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August 2012

Summer Organ FestivalSummer Tuesdays at 7.30pm mean only one thing in Ripon’s musical calendar: the Cathedral’s Organ Festival. The organ falls silent in 2013 for refurbishment, making this year’s series one to remember. After a brilliant debut by virtuoso Isabelle Demers and a thrilling silent film earlier in July, two more world-renowned performers have fitted Ripon into their busy schedules: an improvisation on Edelweiss featured in a recital by Martin Baker of Westminster

Newcastle Nick Former Cathedral Curate, Revd Dr Nicholas Buxton, has been appointed Priest in Charge of the parish of St John the Baptist in Newcastle city centre. He will also be the Church and Society Adviser for the Diocese of Newcastle.

Nicholas was licensed in his new church on Monday 23rd July at 7.30pm, and a coach full of well-wishers from the Cathedral was there to support him.

Nick says: “I am very excited about the move to Newcastle, and working both as a parish priest in the city centre, and more widely throughout the diocese.”

Cathedral, while Kevin Bowyer’s included Paul Ayres’ Toccata on All you need is love alongside Mendelssohn and Dupré. The theme of improvisation was also reflected in the programme of the Cathedral’s “home team” recitalist Edmund Aldhouse. The series is crowned by a recital from the Director of Music Andrew Bryden (7th August) and on 14th August a free liturgical performance of Dupré’s Solemn Vespers with plainchant.

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The Olympic Torch Comes To Ripon

The Olympic flame, which started its journey from Athens a few weeks ago, finally made it to Ripon on June 19th. More than 1000 people gathered outside the Cathedral as the flame was passed from one torch to the next on our forecourt. Dean Keith was joined by civic leaders including Ripon’s Mayor and Mayoress as well as local schoolchildren who greeted the torch with a huge banner which said “Welcome to Ripon.”

Dean of Ripon, Keith Jukes, said of the Olympic Torch’s journey through Ripon: “We are delighted that the Olympic Flame

paused outside Ripon Cathedral on its route through the city.

“Seeing the flame is, for most of us, a once in a lifetime experience and the Chapter and Mayor and City Council were joined on the forecourt by both young people and other representatives from the Community. It was a whole day of celebration for a City that is proud of its traditions and sense of history!”

Additional photographs of this historic event can be seen on Ripon Cathedral’s Facebook page.

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Cathedral Primary 200 Years

Upholding the Culture of Life

They stood three and four deep on the pavements. Children held a banner proudly displaying the message ‘Welcome to Ripon’. Representatives of the City Council, the Cathedral Chapter, Her Majesty’s Forces and other distinguished guests gathered on the forecourt. Then came the glad shout and, to quote a phrase from the gospels, ‘the whole City went wild with excitement’. In this way, with flags flying and with considerable razzmatazz, the people of Ripon welcomed the Olympic Torch.

Reporting that day for local radio, I commented that this was the moment that local people made a real connection with the games that are to come, and with those who will compete for the prizes on offer. What had been, until then, a remote event taking place in a distant Capital City suddenly became ‘one’ with this northern hinterland. Amidst the excitement, all were galvanised by the flame – drawn by its light.

Light, of course, is powerful. We see this day by day with our new Cathedral west doors and we see it in the same way by the candles that are constantly lit on our altars. Light for Christians symbolises the presence of Christ who once described himself as ‘the light of the world’. Day by day people are drawn to him – the greatest prize that any of us can ever attain.

Now that the flame has passed through Ripon we all look forward to the games but my own hope is hope that the sight of the flame will also have ignited a renewal of our faith in Jesus who is the true life. May we all come more faithfully to him and, as Saint Paul once said, ‘may we so run with perseverance the race set before us’ that one day we may arrive in the Heavenly City where rejoicing never ceases.

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The everyday stories of Ripon Cathedral Primary School, going back 150 years, were on show to the local community at the school’s bicentennial fair on May 26th. In the middle of a swelteringly hot, summery Saturday, current pupils entertained their families and former pupils with drama, dance and music. Logbooks kept by former headteachers, as well as inspection reports, photographs and 20-year old videos have been unearthed as part of the school’s 200th birthday and were on display. Former pupils had also provided their school reports, photographs and memories of their school days which were included in an exhibition of Ripon Cathedral School, Past and Present.

Visitors had a rare chance to view some of these archives, which contain records of everyday life in the school, written by headteachers since 1865. They show the changing attitudes to children and learning, as well as the affect of significant

moments in history on Ripon. There are some fascinating accounts of lessons in sub-zero temperatures and lengthy school closures due to measles, smallpox and influenza. Headteachers in the late 19th century seemed to have a particular issue with ‘pupil teachers’ who were pupils training to become teachers. There are accounts of pupil teachers sticking toffee wrappers onto pupils’ faces, messing around with spectacles, arriving late and even passing notes via the children to local young ladies.

The school changed its status at the beginning of this academic year to become Voluntary Aided, strengthening its links with the Diocese. This year also saw the school becoming the first in the county to be awarded level one in the Stephen Lawrence Education Awards. These awards recognise and celebrate schools that have strong policies and practices in place to promote race equality.

In his St. Wilfrid Lecture on June 28th, former Chair of the Ethics and Law Committee on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali, spoke in a clear and informed way about the ethical

issues surrounding Bio-ethics, or as he prefers to call it, Christian moral reflection on science. He stressed the importance of being open to new knowledge - and in this area there is certainly a great deal of new knowledge - yet at the same time the need to think deeply about its significance.

In a lecture which considered human life from its inception to death, Dr Nazir-Ali explored the question of when life and being human begins, the role of fathers, voluntary euthanasia, the medical definition of death and living wills and considered how we might respond to the various answers to these.

The next Wilfrid Lecture will be given by Dr Elaine Storkey on September 13th at 7pm.

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August 2012

The Cathedral’s celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee included a Service of Thanksgiving, a street party in the Nave, a floral display entitled ‘Happy and Glorious’, a video installation and exhibition of Royal Ripon memories, the decoration of the Cathedral with Jubilee banners, and the floodlighting of the Cathedral in red, white and blue.

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Summer Activities for ChildrenFun craft sessions are being held in the Cathedral over the summer for accompanied children aged 10 years and under. Admission is £2.50 per child and includes refreshments. Booking is not essential but preferable.

n Dough Day – Monday 30th July 10am to 12noon

n Castles and Crowns – Monday 6th August 10am to 12noon

n Royal Wellies – Monday 13th August 10am to 12noon

n Olympics – Monday 20th August 10am to 12noon

These varied and enjoyable activities will include painting, drawing and crafts with mixed media.

To reserve your place call 603583 or email: rcdc@riponcathedral.org.uk.

How Like An Angel was an amazing fusion of Australian group Circa’s exhilarating brand of contemporary circus with the exquisite singing of I Fagiolini. Audiences packed into the three shows in which they were led on a journey of discovery around the sacred space of the Cathedral. Photographs from the shows can be seen on the Ripon Cathedral Facebook page. Online reactions via Twitter and Facebook included:

n Mere words don’t seem enough to do justice to this - breathtaking and moving

n OUTSTANDING performance - seriously mindblowing :) thank you!

n How like an angel was brilliant - visually stunning, exciting and uplifting

n This was the most amazing sacred experience ever! When my mouth wasn’t hanging open in awe, the tears were rolling down my face.

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Visitor InformationRipon Cathedral has a history going back nearly 1400 years. The present church was founded by Saint Wilfrid and dedicated in 672, although it has been rebuilt several times since.

The ancient Saxon crypt – one of the oldest in the country – is the only part of Wilfrid’s original church that remains to this day. The Cathedral also has many other interesting features, not least the medieval woodcarvings that decorate the choir stalls, which are believed to have inspired Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland.

The Cathedral remains at the heart of the community to this day: a vibrant centre of prayer and pilgrimage, welcoming thousands of visitors every year to services, concerts, exhibitions and other community events.

The Giftshop, open daily, sells a wide range of cards, books and gifts.

Ripon Cathedral is open every day 8.30am to 6pm. Entry is Free.

Service Times

Contact DetailsAll numbers are Ripon (01765)

Cathedral Office 603462 Development Campaign 603583Cathedral Friends 603462Music Office 603496Cathedral Giftshop 601347Choir School 602134

Chapter House 602072 & Vergers

Clergy Very Revd Keith Jukes 602609Canon Keith Punshon 604108Canon Paul Greenwell 600211

Reader Mrs Janina Harrison 604653

Church Wardens Mrs Linda Bennett 698423Mr Nigel Rawlinson 603322

Registered Charity No. 1131067

The Cathedral ParishThe Cathedral Pastoral Team offers care and support to the community and parish. They visit the housebound and those who are ill. Home Communion can be arranged.Life Events: In addition to the regular services, the Cathedral offers Weddings, Blessings, Baptism, Confirmation and Funerals. There is also a variety of special services such as the annual Golden Wedding Service in June and the Bereavement Service every November.The Prayer Pyramid prays for the sick and those in need, especially in an emergency. Tel: 690367 or 602036.The Magdalen Fellowship meets for prayer at the Magdalen Chapel on Mondays at 10am (8pm last Monday of the month).The Parish Prayer Group meets in the

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Sunday08.00 Eucharist (said)09.30 Mattins10.30 Sung Eucharist12.30 Eucharist (BCP)17.30 Evensong

Weekdays08.30 Morning Prayer09.00 Eucharist also Wed 11am (BCP), Fri 12noon

17.30 Evensong(Wed – Evening Prayer)

Chapel of the Resurrection on the third Monday of the month, 8–9pm.The Mothers’ Union meets in the Cathedral Hall at 2pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

PEGS (the Parish Discussion Group) meets at Thorpe Prebend House on alternate Thursday evenings 7.30–9pm.The Cathedral Music Group rehearses in the Cathedral on Monday evenings from 7–8.30pm.Children’s Church meets most Sundays during the 10.30am service.The Youth Group (for 11–18 year olds) usually meets on alternate Friday evenings, at the Cathedral Hall.For more information, please contact the Cathedral Office or the Chapter House.

CalendarAll events are at the Cathedral

unless otherwise stated

Saturday 4th AugustSt Wilfrid Procession

4.30pm: Service and Prizegiving

Sunday 5th August, 5.30pmEvening Prayer with Cantor and Organ

Monday 6th August, 10am – 12noonChildren’s Summer Crafts:

Castles and Crowns

Tuesday 7th August, 7.30pmSummer Organ Festival

Andrew Bryden

Saturday 11th August, 11amRipon Flower Club

St Wilfrid’s Competition

Saturday 11th August, 2.30pmCathedral Friends’ AGMThorpe Prebend House

Monday 13th August, 10am – 12noonChildren’s Summer Crafts:

Royal Wellies

Tuesday 14th August, 7.30pmSummer Organ Festival

Dupré’s Solemn Vespers

Wednesday 15th August, 7.30pmThe Blessed Virgin Mary: Festal Eucharist

Monday 20th August, 10am – 12noonChildren’s Summer Crafts:

Olympics

1st – 23rd September Great North Art Show

Cathedral RegistersBaptisms

Poppy Louise ScurrJack Griffin

Charlie GriffinShea Dominic O’Connell

Keira Rose GoodhallDaniel James Richard SaldenRuby Mae Florence Lilian Clowe

Eliza Grace StoreyLily Faith Ajayi

Elizabeth Catherine HallJessica Jane Hall

Lois Tiffney

WeddingsYorke Joseph John Eaton & Fiona Marie Lamont

Christopher Mark Ives & Catherine Esme Ounsley

David James Brown & Tammy Louise Johnson

Adam Stanley Richard Borgen & Karen Michelle Slater

Dominic Charles Mathers & Penelope Sarah Hartley

Daniel Jefferey James Higginson & Sonya Ann Graham

Recently DepartedRonald Baker