Cathedral Life May 2011 by Liverpool Cathedral

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MAY-JUNE 2011

CONTENTS

this half term

30 May - 3 June 11am - 3pm Free interactive prayer activities to help families explore exciting ways to pray together.

Letter of the Month

Creating a Cathedral

BSL Messy Church

Grace Sheppard Memorial Service

South Liverpool Photography Group Exhibition

Tourism Award Shortlisting

Inspiring Places Cathedral Foundation

Buckets of Family Fun

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Catering Update

Easter Workshops

‘On Being Saved’ Rod Garner Book Launch

History Fair Report

Book Club Dates

Getting to Know Derek Collins

Embracing Hope

Whit Bank Holiday Recital

Two Choirs Success

Prayer Thanks

Two Cities One Voice

15 Organ Gala

Breakfast with The Bible

Cathedral Fête

The Beatles - Let it Be Strings

Cathedral Friends Events 2011

Next issue: July 10th

14 Deadline for submissions: June 20th

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.

LETTER OF THE MONTH

t is good to be asked to offer a final contribution to Cathedral Life before retirement, having had a hand in every issue since it began eight years ago. Over the years it has tried to serve both as a means of communication about the life, ministry and mission of the Cathedral and as a challenge and stimulant in Christian thinking about matters of faith and action for its readers. It is good that now the Cathedral website has become the chief place to which people turn for Cathedral news and information. Most of us know, at least in theory, about the supposed lack of knowledge of faith, and of the Christian faith in particular, amongst many of today’s school age children. I was told recently of a school in this Diocese where 80 children were asked who Jesus was. Only 5 claimed to have heard of him. In two years or so we shall know the results of the 2011 Census: it will be interesting to learn how many will say that they are Christian. Here is a huge contemporary challenge. In his second letter to Timothy, Paul urges him to “preach the message, to insist upon proclaiming it (whether the time is right or not), to convince, reproach and encourage”. All this in a climate of opposition and even persecution. To some extent in a Cathedral we are cushioned from aggressive secularism. Indeed it is a source of great thanksgiving that cathedrals continue to show increases in attendance, both at services

As the Dean indicated in his February sermons on contemporary cathedrals, if we can’t achieve that here with the great resources at our disposal, we can’t achieve it anywhere. So there is absolutely no room for complacency, but a call to pray that by God’s grace, we may continue to rise to the challenge to proclaim the message whether the time is right or not. Anthony Hawley Canon Treasurer and Vice Dean

Look out in the next edition of Cathedral Life for a report on Canon Anthony’s leaving celebrations. Cathedral hosts first ever British Sign Language Messy Church

of worship as well as sightseeing visitors. Figures just released by the Archbishops’ Council’s Research and Statistics Unit show that attendance levels at regular weekly services have increased again, this year, by 7%, to a total of 35,000. This is more than double the figure at the turn of the millennium, and is approaching the same level as Sunday attendance. In addition, baptisms of young people and adults and the number of child baptisms (up to the age of 12) have almost doubled in the same period. Over the course of a year, nearly a million people came to special services adding to the two million regular attenders.

Activities included paper boat racing, cake decorating, painting and model making around a Biblical theme. The pilot event was so popular that there are now plans to run further sessions at various intervals throughout the year. Rev Dr Hannah Lewis, Team Leader in the Liverpool Diocese for Work Among Deaf People, led the pilot session. She said, “The idea isn’t about providing access to a hearing project for deaf people, but rather about establishing an entirely new group where all can participate together regardless of whether they are deaf or hearing. Messy Church is a fantastic way for all families to keep in touch with Church if going to the normal Sunday services is not possible. The first event was a huge success and very encouraging, and we look forward to the next one.”

The Cathedral hosted its first British Sign Language (BSL) Messy Church event. Messy Church is a common expression of church in the Church of England. It encourages whole families to come together for craft activities, food, story-telling and celebration around a Biblical theme. The idea is to make Church accessible and fun for the whole family, offering something different to usual Sunday morning services. The first Messy Church took place in the Lady Chapel and was conducted in BSL as well as spoken English. It was aimed at families who use BSL because parents, grandparents or children are deaf. www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

More Information Contact Revd Dr Hannah Lewis, Team Leader, Pastoral Services for the Deaf Community hannah.lewis@liverpool. anglican.org or via mobile text message 07919 411817.

GRACE SHEPPARD

SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING

iverpool Cathedral welcomed more than 1200 people to ‘Called to be Friends’, the service of thanksgiving for the life of Grace Sheppard. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu gave a personal tribute to Grace, and there were also reflections by Frank Field MP, BBC broadcaster Roger Phillips, and Jenny Sinclair, daughter of Grace and Bishop David Sheppard. Music was provided by Liverpool Cathedral Choir and the Love and Joy Gospel Choir, who sang ‘Amazing Grace.’ Archbishop Tutu said, “It is a great privilege to be part of a deserved tribute to a wonderful human being who made God really proud. “She was not scared to reveal her own frailty, her own vulnerability and thus she enabled others to accept themselves for who they were and not who they were not.” Archbishop Tutu also recalled Grace and Bishop David’s support of the anti-apartheid movement, adding that the couple thought the system was abhorrent. Daughter Jenny Sinclair gave her own tribute saying, “Our family like everyone else’s had its own private issues behind the public face. In those early days as a young child I was aware of my mother’s anxiety, and her reality of living with fear and panic attacks.

“Years of tenacious effort and courage and help led her to a completely new place. I saw her grow from a nervous person with little confidence to a woman living life to the full, and then helping others to do the same. She shared her fears and weaknesses and in so doing found a freedom in life. Liverpool was the place where she found healing. Liverpool was the place where Grace flourished. She loved Merseyside and Wirral and felt completely at home.”

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Roger Philips added, “Grace had so much love within her that in some ways, it’s not possible to grieve for her – because that love continues to surround all of us, even those who only knew her fleetingly. The truth is we’re here to give thanks for all that she gave and still gives.” The moving but upbeat service drew on Grace’s own words and actions, including her books An Aspect of Fear and Living With Dying – and was inspired by a retreat she gave in the Chester diocese. Jenny’s reflection closed with a prayer that Grace used at the retreat, ‘I dare to pray that each of you will emerge from this … less afraid of stillness and always ready for adventure. In a word, encouraged. I pray that you will never forget that you are not alone, and are part of the great Community of Saints on Earth and in Heaven who cheer you on day and night.’

Since the service, Jenny has been inundated with responses from those who were there: “People have said how deeply moved they were, how the choirs raised people’s spirits and Desmond Tutu’s tribute has been described as ‘mystical’ and ‘inspiring’. People felt the service was encouraging, human and upbeat – a bit like a retreat, which was the aim.” On the same day as the service, a new memorial in honour of Bishop David Sheppard was revealed. The memorial is carved into the existing red sandstone wall on the south choir aisle, with a white feature stone inserted www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

centrally. Designed by sculptor Stephen Broadbent (who also designed the Sheppard-Worlock memorial statue on Hope Street), it is intended that the feature stone has imperfections and is not flawless. In addition, it is set at a height where visitors will be able to touch the stone. The inscription on the memorial is taken from Jeremiah and says ‘Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you...and pray to the Lord on its behalf.’ The location of the stone also marks the place in the Cathedral where both Bishop David’s and Grace’s ashes have been interred.

Inspiring Places

2011 Annual Liverpool Cathedral Photographic Competition

in the Cathedrals. That’s an inspiring thought for an inspiring place. Novelist and screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce. The Crypt of the Metropolitan Cathedral. When it was built the plan was to build a really vast cathedral over it - the biggest in the World, something that would be seen well out to sea, like a granite sunrise. I think it was a good idea not to build it. But I like to stand on the roof of the crypt

Liverpool Cathedral Foundation

Expert judges ask participants to capture ‘inspiring places’. The third annual Cathedral photography competition is now open to entries. The competition has three categories: In the Hope Street Area, In the City Centre, and At the Everyman and photographers can even bring their cameras on free tours of the Everyman to capture the building ahead of its redevelopment. See www. everymanplayhouse.com for tour dates and times. Chair of Judges Mike McCartney will be joined by former Echo photographer Martin Birchall, Deputy Director of Art Galleries at National Museums Liverpool Sandra Penketh and Artistic Director at the Everyman Playhouse Gemma Bodinetz. All entries will go on display at the Cathedral from 15th-18th September, 8

Image: Martin Waters www.martinwaters.com

where members of the public will be invited to choose a People’s Winner in addition to the judges’ awards. Prizes include an overnight stay at the Hope Street Hotel, theatre tickets, meals, photographic workshops, tours, and vouchers for photographic equipment.

The Liverpool Cathedral Centenary Fund has now changed its name to Liverpool Cathedral Foundation. The Foundation will continue to support the drive to long term sustainability in its key areas of mission, music, education and heritage and maintain the vision of being ‘a safe place to do risky things in Christ’s service.’

To give budding photographers inspiration, people from around the Merseyside area have been sharing their own inspiring places, which are being posted on the Cathedral website, Facebook and Twitter pages on a weekly basis.

The name change marks a new era in our fundraising efforts and reflects the fact that we are now looking forward to the next hundred years after the 2004 Centenary.

BBC journalist Wayne Clarke. Church Street where it meets Hanover Street. This place is inspiring because I believe in God who enters into our everyday. God is where people meet, where they shop and chat and work and celebrate. It’s in the busyness of everyday life that God wants to meet us and walk with us, just as much as

Over the next few years, the Foundation will support the Cathedral in its work which will include developing an inter-faith educational programme, where we will work with the Synagogue, the Mosque and the Roman Catholic Cathedral. It will allow school groups to explore the similarities and differences of the three great linked faiths of the world. www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

and imagine the vast dome and the forest of columns rising above it. I sometimes feel it’s there - an invisible presence on the skyline. Why not join in the conversation? Share your inspiring place at our Facebook page ‘Liverpool Cathedral’ or on Twitter @Livcathedral Competition entry forms are available at the welcome desk or the website. The closing date is 5pm on Friday 26th August.

Projects for the future also include an expansion of the Education department, the growing of a £2million Endowment Fund for the Girl’s Voices, addressing carbon footprint and energy efficiency, developing the Welsford Porch into a unique space that will help the Cathedral achieve self-sufficiency. Rebecca Bentham, Fundraising Manager said, “We would like to thank all our donors for their continued support of Liverpool Cathedral and look forward to their support of the renamed Foundation. In 1901 Frederick Earl of Derby, stressed that the Cathedral which was to belong to all ‘should be built by all.’ The local community agreed with this sentiment and gave generously, irrespective of their giving capacity. This same generosity in giving has been mirrored in recent years by our Visitor Centre. It is vital that we continue to nurture and encourage this generosity and commitment in order to support new developments at the Cathedral; we turn now to the current community to sustain the future.” 9

CATHEDRAL CATERING UPDATE

Schoolchildren from across the Diocese took part in The Easter Experience in the lead up to Holy Week. The children followed a trail around the Cathedral, met a Roman soldier, took part in arts and crafts and enacted the Last Supper. The Education team are also hosting a series of interactive activities and craft sessions for KS2 and KS3 pupils to mark the 70th anniversary of the Blitz. Pupils and teachers have the opportunity to be dressed in costumes from the 1940’s or become an evacuee for the day. Look out in the next edition of Cathedral Life for a report on the day.

s regular readers of Cathedral Life are aware over the past 12 months we have undertaken a fundamental review of the Cathedral’s catering operation and are now looking to secure a partnership with an external caterer. We are currently in close and constructive lease negotiations with our preferred partner and hope to conclude these very shortly. We firmly believe that this new partnership will significantly enhance our key ministry of welcome and hospitality. Throughout this process we have been keen to balance a number of considerations. Fundamental to all we do is our prayer, worship and outreach. We want to make Jesus’ love known in the world and have a mission to grow, reach new people and welcome them into our community. Food was an important element of the life and ministry of the early church; it remains so today. However, managing catering in our Cathedral is a challenge. We are not a building that most people will simply drop into on their way to somewhere else. We have restrictions on the times we can be open and we want to continue to offer the traditional Cathedral and church coffee welcome at services and Alpha courses for example. Yet we also want, indeed need our catering outlets to make a full contribution to the Cathedral’s finances. That is one of their main 10

Easter Workshops

Anthony McCardle

functions. And in these challenging financial times this pressure becomes more acute. Our catering teams have done an excellent job and provided a great service to visitors and worshippers. Our review has been how can we as a Cathedral, whose main purpose is not about catering, provide a hospitality service that can thrive in the modern world. We want to find a way to provide opportunities for our catering staff to grow and develop. We want to make sure that we have food for fellowship when we need it. We believe that we have identified an exciting and beneficial way forward. Under Chapter’s guidance we are looking to bring matter to a swift conclusion if at all possible so that we can extend our welcome to all in God’s name and in His service.

History Fair Report by Val Jackson Radio Merseyside and Liverpool City Council once again organised the Big History Weekend at St George’s Hall. Over 60 Voluntary Societies were represented at the event including our Cathedral. Six of our Volunteers gave up their weekend to publicise our events and to talk to people about the Cathedral. We were kept busy all weekend giving out over 750 packs of leaflets advertising Music and Art events, Alpha, Breakfast with the Bible, the Blitz, the Great Space and many other items. www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

We had many conversations with members of the public about their experiences of our Cathedral. Several contacts were made with those whose relatives had worked on the building of the Cathedral and others who wished to be kept informed of future events. Our stall was next to that of the King’s Liverpool Regiment and we were able to link up with them to take part in the Education Department’s Remembrance Workshops in November. It was a long and tiring weekend but worth it to try and encourage people to visit our wonderful Cathedral. Thank you to all the Volunteers who gave up their time. 11

GETTING TO KNOW DEREK COLLINS Derek Collins knows what makes a good welcome. As Flight Purser with a major airline, he has the challenging responsibility of managing a team of cabin staff and ensuring the safety and comfort of customers on flights around the world. Derek’s role with the airline is not too far away from his role at the Cathedral. As Head Steward, Derek has been leading the team of Cathedral Stewards at Sunday services and other key events for the past year, having previously been a steward team member. Derek has had a role at the Cathedral for the past twelve years. On Sundays, Derek and his team work to ensure that everything is in place for the service, and then, once it begins they are there to make sure that the congregation have everything that they need. Before the service begins, Derek leads his team in preparing the Orders of Service, Hymn Books and Service Sheets. They position collection plates, arrange rows of seats for visitors and ensure that the Clergy and Cross Guild, who process in to the service, have what they will need at their seats. Derek’s role also involves liaising with several other teams including Clergy, Vergers, the new Worship Zone 2, the Constables and others. 12

“A typical Sunday involves an early start,” says Derek, who values the quiet and calm of the Cathedral space first thing of a Sunday morning, “There is something special about the Cathedral at that time of the day, it is so peaceful and quiet and it also allows some time to reflect on the day ahead.” Once the Stewards are in place, Derek allocates specific roles and responsibilities and the team prepares to receive members of the congregation. At the heart of Derek’s role is ensuring congregation and visitors receive a good welcome. But what makes a good welcome? “A good welcome comes from being ready and prepared,” says Derek. “It can take the form of many things - it can be a smile and a friendly gesture, it can be the offer of assistance, a listening ear and a kind word or perhaps reassuring someone in distress. It is all about giving the very best we are able to offer and understanding our responsibility as Ambassadors for the Cathedral.” Derek continued, “The Cathedral welcomes people from just down the road or across the world. First and foremost the Cathedral is a place of worship, peace and comfort and we want to make sure that everyone who comes, and for whatever reason, feels the warmth and inclusiveness of the Cathedral. A good welcome ensures that people feel immediately comfortable and recognise the

Cathedral as theirs in their own way. People may be regular faces, or they may be someone deciding to come to a service for the first time, but we aim to give them all the same welcome.” It is the team work in providing that welcome that Derek says makes his job so enjoyable, “Seeing the team working together with respect for each other and in good humour, looking after our congregation and visitors to the best of their ability really makes me proud. The pride and dedication of wearing the red ribbon and the many examples of how members of the team ‘go the extra mile’ continually inspires me.” (Above) Derek forth right with some of his team (Right) Stewards worked extra hard to ensure the Easter services ran smoothly. www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

Two Choirs

Two Choirs Success The first ‘Two Choirs’ concert, featuring singers from both the Anglican and Metropolitan Cathedral was a huge success. The choirs performed individually and in various configurations, culminating with The Lord Bless You by Rutter. Other highlights included Allegri’s Miserere, which required the soloists to sing from the Dulverton Bridge. Organists from both Cathedrals, Daniel Bishop and Richard Lea, accompanied the singing. The idea for the concert came after Music Directors David Poulter (Anglican) and Timothy Noon (Metropolitan) built up a good working relationship after choir performances at joint services. Following on from this first concert are plans to develop the ways in which the two choirs work together, including recording a CD. 14

Timothy Noon from the Metropolitan Cathedral said, “We are both used to singing with the acoustics of our own cathedrals, so working together on a full programme in one building was challenging but also extremely rewarding. Together we are able to explore new ways of working and achieving new effects using the space. We hope that this is the first of many and that we can regularly perform at each Cathedral. I haven’t heard of two Cathedrals of different Christian denominations working so closely before. ” David Poulter said, “We really believe that this is the beginning of something big. We have two first class choirs and in bringing them together we can do some really complex things. For the listener it was a fantastic experience of compare and contrast. In the future we plan to explore larger scale pieces together that neither of us is able to do alone.”

TWO CITIES

Two Cities One Voice Building on the success of the Two Choirs concert, the Anglican Cathedral choir is set to embark on another unique collaboration. Two Cities One Voice will see singers from St Peter’s College, Oxford, visit Liverpool for a joint concert with the Cathedral choir on July 2nd. It will help celebrate 100 years of the Cathedral Choir and 50 years of the choir at St Peter’s, with all profits going to the Liverpool Cathedral Foundation. The two are also joined in history as well as voice; St Peter’s College was founded by Bishop Francis James Chavasse (1846-1928), and his son Christopher Maude Chavasse (18841962). St Peter’s became a memorial to the Bishop, the inspiration and primemover behind the building of Liverpool Cathedral, and Liverpool’s second Bishop. www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

David Poulter said, “The success and reward of the Two Choirs concert has inspired us to continue to build relationships with more choirs across the country, and we are really looking forward to working with St Peter’s. It is especially apt that the Cathedral and St Peter’s are united through the figure of Bishop Chavasse and his passion to see both buildings completed, as this concert will build our relationship and the proceeds will be used to help ‘build’ the future of the Cathedral through the Foundation fund.” Ticket Information Tickets cost £15 (£10 concessions, under 5s free), or the deluxe package, which includes a three course meal, ticket, reception and viewing of an exhibition on the history of both choirs is available for £35. See page 9 for more information on Liverpool Cathedral Foundation. 15

Cathedral Friends Events 2011 Sat 4th June - Outing to Pershore Abbey, in Vale of Evesham. Includes, Tour followed by Afternoon tea. Cost £23.00. Depart Cathedral 9.00am. (Non members welcome). Sun 17th July - Evensong 3.00pm. Followed by Friends AGM at 4pm (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 Georges 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.

Creating a Cathedral

he first Breakfast with the Bible sessions have proven to be great success, attracting more than 50 people. Hosted in order to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible, the sessions began in May with the book of Genesis and will continue through the Old Testament, seeking to make connections with the New Testament along the way. Each is led by Dwelly Raven Canon Dr Jules Gomes, who uses the most recent methods in biblical scholarship to teach the Bible from the perspectives of literature, history and theology. The studies also draw attention to the use and interpretation of the Bible in music, art and film. Canon Dr Jules Gomes said, “The idea behind the King James Bible was to make the Word of God accessible to as many people as possible. These

sessions have that same idea at their heart, and we have had a great response. People are approaching it from a faith perspective, others are interested in the historical and cultural aspects or just simply want to learn more about Bible stories. We look at current scholarship and even return to the Greek and Hebrew texts to explore meaning further. There is something for everyone, and people have said that they find that this in-depth study provides challenging insights into today’s culture.”

A new exhibition held in conjunction with Liverpool John Moores University will trace the history of the building of the Cathedral. Between 8th - 27th May, the exhibition will show the work of Stewart Bale Ltd (1889 - 1944), official Cathedral photographer, who captured every aspect of the building process. Stewart Bale Ltd was a family run photographic company specialising in commercial and industrial photography, based in Liverpool from c1911 to c1980, with an additional London studio, 1949 to 1970.

All are welcome to attend the sessions on a drop in basis. Sessions take place between 9.30am - 10.15am in the Well and participants can choose to go to the main Sunday service afterwards.

The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Emma Roberts, History of Art course leader at Liverpool John Moores University, and will be part of the Look2011 Photography Festival, which takes place throughout Liverpool during this year. On Monday 23rd May at 7.30pm a panel of international Architecture experts will also discuss the Cathedral building (free).

More Information Contact Canon Dr Jules Gomes 0151 702 7278 or email jules.gomes@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

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South Liverpool Photography Group Exhibition From May 30th - June 12th, the South Liverpool Photography Group will be exhibiting their work in the Cathedral which features a range of photographic styles. 17

Tourism Award Shortlisting

Buckets of Family Fun

The Cathedral has been shortlisted for the third year in a row at the Mersey Partnership Annual Tourism Awards. The Cathedral’s Liverpool Coach Welcome scheme received the nomination in the Tourism Marketing Initiative category. The Cathedral is up against the Picasso: Peace and Freedom exhibition at the Tate, The European Peace Monument at The Beatles Story and Touched at the Liverpool Biennial. This nomination follows success in 2009 and 2010 for Large Visitor Attraction and Tourism Retailer. Eryl Parry, Director of Enterprise, said, “This is a great recognition of the team here who

Join the Cathedral as it celebrates National Family Week (30th May-3rd June 2011) with a range of activities for all the family between 11am-3pm. From Monday to Friday, families can help themselves to free Interactive prayer activities in colourful buckets, designed to help them explore exciting new ways to pray together - some creative, some active, others thoughtful. The buckets will be located in the Derby Transept in the main Cathedral and will be available from 11am - 3pm each day (except Monday, when they will be available between 12.30-3pm only).

deliver a warm and informed welcome to visitors year round. The coach welcome scheme is an excellent example of cross-agency and city collaboration which aims to develop coach tourism and improve the quality of welcome and information provided by the city as a whole.”

TWILIGHT TOWER TOURS Take a new perspective on the city of Liverpool

‘On Being Saved’ Rod Garner Book Launch On 7th July, Rod Garner, writer and theologian (Vicar of Holy Trinity, Southport, Theological Consultant to the Diocese of Liverpool and Hon. Canon of Liverpool Cathedral) will be launching and signing copies of his new book, ‘On Being Saved.’ Rod will give a talk about his new title at 6pm before signing copies that are available to buy from the Cathedral Shop.

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. Forthcoming dates and books are as follows: May 17th - Glittering Images: Susan Howatch June 14th - Barchester Towers: Anthony Trollope 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

Further details www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk 18

More Information Contact Nädine Daniel choral.evensong@gmail.com www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

Embracing Hope

Whit Bank Holiday Recital

Cathedral Fête and Abseil

The Beatles - Let it Be Strings

The next Embracing Hope service will take place in the Lady Chapel on June 13th (7.30pm-8.30pm). Embracing Hope is a service of peaceful prayer and remembrance for bereaved families and those with seriously ill children. If you have been affected, directly or indirectly, by the loss or ongoing illness of a child, or you simply wish to remember any known to you who are, you will find this service of great comfort. Access to the service and car parking is free.

The annual Whit Bank Holiday Recital will take place on 30th May (11.15am12.30pm), featuring Dan Bishop, associate organist of the Cathedral. This will be a full programme of popular organ music mixed with film music transcriptions in the 3rd of the year’s Bank Holiday series. Admission by programme on the day (£5).

From 16th-18th September the Cathedral will host its very own fête. Coinciding with the Hope Street Feast, stalls of all kinds will be on offer including crafts, homemade treats and gifts, special services and the Hornby Model Exhibition will also be on display.

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.

More Information Contact the Music Department on 0151 702 7240.

More Information Contact Dianne Rothwell on 0151 702 7201 or dianne.rothwell@ liverpoolcathedral.org.uk or Sarah O’Donohue in the Education Department on 0151 702 7210 or education@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

Mr and Mrs R. French write, “we would like to thank the clergy and congregation of the Cathedral for their prayers everyday when our son Nicholas French was in Afghanistan serving with the 3 Battalion Parachute Regiment in the Helmand Province. Nicholas has returned home safely and is in good health. We continue to think about and pray for all the men and women still in Afghanistan and hope they all come home safely.” 20

Saturday 27 Augus t 6:00pm Buffet - 7:30pm Concert The Well, Liverpool Cathedral A unique event during Beatles Festival week the spectacular setting in of the Well, presen ted by Liverpool’s own Victoria Sharpe with classical musicians and criticall y acclaimed artists from Italy, Sweden, Switzer land and the UK, playing your Beatles favouri tes with a classica l, ‘lounge’ music and contem porary twist.

Presented by Victoria Sharpe Tickets £25.00 includin

g pre-concert buffet £12.50 concert only

Available from Cathed ral Shop 0151 702 7255 www.c athedralshop.com

Organ Gala The Organists Entertain

Prayer Thanks

C AT H E D R A L

On June 18th (7.30pm-9.30pm) the Cathedral will play host to a feast of organ music featuring Ian Tracey (Organist Titulaire), Ian Wells (Deputy Organist), Daniel Bishop (Associate Organist), Martyn Noble (Organ Scholar), Simon Lindley and David Houlder. All six organists will ‘do battle’ on six organs, presenting a mixed, popular programme of solo, duet and ensemble items. Admission charge to be confirmed. More Information Contact the Music Department on 0151 702 7240.

r 16 - 18 Septembe ily including fam the all for Fun del Rail Exhibition The Hornby Mo annual abseil. and our second

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.

On the 17th September you can take part in the annual 150ft free fall abseil over the main entrance of the Cathedral, to raise funds for the Cathedral Foundation. Anyone over the age of 18 in a good state of medical and fitness health can take part. No experience necessary. £35 registration fee with a minimum sponsorship of £120. Download a registration form from our website, fill in and return it with your £35.

Performers include Alexandra Hill (violin and band), the 4-piece Penny Ladies (vocals, piano, double bass and drums) guitarists Marco Zappa from Switzerland and Dario Sorano from Italy and the string quartet Qvartiett from Sweden.

More Information Contact the Fundraising Department on 0151 702 7226 or appealoffice@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

Tickets cost £12.50 concert only, £25 including buffet and are available from Cathedral Shop www.cathedralshop. com

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There are just 450 tickets for this concert, and audience members can also opt for a pre-show two-course buffet.

DIARY DATES

IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS May - July 2011 We give thanks for the successful installation of the Bishop David Sheppard Memorial Stone which is a wonderful addition to the Cathedral. We thank God for all our visitors and tour groups this month.

22nd May - 10.30am Cathedral Eucharist. Preacher: The Dr Salim J. Munayer - 3pm Choral Evensong. Preacher: Canon Michael Finlay 24th May - 5.30pm Choral Evensong attended by the College of Canons

We pray for Canon Anthony and Rosemary Hawley on their retirement. The new ‘Breakfast with the Bible’ sessions being run on Sunday mornings. Spring/Summer Alpha Course beginning this month.

2nd June - 8.30am Eucharist for Ascension Day - 12.05pm Eucharist for Ascension Day - 5.30pm Eucharist for Ascension Day

School of Theology and Engaging with Islam Lectures. Spiritual Directors Training Course. Commemoration of The Blitz Service.

5th June - 3pm Choral Evensong. Preacher: Canon Steve McGanity 7th June - 7.30pm Cathedral Confirmation

Priests Ordination Service.

8th June - 7.30pm Cathedral Confirmation

Methodist Ministers Service.

12th June - 10.30am Ordination of Priests on the Day of Pentecost. Preacher: The Venerable Rachel Treweek - 3pm Choral Evensong, attended by Cathedral Volunteers

School Leavers Service. The numerous school visits and half term activities planned for this month.

13th June - 7.30pm Embracing Hope Service

Visits by Mothers Union Groups. The various exhibitions over the coming month on The Blitz, Look2011, South Liverpool Photographic Group, Cathedral Choir. Various dinners, awards, concerts and galas including The Trinity Mirror Awards, Liverpool Student Union Awards, St Peters Oxford Concert, Organ Gala and Patrons evening.

14th June - 1.30pm Primary School Leavers’ Service 15th June - 1.30pm Primary School Leavers’ Service 25th June - 11am Service for Armed Forces’ Day

The choir recording sessions. Those being baptised: Louise James Booard, Lexi Jane Bennett.

3rd July - 10.30am Ordination of Deacons. Preacher: Canon Roger Simpson

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 Fasane, Clare Roberts, Margaret Suismith, Baby Thomas Adams, Catherine and Victor Wilson, Bert and Hilda Poole, Pat Lumb, John Toulmin, Tom Donegan, PeterDraycott, Ben Cadwallader, Julia Carter Preston and Johnathan Roberts. 22

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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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