CHAPTER LETTER 20 MAY TO 2 JUNE 2012
Posted on May 18th, 2012, written by AlexSchimmel | 0 CommentsPhilip Buckler, Dean Gavin Kirk, Precentor Mark Hocknull, Chancellor John Patrick, Subdean
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The Cathedral Community Association arranged a speaker this last week to speak about those Christians who are persecuted for their faith; a number of powerful examples were given of those groups and individuals who in serving their Lord had undergone physical, spiritual and emotional abuse and indeed torture.
These were extreme but sadly not rare examples of what it can cost to serve in the name of Christ. As Christians we are all asked to serve one another and the world that God created, following in the footsteps of Jesus who came not as Lord and Master, but as a willing servant of all. The Lord who came and washed his disciples feet and finally and ultimately was lifted up on the cross to die for our sins: The Servant King.
As I write, Francois Hollande is being sworn in as President of France, Greek politicians are negotiating about the possible formation of a new government and the financial markets are (yet again) reflecting the uncertainty about the future of the euro and, locally, a new mayor of Lincoln is being made. I trust that all those elected to positions of political power seek not control for themselves and therefore the right to lord it over others, but out of a genuine desire to serve those who elected them, and thereby have given them a position of power and influence.
Archbishop Rowan wrote:…I’m a Christian who believes that the world is to be cherished, the innocent protected and human dignity preserved. But the Bible’s vision of a properly functioning society is in fact deeply realistic. Sooner or later, injustice anywhere corrupts and kills a whole community. Ignore the needs or the dignity of another and you strike at your own life and dignity in the long run.
I trust that politicians locally, nationally and across Europe will seek to serve this nation and the nations of the word to the very best of their abilities, and out of a selfless concern for all people.
John Patrick, Subdean
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Lincoln Theological Society Tue 22 May 7.30 Robert Hardy Lecture Theatre, Bishop Grosseteste University College. Dr Elaine Storkey will speak on Gender & Difference. Tickets £5 on the door or available from the CathedralShop, Unicorn Books, after 9.30 Cathedral Service.
Fundraising Day 25th May Over the past few weeks, the Fundraising department has been busy asking the public, schools and businesses to take part in a day of fundraising activities for the turrets. Some of those who are taking part have been added to an online ‘Roll of Honour’, with participants holding cake sales, dress down days, sponsored silences and ‘guess how many’ games. We are encouraging all of the cathedral’s staff to get involved: The works department is offering once in a lifetime tours of the turret (which are selling well) and the fundraising team are holding a pyjama themed dress down day! For further details about the day, the tours and who is involved, please go to: lincolncathedral.com/support-us/fundraising-day-25th-may/ or give the fundraising team a ring on extension 614.
The Education Officer writes: There are still tickets available for the Study Day on Our Lady’s Plainsong on Saturday 26 May from 10 am to 5 pm, in the Wren Library and the retrochoir. There will be a plainsong workshop given by the Precentor, and a programme of plainsong music associated with Our Lady, sung by Nicholas Bennett and Bozidar Smiljanic, with readings and images. The artist Aidan Hart will give a talk on Our Lady of Lincoln and the sculpture he envisions of her for the Cathedral. The Precentor will lead all the participants in singing The Litany of Our Lady, and the day will close with a forum chaired by Dr Peter Burman exploring devotion to the Virgin Mary in the Middle Ages, and what it means for us today, after which all are invited to attend Evensong at 5.30 p.m. Tickets are £16.50, including coffee and tea, and can be purchased from the Minster Shop.
In the Wren Library on Friday 1 June at 7.30 p.m. ‘An Evening of English Song’ will be performed by Stephen Clay (baritone), Rachael Cox (soprano) and Charles Harrison (piano). The programme includes a variety of works by English composers, including Henry Purcell’s ‘Divine Hymns,’ Benjamin Britten’s ‘Cabaret Songs’ (words by Auden) and Gerald Finzi’s ‘Oh Fair to See.’ Rachael, a former chorister, now studies at the Royal College of Music and Stephen is Senior Lay Vicar in Lincoln Cathedral Choir. This is a chance to appreciate the individual voices of two singers who have contributed so much to worship in the Cathedral. Tickets are £9.50 (including wine) or £5 for children 16 and under. Tickets for both events can be purchased in person from the Minster Shop or ordered by phone (01522 561644) or online www.lincolncathedral.com/shop
Lincoln Cathedral Organ Recitals This year we are welcoming Martin Baker from Westminster Abbey to take part in our Organ Recital Series on 28 May 2012. The programme for the evening will include works from the greats such as Bach, Handel and Liszt. As an organist, Martin Baker is much in demand all over the world. He has recently given concerts in France, Holland, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria, the USA, and Russia. Martin studied at the Royal Northern College of Music Junior School, Chetham’s School of Music and Downing College, Cambridge, then held positions at London’s Westminster and St Paul’s Cathedral before being appointed to Westminster Abbey at the age of 24. During his eight years at the Abbey, initially as Sub-Organist and subsequently as Acting Organist and Master of the Choristers, his performances on broadcasts and recordings with the Abbey Choir received wide critical acclaim. The recital will start at 7pm and will be located in the Nave of the Cathedral. Tickets are available on the door and for further information please contact: (01522) 561600 or (01522) 561646 or email: visitors@lincolncathedral.com or colinwalsh1@btinternet.com
The Annual Magna Carta Lecture will take place on Friday 8 June at 7pm in the Nave of the Cathedral. This year’s lecturer is The Lord Norton of Louth who will speak on the future of the House of Lords: “Still a Place for the Barons? House of Lords Reform in the 21st Century”. Admission is free and tickets can be collected from the Lincoln Cathedral Shop or names registered in advance via email to educationofficer@lincolncathedral.com
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Tuesday 22 May – 13.10 Lunchtime Piano Recital by James Kirby, Chapter House
Saturday 26 May – 17.30 Diocesan Baptism and Confirmation Service
Friday 1 June – 19.30 Concert: An Evening of English Song with Stephen Clay and Rachael Cox, accompanied by Charles Harrison. Tickets £9.50
Saturday 2 June – 13.00 Peal Attempt to mark the Queen’s Coronation and Diamond Jubilee
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Bible Readings
Sunday 20 May 7th Sunday after Easter
Eucharist Acts 1.15-17, 21-end; 1 John 5.9-13; John 17.6-19
Mattins Isaiah 14.3-15; Revelation 14.1-13
Evensong Isaiah 61; Luke 4.14-21
Sunday 27 May Pentecost
Eucharist Acts 2.1-21; Romans 8.22-27; John 15.26-27; 16 4b-15
Mattins Isaiah 11.1-9; 1 Corinthians 12.4-13
Evensong Ezekiel 36.22-28; Acts 2.22-38
Sunday 3 June Trinity Sunday
Eucharist Isaiah 6.1-8; Romans 8.12-17; John 3.1-17
Mattins Proverbs 8.1-4, 22-31; 2 Corinthians 13.[5-10] 11-end
Evensong Ezekiel 1.4-10, 22-28a; Revelation 4
Sunday 10 June 1st Sunday after Trinity
Eucharist Genesis 3.8-15; 2 Corinthians 4.13-5.1; Mark 3.20-end
Mattins Deuteronomy 6.10-end; Acts 22.22-23.11
Evensong Jeremiah 6.16-21; Romans 9.1-13
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