Notices of Week of 12 December 2022
This Sunday
The crib is empty. We need you all to come to see it, and the stable, filled this Sunday at the 10.30 am service. We also need as many of you as possible to come dressed in character to join in with our “No Rehearse” Nativity. It will be fun, faithful, and just fantastic so bring your friends, neighbours and family.
(Don’t forget, we stream this service so if you don’t want to appear on YouTube remember to stay in your seats on Sunday!)
Carol Singers Required
Can you sing carols? We need you to come and bless the community of Ripon. And there are at least two opportunities to do this:
- Saturday 17 Dec at Spa Gardens to sing Carols with Christians from all over Ripon. Just come and enjoy the Winter Wonderland and then sing!
- Thursday 22 December meeting at Holy Trinity Church at 2.45pm to get to Sunnyfield Lodge for 3 pm and then on a tour back to church for hearty soup and may be a mince pie or two. Please sign-up for this one if you can as it helps with refreshments. Sign-up Here
Decorators Required
We are decorating this week too. All on Thursday 15 December. You can come at any time but here is what is happening at various stages of the day:
- 8 am come to help us build a life sized nativity at the Spa Gardens. (If you have one, bring a hammer!)
- From 10 am we will be decorating the church.
- Later in the morning a large Christmas Tree from the Walled Garden will be delivered which also needs decorating!
- But it’s not all work – Michelle has promised to bring mince pies and for the ladies at 12 noon there will be a free nail bar! So come and decorate and then get your nails done!!
And Finally, on Sunday 18 December too
If all the excitement and rush and frantic preparations is getting too much come to our Carols and Readings service at 6.30 pm on Sunday 18 December. A chance to really reflect on the amazing gift of Jesus we celebrate each Christmas.
Our Full Service Listing over the next week
Monday to Thursday
8.30 Morning Prayer over ZOOM
Thursday 15 December
11.30 am Holy Communion
Sunday 18 December
This Sunday coming is the Fourth Sunday in Advent.
9 am Holy Communion – Fourth Sunday of Advent: Explore who Jesus is – the Christ child. Romans 1: 1-7 and Matthew 11: 2-11
10.30 am Café Worship Upstairs – No Rehearse Nativity – come dressed to impress.
6.30 pm – Carol Service with Readings – Our traditional Carol Service
Our Special Services over Advent and Christmas
Our full programme can be viewed here: Christmas and Advent Services and events
Mission Partners
For the Christmas Collections this year we are supporting 2 initiatives:
- The ongoing DEC appeal to support the Flood Victims in Pakistan; and
- the local charity, “Lifeline Harrogate” who provide supported accommodation
The links provided above give information about these two causes and as well as financial support we hope you will also be able to pray for them too. Details on how to donate to the Holy Trinity Christmas Collection will be communicated soon.
Also,, please keep looking at our Mission Partner Pages for the latest news from all our Mission Partners: Mission Partners
Below, we have very recent posts from some of our Mission Partners:
Here are some Christmas Gift ideas from CPAS -one of our Mission Partners: Christmas at CPAS
Latest news from Kajo Keji and HOPE. News
A letter from Bishop Mathayo of Lake Rukwa announcing his retirement: Lake Rukwa Letter.pdf
Other Events and Activities at Holy Trinity
To find out a full listing of what is happening please scroll down the list below to see all our activities and services.
What’s Coming Up Soon
Other News
This is the last chance to purchase Alison Askew’s new book: “An Upside Down Tale of Angels, Asses, Assassins and a Baby in a Manger”, from the Church Office £6.99
Latest news from ROCHA a Christian perspective on the environment
Hedge Planting. Do you want to help our local environment? Here’s an opportunity on 17 December: Skell Valley Hedge Planting.pdf
Salt Shaker for December: Salt Shaker Dec 22.pdf
Ripon City of Sanctuary School Uniform Campaign We’ve been asked by NYCC to help collect school uniforms for asylum-seeker children in the county. They can’t go to school unless they have school uniform! Unfortunately, most schools have run out of their usual second-hand stocks because of the cost of living crisis.
There are two ways people can help:
- Donate quality second-hand uniforms – all the info on our webpage
- Donate money towards new school shoes – via our JustGiving page.
News from the Diocese of Leeds: Diocesan e-news
Ripon Cathedral latest news Ripon Cathedral
Ripon Cathedral Christmas Services Cathedral Christmas
Latest News from Harrogate Borough Council Council News
