Monthly Archives: June 2020

Fathers Day: Parable of the Loving Father

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Ian Black

Today is Fathers Day, a day which started out as a greetings card occasion but give us opportunities. As we think about our own experience of fathers and for some of us, what it is like to be one, we … Continue reading →

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Looking for the people who inspire

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Ian Black

Last weekend there was a big rally and protest in the city centre here for ‘Black Lives Matter‘. This followed the brutal murder of George Floyd by a police officer in America, sparking an international movement of protest at racism … Continue reading →

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Golden Hour – Triumphal Arch to the Trinity

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Ian Black

One of the things I love about this time of year is what many of us know as ‘golden hour’. This is when the evening sunshine hits the west front of the cathedral full on. It glows and the shadows … Continue reading →

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Trinity Celtic Knot

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Ian Black

I’m going to begin this morning with a bit of craft activity. And if you would like to join in, this is when you need your piece of cord – 1m in length. This knot is a symbol of the … Continue reading →

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Black Lives Matter

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Ian Black

This Sunday, as well as being Trinity Sunday, marks the retirement of John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York. He is the first black holder of that office. He has been known for being charismatic and uncompromising. He is a forceful … Continue reading →

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Shielding and God’s grace with us: Night Prayer reflection on Visit of Mary to Elizabeth

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Ian Black

On Monday our church calendar commemorated a feast day full of joy and promise. Two women, both expecting babies rejoiced together as they looked forward to the birth of their children. One was the mother of John the Baptist, the … Continue reading →

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