Subsequent to the event there were a number of additional donations which came to a total of £125. This was given to me to use in the best way I could in Khartoum, the one request was to have an ‘eco’ theme due to the origin of the initial donations.After conversations with Archbishop Ezekiel it was agreed that the money would be used to purchase some solar lanterns that could be used by schools / communities out in one of the townships where there is no regular electricity.As so often happens in Sudan the best laid plans failed. Solar lanterns that had been easily available in December were nowhere to be found by January! So the funding languished waiting for them to become available again.Then came the Covid-19 and the lockdown in Khartoum State.With the agreement of the key people, it was agreed to use the money to support some of the most vulnerable people in Khartoum, the day wage workers who have lost their income due to the lockdown.16,824 Sudanese pounds (SDG)* was donated to Archbishop Ezekiel for him to distribute to the women who run the shay (tea) stalls around the locality of the Cathedral in Khartoum.Below is his email of thanks from The Most Revd. Ezekiel Kondo. So a huge THANK YOU and well done to everyone who donated any amount via Jane Tarver before for the benefit of our brothers and sisters in Khartoum.[The] women were so grateful to received the support and express their gratitude to who ever gave this money to relief them at this time of need. 17 women, heads of families all are tea sellers around the Cathedral during evening times. Because of corona virus, they were not allowed to work and as a result, they had no any income to support their families. This money came at the right time to relief them. 74 family members benefited from this money!Please convey my special thanks and appreciation to the donor who supported these members at this difficult time of need.The Most Revd. Ezekiel Kondo, ECS, KhartoumZoom in to learn first hands about crisis-hit Khartoum and SudanFiona Beevers, a member of Bradford Cathedral, has just been repatriated from Khartoum where she has been working as head teacher of an international school. Formerly Deputy Director of Education for the Diocese of Leeds, Fiona witnessed a growing crisis affecting daily life of ordinary people, with high inflation and food shortages, and now the coronavirus. You can listen in or ask questions as she chats with Bishop of Bradford, the Rt Revd Toby Howarth in a live Zoom webinar on Monday, May 25 at 4pm.For details on how to register, please email communications@leeds.anglican.org in advance.For more information on this please visit https://www.leeds.anglican.org/news/zoom-learn-first-hand-about-crisis-hit-khartoum-and-sudan
You can view it online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAxysODyUyw&Send us photos of your finished pieces to info@bradfordcathedral.org and we'll share them on our website and social media!The simplified ten commandments1. Love God more than you love anything else2. Don't make anything in your life more important than God3. Always be faithful to your husband or wife4. Always say God's name with love and respect5. Honour the Lord by resting on Sunday6. Don't take anything that isn't yours7. Love and respect your mum and dad8. Never hurt anyone9. Always tell the truth10. Be happy with what you have, don't wish for other things
This time the group will be discussing how we can offer care and prayer for Planet Earth, as we look at how the environmental damage inflicted on the world can be halted.The subject was suggested by a group of Christian young people who contributed to the previous ‘Hope on the Edge’ session back in October.‘Care and Prayer for Planet Earth’ will be held online for the first time due to the COVID-19 crisis and will feature a mixture of pre-recorded talks and discussion points and the chance for those taking part to reflect, pray and act on about the issues raised. It will take place on Sunday 7th June from 6pm on YouTube, and those interested can find out more on the Bradford Cathedral website and register their interest on the Facebook event.The date of the online event has been scheduled to tie in with World Environment Day, which takes place two days earlier on Friday 5th June.Those attending will look at the impact they can make in the following areas: ‘Homes and Buildings’, ‘Transport’, and ‘Trees and Nature’. There will be an introduction by John D Anderson of Baildon Methodist Church entitled “Our duty of care for creation”. This will lead into the specific areas. ‘Homes and Buildings’, will be led by a group of young Christian people from the Bradford area; ‘Transport’ by David and Mollie Somerville; and then ‘Trees and Nature’ by Mike De Villiers, who is part of the eco group at the cathedral.Finally the Rt Revd Dr Toby Howarth, Bishop of Bradford, will share his reflections on the event with those taking part, and lead them in corporate prayer. Gordon Dey, co-ordinator of WRIB who are organising the event says: ‘Suddenly the world has changed, and in the midst of loss and grief, many of us are living more simply, and finding space to listen more attentively to the Spirit of God. We hope this event will inform and inspire this process, and stimulate us to identify lifestyle changes for the longer term that will help to save Planet Earth. Do please encourage others to join us – from far and wide of course.’ You can find out more about Hope on the Edge: Care for Planet Earth – which takes place on Sunday 7th June from 6pm - by visiting https://www.bradfordcathedral.org/worship/online-hope-on-the-edge/, where a link will be made available to the stream nearer the date.
