Events for 2012

Thu Apr 26, Family Matters York Building Bridges

Location: Gateway Centre, Front Street, Acomb YO24 3BN
Time: 7.15pm to 9.30pm
Dates: Thursday, 26th April, 2012 to Thursday, 31st May, 2012

6–session course to build family relationship skills and resilience. See attached poster for further information.

Further Information
Poster: Event Poster

Wed May 16, That's Entertainment

Location: Theatre Royal, York
Dates: Wednesday, 16th May, 2012 to Saturday, 19th May, 2012

Enjoy a dazzling night in the West End from the company who recently brought you the amazing Titanic Centenary Concert. A company of principals, including our own Rev′d Stephen Sorby (Railway Chaplain and part of the clergy team at St Thomas′s Church, York) and chorus from York Musical Theatre Company will be joined on stage by a full live orchestra for an evening of the very best of musical theatre. Let the music take you to the glittering lights of the West End with songs from shows including Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Wicked, Guys & Dolls, Chicago, Mamma Mia, Cabaret and Oliver. 2012 is a year to celebrate, the Queen′s Diamond Jubilee, the London Olympics, the 800th anniversary of the City of York receiving its Royal Charter as well as York Musical Theatre Company′s own 110th anniversary. The dates above include matinees on Friday and Saturday. Director & Musical Director Paul Laidlaw Tickets between £18 – £10 (and concessions) from www.yorkthe

Further Information
Website: www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

Sat May 19, Welsh Hymn Singing Festival

Location: Trinity Methodist church, 43 Monkgate, YO31 7PB
Time: 2.00pm

Yorkshire and the North East Welsh Hymn Singing Festival – Cymanfa Ganu. 2.00pm and 4.45pm Conductor Yvonne Robert. Organist Nicholas Page. Including performances by members of the Occasion Choir. Tea & coffee between services. Car parking nearby. All welcome.

Further Information
01535 665829
Poster: Event Poster

Sat May 19, Plant Sale and Cream Tea

Location: St Leonard's Hospice
Time: 2pm

At The Hospice, 185 Tadcaster Road, York. Meet Gina Parkinson, Gardening writer and plant lover from The Press 11:00am–1:00pm

Further Information
01904 77 77 77
Poster: Event Poster

Sun May 20, William Temple Association

Location: Staff Common Room, York St John University
Time: 7.30pm

Professor Felicity Riddy, University of York, will give a talk on ‘A Fourteenth–Century Female Theologian: Julian of Norwich and her Revelation of Love′. This will be the second of four talks by different speakers on literary topics. All welcome. For further details please contact Kingsley Boulton via kingsley.boulton@stolave.org.uk or on 01904 411535

Further Information
Contact: Kingsley Boulton
01904 411535

Mon May 21, Tour of Selby Abbey

Location: Selby Abbey
Time: 11am to 12.30pm

Phil Thomas, Diocesan of York Buildings Officer, has agreed to lead this tour. Selby is a cathedral–sized parish church in a market town with a chequered economic history and with development and tourism problems which it is addressing under Canon John Weetman. Selby was a Benedictine foundation from 1070 with significant Saxon and Early English styles of building and much interesting furnishings and glass.

Further Information
Contact: Roy Thompson
e-Mail: roythompson2@btinternet.com

Mon May 21, York Circle of Newman Association

Location: The Gascoigne Room in the Bar Convent, Blossom Street, York.
Time: 7.30pm

Dr Patricia Egerton will speak on Til death us do part – reflections on marriage, Christian marriage and living together. Members: £2; non–members: £4. All welcome. The AGM will precede this.

Mon May 21, PRAYER TENT AND PRAYER SPACE

Location: York Minster South Transept under the Rose Window
Time: 10am to 6pm

By kind permission of and in cooperation with York Minster, there will be a Prayer Tent and Creative Prayer Space open to anyone during the Week of Prayer prior to the One Voice “More than Gold” Mission Week and Global Day of Prayer on Pentecost Sunday. FREE entry through the West Door when you say you are coming to the Prayer Tent. Please do take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.

Tue May 22, Listening Prayer Group

Location: St Michael le Belfrey
Time: 11am to 12.45pm

A listening ear and someone to say a prayer with.

Wed May 23, OVY Prayer Breakfast

Location: St Columbas Hall, Priory Street
Time: 8.45am

York Christian Leaders invite you to join their weekly prayer breakfast. The group prays for God to refresh, revive and inspire his people. This prayer meeting was established 10 years ago, and is the power house for One Voice York initiatives. The group meet every Wednesday 7.45am @ St Columba′s Hall, Priory Street. At 8.45am a simple breakfast of toast tea/coffee is shared. All in Christian leadership in the City are welcome to join.

Further Information
Website: http://www.onevoiceyork.org.uk/

Wed May 23, Faith in the City

Location: St Michael-le-Belfrey
Time: 12.30pm to 1.05pm

Every Wednesday Lunchtime Service with Bible teaching. Followed by a warm lunch with soup, fruit and coffee.

Wed May 23, What does Lent mean to me?

Location: Central Methodist Church, Saint Saviourgate, York
Time: 12.45pm

Walk with us towards Easter.
Light lunches served from 11.45am.
Talks begin at 12.45pm.
Everyone welcome.
Wednesday 22nd February, Service of Holy Communion with imposition of ashes
Wednesday 29th February, Rev David Godfrey
Wednesday 7th March, Rev Christopher Humble
Wednesday 14th March, Rev Phillip Turner
Wednesday 21st March, Rev Ruth Duck

Further Information
01904 426483

Thu May 24, ISRAEL, PALESTINE, & TV NEWS

Location: De Grey Lecture Theatre, York St John University
Time: 7pm to 9pm

Dr. Mike Berry who is giving this lecture is a lecturer at Nottingham University, and co–author of the largest study ever conducted on Israel/Palestine and the UK media –– published as More Bad News from Israel, Bad News from Israel, and Israel and Palestine: Competing Histories.

The Glasgow University Media Group is world–famous for its exacting studies of the UK media. Its research demonstrates major differences in the way Israelis and Palestinians are represented in the news, including how casualties are shown and the presentation of the motives and rationales of both sides. It also indicates how the impact of even the most terrible images of war can be reduced by controlling audience beliefs about the origins of violence. Free Entry.

Presented by York Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Further Information
Website: http://www.yorkpsc.org.uk/
Poster: Mike Berry - Israel, Palestine and TV News poster

Thu May 24, ** PUBLIC LECTURE **

Location: De Grey Lecture Theatre, York St John University YO31 7EX
Time: 7pm to 9pm

A Public Lecture on ISRAEL, PALESTINE, & TV NEWS Dr. Mike Berry Nottingham University Glasgow University Media Group Free entry Mike Berry is a lecturer at Nottingham University, and co–author of the largest study ever conducted on Israel/Palestine and the UK media –– published as More Bad News from Israel, Bad News from Israel, and Israel and Palestine: Competing Histories. The Glasgow University Media Group is world–famous for its exacting studies of the UK media. Its research demonstrates major differences in the way Israelis and Palestinians are represented in the news, including how casualties are shown and the presentation of the motives and rationales of both sides. It also indicates how the impact of even the most terrible images of war can be reduced by controlling audience beliefs about the origins of violence. Presented by York Palestine Solidarity Campaign; see website and poster below for more information.

Further Information
Website: http://www.yorkpsc.org.uk/
Poster: Dr. Mike Berry Lecture Poster

Sun May 27, 'More Than Gold York' Launch

Location: York Minster
Time: 6.30pm to 8.pm

Launch and Celebration on Pentecost Sunday

www.morethangold.org.uk

www.onevoiceyork.org.uk

Mon May 28, Love, Live and tell the Good News

Location: Calvary Chapel York, 11 Barbican Road, York YO10 5AA
Time: 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Love, Live and tell the Good News An informal seminar with Craig Dyer, Director of Training with Christianity Explored. 2.30pm– 4.30pm, Monday 28th May. Calvary Chapel York, 11 Barbican Road, York YO10 5AA Organised by York Baptist Church, York Evangelical Church and Trinity Church York. More information: john@yorkbaptist.org.uk or 01904 708275

Further Information
01904 708275
e-Mail: john@yorkbaptist.org.uk

Wed May 30, *POSTPONED* - Feeling the Pinch?

Location: Archbishop Holgate’s School, Hull Road, York YO10 5ZA
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm

POSTPONED to a later date: Feeling the pinch? Time Out for Money

Further Information
Contact: Helen Atkinson
01904 789214
e-Mail: helenatkinson@fmy.org.uk

Wed May 30, An evening with Bainbridge and Nolan

Location: The Spurriergate Centre, York.
Time: 7.30pm

An evening with Dave Bainbridge and Martin Nolan Part of the More than Gold Mission to York Celtic sound meets contemporary jigs, reels, airs and Iona music. A chance to enjoy an evening of live music on a celtic theme, bring friends and enjoy the refreshments available at Spurriergate. Enjoy the experience in York′s newest cafe venue. Tickets £10, discount available for group bookings. To buy tickets ring the number below, or to reserve tickets please use the email address. purplepatch57@gmail.com

Further Information
Contact: Richard Staples
01904 629393
e-Mail: purplepatch57@gmail.com

Sun Jun 3, Sung Vespers on Trinity Sunday

Location: Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate
Time: 4.15pm

On Trinity Sunday, June 3rd, The Monks from The Community of the Resurrection at Mirfield are coming and Sing Vespers in Holy Trinity Church Micklegate. Vespers will be AT 5PM WITH TEA WITH THE Monks about 4.15pm.

Mon Jun 4, Prayer for Revival

Location: York Baptist Church, Priory Street
Time: 12 noon to 2 pm

“If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chron. 7:14 Building on all the prayer that is already going on in so many churches, you are invited to join as you feel led. All welcome for any or all of the time. Take your own lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Further Information
Contact: Juliet Wright or David Stephens
Juliet 01904 67

Tue Jun 5, Monthly Street Angels Prayer meeting and social

Location: The Minster in the prayer tent
Time: 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Prayer time on the first Tuesday of each month for the work of Street Angels in York. For the first evening everyone meet at the Minster in the prayer tent as it is the week of 24/7 prayer in the run up to Pentecost. Everyone welcome. Following the prayer time will be a social event from 8.30pm, the first being at the Golden Slipper in Goodramgate.

Further Information
Contact: Jennifer Locke
07852 233065

Wed Jun 6, Visit to a Hindu Mandir (Temple)

Location: 36 Alexandra Road, Leeds 6
Time: 7.30pm

York Interfaith. Transport arrangements to be made during May meeting.

Further Information
Website: http://www.yorkinterfaith.org
Poster: York Interfaith Group calendar

Sun Jun 10, York Carers' Forum

Location: The Quire of York Minster.
Time: 1.30pm

Annual Carers′ Service Open to anyone who supports unpaid carers, is a carer or former carer or is a cared for person! Do please join them at York Minster on Sunday June 10th at 1.20pm for a 1.30pm start. The service lasts about 45 minutes & is followed by refreshments. If you would like a name/names reading from the Memorial Book during the service please send them the name(s). If you need a wheelchair space please ′book′ one. Although admission is FREE there are tickets if you′d like one – please send your address by return. The tickets are not required to get in but it helps them to know who′s coming so they know how many to cater for & how many votive candles they′ll need!

Further Information
Website: http://email.opendoorsmailer.com/t/y-l-jltudll-eeblkhk-v/

Mon Jun 25, Churches Together in York AGM

Location: St Olave's Church Hall
Time: 7.00pm

Revd. Jane Nattress and she has kindly agreed to speak. Her talk will be entitled ′1 year out of 800: my first year of ministry in the city of York′. 7pm refreshments, 7.30pm worship, 7.45pm AGM, 8.15pm presentation.

Mon Jun 25, 1 Year out of 800 - CTY AGM

Location: St. Olave’s Church Hall, Marygate Lane.
Time: 7pm

“1 year out of 800” Churches Together in York Annual General Meeting. Refreshments will be served from 7pm, there will be an act of worship at 7.30pm, and after a brief business meeting, at 8.15pm Revd. Jane Nattress will reflect with on her first year of ministry. Jane has been in York for “1 year out of 800”. This is just one of many events marking the city′s 8th centenary of receiving its charter.

Wed Jul 4, Authority in Religion

Location: Clementhorpe Room, Priory Street Centre, Priory Street, York
Time: 7.30pm

York Interfaith Group. Speaker: Mark Cosens, a member of York Interfaith group. Refreshments afterwards.

Further Information
Website: http://www.yorkinterfaith.org
Poster: York Interfaith Group calendar

Sat Jul 28, Living Theology at the Bar Convent

Location: The Bar Convent, Blossom Street, York.
Dates: Saturday, 28th July, 2012 to Monday, 30th July, 2012

Living Theology was set up by the Jesuits after Vatican II as a way of educating the laity about the changes in the Church. It has been running ever since in various places, and at the present time there are Living Theologies in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Liverpool. The only residential one was for many years at Ushaw College. A non–residential Living Theology long weekend will be held at the Bar Convent at the end of July – Sat 28th to Monday 30th. The weekend comprises four short one–day courses and one longer two–day Scriptural course taught by Jesuits, a series of plenary lectures on Spirituality given by a Jesuit, a Benedictine and a Dominican and a slide show and lecture on the Archaeology of the Holy Land. Whilst many of the participants at Living Theology are Catholics, many non–Catholics of various denominations and faiths have been welcomed over the years and have enriched the discussions between lecturers and lay people. More details of the course and lectu

Further Information
Website: www.livingtheology.org.uk

Sat Jul 28, Taizé Pilgrimage 2012

Location: Taize, France
Dates: Saturday, 28th July, 2012 to Monday, 6th August, 2012

For Young Adults aged between 15 and 30 years Join Archbishop Sentamu and thousands of young adults from across Europe for a week with the Taizé Community in France.

Further Information
Poster: Taizé Pilgrimage 2012

Wed Aug 1, York Interfaith Planning Meeting

Location: Unitarian Church, St Saviourgate, York
Time: 7.30pm

York Interfaith Group Planning Meeting. Please bring vegetarian food to share.

Further Information
Website: http://www.yorkinterfaith.org
Poster: York Interfaith Group calendar

Wed Aug 1, Blazing Grannies

Location: All Saints', North Street, York
Time: 2pm to 2.40pm
Dates: Wednesday, 1st August, 2012 to Wednesday, 29th August, 2012

Family Friendly and Free, Blazing Grannies present three shows ′Hands–On Messiah′, ′Families in Crisis′ and ′Unluckiest Prophets′.

Tuesdays at Holy Trinity, Micklegate, York

Wednesdays at All Saints′, North Street, York

Thursdays at St Martin′s, Coney Street, York

Fridays at St Helen′s, St Helen′s Square, York

Further Information
01904 653836

Thu Aug 2, York Mystery Plays

Location: Museum Gardens
Dates: Thursday, 2nd August, 2012 to Monday, 27th August, 2012

A purpose built theatre with covered seating will transform York Museum Gardens, allowing an audience of 1400 people to enjoy this epic event under the summer skies, with the beautiful St. Mary′s Abbey ruins as the backdrop to this story. The Mystery Plays have not been produced on this scale in the Museum Gardens since 1988.
Adapted by Mike Kenny, who also adapted The Railway Children for York Theatre Royal′s Olivier award–winning production, this will be a new interpretation of the medieval plays that have been embedded in the City′s cultural heritage since the middle of the fourteenth century. From Creation to the Last Judgement, these plays form one of the greatest stories ever told.
Ticket prices range from £12 to £42 and can be bought by calling the Box Office on 01904 623568 or visiting www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.

Further Information
Website: www.yorkmysteryplays-2012.com

Thu Aug 2, York Mystery Plays

Location: Museum Gardens
Dates: Thursday, 2nd August, 2012 to Monday, 27th August, 2012

Tickets now on sale The York Mystery Plays make a return to the Museum Gardens in a spectacular outdoor production by Riding Lights Theatre Company, York Theatre Royal, and York Museums Trust. A purpose built theatre with covered seating will transform York Museum Gardens, allowing an audience of 1400 people to enjoy this epic event under the summer skies, with the beautiful St. Mary′s Abbey ruins as the backdrop to this story. The Mystery Plays have not been produced on this scale in the Museum Gardens since 1988. Adapted by Mike Kenny, who also adapted The Railway Children for York Theatre Royal′s Olivier award–winning production, this will be a new interpretation of the medieval plays that have been embedded in the City′s cultural heritage since the middle of the fourteenth century. From Creation to the Last Judgement, these plays form one of the greatest stories ever told. Ticket prices range from £12 to £42 and can be bought by calling the Box Office on the number b

Further Information
01904 623568
Website: www.yorkmysteryplays-2012.com

Thu Aug 2, Blazing Grannies

Location: St Martin's, Coney Street, York
Time: 2pm to 2.40pm
Dates: Thursday, 2nd August, 2012 to Wednesday, 29th August, 2012

Family Friendly and Free, Blazing Grannies present three shows ′Hands–On Messiah′, ′Families in Crisis′ and ′Unluckiest Prophets′.

Tuesdays at Holy Trinity, Micklegate, York

Wednesdays at All Saints′, North Street, York

Thursdays at St Martin′s, Coney Street, York

Fridays at St Helen′s, St Helen′s Square, York

Further Information
01904 653836

Fri Aug 3, Blazing Grannies

Location: St Helen's, St Helen's Square, York
Time: 2pm to 2.40pm
Dates: Friday, 3rd August, 2012 to Wednesday, 29th August, 2012

Family Friendly and Free, Blazing Grannies present three shows ′Hands–On Messiah′, ′Families in Crisis′ and ′Unluckiest Prophets′.

Tuesdays at Holy Trinity, Micklegate, York

Wednesdays at All Saints′, North Street, York

Thursdays at St Martin′s, Coney Street, York

Fridays at St Helen′s, St Helen′s Square, York

Further Information
01904 653836

Tue Aug 7, Blazing Grannies

Location: Holy Trinity, Micklegate, York
Time: 2pm to 2.40pm
Dates: Tuesday, 7th August, 2012 to Wednesday, 29th August, 2012

Family Friendly and Free, Blazing Grannies present three shows ′Hands–On Messiah′, ′Families in Crisis′ and ′Unluckiest Prophets′.

Tuesdays at Holy Trinity, Micklegate, York

Wednesdays at All Saints′, North Street, York

Thursdays at St Martin′s, Coney Street, York

Fridays at St Helen′s, St Helen′s Square, York

Further Information
01904 653836

Mon Aug 20, A Taste of Pilgrimage

Location: Wydale Hall, Wydale, Brompton-by-Sawdon, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 9DG
Dates: Monday, 20th August, 2012 to Friday, 24th August, 2012

Following their epic journey from Land′s End to John o′Groats, John and Nancy Eckerlsey have been invited to lead a Walking Retreat at Wydale Hall this summer. This is called ′A Taste of Pilgrimage′; each day will focus on a different aspect of pilgrimage and will include a walk to a site of Christian historical interest on the North York Moors. Worship will be in the open air as well as in the chapel at Wydale. On most days there will be a choice of a longer walk (about 10 miles) or a shorter one (about 5 miles). Cost is £250 for full board including packed lunches when needed. For further information please contact Wydale using the details below.

Further Information
01723 859270
e-Mail: admin@wydale.org

Wed Sep 5, Women in Sikhism - York Interfaith

Location: Clementhorpe Room, Priory Street Centre, Priory Street, York
Time: 7.30pm

Speaker: Gurdeep Chadha. Refreshments afterwards.

Further Information
Website: http://www.yorkinterfaith.org
Poster: York Interfaith Group calendar

Sun Sep 9, Racial Justice Sunday 2012

Location: Worldwide

Being an inclusive church not an exclusive club.

Further Information
Website: http://www.ctbi.org.uk/pdf_view.php?id=742
Poster: Event Poster

Sat Sep 22, Prom Praise

Location: York Barbican
Time: 7.30pm

One of the more unusual concerts that will take place in the newly refurbished York Barbican this year will be Prom Praise. Prom Praise is a wonderful blend of sacred and concert music, combining the spirit of Songs of Praise with the world–famous Last Night of the Proms. Every year Prom Praise hosts concerts at national venues including the Royal Albert Hall. The All Souls Orchestra will bring that same atmosphere to the York Barbican. The organising team is busy seeking volunteers to help publicise and arrange the event. They are particularly delighted that the Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has agreed to co–host the evening alongside conductor Noël Tredinnick. Proceeds from the performance will be given to support the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Association and the Langham Arts Trust. Chairman of Prom Praise York, Revd Les Slow from Pocklington, told us “We′ve wanted to bring Prom Praise to York for a long time and it′s great to be able to use the York Bar

Further Information
Website: www.prompraiseyork.org.uk www.yorkbarbican.co.uk

Wed Oct 3, York Interfaith Group visit

Location: St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Church
Time: 7.30pm

Visit to St Wilfrid′s Roman Catholic Church, Duncombe Place, York, with Canon Michael Ryan.

Further Information
Website: http://www.yorkinterfaith.org

Mon Oct 15, “Bless my Soul – Our journey into God

Location: Shepherds Dene Retreat House, Riding Mill, Northumberland NE44 6AF
Dates: Monday, 15th October, 2012 to Friday, 19th October, 2012

York Pilgrimage Group is organising a retreat led by The Very Revd Keith Jones. For further details please see the link below.

Further Information
Website: http://email.opendoorsmailer.com/t/y/l/ykhliiy/eeblkhk/ji/