The Christian faith and poetry: you must change your life Poetry day led by the Venerable Dr Peter Pike, Archdeacon of Montgomery Christian faith seems to have been bred out of most poetry in English over the last century. Spend the day reading and delighting in a broad range of poems, and discover how these challenge or augment some of the ‘received’ tenets of Christian doctrine, while also deepening faith. Monday 8 June 2015 10.00am - 3.00pm Cloister Room Participants will be given copies of all the poems, and time and space for reflection during the day. Tickets are £10.00 from Chester Cathedral Box Office: (01244) 500959 www.chestercathedral.com Choir Support Group Family Ceilidh Friday 8 May 2015 The Refectory 7.30pm The Time Bandits are our ceilidh band and everyone is welcome to attend this fun event. Tickets will be available to buy on Sundays in The Refectory following the 10.00am service. Ticket prices are £10 per adult, £5 per child and £25 for a family. The ticket price includes a buffet and there will be a cash bar. This event is to raise funds for the forthcoming choir tour of Ireland. Big Bible Event: Acts Saturday 16 May 2015 Experience the amazing story of the first Christians and find out how it’s still sizzling today Big Bible Event: Acts is for children and their families or church groups. A choice of four megazone workshops will explore key parts of the story using storytelling and drama, art, music, and technology. Each runs four times, so you can join in as many as you want: choose when you arrive. Lots of drop-in minizone activities will also run right through the day with makes, challenges, games, a labyrinth and much more. There is no age limit but activities will be great for children aged 5-11 with lots for the rest of the family to join in too. Road closures 17 May 2015 Chester Half Marathon Northgate Street and St Werbugh Street will be closed between 6.00am and 2.00pm. Exit from Abbey Square onto Princess Street will be available until 9.30am. Limited alternative car parking will be provided by the council. If you would like a car park permit for that morning then please see the Verging Team for more information. Doors and minizones open: 9.30am – 2.00pm. Megazones last 40 mins starting at 10.00, 10.50, 11.45am and 1.15pm. Worship celebration: 2.00 – 2.30pm. Tickets: £3 per child (aged five and over), adults need to book a FREE ticket. Places limited. No booking fee if booking is by phone. Bookings through the Chester Cathedral Box Office at: www.chestercathedral.com or (01244) 500959. Full information about the day and tickets will be emailed to groups and families. Chester Cathedral 12 Abbey Square Chester CH1 2HU Tel: 01244 324756 WE’RE SOCIAL Facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercathedral Twitter: @ChesterCath Instagram: #chestercathedral www. chestercathedral.com Christian Aid Week Christian Aid Week will run from 10 - 16 May this year. Envelopes will be available for donations at the 10am and 11.30am services on Sunday 10 May. We need volunteers for the collections outside the West Door and Abbey Square on the weekdays following the Sunday (12 noon - 1.30pm and 4.30 - 6.00pm slots) and on Saturday 16 May (one hour slots from 11.00am - 3.00pm). Congratulations! Many congratulations to Janet and Colin Walker who celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 11 May 2015! If you are interested in volunteering please speak to Ruth Blakebrough-Miller or telephone her on (01244) 390956. Contemplative All Things Bright and Beautiful exhibition Prayer Meeting Contemplative Prayer is held on the second Monday of each month. The next meeting will be held on 11 May 2015 at 7.30pm in the cathedral library. All are welcome! Monday 1 June – Monday 15 June 2015 Chapter House Free admission | Open daily This June, Chester Cathedral welcomes a very special collection of botanical paintings by local artist and congregation member Patricia Faraday Dip.SBA. Step into summer and enjoy a cornucopia of colour that celebrates the wonders of the natural world. Chester Cathedral 12 Abbey Square Chester CH1 2HU Tel: 01244 324756 WE’RE SOCIAL Facebook: www.facebook.com/chestercathedral Twitter: @ChesterCath Instagram: #chestercathedral www. chestercathedral.com