people of all ages and backgrounds explore their Christian vocation. From formal licensed or ordained ministry to informal work, local and overseas, this event will cover it all. There will be stalls covering work and ministry within the Diocese, the Church Army, theological colleges, Liverpool Hope University, Christian Charities and more. The event will also include a breakfast question and answer session with young people. As well as the opportunity to visit and talk to the exhibitors there will be breakout sessions on how to follow a calling for Ordained or Reader ministry as well as Church Officer and Community Work. More Information www.liverpool.anglican.org/life-call
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ANNUAL REVIEW PUBLISHED
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he Cathedral has published its review of activities for 2010. The review, entitled In Christ’s Service, A Safe Place to do Risky Things, aims to reflect the whole of our mission and ministry in a single document. The report looks at our work as we seek to live out our calling to serve. It reflects on each of our four pillars of growth; the focus on mission and evangelism; developing a vibrant and inclusive pattern of worship; facilitating a wide ranging base in education and reflection; and encouraging a broad based spirituality. It also examines the foundations of our work; having stable finances, progressing a long term approach to maintaining our building; being a good place to work and volunteer and having good communication. The report clearly shows the amount of progress we made during 2010. It covers a whole breadth of activities and includes a digest of our financial performance. We can’t cover everything in the report but through reading you can get a real sense of the work we are doing towards our overall vision. From Icons in Transformation to Walking through Windows; from our review of the music and liturgy department to the enhancement of traditional, and development of new, forms of worship; from a busy schools' programme to the formation of the Cathedral School of Theology; from
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Food for the Journey to our reflective zones; all have contributed to a vibrant, active Cathedral seeking to bring people to an encounter with the Glory of God. But as Justin says in his introduction, “This does not happen by accident. The Cathedral relies on our army of volunteers, our dedicated staff, our congregation members, our Friends and our clergy to keep the Cathedral working every day of each year.” The review also reflects the great deal of work being carried out to maintain the magnificent building, to stabilise our finances, make the cathedral a great place to work and volunteer and improve our communications. But as the report concludes, the Cathedral exists because of Christ and we need to keep His commission and his priorities in mind. The risks we take are taken because Christ took risks. He took a risk in order that we may know Him better and feel His love for us in the world. We don’t get everything right and there is still much to do. But we are confident that working together we can grow together in His love and service to be an inspiring place in the hearts of our community. You can download a copy of the report from the cathedral website or request one from the Cathedral Offices. www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk
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Alpha Course
Consecration Anniversary
Cathedral Friends Events 2011
Alpha returns to the Cathedral on September 21st, and begins with a meal and talk introducing the course. Alpha is a practical introduction to the Christian faith for everyone, especially those wanting to investigate Christianity or wanting to brush up on the basics. Topics include “Who is Jesus?” and “Why and how do I pray?” After each talk participants divide into small groups for a time of discussion. The course will run on Wednesday evenings until 30th November, with an optional 'away-day' on 12th November. (There will be no session held on Wenesday 26th October due to halfterm holidays.)
July 17th is the 87th Anniversary of the Cathedral’s Consecration. Join us from 10.30am-12.00pm for a Festival Eucharist to celebrate.
Sun 17th July - Evensong 3.00pm. Followed by Friends AGM at 4.00pm (Members only). Afternoon tea available, 5.00pm, (£6) in the Western Rooms. Sat 10th September - Autumn outing to St Marys Church, Warwick, (AKA, Warwick Cathedral). Includes tour of church, followed at 4.15pm with afternoon meal, at the Thos Lloyd Hotel. Cost £23.00. Depart Cathedral 9.00am. (Non members welcome). Fri 4th November - Talk by Steve Binns, OBE, 7.30pm ‘Famous Trials at St George's Hall.’ Followed by Hotpot Supper in the Western Rooms (£11). All tickets available from Phil Holmes c/o Liverpool Cathedral, St James Mount, Liverpool, L1 7AZ. An SAE with your cheque would be appreciated.
Summer Season Recitals Organists from the UK and USA will perform at 4pm at the recitals. With music from Bach to Bairstow there is something for everyone. 23rd July - Martyn Noble, Liverpool Cathedral Organ Scholar 30th July - Anthony Norcliffe (Leeds) 6th August - Adrian Griffiths (Wirral) 13th August - David Leahey (Virginia, USA) 20th August - Keith Hearnshaw (Droitwich) 27th August - Alex Davies (Dorset) 3rd September - Richard Salmon (London) 10th September - Matthew Atherton (Barnard Castle School)
Summer Bank Holiday Organ Recital
More Information Contact Clare Kerrigan on 0151 702 7220 or email clare.kerrigan@ liverpoolcathedral.org.uk 14
On August 29th (11.15-12.15), Ian Wells, Hon. Deputy Organist, will present a programme of popular organ music, featuring works by J.S.Bach, Whitlock, Mandelssohn, Franck and Peeters. Admission £5 on the door.
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South Liverpool Art Group From July 30th – 13th August we will once again welcome the South Liverpool Arts Group for an annual exhibition of work. The group, which is a registered Charity, began 32 years ago, having started in association with the Garston Carnival in 1978. It has since gone from strength to strength, meeting weekly and comprising amateur artists, active in all mediums, living in the South Liverpool area. 15
Click and Explore! Tuesday 26th July-Friday 26th August Throughout the summer we are hosting a range of photography-themed events for all the family. Inspiring Places There is still time to enter this year’s Cathedral Photography Competition, Inspiring Places. We have had some fantastic entries but we are always looking for more! The three categories are: In the Hope Street Area; In the City Centre; and At the Everyman, a special category for this year to mark the redevelopment of the Hope Street theatre. Judges include Mike McCartney, Martin Birchall (Award-winning former ECHO photographer), Sandra Penketh (Deputy Director of Art Galleries, National Museums Liverpool) and Gemma Bodinetz (Artistic Director of the Everyman Playhouse). The competition is open to all ages and abilities and prizes include photography workshops, camera equipment, theatre tickets and more. All entries will be exhibited at the Cathedral from 15-18th September, when the public will be invited to vote for a People’s Winner alongside the judges’ choice. Need inspiration? Check the Cathedral website for the ‘inspiring places’ chosen by screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce, BBC broadcaster Wayne Clarke, local historian Ken Pye, Dean Justin Welby and Mike McCartney.
Faces of Ethiopia - Exhibition of Marginalised Communities 21st August-9th September Acclaimed Belgian photographer Frederic Courbet is to exhibit his new UK wide exhibition at the Cathedral from 21st August – 9th September. Faces of Ethiopia focuses on the country’s displaced Negede Woitto community, the original inhabitants of the northern city of Bahir Dar, who have been forcibly evicted from their ancestral home five times since the 1984 famine. Courbet is based in Nairobi and has covered stories in more than 15 countries, including Somalia, Congo and Zimbabwe. His work has been published in Time Magazine, National Geographic Magazine, The Guardian, The Observer and many other international publications and his assignment on Central African Republic's health care situation was recently exhibited at the Barbican in London. 16
From 11.00am-3.00pm each day, families can follow this interactive trail that uses the theme of photography to explore spiritual ideas. Stations will be set up around the building and themes include vision, freedom, keep snapping (perseverance), get in close, special moments and crowd shots. Don’t forget to bring your own camera and enter your best shots into the Inspiring Places competition!
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My Liverpool Home Monday 18th July-Friday 26th August Combining the works of Edward Chambré Hardman and celebrated photographer Mike McCartney, this free digital exhibition – narrated by Mike McCartney himself – captures the city through almost 100 years of change and renewal. Visitors can also inspect twentieth century cameras and equipment, courtesy of The Hardmans’ House, 59 Rodney Street, follow in the footsteps of Hardman and McCartney with a free ‘My Liverpool Home’ trail map and join in a range of special children’s activities.
Share your Cathedral with us Take a look at the fantastic photographs being uploaded by members of the public to our Flickr group - ‘Share Your Liverpool Cathedral With Us.’ This is a great way to share your experience of the Cathedral with others around the world, and we are always looking for pictures for use on our website and in publications (permission will be sought). We are interested in photographs of the building but we also want pictures that illustrate the vibrant life of the Cathedral’s past, present and future. For tips on uploading your photographs to the group contact phil.kiel@liverpool.anglican.org www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk
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GETTING TO KNOW SARAH O'DONOGHUE Since arriving in the newlyestablished post of Education Development Officer seven years ago, Sarah O’Donoghue has seen her role grow vastly - alongside the number of schoolchildren the Cathedral welcomes each year.
Sarah also works alongside organisations such as YKids and Liverpool Youth for Christ. She also acts as a mentor to PGCE students and is delighted to be working closely with Sue Mitchell, Children and Families Missioner for the Diocese of Liverpool and the Cathedral, whose role is to engage with families outside of school term time.
When Sarah first arrived, around 2,500 school-children attended the Cathedral annually for tours of the building. “Now, in 2011, we are at full capacity and welcoming around 10,500 pupils each year to a whole programme of workshops and events,” says Sarah. “And we still have demand for more.” Nearly all workshops are booked up as soon as they are announced. Recent workshops have focussed on the Blitz, Victorian childhood and the lives of the inspirational women in the Lady Chapel windows. The department also runs the Easter Experience, workshops on Lent and Remembrance Sunday and annual ‘Transition Workshops’ designed to help year six students reflect on the move to secondary school. From her own experience as a secondary school RE teacher, Sarah knows how important it is to consult with teachers with regards to what they want – and provide it. A key part of her job is to liaise with schools to provide a varied programme that matches closely with the curriculum. 18
in one day and people queued down Duke Street. Another highlight was the Anne Frank exhibition where 1000 children attended over four weeks, and the annual Remembrance workshops are another favourite. “It is a great privilege to work here. I love meeting different schools from across the Diocese nearly every day and sharing my own faith with them through the work we do,” Sarah adds.
Sarah is keen to emphasise that attracting schools provides a fantastic mission opportunity, “We shouldn’t underestimate the strength of the connection that we can make with young people when they make their first visit. It is fantastic to see thirty mouths wide open as they behold the Cathedral for the first time. We often find that children are so impressed that they come back and bring their family, many who may not have been since they were children themselves. Above all, we want them to know that it is their Cathedral and that they can come here whenever they want. These are our future visitors and congregations after all.” Highlights of Sarah’s time here include the Narnia event in 2005, when the Cathedral welcomed 3,500 visitors
Cathedral are all on the list when funds allow. We want to become a centre of excellence and ensure that our department always meets the needs of our young people, keeping them coming back for years to come.”
Stepping Back in Time Sarah and her team of volunteers, many of whom are former teachers, helped schoolchildren from across the Diocese go back in time at two historythemed events. At workshops commemorating the 70th anniversary of the May Blitz children experienced a life-size Anderson shelter, heard first hand from people who lived through it, handled a real gas mask and played with some of the toys from the time. (continued pg 20)
Sarah says that she could not do her job without the dedication of more than twenty five volunteers and the Cathedral interpreters and guides who help with tours and workshops and are not averse to dressing up as Kitty Wilkinson or Roman soldiers! “They create the welcoming atmosphere we want to provide for our children and they really add an extra dimension to our activities. We wouldn’t have the success we have without them!” Education provision at the Cathedral is at a high standard but Sarah is not complacent, “We would love to welcome even more children, and we are always looking for new ways to engage with young people. Outreach work, engaging more children from the immediate area and working even more closely with the Metropolitan www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk
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Faithful in Prayer – MU celebrates Mary Sumner Day
They also danced to war time tunes, played a ‘rationing’ game, took part in make and do sessions (knitting, wooden dolls and rag-rugging), watched a drama based on the experiences of children and attended a street party. The day ended with a Dig for Victory session, where the children created a special floral tribute to those who experienced the Blitz.
From 16th-19th August, The Mothers' Union will hold an interactive display highlighting the broad scope of Mothers' Union activities and projects in Liverpool and worldwide. The exhibition will also celebrate Mary Sumner, founder of the MU. There will be a variety of craft activities for all ages running alongside displays. All are welcome to find out more about the MU, their history and their founder, who is commemorated in the liturgical calendars of the Church of England and the Church in Wales.
In June children went back to the Victorian era for a full-day of roleplay, which included meeting Kitty Wilkinson, hearing about the inspiring work of Ann Clough, Agnes Jones and experiencing a 19th Century laundry washroom, hospital and school room. Liverpool Cathedral staff, volunteers and park rangers in period costume led each group as they experienced the sights and sounds, the hardships and the pleasures of Victorian life.
A New Everyman for Everyone This summer work begins to build a brand new Everyman Theatre. From 18th July - 26th August, the Cathedral will host ‘A New Everyman for Everyone’ an exhibition featuring a model of the plans. There will also be the chance to learn about the project and have your chance to respond.
The Beatles: Let it be Strings After last year’s sold out concert, the Cathedral will revisit the music of the Beatles with an intimate unplugged concert in the Well on 27th August. Victoria Sharp, who performed at last year’s concert, will present the show and be joined by critically acclaimed artists from Italy, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK, playing Beatles favourites with a classical, ‘lounge’ music and contemporary twist. Performers include Alexandra Hill (violin and band), the 4-piece Penny Ladies (vocals, piano, double bass and drums), guitarists Marco Zappa from 20
Book Club Dates The Book Club is now into its second year. We continue to enjoy a wide range of books, including novels, biographies, poetry and drama. All are welcome to come along. Meetings take place in The Dean’s office and start at 7pm. Switzerland and Dario Sorano from Italy and the string quartet Qvartiett from Sweden. More Information There are just 450 tickets for this concert, and audience members can also opt for a pre-show two-course buffet. Tickets available from the Cathedral Shop at £12.50.
Forthcoming dates and books are as follows: July 19th - The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: Robin Sharma September 13th - Sarum: Edward Rutherford October 18th - Silence: Sarah Maitland November 15th - Dying we Live: Helmut Gollwitzer and R.C. Kuhn December 13th - Poetry of John Donne More Information Contact Nädine Daniel choral.evensong@gmail.com www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk
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DIARY DATES
IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS July - September 2011 Dean Justin, Caroline and the family on the announcement of their move to Durham.
10th July - 3.00pm Choral Evensong. Preacher: Canon John Stanley
We thank God for all our visitors and tour groups this Summer.
17th July - 10.30am Festival Eucharist to celebration the anniversary of the Consecration of the Cathedral. Preacher: The Dean - 3.00pm Festival Evensong attended by the Friends of Liverpool Cathedral. Preacher: The Right Reverend Rupert Hoare, Dean Emeritus
We pray for Our Consecration Service. The JMU Graduation Services. The University of Liverpool Receptions. The numerous school visits.
24th July - 10.30am Choral Eucharist. Preacher: The Bishop of Warrington 31st July - 3pm Choral Evensong. Preacher: Canon Ray Bridson
Exhibitions including, Mothers Union, Everyman, Chambre Hardman and the Partners for Change Ethiopian exhibition. Summer family activities. Whitby High School visit and Glan Conwy Church visit. Events including the potential Landrover dinners, Beatles Festival Unplugged Concert and Organ Recital. Those being baptised: Carly Cookson. The weddings of James Holme and Shelly Brennand. Those who are ill or in need: Eve Rowbottom, Alan Terry, Michael Davies, Vera Roberts, Collette Thornborough, George Quarless, Elizabeth Langdon-Griffiths, Doreen Davies, James Hunter, Eric Roper, Victoria Fasawe, Clare Roberts, Margaret Suismith, Thomas Adams, Bert and Hilda Poole, Pat Lumb, John Toulmin, Tom Donegan, Peter Draycot, Ben Cadwallader, Julia Carter-Preston, Johnathan Roberts, Sheila Bentham, Lena Prince, Pauline Campbell.
The Liverpool Cathedral School of Theology prospectus is now available. The School has one single aim: to help ordinary Christians in their ministry and service of Jesus. Whether it is getting to grips with the big picture of the Bible's story, making sense of Leviticus or the doctrine of providence, these courses aim to give participants
a deeper knowledge of, and closer relationship with, God. Open to all, the courses are taught by a wide variety of renowned speakers from both an academic and practical background. There is also the opportunity to journal your reflections on your learning. There are two learning streams to choose from: Firm Foundations and Thinking Clearly. New courses start in September Visit the School of Theology pages on the website or pick up a prospectus at the welcome desk.
The Departed: Clive Campbell.
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WEEKLY SERVICES SUNDAY
8:30am 10:30am 10:30am 3:00pm 4:00pm 7:30pm
Morning Prayer and Holy Communion Choral Eucharist ZONE 2 - Concert Room Choral Evensong Eucharist Dream - Lady Chapel Last Sunday of the month
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
8:30am 12:05pm 5:30pm
Morning Prayer Eucharist Choral Evensong (said on Wednesdays)
SATURDAY
8:30am 12:05pm 3:00pm
Morning Prayer and Holy Communion Eucharist Choral Evensong
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