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Originally deposited as a DVD-ROM. Contains video of the service held to commemorate the restoration of Paull parish church, conducted by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu. Timing: Action on film (00:15) A local TV presenter introduces the video, describing how the villagers of Paull raised the money to restore St Andrew Church. The roof was leaking, the plasterwork rotting and the bell tower crumbling. (00:44) The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is to lead the service of blessing and thank the community for the restoration of the church (00:46) The church is full. (00:47) In an interview the Archbishop explains that the area is not a wealthy one, with only 330 houses and 600 people. Yet they have managed to raise enough funds to complete the work, which showed a real community spirit (01:05) Initially, church leaders were daunted by the amount they needed to raise, but the church was in poor repair and the alternative was closure. (01:13) Kay Burn, a church warden, lists some of the activities that were organised during the fund raising. They included a parachute jump, bazaars, chocolate tasting, a barn dance, auctions and a teddy bears' picnic. (01:34) Paul Cross, the treasurer, talks about replacing the roof on the nave, restoring the bell which had not been in use for 20 years and the re-pointing of several outside walls. (01:45) He says what a great honour it is that Dr Sentamu has come and that the last visit from the Archbishop of York was in 1879, when the church was re-opened after the completion of other restoration work (01:45) Sara Shaw, one of the fund raisers, is thrilled with the restoration and says that lots more people are attending church as they were involved in the fund raising effort (02:00) The presenter gives a brief history of the 655 year old church (02:05) Archbishop Sentamu talks about the modern church providing a community space now that local pubs and post offices are closing (02:25) An excerpt from a report by Emma Massey for BBC Look North. £230,000 has been raised, £80,000 by the people of Paull. Dianne Davies, a fund raiser, says that the proportion raised by the community is much higher than expected. Sara Shaw, another fundraiser, says the majority of the village became involved in the project (2:53) The service starts with a welcome to the congregation and a special welcome to Archbishop Sentamu and his wife. (3:32) Notices are read (3:35) Congregation remain standing while the Archbishop reads the opening words of the service from the back of the church; the congregation respond. (4:23) The opening hymn 'Now thank we all our God' (4:43) The Archbishop and clergy process to the front of the church during the hymn (5:09) The cross is passed from the Archbishop to an attending clergyman and then sits in the side pews at the front of the church (7:10) After the hymn is finished the congregation sit (7:15) The Archbishop reads the opening prayer to which the congregation respond (8:24) The congregation stand to sing 'Come and celebrate' with the choir (11:11) The congregation sit and the Archbishop offers a prayer of thanksgiving (13:24) The congregation stand to sing the third hymn 'Lead us heavenly Father lead us' (15:55) Mandy, Kay and Paul come to the front to describe the process of restoring the church (16:00) Mandy, the church secretary, speaks first, explaining how initial goals were set and detailing the cost of the renovation, £200,000. She concludes by saying that she, Paul and Kay, while managing to remain friends, have learned to listen, compromise, encourage, step outside their comfort zone and do and achieve things they never thought possible. Finally, she asks people to get involved as there is still more to be achieved. (20:10) Kay, the churchwarden, begins by saying thank you to everyone as the project could not have been completed without their support, which shows how important the church is to the community. She continues by listing the fund raising activities. Working with the community has provided her with new friends and she has found out what people want from the church (21:55) Paul, the treasurer, thanks everyone for coming and gives a short talk about the history of the church. The original church was built in 1115, nearer to the village and on the edge of the river Humber. The church was built by local people and since then it has been the responsibility of the community to maintain the church. Many people in the village today carry the same family names, Pickering, Starkey, Burgess, Wilkin, Harrison, Garbutt, Hulme, Johnson, Lambert, Leonard, Wright etc. The church has been the centre of the community for the past 655 years. He ends by saying that he was asked to help with the project by his auntie Joyce, but unfortunately she died before the project was completed (27:45) Children from Paull Primary School sing 'Stand up, clap hands, shout…' (30:00) First reading Luke Chap 3 15-17, 21-22 (31:31) Dr Sentamu gives thanks for restoring the church. He comments that the work is not finished as the vestry needs attention and he is making the first donation towards this. His sermon is from Epiphany 1. The Archbishop concludes by saying that lives are restored in the same way as the church and the community will continue in the future. (42:53) The congregation stands and the Archbishop tells everyone to say to the person next to them 'Now you know you are children of God, start behaving like one' (43:40) The dedication and the blessing of the church by Dr Sentamu (44:30) The blessing of the bell by the Archbishop (45:20) The bell rings nine times (46:17) Hymn: 'Be still for the presence of the Lord' (49:00) Prayer and responses from the congregation 'Shine on our lives we pray' (51:50) The Lord's Prayer (52:38) Final hymn 'O Lord my God'. A collection is taken during the hymn (57:00) Final prayer and blessing by the Archbishop of York (57:35) Procession of the clergy out of the church (58:00) Final organ piece as people chat and leave the church (59:00) Image of the church in the snow. A voice over talks about the work programme needed to rectify a leaking roof, rotting plasterwork and a crumbling bell. The restoration of the church has brought everyone in the community together and Dr John Sentamu has led the celebration of how the village saved the church (1:00:15) Lists the donors Public access copy available on Preservica: https://eastriding.access.preservica.com/ (Search 'DDX1629/2')