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Order of Service for the Inauguration of the Archbishop of York

30 November 2005

The Inauguration of the Archiepiscopal Ministry

The Most Reverend and Right Honourable

John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu

LLB MA PhD FRSA

as the

97^th Archbishop Of York

Primate of England and Metropolitan

Andrew The Apostle

30 November 2005

11.30 a.m.

Welcome to York Minster, the Diocese and the Province of York on this great day.

The Installation of a new Archbishop begins a new chapter in the life of the province and diocese as its chief pastor and teacher is welcomed by his people, placed in his archiepiscopal seat (cathedra, which gives a cathedral its name), and begins his ministry of teaching and celebrating the Good News of God in Jesus Christ.

The Crown Nomination Commission saw the role and the qualities of the new Archbishop of York in the following terms:

A missionary Archbishop with a vision for and confidence in mission - a risk taker, with a clear vision for evangelism in the Province of York, able to see new patterns of ministry for new situations, and a strategist and decision-maker.
A man of proven parish experience, committed to a collaborative style of leadership (delegation not abdication).
Leading the Church of England, and modelling a collaborative leadership style, in partnership with the Archbishop of Canterbury.
An accessible and openhearted pastor, gifted in raising the level of expectancy. A Chief Pastor of the Province and Diocese.
A focus of unity, a bridge-builder and reconciler, in a diverse and multi-faith society, and a ‘watchman for the north’: a man able to communicate the Gospel with imagination, and with a concern for the poor and for social justice.

Archbishop Sentamu comes to the Province of York having grown up in rural Uganda, spent the first 4 years of his ministry in Cambridge and Richmond and 14 years in inner city parishes in South London, 6 years as Bishop for Stepney and 3 years as Bishop for Birmingham – two Episcopal Sees which contain some of the poorest areas in the country as well as affluent ones. There, he has also worked to strengthen the church, and build up the laity in confidence and faith and has also been able to forge strong links with leaders of other faiths. During his years as a parish priest, he also served on General Synod and its Standing Committee and other bodies, being involved in the work of the Archbishop’s Commission on Urban Priority Areas, the Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns, the Decade of Evangelism Steering Group, and the Archbishops’ evangelism initiative, Springboard. As Bishop for Stepney, he also served on the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry Team and chaired the Damilola Taylor murder Review.

His stated priorities for ministry have been ‘to seek God’s rule of justice, righteousness, peace and love; to be part of God’s movement of change, meeting real concerns with real life; to reach out to all by standing at the intersection where human need and God’s love meet; being willing to take risks and be vulnerable, the servant of others as Christ was servant of all; and praying constantly, sharing in God’s groanings and broken heartedness for his world.’

As a ‘watchman for the North’, as in Birmingham, he continues to be referred to as Sentamu (Sentamu is his first Christian name), Archbishop for York, Primate of England and Metropolitan. He is committed to re-connecting the Church of England with England.

As we welcome the 97^th Archbishop for our Province and Diocese, and Primate of England, the emphasis in this inauguration service is on prayer and adoration of the Glory of God as together we seek again the renewing life of his Holy Spirit. On this historic occasion, let us pray that we may glimpse again the glory of God, seen in the face of Jesus Christ, be given fresh vision, be renewed in love for one another, and strengthened to seek and serve Him in the world he came to save.

+Richard Frith, Bishop of Hull, Chair York Vacancy in See Committee

The York Gospels

The Archbishop will take his oath on a manuscript book of the four Gospels written and decorated by Eadui Basan and other monks of Canterbury about the year 1000 and brought to York by Wulfstan, Archbishop from 1003 – 1023. The text of the oath is based on one written in Latin in the thirteenth century, for this book has been used for the oaths of the deans and other dignitaries since at least that time, and for archbishops probably since 1547.

The Pastoral Staff

The Archbishop will enter the cathedral with a pastoral staff given to him by Paul Mendel, the then Director of the Council for Christians and Jews, and made from an olive tree in Bethlehem.

During the service the Archbishop will receive a silver pastoral staff. This was handed to the Bishop of Hull by Archbishop David Hope at his service of farewell, and symbolises the pastoral care of he diocese and province. The ‘Braganza’ Crozier has been used in the Minster with little interruption since 1688, and is used by Archbishops when functioning in the cathedral.

It was made early in 1688 for James Smith when he was consecrated Bishop for the North as part of James II’s plans to return England to the Roman Catholic jurisdiction. During the upheavals of that year the staff was deposited in the Minster. As a sign of continued ecumenical partnership the staff is available to Roman Catholic and Anglican Bishops in Yorkshire.

Music Before the Service

Musicians from St. John’s, Harborne, in the Diocese of Birmingham, and St. Michael-le-Belfrey, in the Diocese of York, will lead the following songs.

I will give you living water. . .

If you seek me you will find me. . .

If you listen you will hear me . . .

Come, my children, I will teach you. . .

I'm your shepherd, I will lead you. . .

Peace I leave you, peace I give you. . .

I'm your life and resurrection. . .

Glory, Father, glory, Spirit. . .

Come, Lord Jesus, Light of nations. . .

Come, Lord Jesus, born of Mary. . .

Come, and show the Father's glory. . .

Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise him all creatures here below

Praise him above you heavenly host,

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

Give glory to the Father, give glory to the Son,

Give glory to the Spirit while endless ages run.

‘Worthy the Lamb,’ all heaven cries to be exalted thus;

‘Worthy the Lamb,’ our hearts reply for he was slain for us.

My Jesus, my Saviour, Lord, there is none like you

all of my days, I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love.

My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength,

let every breath, all that I am, never cease to worship you.

Shout to the Lord all the earth, let us sing,

power and majesty, praise to the King;

mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name.

I sing for joy at the work of your hands

for ever I’ll love you, for ever I’ll stand;

nothing compares to the promise I have in you.

Over all the earth, you reign on high

every mountain stream, every sunset sky

But my one request, Lord, my only aim

is that you’d reign in me again.

Lord reign in me, reign in your pow’r

over all my dreams, in my darkest hour.

You are the Lord of all I am,

so won’t you reign in me again.

Over every thought, over every word,

may my life reflect the beauty of my Lord;

‘cause you mean more to me than any earthly thing.

So won’t you reign in me again.

May the blessing of the Lord come down…

May the healing of the Lord come down…

May the glory of the Lord come down…

Traditional Nigerian tune

Processions before the Service

The congregation remains seated

The Readers and Clergy of the Diocese of York

Visiting Clergy and Readers

The Civic Procession

Lords Lieutenant of the Province of York

Civic Leaders from within the Diocese of York

Alderman and Councillors of the City of York Council

The High Sheriff of North Yorkshire

The Sheriff of York and the Sheriff’s Lady

The Rt. Hon the Lord Mayor of York and her Consort

The Processions of Senior Clergy

Ecumenical leaders

Senior Visiting Clergy

The Deans of the Province of York

The Dean and Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral,

with the Archdeacons of the Diocese of London

The Dean and Chapter of Birmingham

Primates of the Anglican Communion

Bishops of the Church of England

Legal Officers of the Province of Canterbury and the Province of York

The Canons Emeriti

The College of Canons of York

The Choir

At 11.28 The Dean and Chapter processes to the Great West Door. As they do, please stand, turn towards the Great West Door, and keep a few moments of silence.

ORDER OF SERVICE

The Welcome of the Archbishop

The Archbishop arrives at the Great West Door, attended by his Chaplain and preceded by the Churchwardens of Birmingham Cathedral. He knocks three times with his pastoral staff.

As the Door is opened, a Fanfare is sounded, written by Philip Moore, Master of the Music, York Minster.

The Churchwardens of Birmingham Cathedral bow to the Dean.

The Dean says

Most Reverend Father in God, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

we of the Chapter of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St. Peter in York, and the people of this Diocese and Province welcome you into your Cathedral Church.

In the name of the Lord, we welcome you.

The Archbishop says

Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father

and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

and also with you.

The congregation faces south-west as the Archbishop moves to St. Cuthbert’s Chapel and kneels to pray surrounded by 14 children, the number of Dioceses in the Province of York.

When the Archbishop kneels, the congregation sits.

The Choir sings

I was glad when they said unto me: we will go into the house of the Lord.

Our feet shall stand in thy gates: O Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is builded as a city: that is at unity in itself.

O pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

Peace be within thy walls: and plenteousness within thy palaces.

Words: Psalm 122: 1-3, 6-7

Music: Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848 - 1918)

At the end of the Anthem, silence is kept

Hymn

Please stand

During the hymn the Archbishop will pause to light a candle and offer a silent prayer of thanksgiving for some of his predecessors, including the Archbishops of living memory.

The twelve lighted candles will be placed on the altar.

The God of Abraham praise

who reigns enthroned above,

Ancient of everlasting days,

and God of love:

Jehovah, great I AM,

by earth and heaven confest;

we bow and bless the sacred name

for ever blest.

The God of Abraham praise,

at whose supreme command

from earth we rise, and seek the joys

at his right hand:

we all on earth forsake

its wisdom, fame, and power;

and him our only portion make,

our shield and tower.

Bishops

314 Eborius

625 Paulinus

Though nature’s strength decay,

and earth and hell withstand,

to Canaan’s bounds we urge our way

at his command:

the watery deep we pass,

with Jesus in our view;

and through the howling wilderness

our way pursue.

Archbishops

734 Ecgbeorht

1144 William Fitzherbert (St)

The goodly land we see,

with peace and plenty blest:

a land of sacred liberty

and endless rest;

there milk and honey flow,

and oil and wine abound,

and trees of life for ever grow,

with mercy crowned.

1909 Cosmo Lang

1929 William Temple

There dwells the Lord our King,

the Lord our Righteousness,

triumphant o’er the world of sin,

the Prince of peace:

on Sion’s sacred height

his kingdom he maintains,

and glorious with his saints in light

for ever reigns.

1942 Cyril Garbett

1956 Michael Ramsey

The God who reigns on high

The great archangels sing,

and ‘Holy,Holy, Holy,’ cry,

‘almighty King,

who was, and is the same,

and evermore shall be.

Jehovah, Father, great I AM,

we worship thee.’

1961 Donald Coggan

1975 Stuart Blanch

Before the Saviour’s face

the ransomed nations bow,

o’erwhelmed at his almighty grace

for ever new;

he shows his prints of love

they kindle to a flame,

and sound through all the worlds above

the slaughtered Lamb.

1983 John Habgood

1995 David Hope

The Acting Dean of Birmingham takes the thirteenth unlit candle and places it on the altar with the twelve lighted candles.

The Archbishop ascends the Dais with two children.

The whole triumphant host

give thanks to God on high;

‘hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,’

they ever cry:

hail, Abraham’s God, and mine,

(I join the heavenly lays)

all might and majesty are thine,

and endless praise.

Words: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799) based on the Hebrew Yigdal

Music: LEONI

All sit

The Reading of the Mandate and the Oaths

The Provincial Registrar of the Province of Canterbury gives the Mandate of the Royal Commissioners to the Dean and says

Mr Dean, His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury greets you, and I present to you his Mandate.

The Dean says

Mr Provincial Registrar, we welcome you.

The Dean hands the Mandate to the Provincial Registrar of the Province of York, saying

Let the Mandate now be read.

The Registrar reads the Mandate.

The Archbishop faces the people with the Chapter and Diocesan Bishops of the Province of York beside him. The Dean says

Most Reverend Father in God, we request you to take the appointed oaths.

The Church of England is part of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church worshipping the one true God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It professes the faith uniquely revealed in the Holy Scriptures and set forth in the catholic creeds; which faith the Church is called upon to proclaim afresh in each generation. Led by the Holy Spirit, it has borne witness to Christian truth in its historic formularies, the Thirty-nine Articles of Religion, the Book of Common Prayer and the Ordering of Bishops, Priest and Deacons. In the declaration you are about to make will you affirm your loyalty to this inheritance of faith as your inspiration and guidance under God in bringing the grace and truth of Christ to this generation and making him known to those in your care?

The Archbishop responds

I, John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu, do so affirm, and accordingly declare my belief in the faith which is revealed in the Holy Scriptures and set forth in the catholic creeds and to which the historic formularies of the Church of England bear witness; and in public prayer and administration of the sacraments, I will use only the forms of service which are authorised or allowed by Canon.

The Canon in Residence brings the York Gospels to the Archbishop

The Dean says

Right Reverend Father in God, I now ask you to declare that you will faithfully serve this Diocese and Province of York and will observe and keep the ancient and approved customs of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St. Peter in York, defending its rights and statutes, and preserving its liberties.

The Archbishop lays his right hand on the book and says

In the name of God, I will.

I, John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu, by Divine providence Lord Archbishop of York, Primate of England and Metropolitan, promise that as much as in me lies I will be a faithful pastor to the clergy and people of this Diocese and Province, that we may all be equipped for work in God's service and built up in the body of Christ; and furthermore I do solemnly declare that I shall faithfully observe and keep the statutes, ordinances and customs and preserve the liberties of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St. Peter in York; and shall set forward and promote such works as may be fitly done therein for the service of God and for the benefit of his Church, so help me God and these holy Gospels.

Please stand

Hymn

Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart,

be all else but naught to me, save that thou art;

be thou my best thought in the day and the night,

both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light.

Be thou my wisdom be thou my true word,

be thou ever with me, and I with thee, Lord

be thou my great Father, thy child let me be,

be thou in me dwelling, and I one with thee.

Be thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight

be thou my whole armour, be thou my true might,

be thou my soul’s shelter, be thou my strong tower:

O raise thou me heavenward, great Power of my power.

Riches I need not, nor earth’s empty praise

be thou mine inheritance now and always;

be thou and thou only the first in my heart;

O Sovereign of heaven, my treasure thou art.

High King of heaven, thou heaven’s bright Sun;

O grant me its joys after victory is won;

great Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,

still be thou my vision, O Ruler of all.

Words: Irish, c 8^th Century, tr Mary Byrne (1880 - 1931)

Music: SLANE Irish traditional

Please sit

The Anointing

A Deacon, the Revd Dr Judith Palmer, reads

Jesus said ‘You call me Teacher and Lord – and you are right, for that is what I am. So, if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you. Very truly I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them.’

John 13: 13-16

A young person says

Jesus said: 'Truly I tell you whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it'. Archbishop Sentamu, always remember that you are first an adopted child of God. A Christian with us and an Archbishop for us.

The Archbishop replies

My brothers and sisters, you have heard the pattern of leadership given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ. Will you pray for me today and in the days to come, that I may know God's grace in the task which lies before me, and do all things in his strength alone?

We will, with the help of God.

The Dean says

Let us pray

Please sit or kneel. Silence is kept.

Veni Creator

Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

and lighten with celestial fire;

thou the anointing Spirit art,

who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart.

Thy blessed unction from above

is comfort, life, and fire of love;

enable with perpetual light

the dullness of our blinded sight.

Anoint and cheer our soiled face

with the abundance of thy grace:

keep far our foes, give peace at home;

where thou art guide no ill can come.

Teach us to know the Father, Son,

and thee, of Both, to be but One;

that through the ages all along

this may be our endless song,

Praise to thy eternal merit,

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Words John Cosin (1594 – 1672)

Music: VENI CREATOR (MECHLIN) Mode vii

Please sit.

The Archbishop of Canterbury anoints the Archbishop.

Archbishop Sentamu, I anoint you with this oil of gladness;

and sign you afresh with the sign of Christ,

in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

in token that you are set aside and consecrated:-

as a Deacon, to serve the Church of God, and to work with its members in caring for the poor, the needy, the sick, and all who are in trouble;

as a Priest, to work with other bishops and with your fellow-priests, as servant and shepherd among the people of this diocese; to proclaim the word of the Lord and to call everyone to repent and turn to the Lord;

as a Bishop, to lead in serving and caring for the people of God and to work with them in the oversight of the Church; and to further its unity, to uphold its discipline, to guard its faith and to interpret the gospel of Christ.

You are to know your people and be known by them.

Anointing of the head

May your mind always think of Christ.

Anointing of the lips

May your lips always speak of Christ.

Anointing of the hands

May your hands always be ready to bless and heal in the name of Christ,

and may your life be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

The Giving Of The Pastoral Staff

The Bishop of Hull hands the Diocesan Pastoral Staff to the Archbishop, saying

Archbishop Sentamu, receive this staff.

Keep watch over the flock over which God has appointed you shepherd. Encourage the faithful, restore the lost, build up the body of Christ,

that when the Chief Shepherd shall appear,

you may receive the unfading crown of glory.

The Archbishop says

Amen

The Anthem

During the anthem the congregation kneels or sits to pray for the empowering of the Holy Spirit. The Archbishop kneels, and church leaders representing the Archbishop’s past and future ministry gather round the Archbishop, who kneels. The leaders include Archbishops, Bishops, clergy and laity from the Archbishop’s former dioceses, the Bishops and Archdeacons of the Diocese of York, and ecumenical leaders from Birmingham and the Province of York.

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor:

he hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted,

to preach deliverance to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind,

to preach the acceptable year of the Lord;

to give unto them that mourn a garland for ashes,

the oil of joy for mourning,

the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;

that they might be called trees of righteousness,

the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

For as the earth bringeth forth her bud,

and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth;

so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise

to spring forth before all the nations.

Words: Isaiah 61. 1-3, 11

Music: Edward Elgar (1857 - 1934)

The Bishop of Hull says

The Lord bless you and watch over you.

The Lord make his face to shine upon you.

The Lord look kindly on you and give you peace.

And the blessing of God Almighty,

the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

be upon you , and upon all that you undertake in his name,

now and for evermore. Amen.

The Dean says

Heavenly Father,

whose Son is the light of the world,

bless our Diocese and Province of York,

give grace and wisdom to its people,

enlighten us all on our pilgrim journey

and bring us to your eternal Kingdom,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Members of the Archbishop’s family join him on the Dais, and the Archbishop of Canterbury anoints them with oil and blesses them, saying

Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,

who shared at Nazareth the life of an earthly home;

reign in the home of John, Margaret, Grace and Geoffrey as Lord and King. Give them grace to minister to others as you have ministered to us;

and grant that by word and deed they may be witnesses of your saving love

to those among whom they live:

for the sake of your holy name. Amen.

Hymn

During the hymn the Archbishop, preceded by the Primatial Cross, is escorted

by the Dean and Chapter of York to his Archiepiscopal seat, the cathedra.

From heaven you came, helpless babe,

entered our world, your glory veiled;

not to be served but to serve,

and give your life that we might live.

This is our God, the Servant King,

he calls us now to follow him,

to bring our lives as a daily offering

of worship to the Servant King.

There in the garden of tears

my heavy load he chose to bear;

his heart with sorrow was torn,

‘Yet not my will, but yours’, he said

Come see his hands and his feet,

the scars that speak of sacrifice,

hands that flung stars into space

to cruel nails surrendered.

So let us learn how to serve,

and in our lives enthrone him;

each other’s needs to prefer,

for it is Christ we’re serving.

Words and Music: Graham Kendrick (b.1950) © Kingsway’s Thankyou Music

Please sit

The Inauguration

The Dean places the Archbishop in the cathedra, saying

By virtue of the Mandate of the Most Reverend Father in God Rowan Douglas Williams, by Divine Providence Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, I, Keith Jones, Dean of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St. Peter in York, induct and install you, John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu, and inaugurate your ministry as Archbishop of York, together with its rights and dignities and all its opportunities of service; and I place you (here the Archbishop sits)in the Archiepiscopal seat of this Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St. Peter in York, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Dean blesses the Archbishop

Archbishop Sentamu, may God sustain you in all your works,

and in all your ways;

make you humble, just and true:

strengthen you in holiness and righteousness;

fill your home with love and joy and peace

and help you always to possess the hearts of your people,

and may the blessing of Almighty God,

the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

rest upon you, now and always. Amen.

The Presentation

The Dean presents the Archbishop to the people

My brothers and sisters in Christ,

I present to you Archbishop Sentamu,

our Archbishop and Father in God.

Receive him in love and obey him in truth,

that together we may give ourselves to the purposes of God in this Diocese,

to the praise and glory of his name.

The people shall loudly say

Amen!

and greet the Archbishop with applause.

A dance of rejoicing and thanksgiving to God, the Bwola, from Archbishop Janani Luwum’s homeland Gulu, Acoli, Uganda is performed.

Te Deum

The Choir sings, and all repeat