Cathedral Life Magazine - July to October 2015

ISSUE 102 JULY - OCT 2015 BECOME A CENTENARY BUILDER CANON CYNTHIA DOWDLE AWARDED OBE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL LEAVERS' SERVICE

MUSICAL SUMMER Enjoy a variety of uplifting music this summer at Liverpool Cathedral Every last Thurs John O'Connell plays guitar - starts 25th June 12.30 - 13.00 Main Cathedral - Every Last Thursday of the month

PLUS

Summer Organ Recitals - every Saturday during the summer, starting Saturday 25th July at 12.30 to 1pm (Admission £1) 25th July - The Ernest Pratt Recital GEORGE WARREN - Cologne Conservatoire

1st Aug - JONATHAN HOPE - Assistant Organist, Gloucester Cathedral

8th Aug - GEORGE PARSONS - Sheffield

15th Aug - JONATHAN KINGSTON - Bromsgrove

22nd Aug - JAMES KEALEY - Royal Holloway College

29th Aug - GEORGE DE VOIL - Wellington College

5th Sept - MICHAEL RHODES - Victoria Hall, Hanley

12th Sept - DAVID STOKES - St. Paul, Stoneycroft

LiverpoolCathedral

www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

@LivCathedral

CONTENTS Dean's letter Audition for Youth Choir

4-5 5

OBE Honours for our Canon Cynthia Dowdle

17

Summer Supper Club Offers

18

Go behind the scenes with new heritage tours

19

Our new curate at Liverpool Cathedral

6-7

Sir Robert Rankin, Bart.

1877 - 1960

8-9

Securing the future of our Cathedral

10

Embracing Hope service

19

Volition Employability Awards

11

FREE Summer Family Fun

20

Summer Holiday Activities

21

BSL Messy Church

21

Catch a Twilight Tower Tour

21

Thoughts and Prayers

22

Diary Dates

23

Interview with Tim Watson

12-13

2015 Photographic Competition - last chance to enter

14

Strong links between the cathedral and parishes

15

Our Liverpool School Leavers' Service

16

BECOME A CENTENARY BUILDER

Canon Cynthia Dowdle honoured with OBE

Moving on to secondary school

Next issue: October 2015 Deadline for submissions: September 23rd 2015 Article ideas are always welcome and should be sent to Stuart Haynes: stuart.haynes@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk. Editors reserve the right to edit contributions.  For updates on events why not follow us on twitter @LivCathedral or Facebook/Liverpool Cathedral

3

The evangelistic potential of Cathedral Life

Recently our Dean was challenged online to justify the evangelistic potential of cathedrals. The question was asked whether, given their unique position, not least as visitor destinations, the nations’ cathedrals are doing enough to help people understand the Gospel message today. Here we reproduce an adapted version of his response, in which the Dean invited his challenger to visit us, and to experience ‘a week in the life of Liverpool Cathedral’.

“Visit us on a Monday, when the students of St Mellitus North West are meeting in our Cathedral, training for ordination in a highly missionary mode. Stay into the evening for

4

Sepas, our Farsi missional community of 60-80 new Iranian converts. We’ve baptised (mostly by immersion) over 130 of them in the last two years, mostly converts from Islam and Zoroastrianism. Multiplying congregations is one of Chapter’s six stated priorities – a task we’re addressing in partnership with the Diocese, spear-headed by one of our residentiary canons, the Director of the Joshua Centre for Pioneer Ministry.

Come on a Tuesday, and meet some of the volunteers in our Volition Programme – our partnership with Liverpool Job Centre Plus, which offers structured placements to people who have been unemployed long term. Hear their stories about what it means to them to be part of our community – and see the contribution they’re making, and the way they are diversifying our volunteer base.

Visit on a Wednesday, when there might be a school in. We welcome over 11000 school children on such visits every year, and our education team’s main aim is to help them make the connection between our building and Jesus. (And in addition, every July, we host 4000 year 6 pupils from across our diocese, at School Leavers’ services). On the Wednesday evening, stay and join our Faith Academy: opt for the School of Theology stream, the Discipleship Explored stream, or Alpha stream.

Join us on a Thursday, and drop in on Hope+, our food bank which is so much more than a food bank. It’s a debt advice centre, a signposting service, a ‘pastoral support and listening ear’ service – which has offered hospitality to over 15000 guests in two and a half years.

Come on Friday, as a tourist – one of around 400,000 who come each year from all around the world. Meet our volunteers, and experience the warmth of their welcome.

Their aim is to welcome every visitor with the same warmth as ‘God in Christ has welcomed us’. Visitors might well meet one of our ordained chaplains or lay pastoral workers, who loiter with intent. Or they might pause and read the 6 interpretation panels in the Baptistry, which are designed precisely to help them trace the line back from an Anglican Cathedral to Jesus of Nazareth.

Or come on a Saturday. If you timed it right, you might encounter ‘Processional Evensong’. Choral Evensong on a Saturday can be something of a wrestling match, I have to admit. The mezzanine café and shop are still doing business when the service begins. Visitors are teeming throughout the building. If our choir is in quire, it can feel as if the two activities, tourism and worship, are competing. So we have begun to experiment with a version of Evensong in which the choir leave their stalls. They assemble under the Dulverton Bridge in the west, right opposite the café and shop, where visitor footfall is greatest. We begin the service there, and the worship commands attention from all sides.

People stand still and listen. And as the choir

moves gradually eastwards in the next half hour, people move with us. The singing of a world-class choir remains the backbone of our worship. I don’t underestimate the extent to which it is used by the Holy Spirit to draw people into God’s presence. And our choristers are themselves a mission field: we want them to know the Lord whose praises they sing, and we tell them so, and offer them nurture to help them along that road.

Sunday visitors will get a vigorous sermon, morning and evening whether they worshipped with us at the Choral Eucharist – or at Zone 2 our Café Style all age worship which takes place simultaneously each week.

Now, Liverpool Cathedral is not perfect.

We must consider what we might do better, where are we falling short and failing to make the most of the opportunities which the Lord is presenting to us. But nor is Liverpool Cathedral unique! Up and down the country, Cathedrals offer a ministry along these lines to literally millions of people each year.

It’s an extraordinary privilege, and a great responsibility. ‘Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel’ (1 Corinthians 9.16).” »» With every blessing Dean Pete, Dean of Liverpool

Auditions for the Cathedral Youth Choir We will be holding auditions for this exciting new choir on Saturday 12th September 2015.

Open to ages 14-25, including exCathedral Choristers. Must be able to read music and play an instrument.

If you know someone who’d like the chance to join auditions will take place after Evensong on Saturday 12th September. »» For more details email: stephen.mannings@ liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

5

Our new curate Mohammad Eghtedarian Revd Mohammad Eghtedarian has been ordained recently and is the cathedral’s second curate. We asked him about his calling and what his plans are for his time at Liverpool Cathedral.

Background I was born into an Iranian Muslim family.

My father and mother were religious people and I tried to satisfy God all the time and get closer to him. I found that whenever I prayed I could see a huge gap between myself and God, whenever I asked him for anything the first thing I remembered were my sins. It was like a heavy weight on my shoulders or a great wall between us.

Like many other young people in Iran, I wanted more personal freedom and so decided to immigrate to Europe. During my journey, many things happened and I had to face many difficulties. In one of the countries I was travelling, I ended up living in a priest’s house for six days where I heard the Gospel message from him. In those days, I always asked God to help me to not stray from the truth, which for me was Islam. But the priest asked me a question, which started an inner battle in my mind: ‘do you have peace and freedom in Islam?’

I eventually moved to the UK seeking asylum. Refugee life was tough and immersing into a new environment and society was a huge challenge for me. I began living in a flat close to a church. One day the priest came to my door to invite me to church. When he found out I was a Muslim but was interested in Christianity, he sent a missionary and we

soon became close friends. I was introduced to many Iranian Christians and especially to a pastor who had been Christian for a long time, but was also from a Muslim background.

This meant we could understand each other very well and this motivated me to study more about Christianity. This brought me face to face with the truth and I decided to repent.

Around this time, I received a letter from the Home Office refusing my application for asylum. I was sent to a detention centre and God used this opportunity to show himself to me in different ways. He provided me a person who taught me faith and also the Lord sent me my spiritual father, who was my pastor, to teach me how to love people practically.

After I was released from the detention centre I went to Brighton where I studied two years of theology at Elam Bible College and became an assistant pastor for a few years.

Then I studied media for three years and received my degree in Design for Multimedia.

I have since worked in a variety of different sectors within last 17 years residency in UK from customer service, radio producer to multimedia developer.

Calling As is the case for any other minister, I believe God’s calling is the main motivation of my ministry.

I want to share my experience of the loving and caring relationship with our Lord to others, especially those who come from a Muslim background. I also would like to share

my experience as ex-asylum seeker to other asylum seekers and being a bridge between the native people and the refugees in UK. I would like to help detainees in the detention centres within this area and help them to have a hope for their future life. I believe these centres should be used for educational purposes more intentionally and for spiritual teaching.

With my background in media study, I would love to use New Media tools for spreading the Good News of Christ, for example making a website for Persian Anglican Church resources.

I am going to work in Liverpool Cathedral working with an Iranian congregation as well as being a curate within the Cathedral.

Running the congregation and different aspects of its life are something I am looking forward to learning. As a curate within the Cathedral I would love to learn more about Anglican worship, culture and system within the Cathedral as well as learning practical ministry such as weddings, funerals and

baptisms. I am hoping to eventually become a link between Persian Christians and Anglican churches as well as the wider society.

The Persian churches (Iranian, Afghanis and Kurdish) are growing in the UK. I believe Anglican churches have a major role in this process and as they have already been of great support for these churches, they should continue to help these churches in this country and beyond.

Sepas Revd Mohammad Eghtedarian will take a key leadership role to Sepas, our Iranian congregation. Started in 2014, the worship and teaching is all in Farsi or translated. Sepas meets on Monday evenings in the Concert Room with refreshments at 7pm and worship beginning at 7.30.  Find out more on Facebook: 'Iranian of Liverpool Cathedral' or contact Revd Mohammad Edghtedarian: mohammad.e@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk 7

SIR ROBERT RANKIN, BART. 1877 – 1960 Dr Alec Ellis has previously contributed three articles on the major donors who founded the cathedral. Adelaide Watt of Speke Hall (the Bishop's Throne), Sir Frederick Radcliffe (The Library bearing his name) and the Vestey brothers (the Tower). We now discover the life and times of Sir Robert Rankin.

Sir Robert Rankin fits well into the gallery of benefactors, his name being commemorated in the imposing Rankin Porch on the south facade of the building which he so generously financed. By 1932 the arch of the Porch was complete and further developments were added gradually.

The Porch sustained bomb damage in the Liverpool Blitz of May 1941, the sandbag protection provided being less than adequate.

Finally, the new doors of the Rankin Porch were opened by Their Royal Highnesses the Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh on the 29th March 1949. The large gates now enclosing the Porch are hardly an adornment but, are sadly necessary.

Robert Rankin, born in Liverpool on 18th October 1877, was the eldest son of John Rankin (1845–1928) of Greenbank, New Brunswick, Canada, and his wife HelenMargaret (nee Jack) who were married on 1st September 1875. When they settled in Liverpool, they lived in St. Michael's Hamlet.

When he was 11 years old, for the good of his health, Robert sailed to Australia with his tutor and for a time, lived in Melbourne. He was a pupil at Sedbergh School and was an undergraduate at Clare College, Cambridge.

In 1914, aged 37, he joined the 18th Royal 8

Fusiliers (Public School Brigade) and later, was promoted to Captain in the Royal Army Service Corps: he served in France but was invalided home. Robert had two daughters by his first wife, Renee Helen-Mary (Nee Baker).

They spent the early years of their marriage at Rufford Old Hall near Ormskirk. Unfortunately, his wife died in 1932 and in 1940, he married Rachel Dufrin (Nee Grayson).

He worked for Pollock, Gilmour, a leading British firm in the North American timber trade in which his father was an influential figure. It was based in Glasgow. In 1938 however, the headquarters was transferred to Liverpool and the firm renamed Rankin, Gilmour and Co., shipbuilders. Robert Rankin was appointed to the board and became Chairman.

In the General Election of 1931 he stood for and was elected as Unionist M.P. for the Liverpool Kirkdale Division in the National Government's landslide victory, and so remained until 1945 when he did not defend the seat. He was seen in the House of Commons as an authority on issues of shipping and colonial development. After his father's death in 1928 his mother married, author, John Joseph Fahie who left him a fortune in 1934.

Robert was raised to the Baronetcy in the 1937 New Year's Honours List, and became 1st Baronet of Broughton Towers in the Furness district of Lancashire (Furness was transferred to Cumbria in 1974) He gave the Victory Hall in Broughton to the Parish Council in 1930 and, in 1946, gifted the Towers estate of 1,205 acres to Lancashire County Council. As a local dignitary in Furness he was President of the

Lonsdale Unionist Association from 1937 to 1947.

In addition to the Cathedral, The University of Liverpool and David Lewis Northern Hospital were prominent among his many interests, as was the Royal Commonwealth Society, of which he was Vice-President. That organisation was committed to improving the lives and prospects of Commonwealth citizens.

He held a similar position in the Air League of the British Empire, founded in response to concerns that Britain was falling behind in the development of aviation.

Sir Robert served as High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1948-49. Early in the Second World War his home in Hill Street, Berkeley Square, was destroyed in the bombing and, he

and his wife moved to Epsom where he joined the Home Guard as a Private. The Rankins went on to take a house in North Gate, London.

They ceased to live in Lancashire altogether in 1946, and moved to Iver in Buckinghamshire a year later.

Sir Robert Rankin died on the 11th October 1960, being survived by his wife.

His funeral took place at the Golders Green Crematorium on the 14th October. He left £642,000, bequeathing £250 each to the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, the Royal Commonwealth Society, the Liverpool Constitutional Association and the Rankin Boys' Club in Fairfield, Liverpool. »» By Dr Alec Ellis

9

Can you stand on the shoulders of Giants?

As we approach the centenary of our consecration in 1924, we have an opportunity to stand on the shoulders of the giants who built this great Cathedral.

The challenge to build the UK’s largest cathedral was immense. The challenge we face now is great. Our massive roof, majestic tower and extraordinarily beautiful windows urgently need work. So your generosity will contribute to our public appeal to raise £24 million by 2024.

Every pound is vital if we are to enable the cathedral to thrive in future generations. Can you be part of the response to that challenge?

By pledging to donate £2,400 between now and 2024 you will become a Liverpool Cathedral Centenary Builder and will automatically become a member (if not one already) of the historic Friends of Liverpool Cathedral association, and so will be invited to its annual general meeting and afternoon tea in July each year.

Thank you to the Friends of Liverpool Cathedral for their very generous gift which once again has made a wonderful contribution to the enrichment of our worship. »» To become a Centenary Builder contact us on 2024@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk or 0151 702 7250.

The 2024 Challenge

24 MILLION

As we celebrate 100 years of worship and service as a consecrated Cathedral Church, we must look to the next hundred years.

We have careful plans in place to address the urgent repair work which is required to the fabric, as well as to increase some

10

outreach and missionary activities. A crucial part of our appeal is the intention to create an endowment, to assist future generations with the fabric costs which they will inevitably face in their turn.

Our £24m for 2024 Campaign is a massive fundraising effort with several strands. Your contribution, and that of those like you, will be a significant help to achieving our vision for 2024.

Volition win prestigious employability award

Volition, the volunteer programme for Manchester and Liverpool Cathedrals is celebrating winning the coveted prize for Innovation at the national ERSA employability awards.

The ERSA Employability Awards, now in their third year, celebrate and champion the exceptional people and organisations working across the employment support sector to help jobseekers in their journey toward employment, including specialist employment support organisations, personal advisors, employers and jobseekers themselves.

With entries from charities, private companies, housing associations, social enterprises and local authorities amongst others, Volition held off major competition in the “Innovation” category to scoop the award. Other entries included Business in the Community’s Ban the Box campaign and MyGo Youth Employment Services.

Volition is a new charity, created out of a pilot programme at Manchester Cathedral four years ago in partnership with local employers, to test whether a combination of volunteering, coaching and training can achieve employment outcomes.

The programme has gone from strength to strength. We launched our programme in November and have already seen huge numbers volunteering at the cathedral and from that

gaining useful employment.

Many other cathedrals in the UK have now expressed interest to Volition. Chester is coming on board in the autumn of 2015 and other Cathedrals are expected to follow.

The Dean, The Very Revd Pete Wilcox said “It’s an extraordinary achievement for Volition to capture this award and Liverpool Cathedral is delighted to have played it’s part in this success story. Alongside all our other volunteers, our Volition programme participants make an extremely significant contribution to the life and mission of our Cathedral and I am delighted that their work has been recognised.

But key to this success has been the dedication of the Volition staff team, in Manchester and in Liverpool and we celebrate with them”.

11

12

“It’s a bit like being Curate on an Ocean Liner” Rev Tim Watson has occupied a privileged position during his time as our first cathedral curate. “it’s been a really interesting learning experience witnessing the cathedral change”, he reflects, “and as Curate I have uniquely seen all aspects of this place engaging with a variety of people from concert goers to regular worshippers.”

Tim and his wife Kate found themselves landing in Liverpool at a time when our cathedral, under the direction of Dean Justin, was looking to engage ecumenically in the religious life of the city. Being part of the Roman Catholic Chemin Neuf community, Tim was being ordained as part of the community that has a strong ecumenical focus, a community that saw God moving them in the direction of Liverpool. His curacy gave him the space to explore how this could work whilst he was also exploring how the Church of England works with his placement at the cathedral as well as at St Anne’s Stanley & St Paul’s Stoneycroft.

Tim and the community made a significant impact on the cathedral and Liverpool. Two areas stand out. Firstly the community’s involvement in Holy Week in 2012: the privilege of praying and leading the Good Friday meditations were extremely well received. This was built upon with Tim and the community’s involvement in steering the Pentecost celebrations in 2014 where through prayer, worship, lectures and outreach they saw people come together across the city.

Tim is very upfront about prayer, being creative with these opportunities and enabling

people to have a personal encounter with Christ. “The cathedral is in a great position to turn tourists into pilgrims and it is something we do well”, he believes. He values the fact that every event sees a welcome from a clergy person: “people haven’t just hired here for a rock concert”, he contends, “you come and experience the wonder and majesty of this place and we have to make that experience reflect God.” Tim relishes the busyness of the place. “It’s like being curate on an ocean liner – there’s a great deal going on in a place which is visible and iconic for the city.”

Tim will take what he has learnt to the Diocese of Chichester where, along with the Chemin Neuf community he and Kate will be breathing new life into a church in Hove and seeing what possibilities are there for mission and ministry. Alongside that Tim will work for the diocesan staff helping with their ministerial education – developing a love for theological education that saw him do great work with the School of Theology here.

Tim has clearly learnt and reflected a lot on a rich ministry in Liverpool. From being parachuted in by the Holy Spirit he has been part of a cathedral in transition and a cathedral working out its role and value in a secular society. But it has been the ability to get alongside people on their spiritual journeys that Tim has valued most: “I have had the honour of witnessing some amazing faith journeys and hopefully helping people on their way. My prayer is that through my own weaknesses I can testify to God’s grace.”

13

2015 Liverpool Cathedral Photo Competition

Summer in the City Capture your favourite moment of Summer 2015

Your chance to win fantastic prizes including photographic workshops, hotel stays, theatre tickets, meals, tours and trips Closing Date: 6pm, Tuesday 1st September Exhibition of all entries 10th September to 3rd October Vote for your People’s Winner 10th - 12th September Prize winners announced 23rd September Pick up an entry form for details and rules or see our website #summerinthecity

Cover photo courtesy of Paul McMullin 14

S D N E ON SO

www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

Strong links in action between cathedral and parishes

Liverpool Cathedral is at the heart of the Diocese of Liverpool. The Diocese represents the Church of England in Merseyside and parts of Lancashire and Cheshire, covering an area of 389 square miles with a population of 1.56 million. Liverpool Cathedral is the Seat of the Bishop of Liverpool within the Diocese of Liverpool and as such cathedral and diocese have always strived to maintain strong links.

This special relationship is fostered by the Cathedral Parish Reps. These carefully selected individuals represent every parish within the diocese and have the job of making their parish aware of the work the Cathedral does.

Over 60 Cathedral Parish Representatives (CPReps) met on Saturday 20th June for one of their regular meetings. The meetings provide updates and what’s on at the Cathedral as well as having the opportunity to chat with each other and to exchange experiences of being a CPRep in their own parish.

They welcomed Bishop Paul, the Bishop of Liverpool who spoke as guest speaker at the meeting followed by a special Evening Prayer of Dedication and Commissioning in the Lady Chapel lead by Dean Pete, Canon Myles and Bishop

Paul. At the end of the service the Cathedral Parish Representatives were give certificates, dedicated and commissioned by Bishop Paul for their role in the Diocese.

Bishop Paul said “I had a fantastic time with the cathedral parish reps and I am heartened to see such strong links between the cathedral and parishes across our diocese. It is right that the cathedral places a strong emphasis on its ministry to resource parishes and to see these strong links in action heartens me. Together we can make a big difference.”

Gratten Williams, Cathedral-Parish Representative Coordinator said “The afternoon was a great time of togetherness for the Cathedral Parish Representatives and we are all grateful for the word of encouragement and support we received from Bishop Paul and Dean Pete. We all felt uplifted and greatly invigorated to carry on our role of promoting the Mother Church of the Diocese and its work in our own parish.”

15

Moving on to secondary school with colour, vibrancy and joy Liverpool Cathedral welcomed a total of 2,788 children over four days at the annual Year 6 Liverpool Diocesan School Leavers' Services. The services are designed to help Year 6 children celebrate their time at primary school and look ahead to the new chapter of starting secondary school.

This year the theme was ‘The Light of the World’. At each service a procession of colourful banners held proudly by the children made its way from the Well of the Cathedral through the Nave.

The services were energetic and entertaining with workers from local charity Y Kids leading the children in song and dance before Christian Aid staff talked about the merits of charitable work. Readings and prayers were also made by the pupils as each school hung a prayer on a cow-themed prayer tree which supported Christian Aid’s ‘Moove over Poverty’ campaign.

The services took place over four days on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th June and Monday 22nd June and Tuesday 23rd June.

The service on Tuesday 16th June was Bishop Paul’s first school leaver’s as the Bishop of Liverpool. He said “For my first foray into this service in our diocese I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. What I encountered was a marvellous celebration and fitting way for the young people to mark their transition to secondary school.

The colour, vibrancy and joy of the service was overwhelming. But importantly I pray that having been the young people feel encouraged, equipped and strengthened

by God as they head towards secondary 16

education.”

The Bishop of Warrington led the first of the Eucharistic services on Monday 22nd June. Bishop Richard said “It is an enormous pleasure that we have had such a high demand for the Eucharist at these school leavers services. For me it is an immense pleasure and privilege to be able to preside at a service where so many young people are readily and eagerly receiving Holy Communion. The services offer such a reminder that God is present in all aspects of our lives and walks with us on every stage of our journey through life. I pray for our young people as they move onto secondary school that it may be a fruitful and enjoyable part of their lives.” »» For further details contact Education department on 0151 705 2190

Canon Cynthia Dowdle honoured with OBE

Canon Cynthia Dowdle, Dean of Women's Ministry and Canon Chancellor speaks to us after being awarded OBE for services to Gender Equality and Social Inclusion.

Firstly, we asked Canon Cynthia how she felt to receive this award and what it means to her.

“When I first read the letter I couldn't believe it was meant for me it must be a mistake.

Being a bit of a rebel in my younger days I saw honours like this for important people who did amazing things. Having had time for it to sink in and to reflect on my ministry I can accept the honour with grace not only for me but also for all those I have worked with and continue working with.”

Part of the reason for the award was for Canon Cynthia’s work on campaigning for women’s ministry. We asked what drove her to be so active.

“I said I have been a bit of a rebel and I think that was the start of my belief that women should be seen as equal to men. I recognised that the Bible tells us that we are all equal in

Christ but when I felt called to service in the church thought things were far from being equal. Synod said there was no theological reason why women could not be priests but still women could not have their call recognised.

Now to be in York to see Bishop Libby ordained was wonderful but what has been even more amazing is the way in which the announcement of the 4th women Bishop seems normal. I pray that one day women Bishops will have their ministry accepted by the whole church so that the leadership of the church will reflect the true nature and glory of God." The other part of her award was for social justice – a large part of it down to the work with the Foodbank. We found out how important that work has been over the last few years.

“Little did we know when we started the work just how much need there was. In just over two years we have fed 17,000 people.

Many but by no means all are asylum seekers who come to the foodbank afraid with few belongings or money. The first thing we do is welcome them. The volunteers treat each person with respect no matter what their faith or background is. With the continuing numbers of people coming into Europe from Africa and the Middle East we will still need to provide food and a welcome.”

So what's next for Canon Cynthia?

“I am due to retire this year. I have had 25 wonderful years of ordained ministry in Liverpool Diocese. I am looking forward to continuing my ministry in some way but need to discern what God would have me do.”

19

SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE ask for details

Enjoy 3 delicious courses from a choice of menus created by our talented chefs. Prosecco on the patio, cocktail menu with stunning views across St James’ Garden.

Starts 24th July for 8 consecutive Friday Evenings To book please contact The Welsford on 0151 702 7252.

LiverpoolCathedral

www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

@LivCathedral

Go behind the scenes with new Heritage Tours

Liverpool Cathedral is excited to announce the launch of a brand new and exclusive behind the scenes Heritage Tour. Now is your chance to access unrestricted and unique views of the largest cathedral in the UK (5th in the world).

Our expert guides will share little-known facts and interesting stories, while you have the opportunity to explore the secret nooks, crannies and crevices of the building usually off limit to visitors.

Highlights of the tour include the Corona Gallery, and bell tower. You will have access to stunning and rarely seen internal and external views, angles of the cathedral the general public don’t see.

As well as the tour, which will last 2 - 2.5 hours, you will

become a ‘Heritage Angel’ receiving a dedicated name inscribed brick in Liverpool Cathedral’s Peoples’ Path outside the Sir Giles Gilbert Scott Suite, a Heritage Angel certificate and a light lunch.

All included in the cost of £75 per person.

Tours are limited to 8 people to ensure an intimate and tailored experience for all participants. With steep climbs, narrow doorways and steps we advise suitable clothing and footwear to ensure you experience the full benefit of the behind the scenes access. You need to be 16 years old or over to participate in the tour. »» For more information and available dates please contact Tina Morris at Liverpool Cathedral, 0151 702 7226, tina.morris@ liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

EMBRACING HOPE SERVICE The next Embracing Hope service is due to take place on Monday 21st September, 7 to 9pm.

Embracing Hope is open to all whose lives have been affected by the serious illness or loss of a child. People are invited to share in a simple, intimate service in the Lady Chapel and visit the Children's Chapel. »» For further details contact Dianne Rothwell on 0151 702 7201.

17

FR EE

Brighten your school holidays with Free Family Fun Every Wednesday 11am to 3pm Join us for arts and crafts with a Summer theme.

Photography workshops at 11am and 1pm each day.

Bring your own camera and take pictures around the cathedral with advice from our photographer.

July 29th and August 26th with cathedral team.

August 5th, August 12th and August 19th with Hardman House in partnership with cathedral team.

EAT S KID

E E R F

lt du ga yin d a r yp fo ver Wels t n he wit in the taura Res

Contact Jackie Dean: 0151 702 7210 or email: education@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk LiverpoolCathedral

@LivCathedral

www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

BRIGHTEN YOUR Summer HolidayS WITH FAMILY Fun FRIDAYS - BeCOME a Cathedral Explorer Follow the clues using the magnifying glass, torch and binoculars in your back pack.

Our fun Explorer packs can be hired between 10am and 3pm on Fridays during the Summer holidays. It's only £3 per pack including a small prize for completing the trail.

BSL Messy Church - FANTASTIC FAMILY FUN

WEDNESDAYS - Calling budding young photographers Join us every Wednesday from July 29th through to August 26th when we will be offering a wide range of activities based on a summer theme to suit all families, including arts and crafts, and photography workshops (11am and 1pm each time).

Bring your own camera and take pictures around the Cathedral with advice from our photographer.

Kids Eat Free Why not enjoy a great meal in our Welsford Restaurant while you are here and on these days, the children eat free with every full paying adult. »» Contact Jackie Dean, Education Officer - 0151 702 7210 education@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk. #cathedralfun

CATCH A T WILIGHT TOUR The last twilight tower tour of the season is on 22nd October last ticket is 7.30pm and the tower closes at 8pm.

The last bell evening is on 1st October -

The next BSL (British Sign Language) Messy Church takes place on Saturday 10th October at 4pm.

Enjoy craft, food and celebration around a biblical theme. All are welcome with no need to book. BSL Messy Church invites all to participate together whether they are deaf or hearing. »» More information from Rev Hannah Lewis, hannah.lewis@liverpool. anglican.org or via mobile text message 07919 411817.

meet our bell ringers and even have a go at hand bell ringing.

Photograph courtesy of: Mark Carline

21

Anne’s Parish.

IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS We remember all those who have asked for our prayers, especially those who are ill and bereaved.

Worship Services/Prayer and Discipleship Groups: Faith Academy, Woman’s Ministry Meeting, Iranian Bible study, Cathedral Youth.

Education: Lise Leitner Gymnasium Geldern 6th Form College Germany, (JDM) Harvest and Sukkot Workshops, Diocese NQT Teacher RE Day, FCR consultancy, College Jean-Paul De Dadelsen France, Teachers Inset - Christmas through the Book Arts

Baptisms/Weddings: Baptism of Samuel McEllin, Alastair Clarke Weddings of Christopher Moore and Clare Hutchinson, Katie Evans and Henry William.

Groups/Tours/Cruises: Royal Princess Cruise Liner, Aida Cara Cruise Liner, Seven Seas Voyager, Mein Schiff 4 Cruise Liner, Silouette Cruise Liner, Miki Travel, GB Tours, Alfa Travel, Tailored Travel, Fletcher Coaches, Kuoni Group, Minerva Group, Marlow Fine Arts Society, Success Tours, Travel Editions Travel Company, Marden Travel, Olivia Cox wedding reception

School and Parish Visits: St. Anne’s Parish.

22

Events/Meetings/Exhibitions/ Dinners/Concerts etc: • Tower Twilight Tours, • John O’Connell Guitarist • Friends exhibition • RSCM Voice rehearsals • Merseyside Arts Association Exhibition • Association of Animal Arts Exhibition • Everton Football Club NTS Graduation • Barbara Daly 25th Gala Dinner • Cathedral Photographic Competition 2015 • Carol Anne Duffy Filming for BBC • Tour de Force Private Dinner • Fuel Poverty Conference • IFB Dinner, • CTA Meeting (L’pool Uni Physics Dept) Gala • National Diversity Awards • Photographic Comp Awards Reception • World War 1 Exhibition part 2 • RAFA – 75th Anniversary commemoration of Battle of Britain Concert • Fitwise Gala Dinner • We are Vista Gala Dinner • LJMU/ ERDF Project Deliveries Celebration • Huyton Old Girls Guilds Private Lunch • RenewableUK dinner, • Cards for Good Causes • INCA/ Worldspan Gala • Belgium Consulate Opera Concert • Cathedral Community Roll AGM • BASF Dinner • Higher Education Academy NTFS Awards • UOL Eye and Vision Science Dept. Conference • Judges Dinner • Harvest Sun Concert • Barclays Event • Elvedere Prize Giving rehearsals and ceremony

DIARY AUGUST 1st

12.30pm

Saturday Organ Recital Series: Jonathan Hope

2nd

10.30am

Cathedral Eucharist with hymns. No visiting choir

3.00pm

Evening Prayer with hymns. No visiting choir

8th

12.30pm

Saturday Organ Recital Series: George Parsons

9th

10.30am

Cathedral Eucharist with hymns. No visiting choir

3.00pm

Evening Prayer with hymns. No visiting choir

15th

12.30pm

Saturday Organ Recital Series: Jonathan Kingston

16th

10.30am

Choral Eucharist sung by the Saint Cecilia Singers

22nd

23rd

3.00pm 12.30pm 3.00pm

Choral Evensong sung by the Saint Cecilia Singers. Preacher: Canon Roland Harvey Saturday Organ Recital Series: James Kealey Choral Evensong in the Lady Chapel, sung by the Blythburgh Singers

10.30am

Choral Eucharist sung by the Blythburgh Singers

3.00pm

Choral Evensong sung by the Blythburgh Singers

29th

12.30pm

Saturday Organ Recital Series: George De Voil

30th

10.30am

Choral Eucharist sung by Chester Cathedral Nave Choir

3.00pm

Choral Evensong sung by Chester Cathedral Nave Choir

31st

2.00pm

Road Peace Service in the Lady Chapel

SEPTEMBER 5th

12.30pm

Saturday Organ Recital Series: Michael Rhodes

6th

10.30am

Choral Eucharist sung by The Singers

3.00pm

Choral Evensong sung by The Singers

12th

12.30pm 3.00pm

Saturday Organ Recital Series: David Stokes Choral Evensong sung by The Royal School of Church Music Northern Cathedral Singers

13th

Racial Justice Sunday. Beginning of term for Cathedral Choir

10.30am

Choral Eucharist. Preacher: Canon Maggie Swinson

5.00pm

Service of Thanksgiving for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Preacher: The Reverend David Williams

19th

3.00pm

Eucharist with the Licensing of Readers. Preacher: The Right Reverend Paul Bayes, Bishop of Liverpool

27th

Back to Church Sunday

Choral Eucharist. Preacher: Canon Myles Davies, Vice Dean and Precentor

10.30am

OCTOBER 4th

10.30am

11th

3.00pm

Choral Eucharist. Preacher: The Most Reverend Richard Clarke, Archbishop of Armagh Choral Evensong. Preacher: Canon David Eastwood

17th

3.00pm

Choral Evensong and 89th Anniversary Organ Recital: Professor Ian Tracey, Organist Titulaire

18th

10.30am

Service for the Beginning of the Legal Year. Preacher: The Right Reverend Paul Bayes, Bishop of Liverpool

23

OUR SERVICES Sunday 8:30am

Eucharist

10:30am

Choral Eucharist (in Main Space)

10:30am

Zone 2 (all age informal worship in Concert Room)

3:00pm

Choral Evensong*

4:00pm

Eucharist

Weekdays 8.30am

Morning Prayer

12:05pm

Eucharist

5:30pm

Choral Evensong*

Saturday 8:30am

Morning Prayer

12:05pm

Eucharist

3:00pm

Choral Evensong

*Said on Wednesdays and during school holidays unless visiting choirs present

www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk St James’ Mount, Liverpool L1 7AZ, 0151 709 6271

24 MILLION