Beverley Minster WHAT S ON October 2013 - January 2014 CHRISTMAS SERVICES AND EVENTS be inspired
Welcome Visitors to Beverley Minster follow a long tradition. John of Beverley, bishop of York from 706, was revered as a holy man with gifts of teaching and healing. He founded a monastery on the site of Beverley Minster and was buried in a chapel there in 721. After he became a saint in 1037, pilgrims visited the site and a larger church was built in the Norman style. This was replaced in the 13th century by the present building where the bones of Saint John were laid to rest. 21st century pilgrims visit Beverley Minster in their thousands to worship, to be inspired by the building, to light a candle, to pray, to attend a concert or an exhibition, to buy a present in the shop or to join us for food. You are most welcome to visit Beverley Minster. 2 www.beverleyminster.org.uk
October Key l Special service n Concert D Organ Recital u Youth Café v k Other events k Friday 11 Sunday 13 October Friends of Beverley Minster Weekend Friday Annual Dinner at Cerutti s, speaker: Revd John Askey Saturday - Tours of Hull and Holy Trinity Church Sunday Annual General Meeting, tea and Choral Evensong at 5.30pm. Preacher: The Ven Richard Seed, former Archdeacon of York For details about how to join the Friends please visit the Minster website k Saturday 12 October Beverley Literature Festival Salley Vickers, The Cleaner of Chartres, in conversation with the Revd Jeremy Fletcher Tickets: 10, including a glass of wine. Tickets: www.bevlit.org, 01482 392699 or at Beverley Library k Saturday 19 October 11.00am 3.00pm Beverley Minster Wedding Fair Fashion shows at 12.30pm and 2.00pm, 60+ exhibitors, FREE entry, refreshments v Saturday 19 October l Saturday 19 October 5.00pm Choral Evensong sung by The Harsnett Choir l Sunday 20 October 10.30am and 5.30pm Services sung by the Harsnett Choir l Sunday 20 October The Worship, Teaching and Ministry slot is an informal service with music led by the Music Group u Friday 25 October Youth Café for 11-13s Tickets 2.50 from secondary school libraries and Parish Centre l Sunday 27 October 10.30am and 5.30pm Services sung by the Lincoln Singers k Wednesday 30 October November 26 Mon - Sat: 9.00am - 5.00pm Sunday: 12 noon - 5.30pm Trench an installation by Martin Waters in the north transept Free admission www.beverleyminster.org.uk 3
November n Saturday 2 November University of Hull Lithuanian Society Concert Details: M.Rutkevicius@2010.hull. ac.uk 07751 371226 l Sunday 3 November 3.00pm Bereavement Service Those recently bereaved in the parish have received invitations. All are welcome n Friday 8 November Choristers Concert Come and hear our talented choristers performing on their instruments. Free admission with a retiring collection in aid of the Song Room piano fund. l Sunday 10 November 10.50am East Riding Remembrance Service, in the presence of Civic heads, veterans and the armed services. l Sunday 10 November 5.30pm Requiem - Gabriel Fauré with reflections and prayers for remembrance performed by the Minster choirs. Free admission with a retiring collection l Sunday 10 November Candlelit Remembrance A time of quiet reflection for Remembrance Sunday. Enter through the Accessible Entrance and gather in the North Transept. k Saturday 16 November From 10.00am Bishop Burton College Graduation Ceremony v Saturday 16 November l Sunday 17 November The Worship, Teaching and Ministry slot is an informal service with music led by the Music Group. n Saturday 23 November Mass in B Minor J S Bach Beverley Chamber Choir Tickets: 16, 10, 8 available from Beverley Tourist Information l Sunday 24 November 10.30am Orchestral Holy Communion The Minster s normal 10.30 Communion accompanied by an orchestra. Setting: Schubert in G n Friday 29 November Poetry and Piano Recital Piano: Robert Poyser, Poetry reading: Kate Hainsworth. Words and music inspired by the Lake District. Tickets available at the door 7 ( 5 concessions) 4 www.beverleyminster.org.uk
December v Saturday 30 November k Saturday 30 November 10.00am 4.00pm East Riding Food Festival Stalls in the Minster with a variety of locally sourced food. In association with Beverley Town Council. k Sunday 1 Wednesday 25 December Display of Prayer Points based on the Bible readings and themes for Advent. Take time to prepare for Christmas as you ponder the miracle of God s intervention in human history in the birth of his Son. l Sunday 1 December Advent Sunday 10.30am All Age Service 6.30pm Advent Procession (Doors open 5.45pm) An atmospheric service tracing the journey from darkness to light. k Friday 6 Sunday 8 December Beverley Minster Christmas Tree Festival Back for a third year, the Festival builds on its success. 60 sponsored trees are decorated by various organisations including schools and charities. See website for further information. n Monday 9 December Beverley Grammar School Christmas Concert For pupils, families and staff of the school n Tuesday 10 December Macmillan Christmas Concert Details from www.macmillan. org.uk n Wednesday 11 December East Riding Schools Music Concert Contact Schools Music Service Tel: (01482) 392680 n Saturday 14 December East Riding County Choir Messiah Handel Ticket information from Beverley Tourist Information Centre l Sunday 15 December 2.00pm 4.00pm Messy Church Christingle A service for all generations, celebrating the Light of Christ and making Christingles l Sunday 15 December The Worship, Teaching and Ministry slot is an informal service with music led by the Music Group. Advent What are we waiting for? An informal Holy Communion service n Monday 16 December (doors open 6.20pm) Molescroft School Christmas Concert For pupils, families and staff at the school n Tuesday 17 December 6.30pm (doors open 6.15pm) Tickton Primary School Christmas Concert For pupils, families and staff at the school n Wednesday 18 December Minster Primary School Christmas Concert For pupils, families and staff at the school l Thursday 19 December 9.00pm Compline sung by the men of the Minster Choir An ancient service of night prayer. (Note: no Choral Evensong tonight) v Saturday 21 December l Sunday 22 December 6.30pm Churches Together in Beverley Carol Service www.beverleyminster.org.uk 5
January l Tuesday 24 December Christmas Eve 1.30pm and 3.00pm Crib Services Children and adults alike are invited to sing carols, say prayers, and walk round the Minster remembering the journey of Mary and Joseph, the Shepherds and the Wise Men to Bethlehem. 6.30pm Nine Lessons and Carols The annual carol service is an opportunity to pause in the hectic rush towards Christmas and to reflect, through music and readings, on the purposes of God in sending his Son into the world. 11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion Christians share the bread and wine in an act of communion with God on this most holy night. 6 www.beverleyminster.org.uk l Wednesday 25 December Christmas Day 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) with Carols 10.30am Holy Communion for all l Tuesday 31 December 11.00pm New Year s Eve - A celebration Join us to welcome 2014. Ring out the Old; ring in the New. l Monday 6 January Holy Communion for Epiphany D Saturday 11 January 6.00pm Epiphany Concert and Reception Messaien s La Nativité for organ, followed by refreshments (sponsored by the Friends of Beverley Minster) l Sunday 12 January 5.30pm The Epiphany Procession Epiphany celebrates the journey of the Wise Men, and the offering of their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. v Saturday 18 January l Sunday 19 January The Worship, Teaching and Ministry slot is an informal service with music led by the Music Group k Saturday 25 January A Burns Night Supper in the Parish Hall Details from the Parish Centre (01482 868540)
Regular events Sunday Services First Sunday of the month 8.00am Holy Communion* 10.30am All-age Service 5.30pm Parish Communion* Other Sundays 8.00am Holy Communion* 10.30am Parish Communion 5.30pm Choral Evensong* Weekday Services Thursday 10.00am Holy Communion Choral Evensong* * services using traditional language from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer The regular pattern of services is subject to change, particularly over Christmas and the new year. Messy Church An activity-based service in the Minster for all the family meeting on a Sunday afternoon (2.00pm-4.00pm) once a term. Mini-Messy Church An activity based service for all the family in the Parish Hall on Tuesdays, after school til 5.30pm, fortnightly starting from Oct 22 This Worship, Teaching and Ministry slot is an informal service with music led by the Music Group on Sunday evenings as advertised. See listings for details. Youth Events Visit website for details House Groups The Minster has a number of House Groups in which people meet informally for prayer, Bible study, discussion and fellowship. The groups vary in style, providing something to suit and to challenge most people. Most meet weekly; some monthly. Daytime and evenings. Use the contact us page on the Minster website for details or contact the Parish Centre. es Monthly event with coffee and cake from 10.00am and lunches from 12 noon until 2.00pm in the Parish Hall prepared by the Minster Catering Team. See previous pages for dates. www.beverleyminster.org.uk 7
Plan your visit Opening hours September - October Mon - Sat: 9.00am - 5.00pm November - January Mon - Sat: 9.00am - 4.00pm Sunday: 12 noon - 4.00pm Services on Sunday: 8.00am, 10.30am, 5.30pm Minster Shop Open Monday - Saturday Opening times - see above Admission free Tours and a permit for photography are subject to a fee - see website for details. Tours (Subject to conditions - see website for details) Mon - Sat: 11.15am: Tour in the Roof 2.15pm: Ground Floor Tour Contact details The Parish Centre 38 Highgate, Beverley HU17 0DN T: 01482 868540 E: minster@beverleyminster. org.uk Tourist Information Centre T: 01482 391672 Keep in touch To receive a regular e-newsletter please sign up using the link on our website Giving to the Minster The Minster receives no financial support from the state. It costs about 1 a minute to support the worship, ministry and mission of Beverley Minster. Please give a donation using www.everyclick. com - there is a link from the Minster website. If you shop on line please consider making the Minster your chosen charity to receive donations each time you buy - it costs you nothing! Details are on the Minster website. Registered Charity No. 1132704 8 Published by Beverley Minster Parochial Church Council. Information is correct at the time of printing (Sept 2013). Design: Mervyn King