Advent and Christmas Services and Events
We hope you will join us this Advent and Christmas. We have lots of different activities and services and you will be made very welcome at all of these. And may we take this opportunity to say we hope you have a very happy and blessed Christmas.
Christmas Lunch Thursday 8 December 12 noon
Our Thursday lunch team pull out all the stops for Christmas Lunch. This includes a seasonal starter; roast turkey and all the trimmings; Christmas pud and mince pies. Also includes entertainment. All for an inclusive price of £12 per head. Pre-booking is essential for this, which can be done here: Christmas Lunch Booking
Messy Christmas Saturday 10 December 4pm
Messy Church will of course have a Christmas theme in December. Come along to take part in the usual crafts, activities and games and then stay for tea – Christmas style!
Little Fishes Christmas Monday 12 December 9 am
Our last Little Fishes of December will be Christmas themed. We will have a ‘Journey to Bethlehem’. Bring an nativity outfit for the children and after snack we will act out the Journey to Bethlehem! Please bring friends and family to this too.
Tea and Tots Christmas Party Wednesday 14 December 10 am
Our Tea and Tots Christmas Party is open to all carers and their little ones. Come for Christmas fun and activities.
Winter Wonderland Build a Life Sized Nativity Thursday 15 December 8 am
We have been asked to build a Life Sized Nativity Scene at the Ripon Winter Wonderland in the Spa Gardens. This is a fantastic opportunity to give the true meaning of Christmas in our community. If you think you can help, sign up here: Nativity Building
Decorating the Church for Christmas Thursday 15 December 10 am
This is a fun event – open for everyone. Please come and help and then enjoy a mince pie or two as well. If you have any greenery – please bring this along! Full details here: Church Decorating
Carol Singing in the Spa Gardens at the Winter Wonderland Saturday 17 December 2 pm
This is a Churches Together event. Please join Christians from across Ripon to sing carols and then explore the amazing Winter Wonderland – entry is free.
Carol Singing Thursday 22 December 3 pm
Another opportunity to join us for some Carol Singing. We will leave Holy Trinity Church at 2.45 pm for a start at 3 pm at Sunnyfield Lodge. From here we will do a circuit arriving back at church at 5 pm for hearty soup, a roll and may be a mince pie or two.
Of course anyone can come – but it would be great to bring the whole family and friends too. Everyone is welcome.
To help us with the catering please sign-up for this event here Carol Singing
Altogether Worship No Rehearse Nativity 18 December 10.30 am
This service will be a more relaxed Christmas Service for the whole family. If you would like to fully take part – please come dressed as a character! Everyone is welcome. We hope you will be able to join us and also bring your friends and family to this more informal Christmas service.
Carol Service with Readings Sunday 18 December 6.30pm
A service of traditional carols and readings telling the true Christmas Story – a bit like 9 Lessons and Carols but not quite as long!
We also serve refreshments after this service such as: mulled wine and mince pies.
We hope you will want to come and enjoy this traditional Carol Service.
Christingle Christmas Eve 4 pm
Everyone is welcome to our Christingle Service on Christmas Eve.
Christingle means ‘Christ’s Light’ and it is a symbol of the Christian faith. And it is an amazing and meaningful way to start your Christmas celebrations. Of course children love the Christingle service but it is open to everyone. We have plenty of oranges on order so please come.
We look forward to seeing you on Christmas Eve at 4 pm.
First Communion of Christmas 24 December 11.30 pm
We aim to make this a calm and reflective service to think on and of course celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus. A traditional midnight Holy Communion service
Everyone is welcome.
Christmas Day Morning 9 am Holy Communion
For those who would prefer a quieter Holy Communion service on Christmas day please join us for this Common Worship celebration.
Christmas Day Morning All Age Holy Communion 25 December 10.30 am
Come and celebrate the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. An all-age service to which everyone is invited to join.