This week’s News from Liverpool Cathedral – a Place of Encounter
Catch up on the latest news from Liverpool Cathedral for Sunday, 6th December 2020.
Welcome from Dean Sue
Welcome to the Cathedral E-news as we approach the second Sunday of Advent. As you read this we will be looking forward to Sunday Worship in the Cathedral. We continue to hope and pray that we will be able to worship together and enjoy some of our favourite services. Please remember to book for these services through Liverpool Cathedral Eventbrite.
As we prepare to light our second Advent candle, on the Advent wreath I invite you to pause for a moment and to think about how you are preparing to receive Christ.
Almighty God,
Purify our hearts and minds,
That when your Son Jesus Christ comes again as judge and Saviour
We may be ready to receive him,
Who is our Lord and our God. Amen
Canon Myles’ Retirement
Canon Myles will retire from the Cathedral in his current role in January. We have organised a service to mark his retirement as Canon Precentor and in the same service to launch him as Cathedral Chaplain. The date of the service is January 10. We will also hold a diocesan service later in the year to give thanks to Myles for his ministry in the Diocese and in the Cathedral.
If you would like to contribute to Myles’ retirement gift then please do put your donation in an envelope and mark it Myles’ retirement and pop it into one of the donation boxes. If you prefer to contribute through internet banking then please contact Jayne Bainbridge on 0151 702 7204.
Worship with us this week
Join us on-line for Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer/Choral Evensong, broadcast live via our Facebook page. Please click on the following link and select which service you wish to follow from the menu under ‘Services’: Liverpool Cathedral.
The pre-recorded Sunday service, along with reflections on the Gospel reading by our Canon Theologian, are to be found on our prayer blog, Prayer for Liverpool: https://www.prayerforliverpool.org/.
Pre-booking for Christmas services
We will be offering as many of our special Christmas services as possible, despite the current difficulties. Assuming that the national lockdown ends on 2nd December, these will be: the Nativity Service (6th), Crib and Tree service (13th), and Holly Bough services (19th and 20th), two Christmas Eve services (1.00pm and 3.30pm this year), and the usual Christmas Midnight and Christmas Day services. There will be no Christmas Sequence this year.
Please note: seating capacities for all of these services will be dramatically reduced this year in order to comply with Covid-19 measures. To attend any of our special services you will need to pre-book via EventBrite please.
Tickets on EventBrite will be made available 16 days before each of the services.
The Big Give Christmas Campaign – Double your Donation and Help Us Raise £2,500
Here at Liverpool Cathedral we are taking part in The Big Give Christmas Campaign from 1st December until the 8th of December. During this time any donations made up to the total value of £1,250 will be doubled very generously by Bartletts Solicitors which would be a fantastic boost of £2,500 for the cathedral.
I was really proud to be the first donation to the campaign this year. My donation of £25 ended up generating £56.25 once it was matched and had included Gift Aid.
We know that so many of our congregation miss coming to the Cathedral and this is a fantastic way to continue your support without having to physically be here.
The extra £2,500 would be a huge boost for us right now as we have been closed for only private prayer over the last few weeks and our donations from visitors has dropped significantly. We have also seen our congregational giving decrease and so now more than ever we really need your support.
If you would like to see your donation doubled please visit the weblink below to make your pledge between 12 Noon on Tuesday 1st December till 12 Noon Tuesday 8th December.
Visit: https://bit.ly/livcathedralchristmas
Thank you so much for your generosity it is so appreciated.
Rachael Atkinson-White
Fundraising Director
News from Canon Ellen
Some have asked after Canon Ellen as she has not been able to attend worship in person since March. This blog posts explains why Canon Ellen remains shielding with her husband: /about-us/news/shielding_why_you_dont_see_me_inside_the_cathedral_at_the_moment__reflection_by_canon_ellen.
Encountering Faith
Next meets on Thursday 10th December, 1-2pm and 7-8pm when we will study Philippians 2:19-30. This will be our last meeting of this term. We will reconvene in January. /getting-involved/Exploring-Faith.
Supper with the Scriptures
Next meets on Monday 7th December, 7-8pm when we will study Acts 8:26-40. This will be our last meeting of this term. /getting-involved/Exploring-Faith.
Too Deep for Words: An Advent Course on the Transforming Power of Lectio Divina
The Revd Mark Waters is running an online course on Lectio Divina each of the Thursdays before Christmas from 7:30pm to 9 pm. /getting-involved/Exploring-Faith.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
If you would like further information about the work of the Prayer Shawl Ministry Team – or would like to get involved by sponsoring, donating money or yarn or prayerful stitching, please contact Stella Barnes on 07722 165361 or by emailing PrayerShawls@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk.
Micah Liverpool Reverse Advent Calendar Campaign
Micah Liverpool is running its reverse advent calendar campaign again this year. Follow this link to the Micah website to download the calendar and get started: https://micahliverpool.com/blog-post/return-of-the-reverse-advent-calendar/. If you can take on the reverse Advent Calendar challenge you will be able to give a whole parcel as well as a selection box, a child’s toy and a £5 donation. For more information contact nelson.pike@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk or call Nelson on 0151 702 7206.
Micah Liverpool Community Markets at Liverpool Cathedral
Micah Liverpool runs two community markets at Liverpool Cathedral on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am - 2:30pm outside on the Welsford Porch. For more details, and to learn more about Micah’s work in and around Liverpool, go to: https://micahliverpool.com/.
Prayer requests via our Prayer Wall
You can post prayer requests to us at: https://www.prayerforliverpool.org/.
Events at Liverpool Cathedral
The Welsford restaurant continues operation in the Well, compliant with all Government and Church of England guidelines. Hot drinks and a limited selection of sandwiches and treats are available for takeaway purchase. To keep track of the latest information and any changes from the Cathedral Events team, keep an eye on the Events page of the Cathedral website: Liverpool Cathedralhome/events-calendar.
Cathedral Shop
We are once again open and so happy to see you in person.
There is still time for you to come and browse the extensive range of Charity Christmas cards in this year’s location on the mezzanine above the shop. If you can’t visit us in person then why not browse our online shop where we are open 24/7 at www.cathedralchop.com.
All profits from the shop directly support the ever increasing work of Liverpool Cathedral.