At Trinity Tuesday we used prayer stations to pray about the environment. We gave thanks to God for his gift of creation, prayed that at Holy Trinity we would each be people who pointed others to Jesus through our lifestyle choices and our care for the earth and one another, and we prayed and lit candles for those nations and people around the world who are suffering from the climate crisis. Thank you to all who came and prayed together. Prayer makes a difference. The prayer stations will remain in place for a few weeks in the main worship space. Please do use them for private prayer and consider the eco-pledges you might be able to commit to over the coming months. The next Trinity Tuesday is Tuesday November 7^th  – all welcome!

Wellspring Dress Green Day

Wellspring are organising their second Dress Green campaign in October.  It is a fundraising and awareness event to tie in with the World Mental Health Awareness Month. They are grateful to have Holy Trinity’s participation again this year and would like to invite the congregation to join Dress Green again to support people experiencing emotional distress.  They would be grateful if church members could wear something green to the service this Sunday (8 October) when we welcome Wellspring to speak as part of our Mission Partner Sunday. You will be able to make an optional donation via the link that is on their website.

For event details, please visit the website: #DressGreen and be seen this October – Wellspring Therapy & Training.

8 Week Prayer Diary

This Prayer Diary can be used (optionally) by individuals, families or house groups throughout the new teaching series. Faith at Work_Prayer diary_8 weeks.pptx 

Handbag Sale – Saturday 25 November, 10.00 am – 3.00 pm in the Arches.

Put this date in your diaries. Come and support the YMCA and buy yourselves some beautiful handmade bags! These will make wonderful Christmas presents!

Information for Young People

Hang Out is paused until after October half term and will relaunch on Thursday 9 November.

Life Group is for Young People in School Year Groups 7 to 9

This group will generally meet on Monday evenings at Matt’s house during School Term Time and will not usually meet on bank holidays or school term and half term breaks. For more details speak to Matt.

In the not too distant future

There are a number of events being planned where we can give you at least dates to put in your diary:

Christian Aid Quiz – Saturday 25 November

Clothes Swap (swish) 1 December

Advent Film Night Saturday 8 December

Keep these dates free and full details will come soon.

This Week’s Services:

Monday to Thursday

8.30 am Morning Prayer everyone welcome over ZOOM

Thursday

11.30 am Holy Communion a quiet, reflective and said Holy Communion held in room 3

Sunday

Mission Partnership Sunday – Wellspring and Artizan International
Faith at Work – The Arts / The Mission Field
Isaiah 61:1-11

Exodus 31:1-11
Matthew 5:13-16

9 am Holy Communion, in church

10.30 am Morning Worship in church and Family Church in the Arches.

Mission Partners – Prayer

Our current Mission Partner Prayer Focus is Kajo-Keji College.

Kajo-Keji Christian College has now been relocated back to its original buildings in South Sudan for 3 years, and is working hard to build up its student body (mainly ordinands, but also pastors who haven’t previously received training), plus teachers and business students).  Current prayer needs are as follows:-

• For successful registration with the National Council of Higher Education in South Sudan – this has been ongoing for a long time and is very expensive
• For Rev Captain Jonathan Soro (Church Army) who is Acting Principal of the College until December and for the appointment of the new Principal, for the right combination of academic and leadership skills, and spiritual wisdom
• For Rt Rev Dr Lule James Kenyi as he begins his challenging role as Bishop of Kajo-Keji
• For sufficient funds for the College to operate.  The only guaranteed income is the regular monthly donation from Friends of Kajo-Keji, and all students struggle to pay the fees expected of them
• For the flourishing of agricultural projects which will promote food self sufficiency for the College population
• For safety and security of the College and the surrounding area, as the staff and the Diocesan staff continue to work for tribal unity and promote peace and reconciliation.

For any further information, please see the newsletter in the Arches and or speak to Cathie Rutter.

In the mean time please hold them all in your prayers. If you want to find out more then take a peak at our web site: Mission Partners

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.

Other News

Diocese news from the Diocese of Leeds: Diocesan e-news

Ripon Cathedral latest news Ripon Cathedral

Church Support Newsletter from the Church of England Church Support

News from North Yorkshire Council North Yorkshire News

October’s Saltshaker is here: Salt

September’s A Rocha news is here: A Rocha

Dementia Forward News for October Dementia Forward

A book from ex Trinity’s Joel Webster: Fighting the Good Fight

In2Out Prayer Update for September: Prayer update

Walsh Family update: Update

Torch Autumn update Torch