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The last few weeks have been community. In the Cathedral we had overshadowed by tragedy and political two vigils for the London and surprise. Manchester attacks with people from The recent terrorist attacks in all backgrounds gathering to pray and London and Manchester as well as the stand together. They were powerful fire in Kensington have shocked the moments expressing solidarity, nation. In the political sphere compassion and peaceful intent. Is it unpredictability appears to have possible that these horrors are become the norm and we now find helping us to rediscover who we are ourselves with a hung parliament and and what really matters? Is it possible a government apparently having to that barriers between people are negotiate Brexit without the mandate being crossed in new ways and we are it wanted. Every time you look at the discovering God at work in all this news you expect another breaking suffering? We should not be surprised story. if that is the case. An appropriate prayer for these times is Psalm 46. In all this turmoil and sadness we have May I encourage you to inhabit it and seen some fantastic examples of draw strength from it. human beings at their best. The incredible bravery of fire fighters, Update on Fundraising police and passers by, the Last September we took on an 8- commitment of medics, the generosity hours per week fundraiser financed by of people providing open doors, food, a legacy. This was part of Chapter’s clothing and pastoral care to the decision to go for financial growth. injured and the shocked and the Helen Thurston has been working resilience that will not give in to very hard for the Cathedral, with terror. Amanda Anderson, and to date has raised over £26,000 for us. This is new Through these tragedies we are money that will enable us to develop rediscovering a real sense of some of our strategic priorities and

Dean Jerry Canon Paul Canon Mandy Director of Operations Amanda

3 MISSION continue to pay staff and to make at Bradford Literature Festival least one extra appointment in the This city of ours, nestled in the Education and Visitor department. In heart of Yorkshire, is defined by its addition to this the Music literature, architecture and Department have received an extra landscape; its role as a meeting grant of £6000 towards Choral place for cultures from around the Scholars from the Friends of world; and the stories and Cathedral Music. This is terrific news mythologies around it. Please pick for the Cathedral. up a brochure for details of all the Summer Reading events but if we could draw your Now that the festival seasons are attention to just four: behind us you may be wondering what Can There Be a British Islam? to read during 'Ordinary Time’ as it is Sunday 2 July at 4pm known. Can I recommend to you Bradford College Paula Gooder’s wonderful little book, Bishop Nick joins panellists Myriam Everyday God: The Spirit of the Ordinary. Francois and Ziauddin Sardar as they Paula is a serious Bible scholar who discuss integration within the UK. writes in a very accessible, down to Jerusalem: The Anthem earth way. I have just finished it and Saturday 8 July at 10.30am found it not only informative but also Bradford College spiritually refreshing. It is 33 biblical Dean Jerry joins Ben Okri, Jason passages - one for every week in Whittaker and Boyd Tonkin to Ordinary Time - focusing on the discuss he origins and evolution of profound significance of our everyday this much loved poem which will lives and the way that God is engaged be sung by the Cathedral Choir. with us. The cover invites us to discover Gone: the extraordinary in the most everyday A Girl, a Violin, a Life Unstrung things: in the lives of ordinary people; in a Thursday 6 July at 7.30pm God who defies our best attempts to put him in a gilded palace; in a Kingdom that World-renowned violinist Min Kym is best likened to seeds, yeast and fishing reflects on the highs and lows of nets, and in everyday decisions which, her career - including the theft of lived out with God, have extraordinary her rare beloved Stradivarius. consequences. During the choir break Sunday 9 July at 6.00pm in July and August we shall be reading Bradford Cathedral parts of this book at Evening Prayer An evening of sacred poetry and on Sundays at 4pm. music hosted by Bishop Toby. Jerry Lepine See the brochure for ticket prices and how to purchase.

4 MISSION Wellsprings Together Places of Welcome There is a great will and desire within We are working in partnership with churches across England to see their Bradford Council to grow a network communities transformed. so that each neighbourhood has Wellsprings Together Bradford is part places where all people feel safe to of the Church Urban Fund’s national belong, connect and contribute. By the Together Network which is designed summer the network will have at least to extend the reach and impact of 20 Places of Welcome which are open that work by providing a unique each week at the same time. support system for churches and others to change lives and communities together across the country. Wellsprings is a partnership between CUF and a diocese and was established in 2013. Our Trustee Board is made up of local church activists and leaders including Bishop as Chair. The They open their doors and ensure Wellsprings team brings expertise and that anyone who enters is given a support to churches and others to warm welcome, free hot drinks and a bring about positive change in their friendly listening ear. The network communities. started with Churches but is also At the moment our key areas of work growing amongst other places of which have emerged as priorities for worship and community buildings. Join local Churches and those within our us at our launch on 6 July. network are:

Feeding Bradford We have been working with those who are responding to increasing levels of hunger in our communities by providing crisis food support. We

5 MISSION publish a list of where free food is We work with other partners to served each day across the City (we support their work. One of our key partner with the work in Keighley) partnerships is with WRIB (Welfare and bring together the various Reform Impact Bradford). We hold providers in regular network meetings regular events throughout the year (food banks, hot meal providers, soup to inform faith leaders and activists on kitchens, pay as you feel cafes). issues relevant to the area of We have been invited to be part of Welfare Reform. the Feeding Britain network and will We have a fortnightly newsletter soon be recruiting our first worker so which provides useful updates and is we can expand our work and offer easy to register for via our website. more support in identifying and As ever we remain grateful for the tackling the root causes of food ongoing support and prayers of the poverty. Cathedral for our work. Financial Inclusion Liz Firth We are developing resources in Development Worker partnership with the Bradford District Credit Union and others to be offered to local Churches and others who are working with those who need more support in understanding and preparing for the full roll out of Universal Credit in 2018. Relationships and Communication We recognise the importance of working alongside people and working relationally. We provide one-to-one support where possible for those Churches who are exploring new One bishop ways of working or who want to know Three schools where else good practice is taking Thirty-five children place. A new diocesan initiative saw Bishop We bring together those working or Toby welcome young people to the volunteering for Churches for Cathedral last month. They made occasional lunches to offer some mitres and learnt how to process … support for their work and a chance even sitting in the Cathedra … to reflect theologically on what they before have tea & juice with the are doing, which is often taking place Bishop. A great time was had by all as in a non-Christian context. you can see!

6 MISSION flows from a desire to deepen our understanding of community, enabling all to flourish. The Companion Scheme seeks to create a network where every member of the Cathedral will have someone nearby who looks out for them; noticing when they have not been able to get to church for a awhile and making that friendly phone Cathedral Companions call to see how things are. Scheme - update Who is it for? In April this year the Community The Cathedral Companion Scheme is Committee was pleased to launch the open to anyone who is a regular Cathedral Companion Scheme. To worshipping member of one of the date several members of the congregations. congregation have signed up to be Companions. Training for the How do I sign up for a companion? Companions will begin in September. To become part of the scheme, simply But it’s not too late to join the team fill in the form and hand it to one of of Companions or to be part of the the clergy team. scheme and have a companion. Here’s Who will have my details? a reminder of what it’s all about… Your details will be held securely by Aim the Canon for Mission and Pastoral In the heart of the city, Bradford Development and only shared with Cathedral’s community of faith seeks your assigned Companion and the to live out its core values of faith, Cathedral clergy team. wholeness and hospitality in every Who will be my companion? aspect of its daily life and worship. The After you have completed your rich and diverse ministries at the application form, the Canon for Cathedral draw people from every Mission and Pastoral Development walk of life. will then match you with one of our Jesus parable of the Good Samaritan, trained Cathedral Companions, based tells the story of how it looks, for us on your geographic location or to love our neighbour as ourselves. It through a Cathedral group you may is the hand of friendship, which breaks already belong to. The Canon for down the barriers of suspicion and Mission and Pastoral Development difference, drawing people into a will contact you, informing you of who community where they are valued and your Companion is. Your contact treasured. details will be given to your assigned The Cathedral Companion scheme Cathedral companion.

7 MISSION What can I expect from my two or three weeks they will contact Cathedral Companion? you to see how you are. Your assigned companion will contact Can I leave the scheme? you and introduce him or herself. You Yes you can leave the scheme at any will need to talk over your time by informing the Canon for preferences on how you would best Mission and Pastoral Development or like to communicate with each other. your Cathedral Companion. Your They will be a friendly contact during contact details will be removed from normal worship services and on other the scheme. Cathedral occasions. You can contact your Companion if you have a How do I become a Cathedral pastoral concern or request and they Companion? will pass your information to the There is an application form and an Canon for Mission and Pastoral interview with the Canon for Mission Development, or in their absence and Pastoral Development. Upon another member of the Cathedral acceptance you will receive training, a clergy. If your companion becomes clear role description and will be aware that you have not been able to accepted as part of the Cathedral get to the Cathedral for more than Companions team. For further information on Cathedral Companions please contact: Canon Mandy Coutts, Canon for Mission and Pastoral Development [email protected]

Extended Membership Please remember in your prayers the following members of the Cathedral fellowship who, through illness or incapacity, cannot attend in person: Pat Baly Dorothy Low Hazel Naylor Bill Pirie Joan Simpson Dorothy Walsh Heather Wright If anyone you know would appreciate being added to this list, please speak to one of the clergy or churchwardens, Alex McLelland or Maggie Peel.

Mission Giving 2017 Every year Bradford Cathedral gives 10% of its unrestricted giving (mainly from the collections and regular giving envelopes) to mission organisations like the ones you see articles about in Cathedral News. In 2016 the amount given was £11,500 across a range of local and national organisations. If there is an organisation you would like us to consider supporting this year, please see Maggie Peel or Canon Mandy.

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Starting soon….The Marriage Course An opportunity for couples to invest in their relationship, whether you have been married 40 years or preparing for marriage this course is for you. On The Marriage Course, you are seated at your own table for two. Each session consists of food and/or drink, a practical talk and a time for private discussion between you and your partner. Background music ensures that you can chat in complete privacy. You never share anything about your relationship with anyone other than your partner. Our couples last year said this about the course… “this course get you talking about things that you won’t otherwise think about” “Life changing lessons” “it’s been an invaluable opportunity to get to know my other half better…it’s allowed us both to grow as individuals and as a couple” “just really loved it” “a place where you can be honest” “a great place to start some of those conversations you may never have thought you needed…” So what are you waiting for? Book your place now with Canon Mandy at the Cathedral

9 MISSION Shoebox Appeal Volunteer Vergers Last December the Cathedral, Head Verger Jon is looking for more working in partnership with Bradford people to join the verger team to Cinderella Club, hosted our annual assist at services - either as a shoebox appeal for processional verger or to operate the local disadvantaged sound desk. children. The Office of Verger (Virger) is an Local businesses ancient one and means ‘He who joined in, donating carries the Virge before the procession’. gifts and money for The ‘Verge’ is the rod of office and toys and together was used to ensure that the many with your processions were not impeded during generosity we produced 790 shoe worship. This was an important duty boxes filled with toys, sweets, in the Middle Ages, and on important toiletries and hats, gloves and scarves festivals two Vergers were on duty. for children of every age; a truly The Verger’s duties, however, have remarkable result. developed over the centuries, and Every shoebox aims to have a basic now combine tasks which were often set of items, including toiletries, sweets, carried out by other individuals. toys and scarves, hats and gloves. Today, Vergers still have an important Hand-knitted items are a real hit ceremonial role, but add management especially with the younger children responsibilities, with the care of people who don’t have gloves in winter to and a variety of other duties, including keep their hands warm. So if you are the behind-the-scenes management of handy with knitting needles then it’s worship and the care of vestments, time to start knitting. plate and other valuable objects. Are you interested in joining the team?

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including robe and mace! If you would like to know more please speak to Jon Howard after a service, Can’t knit? Don’t worry, the summer or contact him on 01274 777720 or sales are beginning, so there’s no [email protected] better time to start picking up those Cathedral News bargain gifts, which will put a smile on If you would like a full-colour electronic a child’s face at Christmas. copy of the Cathedral News, email me, For further information please talk to [email protected] Canon Mandy. Thank you. and I will add you to our emailing list.

10 MISSION the less (and even as I write) our lack of understanding and focus on safeguarding (both vulnerable adults and children) is being exposed. What does this have to do with a weekend of bible study and reflection I hear you thinking? Canon Mandy has done much work in Being Made in the Image of God safeguarding at the Cathedral including the work entitled “The This was the title for this year’s annual Gospel, Sexual Abuse and the Community Committee and Church” (a theological resource for Congregational weekend of bible the local church). A stark title but a study and reflection held on 13/14 key document and underpinning May at Parcevall Hall. cognitive process for making A decade’s old annual event, dating Safeguarding ‘Everybody’s business’ back to the days of a large rather than something other people do. Congregational Committee (and held Our topics for the weekend were: within a couple of weeks of the APCM), this was traditionally an  Making God in the Image of Man; opportunity for what was a large How society shapes our committee (20+) to welcome new perspective. Using the media we members and plan the coming years see and read on a daily basis we work. Whilst the Community looked at how the media (led by its Committee has many similar functions advertising process and desire for to the Community Committee profit today (not investment into membership and work plans differ so tomorrow) has changed the this year Canon Mandy took the perspective of society, almost opportunity to undertake some subliminally and the impact of this intensive self-exploration and bible study on us as individuals and as a - I don’t use the word intensive lightly! church.

As we all know, much work has been  Reclaiming the Image of God; done on the process of safeguarding Exploring the biblical perspective. (not only in the Cathedral) but across An intensely moving session for the Anglican Communion. We had not several of us as we explored (using faced (to the same degree) the public bible reading and imagery) how we scrutiny and condemnation of our perceived God and had held on to brothers and sisters in the Roman our (innocent/non-media directed) Catholic church in recent but none childhood perceptions of who and

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 Being Made in the Image of God; Relocating ourselves within the Godhead. Again using scripture, self -awareness (and psychometric Children’s Sunday Space tools like Johari’s Window) how we We have just a few weeks until we break ensure that we ourselves and the for the summer on 16 July when we will work we do is embedded in and have a short presentation during the demonstrates the love of God. service as we did last year. I have spent a lifetime career working Please remember to send sun hats and with vulnerable people, my own self- put on sunscreen as we may go outside on sunny days. awareness and the safeguarding of others is (and must be) implicit in all I do. We hope you all have a lovely summer and look forward to seeing you when That’s the problem . . . safeguarding we return on 10 September. must be more than implicit – it must If you are new to the Cathedral and to be explicit! want more information on what we As a congregation, we must explore provide for the younger members of our congregation, please speak to a member and respond to how we recognise and of the team. respond (in God’s love) to those who have been harmed, and also to those If you are new to Children's Space, who have harmed, it is for some an please do complete a registration form, just ask one of the team. unusual way of thinking, in part because some of the challenge is We are looking for extra people to join understanding what Harm is? the Children's Space team, no experience necessary! All you need is a Malcolm Carr love of children and the desire to lend a hand. You could be preparing a snack, helping with craft or joining in songs and games. Even if you can only commit to Diocesan News once a half-term, it's a help! We have a If you would like information on what is great, friendly team and there are always happening in the Diocese you can at least three of us on duty at any time. download current and archive copies of We have a lovely group of children who eNews and Leeds Diocesan News from: enjoy meeting new people and asking http://www.leeds.anglican.org/ interesting questions! If you are content/e-news interested in finding out more, please speak to Canon Mandy or Emma Towers.

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Could you become a Monday Fellowship Cathedral Welcomer? Monday Fellowship meet in the Parish We invite you to come and share in Room at 2.00pm on the second the valuable ministry of Welcome, by Monday of each month. The joining our rota for just a couple of afternoon begins with a bidding prayer, hours each month. ends with a cup of tea, and all are warmly invited to attend. You don’t need to be a tour guide, or have a theological degree – just a This year’s programme includes friendly and caring manner, and a visiting and home-grown speakers - willingness to help. For further details this month Dean Jerry muses on God, contact the Cathedral Office. the World and the Church. All welcome - please do join us!

IMPACT Scargill House 6 - 8 October In a world that sometimes can be flat, life is calling out for impact, and God is wanted to make ‘Impact Makers’. If you are in your 18 - 30s, wanting to make an impact and open to be impacted then this weekend is for you. We’ll be … - learning and growing together - sharing in faith and worship - building friendships … all in the beautiful surrounds of Scargill House and the Yorkshire Dales. We have a great team hosting including Robin Gamble, Sammi Tooze, Vicky Clifton, Jane Adams and other Come with your questions, doubts members of the Scargill community. and an open heart and let’s see what We are delighted to be welcoming God can do. Harry Steel as our guest speaker; Set within a beautiful, relaxed and fun Harry is one of the most successful environment, you are warmly church planters and Pioneer Ministers welcomed to come on this weekend in the North of England. at the special reduced rate of £99pp.

16 ECO Good news Just one of many success stories is the from our Fair Trade stall work with small and marginal farming families in Bangladesh, which remains Thanks to the many who support our a very poor country with 58% of the weekly Fair-trade stall … 2016 saw a population experiencing ‘multi- £380 profit! The Community dimensional poverty’. Traidcraft Committee has decided that, as part Exchange is working with households of our Mission Giving, this profit will farming less than half an acre of land be donated to Traidcraft Exchange. to address the many challenges they face. These include low yields and poor productivity, declining soil fertility and unbalanced use of chemical inputs, poor access to appropriate services, exposure to shocks and hazards associated with climate change and low levels of social capital and continuing disempowerment of women. Traidcraft Exchange is the Traidcraft Exchange’s involvement is development arm of Traidcraft - reaching 11,500 families, and an presently working with some of the independent review shows that world’s poorest farmers and artisans household income has increase by an in Bangladesh, India, Tanzania and average of 53%. In addition, Kenya - to assist them in working encouraging results in the area of their way out of poverty. women’s empowerment are being Traidcraft Exchange helps in many seen with 32% of mixed groups being ways, such as training in farming led by a female group president. techniques to increase productivity If you haven’t yet browsed our Fair and protecting the environment, and Trade stall, it is open every Sunday in organising smallholder farmers and after the 10.15am service and has a artisans into self-supporting groups so wide range of food staples and treats, that together they can develop a and cleaning products containing strong collective voice, access better Fairtrade certified palm oil, There is services and hold more power in also locally produced honey and soap. negotiations. It also lobbies and Thank you for all the purchases so advises governments and many of you have made in the last organisations with the aim of year from our Fair Trade stall, keep on improving trade rules and market buying your favourites and browse for access for small organisations in the new products as they arrive. developing world.

17 ECO God’s Green Fingers Christians believe God has made and will save the whole world through Jesus Christ. The whole of creation is worshiping and glorifying God all around us, all the time. We know that as people we are all Eco Tip of the Month wholly dependent on the earth for The plants we grow in our gardens our basic needs as well as enjoying can help our bee and other insect many other good things. populations, as well as reducing food Caring for creation is an essential part miles and packaging if you grow fruit of Christian ministry and mission. and vegetables. God’s Green Fingers is the The recent hot weather means our environmental e-news from the gardens need watering regularly, so diocese with lots of news, information how can we save water for our and tips to help us live responsibly so, gardens? to find out more about how we can Water butts save rain water from the all be part of Christ’s restoration gutters and stores it until required. work for creation, please go to http:// They are easy to attach to your pipe, www.leeds.anglican.org/environment. but if this isn't a possibility, could you leave out your watering can or a spare bucket to catch rain water. Don't forget your paddling pool water could be poured out onto the grass and serve two purposes!

18 MUSIC NEWS On 10 June the Cathedral hosted an Jon Payne gave a talk on the organ event for the Friends of Cathedral Music development project, and then (FCM) entitled From Generation to accompanied choral evensong, in Generation. The FCM have supported the which the boys, girls and adults of the Cathedral for a number of years, and Cathedral Choir gave a rambunctious currently they provide funding for our rendition of Jonathan Dove’s Seek him Chorister Tutor, Joseph Judge, and singing that maketh the seven stars. All-in-all, it teacher Christopher O’Gorman. The was a fun and highly successful day, event began with a keynote speech by and we remain grateful to the FCM Prof Peter Toyne, the President of FCM. for all they do in support of cathedral music across the nation. Where most groups wind down towards the end of term, June and July at Bradford are full to the brim with choir events. In addition to the usual five services per week, the Choir will sing at the ordinations of deacons and priests from across the diocese, present its annual summer concert on 8 July and perform at an event in the Bradford Literature Festival. The Choir’s last Sunday before the After that, a performance of Peter and the summer vacation will be on 16 July, Wolf was presented by Alexander Berry and they will return for Sunday and his brother, James, who is a Lay Clerk Eucharist on 3 September. at Manchester Cathedral. Junior Scholar, Jamie Nash, took part in an excellent Alex Berry masterclass, given by Joseph Judge, in Director of Music which the audience learnt how to See page 13 for more details about manage a teenager’s changing voice. our annual Summer Concert!

If you are new to the Cathedral … Welcome Please make yourself known to one of the Churchwardens, Alex McLelland and Maggie Peel, who would love to meet you. If you would like to join a Fellowship Group, find out more about the congregational life of the Cathedral, including social events, or if we can help in any way, please ask one of the stewards at the door, who will find us for you. We look forward to meeting you.

19 WHAT’S ON … until 2 July Sharon Snaylam: Tirlun - Picture of the Land Tirlun is a Welsh word meaning ’picture of the land’. In this exhibition Sharon relates memories of walking the land with personal events in her life. Wednesday 5 1.00pm Wednesday@One Organ Recital The season draws to a close with David Hardie from Birmingham. Recitals are free with a retiring collection, preceded by a light buffet lunch at 12.30pm (£3 minimum donation). Thursday 6 7.30pm Gone: a Girl, a Violin, a Life Unstrung World-renowned violinist Min Kym reflects on her career and plays pieces by Brahms, Paganini, Bach and more. See p3 for more details. Tickets from 01274 238283 or www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk Friday 7 to A Verger’s View 31 August For the past twelve years Head Verger Jon Howard has been taking photographs in and around the Cathedral. This exhibition contains just some of Jon’s favourites from the many hundreds he has taken. Saturday 8 6.30pm The Annual Cathedral Choir Concert The Choir performs a wonderful selection of choral church music spanning the centuries. Tickets £8 from the Cathedral Office. Sunday 9 6.00pm Sacred Poetry An evening of sacred poetry and music from across the religious spectrum hosted by Bishop Toby. See p3 for more details. Tickets from 01274 238283 or www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk Monday 10 2.00pm Monday Fellowship This month Dean Jerry will be musing about God, the World and the Church. Please see p15 for more details. Wednesday 12 1.00pm Wednesday@One Organ Recital This season of organ recitals ends with Federico Andreoni from Montreal. The next series begins on 13 September so look out for details soon! Thursday 20 7.15pm Shakespeare: The Taming of the Shrew Friday 21 ACT return with their annual Summer Shakespeare with this comic Saturday 22 tale of rebellion and control. Also at 2.15pm on Saturday only. Outside if dry. Tickets £10 / £7 concessions from the Cathedral Office. All welcome. Events are free - with donations appreciated - unless otherwise stated. Our Purpose To serve Jesus Christ as a vibrant community of worship and mission enriching the City, the Diocese and further afield.

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CATHEDRAL CLERGY Dean The Very Revd Jerry Lepine Canon Precentor The Revd Canon Paul Maybury Canon for Mission and Pastoral Development The Revd Canon Mandy Coutts Curate The Revd Cat Thatcher OPERATIONS Director of Strategic Development and Operations Amanda Anderson Safeguarding Officer The Revd Canon Mandy Coutts

MUSIC DEPARTMENT Organist & Director of Music Alex Berry Sub Organist & Assistant Director of Music Jon Payne Music Administrator Ann Foster Chorister Tutor Joseph Judge Choral Scholars Richard Bracknall Patrick Dylak Elizabeth Harborne Henry Strutt VERGERS Head Verger and Reader Jon Howard Assistant Verger John Paley Assistant Verger David Robinson

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Director of Finance Simon Dennis PA to the Dean & the Cathedral Communications Officer Sandra Howard Cathedral Secretary Julie Bowyer Administrative Clerk Sandra Heaton EDUCATION Education and Visitor Officer Gillian Davis Education and Visitor Admin Assistant Sandra Heaton HONORARY CHAPLAINS The Revd Paul Booth The Revd Dr Barbara Glasson The Revd Canon Bruce Grainger