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SUNDAYS Eucharist 8.00am Sung Eucharist 10.00am Evening Worship 6.00pm

WEEKDAY SERVICES

Wed 10.00am Eucharist Thu 12.15pm Eucharist

Minster Office Tel: 565 4066 E-mail admin@sunderlandminster.org Office hours Mon—Fri 9.00am—3.00pm

ClockTower Coffee Shop open Mon—Fri 9.00am-3.00pm

Canon Provost Revd. Canon Stephen Taylor Tel: 514 0447 Minster Priest Revd. Martin Anderson Mob: 07983 710559 Industrial Chaplain Revd. Stephen Hazlett Tel: 565 4121 University Chaplain Revd. Canon Dr. Stephen Fagbemi Tel: 515 3482 Minster Warden Ann Craig Tel: 514 0924 Secretary Ms Liz Tinker Tel: 567 2632 Treasurer Elaine Lawson Mob: 07917728810 Administrator Mrs Sandra Thurlbeck Tel: 565 4066 Organist Mr David Cox Tel: 522 6050

Copies of hymns available in Braiile.

Minster Services

Contacts

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Please submit your requests to the Editorial Team c/o Minster Office or email admin@sunderlandminster.org

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A list of regular weekly meetings can be found on page 19.

The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity 12th 8.00am Eucharist 10.00am Sung Eucharist & Laura Milbanke Presentation 11.30am Baptism

14th 10.00am Minster Minstrels Toddler Group (Lounge) 12.15pm Holy Cross Day—Service of Prayer for Pakistan Floods Appeal 1.30pm Music Appreciation (Lounge) 6.00pm Brownies, Guides & Rainbows 15th 10.00am Eucharist in Bede Chapel 7.00pm Choral Society Rehearsal 7.30pm Finance Committee (Lounge) 16th 12.15pm Eucharist (Bede Chapel)

7.00pm Choir Practice (Vestry & Church)

The Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity 19th 8.00am Eucharist 10.00am Sung Eucharist 11.30 am Baptism 12.00pm Baptism 3.00pm Deaf Service

20th 7.45pm Congregational Committee (Vestry) 21st 10.00am Minster Minstrels Toddler Group (Lounge) 12.15pm St Matthew—Service of Prayer(Bede Chapel) 1.30pm Music Appreciation (Lounge) 6.00pm Brownies, Guides & Rainbows 22nd 10.00am Eucharist in Bede Chapel 10.00am Minster Council (Vestry) 12.00pm Bible Study (Lounge) 7.00pm Choral Society Rehearsal 23rd 12.15pm Eucharist (Bede Chapel) 3.00pm Pastoral Care Meeting (Sorley Street) 7.00pm Choir Practice (Vestry & Church) 25th 10.00am Antiquarian Open Morning 7.30pm Organ Recital—Major and Minor

The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Back to Church Sunday 26th 8.00am Eucharist 10.00am Sung Eucharist 12.00pm Faith Lunch 2.00pm University Lunch & Welcome of New Students 4.00pm Family Service

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Tues 10.00am Minster Minstrels Toddler Group (Lounge) 1.30pm Music Appreciation (Lounge) 6.00pm Rainbows, Brownies and Guides (not in school Holidays) 7.00pm Bellringing at St. Andrews Thu 2.00pm Mothers’ Union (First Thursday of the month) 7.00pm Choir Practice (Vestry & Church) Sun 5.00pm University Chaplaincy Student Fellowship

Regular Weekly Events in Sept/Oct

The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity 17th 8.00am Eucharist 10.00am Sung Eucharist 3.00pm Deaf Service 6.00pm Eve of St Luke Service

19th 10.00am Minster Minstrels Toddler Group (Lounge) 1.30pm Music Appreciation (Lounge) 6.00pm Brownies, Guides & Rainbows 20th 10.00am Eucharist in Bede Chapel 12.00pm Bible Study 7.00pm Choral Society Rehearsal 21st 12.15pm Eucharist (Bede Chapel) 7.00pm Choir Rehearsal 23rd 10.00am Antiquarians Open Morning

The Last Sunday After Trinity—Bible Sunday 24th 8.00am Eucharist 10.00am Sung Eucharist including Prayers for United Nations Day

26th 10.00am Minster Minstrels Toddler Group (Lounge) 1.30pm Music Appreciation (Lounge) 6.00pm Brownies, Guides & Rainbows 27th 10.00am Eucharist in Bede Chapel 12.00pm Bible Study 7.00pm Choral Society Rehearsal 28th 12.15pm Eucharist (Bede Chapel) 3.30pm Pastoral Care Meeting (Sorley Street) 7.00pm Choir Rehearsal

The Fourth Sunday Before Advent - All Saints 31st 8.00am Eucharist 10.00am Sung Eucharist 4.00pm Family Service

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Continued from page 2 28th 10.00am Minster Minstrels Toddler Group (Lounge) 10.00am Social Committee (Vestry) 1.30pm Music Appreciation (Lounge) 6.00pm Brownies, Guides & Rainbows 29th 10.00am Eucharist—Michael and All Angels (Bede Chapel) 12.00pm Bible Study 7.00pm Choral Society Rehearsal 30th 11.00am Risen Feedback Meeting 12.15pm Eucharist—(Bede Chapel) 7.00pm Choir Rehearsal 7.30pm City of Sunderland Churches Tog Meeting at St Mary’s

October

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity—Harvest 3rd 8.00am Eucharist 10.00am Harvest Eucharist & Auction 6.00pm Choral Evensong

5th 10.00am Minster Minstrels Toddler Group (Lounge) 1.30pm Music Appreciation (Lounge) 6.00pm Brownies, Guides & Rainbows 6th 10.00am Eucharist in Bede Chapel 12.00pm Bible Study (Lounge) 7.00pm Choral Society Rehearsal 7th 12.15pm Eucharist (Bede Chapel) 2.00pm Mother’s Union (Vestry) 7.00pm Choir Rehearsal 9th 10.00am Antiquarian Open Morning

The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 10th 8.00am Eucharist 10.00am Sung Eucharist 2.00pm Wedding Hauxwell-Hambleton

12th 10.00am Minster Minstrels Toddler Group (Lounge) 1.30pm Music Appreciation (Lounge) 6.00pm Brownies, Guides & Rainbows 6.30pm Wedding Rehearsal 13th 10.00am Eucharist in Bede Chapel 12.00pm Bible Study (Lounge) 7.00pm Choral society Rehearsal 14th 12.15pm Eucharist (Bede Chapel) 7.00pm Choir Rehearsal 16th 12.00pm Wedding—Nielson/Batey 7.00pm Ceilidh and Pie & Pea Supper

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Q. Who are Discipleship Groups for?Q. Who are Discipleship Groups for?Q. Who are Discipleship Groups for?Q. Who are Discipleship Groups for?

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Q. What goes on?Q. What goes on?Q. What goes on?Q. What goes on?

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Discipleship Groups

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About Discipleship Groups

Q. Can I pull out if I want to?Q. Can I pull out if I want to?Q. Can I pull out if I want to?Q. Can I pull out if I want to?

A. Of course you can.A. Of course you can.A. Of course you can.A. Of course you can.

Q. How much does the course cost?Q. How much does the course cost?Q. How much does the course cost?Q. How much does the course cost?

A. Nothing A. Nothing A. Nothing A. Nothing ---- but some groups might include members who would appreciate but some groups might include members who would appreciate but some groups might include members who would appreciate but some groups might include members who would appreciate

help with a lift.help with a lift.help with a lift.help with a lift.

Q. Do I have to bring anything?Q. Do I have to bring anything?Q. Do I have to bring anything?Q. Do I have to bring anything?

A. No, all course materials are provided.A. No, all course materials are provided.A. No, all course materials are provided.A. No, all course materials are provided.

Q. Is it 'churchy'?Q. Is it 'churchy'?Q. Is it 'churchy'?Q. Is it 'churchy'?

A. We hope not. It's not a church service. There's no formal liturgy, singing or A. We hope not. It's not a church service. There's no formal liturgy, singing or A. We hope not. It's not a church service. There's no formal liturgy, singing or A. We hope not. It's not a church service. There's no formal liturgy, singing or

clapping, and you don’t have to read aloud if you prefer not to.clapping, and you don’t have to read aloud if you prefer not to.clapping, and you don’t have to read aloud if you prefer not to.clapping, and you don’t have to read aloud if you prefer not to.

Q. Am I going to get preached at?Q. Am I going to get preached at?Q. Am I going to get preached at?Q. Am I going to get preached at?

A. Each session includes a short Bible text to help us to look at an aspect of A. Each session includes a short Bible text to help us to look at an aspect of A. Each session includes a short Bible text to help us to look at an aspect of A. Each session includes a short Bible text to help us to look at an aspect of

Christian belief and to stimulate discussion. Hopefully you'll find it challenging Christian belief and to stimulate discussion. Hopefully you'll find it challenging Christian belief and to stimulate discussion. Hopefully you'll find it challenging Christian belief and to stimulate discussion. Hopefully you'll find it challenging

and amusing. The group contact people will facilitate discussion and try to and amusing. The group contact people will facilitate discussion and try to and amusing. The group contact people will facilitate discussion and try to and amusing. The group contact people will facilitate discussion and try to

answer questions.answer questions.answer questions.answer questions.

Q. Do I have to speak in the group?Q. Do I have to speak in the group?Q. Do I have to speak in the group?Q. Do I have to speak in the group?

A. Not if you don't want to. You are welcome to come and just sit and listen.A. Not if you don't want to. You are welcome to come and just sit and listen.A. Not if you don't want to. You are welcome to come and just sit and listen.A. Not if you don't want to. You are welcome to come and just sit and listen.

Q. Are Discipleship Groups different from other courses?Q. Are Discipleship Groups different from other courses?Q. Are Discipleship Groups different from other courses?Q. Are Discipleship Groups different from other courses?

A. The 4 sessions will focus on the ‘I am’ sayings from John’s Gospel, with an A. The 4 sessions will focus on the ‘I am’ sayings from John’s Gospel, with an A. The 4 sessions will focus on the ‘I am’ sayings from John’s Gospel, with an A. The 4 sessions will focus on the ‘I am’ sayings from John’s Gospel, with an

emphasis on who Jesus was, what his aims were, and what it means to follow emphasis on who Jesus was, what his aims were, and what it means to follow emphasis on who Jesus was, what his aims were, and what it means to follow emphasis on who Jesus was, what his aims were, and what it means to follow

him. The group contact people will help the group to share in informal him. The group contact people will help the group to share in informal him. The group contact people will help the group to share in informal him. The group contact people will help the group to share in informal

discussion and encourage people to listen to each other and appreciate a discussion and encourage people to listen to each other and appreciate a discussion and encourage people to listen to each other and appreciate a discussion and encourage people to listen to each other and appreciate a

variety of thoughts and ideas.variety of thoughts and ideas.variety of thoughts and ideas.variety of thoughts and ideas.

Q. Why is the course run?Q. Why is the course run?Q. Why is the course run?Q. Why is the course run?

A. Christians and often count it a real privilege to deepen their understanding A. Christians and often count it a real privilege to deepen their understanding A. Christians and often count it a real privilege to deepen their understanding A. Christians and often count it a real privilege to deepen their understanding

of the Christian message. We have exciting news to share about Jesus Christ, of the Christian message. We have exciting news to share about Jesus Christ, of the Christian message. We have exciting news to share about Jesus Christ, of the Christian message. We have exciting news to share about Jesus Christ,

so why not discover more?so why not discover more?so why not discover more?so why not discover more?

To join a Minster Discipleship Group please give your name to Liz Tinker at

Sunday Services or register at the Minster Office—5654066.

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Check it out—http://www.sunderlandminster.org/

St Luke’s Eve

A Celebration of Health Provision in Sunderland Evening Prayer St. Luke’s Eve

Sunday 17th October 6pm

Join with nurses, doctors, health-care workers, eye-surgeons, mental health carers and others who help keep Sunderland healthy. A service of prayer to give thanks, to remember those in need, and to celebrate health provision, both public and private, across our City.

Introducing our new Lay Chaplain

Introducing our new Lay Chaplain

The Minster Congregation Committee look forward to introducing you to Alice Venning, a new member of the staff team who will be joining us at the Minster for a year as she continues her vocational journey towards ordination. Alice will be working part-time, and commuting between Durham and Sunderland. She will assist with youth and children’s ministry and schools work as well as in other aspects of our ministry as a Minster Church, serving the City of Sunderland.

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Festo Kanungha News

I hope you are all fine over there. Here we had great time with Lydia it has been real very good for her to come over here as she had leant a lot and get some experience of life in Kilimatinde. She enjoyed being at a football match in Jamhuri stadium in Dodoma between Dar es Salaam Young African against Police Dodoma and Dar young African won 1-0. However I am very busy but we managed to do many things together and keep her busy.

We are near to the Form Four National Examinations which will start on the 4th of October. We will also be having the Form Ones 2011 entrance exams on 25th of September and after the exams those who will be selected we plan to have pre-form one course starting on 18th of October to the end of the term in December.

We had Parents Day on 28th August it was very good the parents appreciate what we are doing and the changes which are happening at school. I am very glad that parents have positive attitude towards the school. Hopefully things will be good in the future Wishing you all the best, Yours with much love, Festo Festo Kanungha was with us for a year 2005-2006 and returned to Tanzania to study for a degree which he completed in 2009. He is now head teacher of St. John’s Secondary School in the village of Kilimatinde.

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Asylum Seekers

The N.E.R.S. (North of England Refugee Service) which is based at 19 Villiers Street (the old `Junior Tech' building - see separate article on next page) provides a one-stop service giving asylum seekers advice and assistance with their claims and helping them to find their way around living in Sunderland and the UK. It also helps those who have been granted refugee status access h o u s i n g , e d u c a t i o n a n d employment.

The Service runs a drop-in centre at St. Mary's RC Church and also tries to promote fr iendship and understanding between young asylum seekers and local young people. Asylum seekers are forbidden by law from working and they receive £5 per day in benefits. Some do not receive this in cash but via an `Azure card' which is topped up with £35 per week which can only be spent in certain stores. It cannot be used for bus fares or in the market, charity shops or pound shops, where goods are cheaper. Asylum seekers must live where they are sent and can be moved at any time so friendships and support networks, such as with solicitors, may be broken.

These things are very precious to those alone in a strange country where they don't understand the systems or the language and when they are worried about the outcome of their cases and about their families back home.

The Refugee Service is appealing for various foodstuffs such as tinned fish and tomatoes and rice as well as toiletries such as shower gel and toothpaste. Baby clothes and warm winter clothing are also needed.

If you can help with any of these requests please see Liz Tinker. Our Harvest Festival Appeal & Auction this year will raise funds towards the work of the NERS.

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A Ramble Round Villiers Street

When I went to look for the North of England Refugee Service, I found it was in the quite imposing building -especially compared to the rest of the street- which some people will remember was the Junior Technical School until the late 1950s. However the building has an interesting history going back before this nearly 200 years to 1825. It was built as a Presbyterian chapel - St. George's - by a congregation from Robinson Lane in the East End whose existing building needed extensive repairs. The original estimate for the building was £1,500 but unfortunately this rose to £4,100 (does this ring bells!) and they had only raised £1,250. They were very fortunate in their minister Revd. John Thornville Paterson, who led the congregation for nearly 40 years by which time the debt had been paid and the congregation had grown considerably. He was very interested in education which resulted in the erection of the New Academy, which is the building next door to the church.

Interestingly Dr. Paterson lived for a time in Rectory Cottage, described as "an appendage" of Bishopwearmouth Rectory on the site of the Empire Theatre. In the 1880s with the growth in their congregation, they decided to build another new church, St. George's, Belvedere Road, seating 990. Sadly this is now proving far too large for the present day congregation. The Villiers Street chapel was purchased by another Presbyterian congregation and re-named St. James. Their old building, Smyrna Chapel, was sold to St. Paul's, Hendon who needed a church hall when their parish was sub-divided by the erection of St. Ignatius' church. This was a large building, providing not only a hall but also accommodation for a caretaker and (separately!) for a Church Army sister with a fierce cat. In the 1930s about 80 children would assemble in the hall and march to St. Paul's once a month on a Sunday morning.

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Major & Minor Saturday 25th September 7.30pm

Matthew Atherton & George Warren Matthew is the Organist and Assistant Director of Music at Barnard Castle School. He has given recitals and accompanied choirs in many of the Cathedrals across the UK. George, age 13, is a talented Music Scholar at Barnard Castle School. He studies organ with Matthew and regularly assists as organist in Chapel services at school and at his local parish Church. Despite his young age, George has played many famous organs and is also an enthusiastic composer of organ music.

£5 Ticket including a COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF WINE Proceeds to YMCA & Sunderland Minster

Organ Recital

For 26 years, Mary Haynes has been secretary of the Sunderland Minster Branch of the Children's Society, ably assisted by Una and Bob Jones, and many others over the years.

Unfortunately, owing to health problems, Mary is unable to continue this work and has handed over the reigns to me. Lets hope I can fill her shoes and continue the good work. Bob and Una have kindly agreed to continue their help and support, so the box collections will carry on as normal, but can be left at the Minster Office or with Bob and Una Jones. The Children's Society is all about providing help and support to the most vulnerable children in our society. If you would like to know more about the charity, or start off a collection box, please contact me here at the Minster office. Mary has asked me to pass on her thanks to everyone who has supported her charity over the years. This church has been a great champion of the charity and I hope, with your help, this will continue in the future.

Sandra Thurlbeck

Children’s Society

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Forthcoming Events

Sunday 26th September Back to Church Sunday and Faith Lunch

Sunday 3rd October Minster Harvest Festival to raise money for NERS (see page 5)

Saturday 13th November Minster Autumn Fayre

United Nations Day: Sunday 24th October

United Nations Day was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly in the year 1948. United Nations Day is celebrated on 24th October every year. This is the United Nations Day which is dedicated for making known to the citizens of entire world about the achievements and the aims of UNO. United Nations Day is also the part of United Nations

Week, that is organized from 20th – 24th October.

Traditionally United Nations Day is marked in the entire world with discussions, meetings and also displays the goals and achievements of the organization. The General Assembly in the year 1971, recommended that the Member State view United Nations Day as the public holiday. Many international schools all through world also celebrate diversity of their students on this very special United

Nations Day.

Prayers for the work of the United Nations will be included at the 10am Bible Sunday Service at the Minster on 24th October. UNA Sunderland will hold its 21st annual vigil for human rights on Sunday December 12th at the Sunderland Minster High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3ET. For more information on this event, contact Ken Kay on 01913 886058 or kkay1@btinternet.com

United Nations Day

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In 1919 Villiers Street ceased to be a chapel and the New Academy building was opened as the Junior Technical School, providing a 3 year course for boys entering the shipbuilding, engineering, building or allied trades. In 1922 the chapel building itself was adapted to accommodate 250 pupils. Lessons lasted from 9.00am to 12pm and from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. There was no playground and therefore no `breaks' though pupils did travel to fields at Plains Farm for `games'.

The building continued in use until 1959 when the Technical School moved to a new building at Southmoor. Villiers Street was still owned by the local authority and various higher education courses such as plumbing were provided there for a time.

However if anyone knows to what other uses the building has been put in the last 50 years I'd be interested to know.

Thanks to Ken Carruthers and Rita Baxter for some of the information in this article. Liz Tinker Mr. W. Cox taught at Villiers Street Junior Tech before moving to Bede Grammar School for Girls!!

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A Ramble Round Villiers Street

Minster Minstrels Toddler Group

We welcome children, parents,

grandparents and

carers to a morning of

fun & friendship

MINSTER MINSTRELS TODDLERS EVERY TUESDAY MORNING AT 10.00 - 11.30AM

CONTACT THE MINSTER OFFICE - 5654066

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Family Services

This term, the Minster begins to host family services on Sundays once per month, including action songs, prayers, crafts, a child-friendly talk and refreshments…

These will be take place on the following days, and will include specific themes:-

Sunday 26th September, 4.00pm ‘The Word on the Street’

Sunday 31st October, 4.00pm ‘Saints and Sinners Light Party!’

Sunday 28th November, 4.00pm ‘Shepherds and Angels at the Bus Stop’

Friday 24th December, 5.00pm ‘O Worship the King: Christingle’

Answer to the last edition’s brainteaser:

Just one going to the fair, YOU, all the rest are going away from the fair because you met them on your way

to the fair!!

What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand

years?

Brainteaser

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Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong will be celebrated on these Sundays

Sunday October 3rd 6.00pm Choral Evensong for Harvest

Sunday October31st 6.00pm Choral Evensong for All Saints

Sunday November 28th 6.00pm Advent Carol Service

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Burn Park Methodist Church

OPENS

Friday 17th September 7.00pm

Concert by Byron Ensemble from Seaham Academy

Tickets £5 each including refreshments

Saturday 18th September 10.00am

Viewing throughout the day with Organ Music playing in the background

Refreshments will be available as follows: Morning Coffee and Scones

Lunch including baked Potatoes filling and Salad

Afternoon Teas with sandwiches, scones, sausage rolls and cakes

7.00pm Concert by Shiney Row Male Voice Choir Tickets £5 including supper

Sunday 19th September beginning with

Morning Worship led by

Rev Huw Sperring

Viewing will continue after Morning Worship with Organ and Piano Music played throughout. Refreshments will be served during viewing time until 4.00pm

Buy tickets for both evenings for £8

For more information call Emma on 5251930

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Burn Park Flower Festival

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St Michael and All Angels

St. Michael, the Archangel Feast Day - September 29th

The name Michael signifies "Who is like to God?" (Hebrew) and was the warcry of the good angels in the battle fought in heaven against satan and his followers. Holy Scripture describes St. Michael as "one of the chief princes," and leader of the forces of heaven in their triumph over the powers of hell. He has been especially honoured and invoked as patron and protector by the Church from the time of the Apostles. Although he is always called "the Archangel," many place him over all the angels - as Prince of the Seraphim.

He is mentioned by name in the Book of Daniel (10.13, 10.21, 12.1), the Book of Jude(1.9) and the Book of Revelation(12.7) in which he leads God's armies against Satan's forces during his uprising. In the book of Daniel, Michael appears as "one of the chief princes" who in Daniel's vision comes to the Archangel Gabriel's aid in his contest with the angel of Persia (Dobiel). Michael is also described there as the advocate of Israel and "great prince who stands up for the children of your [Daniel's] people".

Christian tradition gives to St. Michael four offices: •To fight against Satan.

•To rescue the souls of the faithful from the power of the enemy, especially at the hour of death.

•To be the champion of God's people, the Jews in the Old Law, the Christians in the New Testament; therefore he was the patron of the Church, and of the orders of knights during the Middle Ages.

•To call away from earth and bring men's souls to judgment

In art St. Michael is represented as an angelic warrior, fully armed with helmet, sword, and shield (often the shield bears the Latin inscription: Quis ut Deus), standing over the dragon, whom he sometimes pierces with a lance. A Sung Eucharist will be held at 10.00am on Wednesday 29th September to celebrate the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels.

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Northumbrian Saints—St Aidan

Aidan was an Irish monk from the monastery St.Columba had founded on the island of Iona. He was an Irishman possibly born in Connacht.

When Aidan arrived from Iona in the year AD 635. King Oswald, at once, assigned him, as his episcopal see.

Aidan chose Lindisfarne, an island like Iona and close to the royal fortress of Bamburgh, as the seat of his diocese. King Oswald, who after his years of exile had a perfect command of Irish, often had to translate for Aidan and his monks, who did not speak English at first. When Oswald died in 642, Aidan received continued support from King Oswine of Deira and the two became close friends.

An inspired missionary, Aidan would walk from one village to another, politely conversing with the people he saw and slowly interesting them in Christianity. According to legend, the king gave Aidan a horse so that he wouldn't have to walk, but Aidan gave the horse to a beggar. By patiently talking to the people on their own level Aidan and his monks slowly brought Christianity to the Northumbrian communities. Aidan also took in twelve English boys to train at the monastery, to ensure that the area's future religious leadership would be English.

In 651 a pagan army, led by Penda, attacked Bamburgh and attempted to set its walls ablaze. According to legend, Aidan prayed for the city, after which the winds turned and blew the smoke and fire toward the enemy, repulsing them; hence his patronage for fire fighters.

Aidan's friend Oswine of Deira was murdered in 651. Twelve days later Aidan died, on 31 August, in the 17th year of his episcopate. He had become ill while at the Bamburgh castle and died leaning against the buttress of a church on a royal estate near Bamburgh.

The monastery he founded grew and helped found churches and other monasteries throughout the area. It also became a centre of learning and a storehouse of scholarly knowledge. Saint Bede the Venerable would later write Aidan's biography and describe the miracles attributed to him. Saint Aidan's feast day was on 31 August.

St Aidan’s Church, Grangetown celebrates its centenary over the coming year with a Sung Mass for the Centenary of the Laying of the Foundation Stone on Wednesday 22nd September at 7.30pm and other events culminating in September 2011 with a Flower Festival (23rd-25th) and the Centenary of the Dedication (27th).

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Diocesan EventsSt

City Centre Homeless Project

Central Sunderland Churches Together

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME The Drop-In Centre has been running for 7 years. Every Sunday between 7-9pm about 7 volunteers prepare a hot meal & dessert for up to 30 visitors.

A team of volunteers including Gillian Walker & Christine Britcliffe collect food on Saturday evening and take it to Burn Park Methodist Church. Julie Taylor and myself (Ellen Hunt) work once a month on the Sunday Night. Liz Tinker is on the stand-by list if someone needs to change their night.

Everything runs smoothly under the leadership of Doreen Moakes. We would like to thank you for your continued help to make this project a success.

INTERESTED? WISH TO VOLUNTEER? Please contact Christine Britcliffe (Sat) 5523291 or Doreen Moakes (Sun) 5650325

Bridge Books and Music

Please support this Christian Bookshop in North Bridge Street.

Come along and browse through the Christmas stock of diaries, calendars and Advent calendars with a cup of coffee. We have some sale books as well as a selection of second hand books at bargain prices. Pick up a copy of our Sept/Oct issue catalogue ‘Christian Market Place’.

Listen to our inspirational music and browse our stock of bibles, music books, teaching materials, magazines, cards , gifts, CDs, DVDs, etc.

There are bus stops on each side of North Bridge street within 100yds of the shop door and St Peter’s Metro Station is close by.

Ceilidh & Pie & Pea Supper

Ceilidh and Pie & Pea Supper Saturday 16th October 7-11pm with the Moorcock Ceilidh Band.

An evening of entertainment and crazy dancing including a fundraising Raffle, Auction and Prize Draw to raise money for the Coco Children’s Charity.

Tickets £7 adult £3 child (includes first drink free) available from the Minster Office.

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Autumn Fayre

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