Several people from St Mary’s went to the welcome service at Hull Minster for the new Bishop of Hull, Bishop Eleanor Sanderson. It was a wonderful service, bringing together words and music from New Zealand, where +Eleanor has spent many years, greetings from people in the East Riding, and prayers from Archbishop Sentamu Academy. Bishop Eleanor preached an excellent sermon on the wedding at … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2022
From the condolence book
I spent some time today looking through our book of condolence and reading people’s messages. That was a very moving experience. Several times I had misty eyes and a lump in my throat, reading people’s heartfelt tributes. Some words and themes came up again and again, and I thought I would share them with you. The first was service, dedication and duty. From the moment when, aged 21 the then … [Read more...]
Savory plays Savory!
Our Saturdays at Six concert series will continue on Saturday 17th September at 6pm with a recital by our director of music, Julian Savory. Julian will be playing some of his own compositions for the first time. There will also be a short musical tribute to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. … [Read more...]
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth
With profound sadness we mourn the death of Her Late Majesty the Queen. St Mary's will be open for all who wish to light a candle, pray or reflect in quiet, or contribute to our book of condolence. At midday on Friday 9th September the bells will be tolled in memory. There will be a Service of Thanksgiving and Commemoration on Thursday 15th September at 7pm. All are welcome. … [Read more...]