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Seeing the Bee in a New Way Page 3

Commemorating 22 May 2017 Pages 8 & 9

Meditation for Peace Page 12

www.manchestercathedral.org Seeing the Bee in a New Way

David Sharples, Archdeacon of Salford

This month marks the first anniversary And of course we began to notice it of the Arena bomb. We everywhere we looked. The bee had Dean’s Corner must never diminish the pain and decorated our bollards, bins and street heartbreak of the relatives and friends furniture for decades and yet now we saw of those who lost loved ones, nor the it in a way we had not done before. ongoing impact on the lives of those who were badly injured. However, that This reminds me of a favourite passage: atrocity did highlight something about “Alexander was playing on the floor, the spirit of the people of Manchester. waiting to be picked up. The reliable I will never forget the feeling of mothers had come and gone, and he made ’s solidarity, resilience and defiance as a pathetic sight on the floor by himself in many thousands gathered in Albert the empty room. Wearing rubber soles, I Climate Change Board Square the day after the bomb to show walked quietly towards him and stopped the bonds of mutual respect, affection waiting for him to see me. He looked up, and love amongst those who were looked round; I was twenty-five feet away I recently had the privilege of being I was also asked to speak for five minutes born, or have chosen to make their in an otherwise empty room. He went invited to become a member of at Mayor Andy Burnham’s Climate , in Manchester. back to his game. I stood there in front of Manchester City Council’s Climate Change Summit in late March. This too him for a minute. Again he looked round Change Board. I am the only person from was an opportunity to speak about our One surprising aspect of all this was the room, straight at me, straight past me the faith community around the table of underfloor heating system and bring the the rediscovery of the Manchester Bee and back to his toys. And that is what it this important body that is seeking to voice of the Church to the conference. It symbol. It was originally designed by might be like to be God…..to be so big as help develop policy, raise awareness and was good to see other members of the Warren Marshall, a former Urban Design to be invisible. To be right there, massively and Conservation Manager in Manchester, powerful, enormously present but entirely encourage the city to reduce its carbon wider Church and faith communities based on the image embedded in the unnoticed”. In the midst of heartbreak and footprint dramatically over the next few present. We have an important mosaic floor at Manchester Town Hall. sorrow we are called to make the love of years. I am pleased to have been invited contribution to make to the debate and The worker bee was an apt symbol of the this God visible. and hope to represent the voice of the especially to help change attitudes industrial heritage of Manchester but in faith communities and especially the towards not abusing God’s creation and the days and weeks after the arena attack church of God. helping to recycle and reduce our carbon it took on a new meaning. As a simple, footprint. In the spirit of Easter and non-religious, non-political image, it Christ’s gift of new life perhaps we can became an emblem of pride and defiance. allow our planet to breathe healthier and enable new life to emerge from the ashes of our abuse of Mother Earth. Then we can be joyful all the earth!

God bless you!

Rogers Govender

Front Cover Image: Capture the Cathedral 2017: Reaching Out by Nathan Thomas Page 3 Cathedral News Cathedral Partners: Whit Walks Grape and Grain The Revd Canon Daniel Burton, Team Rector, Salford All Saints Team. Meeting Rooms at MCVC

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Page 5 Cathedral News Our Faith, Saint of the Month 7 8 May Our Planet, Our Actions JUNE 6.30pm - 9.00pm Alison Rowland, PA to the Dean Julian of Norwich

TV and social media have shown us focus on practical action, suggesting ways (ca. 1342 – 1417) oceans littered with plastic, wildlife in which we can all make a difference in damage and weather extremes causing our communities with workshops, food, Spiritual Writer devastation worldwide. We are becoming entertainment, networking and plenty of increasingly and uncomfortably aware information available. of the effects of climate change on our Albert Radcliffe planet. But what can we do? The event is FREE to attend and will take place from 6.30pm-9.00pm in the Cathedral. On Thursday 7 June 2018, the Dean of Manchester will host ‘Our Faith, Our Planet, Tickets: Very little is known about the life of Julian of To Julian, perhaps more than to anyone Our Actions’, a climate change conference www.ourfaithourplanet18.eventbrite.co.uk Norwich, beyond that she was an anchoress, or else we owe the central truth of her theology, or www.manchestercathedral.org with a difference! This informal event will female hermit, confined to a cell, perhaps at St that divine love is akin to motherly love, and Julian's church in Norwich, which was then the that God’s providence allows evil to bring second largest city in England. Perhaps for this greater good. reason, despite her fame and influence, she is not to be found listed among the 'saints' of the Church. However, she is known and valued The long reach of Mother Julian's as a mystic and theologian through her influence can be found nearer our spiritual writings, the 'stuff' that goes into the making of saints. own time in T.S.Eliot's quotation from her in his Four Quartets: '... Julian's Revelations of Divine Love was one of the first books written in English by a All shall be well, and all shall be woman. It is a record of the visions and well, and all manner of things shall meditations she had when she was ill in be well.' In 1981, Sydney Carter 1373. In her lifetime, they seem to have had incorporated her spiritual theology little influence, but this began to change when the Revelations were printed, first in 1670, into his song, 'Julian of Norwich.' then again in 1843, 1864, and 1902. In 2013, the University of East Although Julian had a profound and realistic Anglia memorialised her name understanding of the seriousness and in the 'Julian Study Centre.' importance of sin, her revelations were of Her influence can be found too God’s love and omnibenevolence (unlimited kindness and goodness) as God also in the spread of contemplative suffered with creation. prayer groups called after her. Her Revelations of Divine Love is widely read and studied today.

Page 7 Cathedral News Commemorating 22 May 2017

Remembering Together, Manchester Together - With One Voice, The attack at an Ariana Grande concert Trees of Hope Trail, 19-27 May Manchester Cathedral, Albert Square, 22 May, 7.30pm to 9pm at , which claimed the A Trees of Hope Trail will be set up between 22 May, 2pm to 3pm lives of twenty-two people, shocked the The Manchester Together - With One Victoria Station and St Ann’s Square. world and saw the city and well-wishers A Civic Memorial Service will be held at Voice event in Albert Square will see choirs Beginning on 19 May, it will give people the around the world come together in a Manchester Cathedral, attended by an come together in song to share the spirit of opportunity to leave personal messages of display of solidarity and a refusal to bow invited congregation including the families solidarity and remember all those affected by hope and support for those affected on to those intent on spreading hatred. of those who lost their lives, those injured, the Manchester Arena attack, culminating trees placed at key locations including first responders, civic leaders and senior in a communal singalong for the final half St Ann’s Square. In this spirit, the city plans to mark the first national figures. While space limitations hour from 8.30pm to 9pm with everyone anniversary of the event in various ways, One minute of silence will also be mean the service to reflect on events of that encouraged to join in. The singalong based around two themes: observed on Sunday 20 May during terrible day and remember loved ones has to element will be broadcast live on BBC Radio be invitation only, there will be opportunities Manchester, meaning that anyone in Greater • Remembrance; Reflection and the Great Manchester Run, with further for anyone to watch the service on a big Manchester will be able to add their voices Celebration of Life, recognising each of commemorative elements during the Games, screen in Cathedral Gardens. For those who wherever they are. the twenty-two people who lost their lives including fundraising for the We Love cannot make it to Manchester, the service in the attack, those who were injured and Manchester Emergency Fund. will also be screened at York Minster, Manchester Together - There is a Light, the contribution of the first responders Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and St Ann’s Square, From Dusk, 22-26 May • and Manchester Together, embracing Glasgow Cathedral. For five nights, song lyrics will be projected the solidarity shown by the city. onto the pavements and buildings in There will be a number of commemorative Manchester Cathedral will be St Ann's Square. The square became an events, both before 22 May, on the day itself, important place for people to gather to reflect and in the days afterwards. closed to the public on Monday and pay their respects to those who lost their 21 May as preparations for lives. Lyrics will be projected from songs chosen by the public. Together Unafraid Banner and Slideshow the service take place. The Exhibition, Manchester Cathedral, 15-20 and 23-30 May building will also be closed to -Ringing across the City Centre, 22 May, 10.31pm 'Together Unafraid' the commemorative the public on Tuesday 22 May banner designed by Stephen Raw and until 6pm, when the building At 10.31pm on 22 May, will ring out painted by all members of the community, from buildings across the city centre to mark will be exhibited in the Cathedral. There will reopen for members of the moment when the attack took place one will also be a rolling slideshow illustrating the public to light a candle year ago. the community painting workshops that and spend time in quiet. prepared it. The banner will be unveiled on the north side of the Cathedral on 15 May at One minute’s silence will be 3.30. All are welcome to attend. observed at 10.31pm.

Page 9 Cathedral News Meditation for Peace 25 Patricia Higgins, The World Community for Christian Mission MAY

An Interfaith Meditation for Peace is being peace. The aim of this day is to build on and led by Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB, director strengthen that spirit. Peace on earth comes of the World Community for Christian from the peace found within each one of us - Meditation in Manchester Cathedral on meditation brings that peace to the surface. 25 May 2018, from 10am to 4pm The day will include silent meditation, poems/readings from different faiths and a After the Arena attack, the strong community World Peace Prayer Society flag ceremony spirit in Manchester was highlighted. People whereby each country is held in a prayer of all faiths and none came together to of peace. support each other, show unity and generate

Dean’s Pilgrimage Book Launch and Talk to the Holy Land 2019

Rogers Govender, Dean of Manchester Theodicy Beyond the Dead of ‘God’: The Persisting Problem of Evil, by Canon Emeritus, Andrew Shanks I hope to lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Regarding practicalities, we would travel on Land in 2019 as part of a journey of faith. scheduled flights from Manchester or by You are warmly invited to the launch notion of ‘God’ is finally seen for what it is, To prepare for this, I will be hosting two bus to Heathrow, stay in good quality hotels of a new book by Andrew Shanks at it is ‘dead’. information sessions in June to get an and be accompanied by a knowledgeable the Cathedral on Monday 14 May, from indication of the level of interest, of the and experienced guide. We would also build To some extent, the friction giving rise to 5.30pm to 7.30pm. sites that pilgrims would like to visit and in some time off from visiting sites to have ‘the problem of evil’ is absolutely necessary the ideal duration of the pilgrimage. opportunities to unwind, relax and enjoy Theodicy tackles the question: ‘If God and needs to be rendered ever more the experience. is almighty, then how come bad things intensely problematic. For it arises from a happen?’ If people say they’ve ‘lost their faith’ basic principle of faith: ‘no resentment!’ The information sessions are on because of their actual experiences of evil, But, if all is to be accepted as coming from I am looking at this pilgrimage Friday 8 June (12.30pm to 2.30pm) how might we respond? God’s hands, how may we differentiate such as being a spiritual experience and Sunday 10 June 2018 (12.30pm acceptance from the distortions resulting to 2.30pm). Please contact Anthony This book argues that the problem arises from evangelistic impatience? of prayer, reflection and O'Connor on 0161 833 2220 ext. partly from an age-old mis-selling scandal. 233 or via email on beapartofit@ Impatient evangelists have tended to operate Tackling this question, the book discusses worship: a faith journey that manchestercathedral.org if you would with an over-simplified notion of God’s power, the biblical book of Job and a wide range of will be for many a once-in-a- like to attend one of these sessions. reflecting less a pure love of truth, than a other thinkers, including Boehme, Schelling, desire to manipulate people with grandiose Hegel, Schopenhauer, Shestov, Nietzsche, lifetime experience. promises. Once the resultant illusory Simone Weil and Nelly Sachs.

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Experience Easter 2018 The Diary May

Tuesday 1 May Gospel Choir Friday 25 May Marcia Wall, Canon Pastor and Acting Precentor 12.30 pm Julian Prayer Group 6.00 pm Book launch & 10.00 am Interfaith and Pam Elliott, Education Officer theological lecture: Theodicy Meditation For Peace Thursday 3 May Beyond the Death of 'God': The We know that our Cathedral is a very 1.10 pm Chetham's School of Persisting Problem of Monday 28 May busy place, but Saturday 17 March was Music Lunchtime Concert Evil by Andrew Shanks Bank Holiday a particularly busy day with a number of 9.00 am Morning Prayer & Friday 4 May Saturday 19 May Holy Communion activities taking place in different parts 7.00 pm DHP & SCRUFF OF 10.00 am Manchester's 9.30 am Whit Walk; Procession of the building. The weather may have THE NECK Present The Vintage Weigh & Pay Fair to Town Hall for service at been bad, but it did not stop people Slow Readers Club: 10.45am (No 1.10 pm Holy coming to the Cathedral to take part in Build A Tower Tour Sunday 20 May Eucharist) various events. 10.30 am Civic Service 4.30 pm Evening Prayer Saturday 5 May 5.30 pm Solemn Evensong 11.00 am Coffee Concert (Incense will be used) Tuesday 29 May We had the children’s choir practicing in The event was aimed at young families the Song School, our Artist in Residence, - Elfair Grug (Harp) 10.30 am & 2.00 pm Terrific and those who attended had the opportunity Stephen Raw, leading an art workshop in the Tuesday 22 May Tuesday - family activities of discovering the Easter story through a Monday 7 May 2.00 pm Civic Memorial 12.30 pm Julian Prayer Group nave, the Julian group meeting in the Library special craft and story trail. We gave out Bank Holiday Service (by invitation only) and Be a Chorister for a Day later that wooden crosses and chocolate prizes to 9.00 am Morning Prayer & Thursday 31 May afternoon. And, thanks to our volunteers, all who completed activities at each of Holy Communion Wednesday 23 May 4.30 pm Evening Prayer we were also able to have Experience the learning stations. Parents, carers and 12.30 pm Lunchtime Organ 12.45 pm Turning of the Leaves 5.30 pm Said Eucharist Recital by Ben Newlove (congregational setting) for Easter for the second year running. children had a lovely time chatting to our (No 1.10 pm Holy Eucharist) Thursday 24 May the feast of Corpus Christi volunteers, doing craft alongside their 4.30 pm Evening Prayer 7.30 pm Archdeacon of children and learning about Jesus. We Manchester's Visitation Service had families from Japan, China and Poland Wednesday 9 May as well as the UK. Each one of these 12.45 pm Turning of the Leaves activities was free and brought together young and old. Thursday 10 May - Service Times Ascension Day Midweek Services 4.30 pm Said Evening Prayer 5.30 pm Sung Eucharist for Morning Prayer 9.00am Mon-Fri Ascension Day (Incense will Holy Eucharist 1.10pm Mon-Fri be used) Evensong 5.30pm Tues-Thurs* Evening Prayer 4.30pm Mon & Fri Friday 11 May Saturday Services 7.30 pm Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos by Candlelight Morning Prayer & Holy Eucharist 9.00am Evensong 5.30pm* Saturday 12 May Future Editions of Cathedral News 10.30 am British Sign Sunday Services Language Choir Festival Matins 8.45am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.00am Up till now, Cathedral News has been Up to date news and stories will now Sunday 13 May Sung Eucharist (Choral) 10.30am published ten times a year, with two- be published monthly via an electronic 1.00 pm Memorial Service for Evensong 5.30pm* Lady Mayoress, Councillor monthly issues appearing in August and newsletter. To ensure that you receive *Please note: during the below school holidays evening services are said. December. For budgetary reasons, printed this, please subscribe at www. Sheila Newman All said services are at 4.30 pm (unless stated as being sung by a visiting choir on these pages) editions of Cathedral News will now be manchestercathedral.org/news/sign-up- Monday 14 May published quarterly, with the next printed for-enews (select ‘Cathedral News’) 12.30 pm Lunchtime Organ 25 May - 3 June 2018 - Chorister Half Term issues appearing in August and December. or email your request to Recital by George Warren [email protected]. 2.45 pm Concert: Virgo Fidelis

Page 13 Cathedral News Looking ahead June Clergy Congregation Friday 1 June Monday 11 June Dean of Manchester Reader Emeritus 6.30 pm Manchester 10.30 am Diocesan The Very Revd Rogers Govender Raylia Chadwick Rum Festival Board of Education Year [email protected] [email protected] 6 Leaver's Service Sub-Dean and Canon for Theology & Mission Churchwardens & Stewards Saturday 2 June The Revd Canon Dr David Holgate [email protected] 12.30 pm Lunchtime Piano Tuesday 12 June [email protected] Concert by Adrian Lord 5.30 pm Evensong for Staff member Archives: [email protected] 5.30 pm Evensong Retiring Headteachers for May Canon Pastor and Acting Precentor Cathedral High Steward & Chair of Manchester sung by visiting choir, The Revd Canon Marcia Wall Cathedral Development Trust [email protected] Heritage Singers Wednesday 13 June William Nightingale, Warren Smith JP 10.30 am Diocesan Verger Archdeacon of Salford [email protected] / 0161 834 0490 Sunday 3 June Board of Education Year The Venerable David Sharples Flowers: Helen Bamping 10.30 am Sung Eucharist 6 Leaver's Service We would like to [email protected] introduce William, Cathedral Friends: Pauline Dimond sung by Heritage Singers Chapter Lay Canons our new Cathedral Verger 5.30 pm Evensong sung Thursday 14 June Philip Blinkhorn & Addy Lazz-Onyenobi Ringing Master: Malcolm Murphy by Heritage Singers 10.30 am Diocesan What music do you like? Cathedral Chaplains Secretary to Bell-Ringers: Catherine Rhodes Board of Education Year 70s and 80s music Wednesday 6 June 6 Leaver's Service The Revd Canon Adrian Rhodes What was the last book you The Revd Peter Bellamy-Knights 12.45 pm Turning enjoyed? of the Leaves Friday 15 June My Animals and Other Family 10.30 am Diocesan by Clare Balding Thursday 7 June Board of Education Year What was the last place you 6.30 pm Our Faith, Our 6 Leaver's Service went on holiday? Planet, Our Actions My last holiday was in Staff Saturday 16 June Scotland. My sister lives in Friday 8 June 11.00 am Coffee Concert - Motherwell. Cathedral Administrator Organist & Master of the Choristers 10.30 am Diocesan Nadya Kisseleva (Piano) Tell us something interesting [email protected] [email protected] Board of Education Year about yourself: 6 Leaver's Service Wednesday 20 June I went to school with Julie Foy Dean’s PA Sub Organist 12.45 pm Turning who was Assistant Producer [email protected] [email protected] Saturday 9 June of the Leaves for ‘The Silent Child’ which won an Oscar for Best Live Cathedral Office Assistant Worship & Music Administrator 11.00 am Be A Chorister Action Short Film at the 2018 [email protected] [email protected] For A Day (BACFAD) Thursday 21 June Academy Awards. Julie and I 11.30 am Organ Recital; 1.10 pm Chetham's School Cathedral Office Apprentice Education Officer (Pam Elliott) have kept in touch and I was [email protected] [email protected] Celebrating Portuguese of Music Lunchtime Concert recently invited to watch the Sacred & Secular Music: film at the Bolton Film Festival. Finance Assistant Cathedral Communications 16th to 19th Centuries Saturday 23 June [email protected] & Marketing Officer 2.00 pm Climb’s service 2.30 pm Ordination [email protected] of Celebration of Priests Logistics Officer [email protected] Director of Fundraising & Development

anthony.o’[email protected] Sunday 10 June Exhibitions Head Verger 10.30 am Confirmation [email protected] Volunteer Programme Coordinator (Volition) Service Admission to all our [email protected] Verger 12.30 pm Briefing session exhibitions is free. [email protected] on the Dean's pilgrimage to the Holy Land Textiles to commemorate Together Unafraid: the Manchester Arena banner and slideshow of attack community painting events 20 April - 20 May 15-21 & 23-30 May

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