Mark Hocknull, Chancellor John Patrick, Acting Dean & Subdean Philippa White, Succentor
Summer seems to have taken a long time in coming this year: the weather hasn’t helped and a number of serious and tragic news events have meant that the traditional “silly season” has not materialised. Perhaps all the more reason that we should look to having some time for rest and a break from the norm and the everyday. August is traditionally the month of holiday and recreation and there is no denying that recreation is good for the physical welfare of the individual and for general welfare of the wider community to which we all belong.
But look again at that word RECREATION, it literally means re-creation. God has created each one of us as an integrated person with body, mind and spirit. He has created us in such a way that we need recreation and renewal. We ignore the maker’s instructions to our cost. We need a special time of recreation for body, mind and soul.
Jesus said: “Come to me all who are weary or heavy laden and I will give you rest.” We all feel weary and heavy laden at times. Physical rest and recreation goes a great way in helping but, I would suggest, we also require spiritual recreation and renewal. And for that spiritual renewal you don’t have to travel – although it’s worth noting that spiritual retreats are enjoying a renaissance at the moment – you can do it in your own home making time in your life, making space in your life, for the Holy Spirit to renew and recreate your spiritual health and awareness. In our so often busy lives how good it is to sit down and read, speak to others about your journey of faith, wait quietly and expectantly upon God perhaps in the quiet of our own homes, a local Church or Cathedral. Ten minutes or a couple of hours it will be time well spent.
If you are going away over the next few days or weeks I trust you will enjoy a relaxing break, if you are on holiday as you read this I pray you will know God’s recreation in this House of Prayer; but whether home or away may you experience God’s spiritual recreation and renewal and may be refreshed in body, mind and spirit.
John Patrick, Acting Dean & Subdean
Hallé Friday 23 September 2016, 7.00pm and Messiah Saturday 19 November 2016 7.00pm: Tickets can be purchased in person through the Cathedral shop or by calling 01522 561644. The system will automatically allocate you with the best possible seats available in your chosen area, at the time of purchase. Wheelchair seating is available and can be booked by telephone on 01522 504394.
The Dean’s Verger writes – Dan Aukland Joined us, in the Vergers’ Department, as Bedel and Junior Verger eight and a half years ago, bringing with him his experiences gained in retail security and a pony tail. Alas the pony tail moved on but his experiences linger and have been used well in his time with us.
Dan leaves us to move on to a new career, as an assistant house parent, at Queen Ethelburga’s School in York, we hope that he takes with him the experiences gained from his work here in the at the Cathedral and uses them well for his future development. Dan’s last day with us is Thursday 18th August, we wish him well and God’s speed on his future pilgrimage in life.
Vacancies: We are looking to recruit two part time Lincoln Cathedral Ambassadors to provide a warm welcome in Castle Square engaging with potential visitors, giving out leaflets and encouraging people to step inside the Cathedral. Both roles are on a temporary contract, Saturday’s only until Saturday 29th October 2016. Role one: Saturday Morning, 10.30 – 13.00, Role two: Saturday Afternoon, 13.30 – 16.00
Vacancy: Volunteer and HR Officer A new full-time role to the Cathedral and based in the Chapter Office, the Volunteer and HR Officer will work with the Chapter Clerk to ensure that the recruitment, training and management of both staff and volunteers is delivered in accordance with the law and to best practice standards, across the Cathedral.
Bible Readings
Sunday 7 August 11th Sunday after Trinity
Sung Eucharist Genesis 15: 1-6, Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16, Luke 12: 32-40
Mattins Song of Solomon 8: 5-7, 2 Peter 3: 8-13
Evensong Isaiah 11: 10-end of 12, 2 Corinthians 1: 1-22
Sunday 14 August The Blessed Virgin Mary
Sung Eucharist Isaiah 61: 10-end, Galatians 4: 4-7, Luke 1: 46-55
Mattins Isaiah 7: 10-15, Luke 11: 27-28
Evensong Song of Solomon 2: 1-7, Acts 1: 6-14
Sunday 21 August 13th Sunday after Trinity
Sung Eucharist Isaiah 58:9b-end, Hebrews 12:18-end, Luke 13:10-17
Mattins Jonah 2, Revelation 1
Evensong Isaiah 30:8-21, 2 Corinthians 9
