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Seafarers Service organised by East Hull Churches Together - St James, Sutton on Hull

Date:
Fri 7th July 2023

Representatives from local Anglican and Methodist churches led a service for Seafarers on 18th June, alongside Chaplains from Seafaring Charities. 


The service was supported by many Seafaring Charities, Brethren from Hull Trinity House, serving Chaplains, retired Chaplains, families of seafarers, and local congregations. The singing was supported by St James Organist and St James Community Choir, who also entertained the Congregation with three Sea Shanties. The preacher on the day was the Revd Tim Linkens, Chaplain to the Humber Ports.

Sea Sunday was celebrated on 9th July by churches around the world,  though East Hull Churches Together (EHCT), decided to hold the service on 18th June so as many people who support seafarers, could be involved.

Ian Pearson, a former seafarer, said, “The service gave us all an opportunity to bring seafarers and sea-faring ministries, past and present into the heart of our communities, and for us to celebrate all they do for us, including bringing us food and goods.  We were reminded that life at sea can be dangerous, and those who go to sea make many sacrifices for our sakes.  It was a good opportunity to pray, to give thanks to God and to raise funds.”

A collection was taken during the service and an additional donation was given by East Hull Churches together (EHCT).

The money raised will be shared between 5 local Seafaring charities, who were all part of the service:

The service was followed by a time of fellowship with refreshments, including homemade 'Mary Berry Buttermilk Scones'.

Ian added, “EHCT are grateful for all the support we received, and we will continue to keep seafarers and their families, and all those who minister to them, in our prayers.”