Messy Church

It’s Messy Church on Saturday at 4 pm. Please let families know; your friends; parents at the school gate; visitors. Every one is welcome. We are also looking to develop the team at Messy Church – so if you would like to see what happens because you might want to help in the future please come along too. If you are interested in helping but can’t come this time speak to Matt or Alison alison.ratcliffe@holytrinityripon.org.uk

Restored

This Sunday we have Restored in the evening at 6.30 for a 6.45 pm start. We continue to look at the book of Colossians 1: 15-23. John H is speaking.

An Eight Week Prayer Diary

The current sermon series which is considering Faith at Work continues for the next few weeks. Michelle has prepared a Prayer Diary that can be used by individuals, families or house groups throughout this new teaching series. Prayer Diary

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:

Handbag Sale – Saturday 25 November 10 am

Christian Aid Quiz – Saturday 25 November 7 pm

Clothes Swap (swish) 1 December 7.30 pm

Advent Film Night Saturday 2 December 4 pm

Decorating the Church This will happen on 11 December, times to follow but please keep clear if you would like to help.

Thursday Lunch Christmas Dinner 14 December 12 noon

Carol Singing in Spa Gardens 15 December 5 pm

Winter Wonderland in Spa Gardens 15 Dec to 17 December Wonderland

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

This week our theme on Sunday is: Faith at Work – Home & Family
Psalm 145:1-13
Luke 2:21-40

9 am Holy Communion, in church

10.30 am Morning Worship in church including Holy Communion 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 Mission Partner Information

Walsh Family update: Update

Kajo Keji – a recent report with pictures Kajo Keji

In2Out October Newsletter: In2Out

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

October Church Support Newsletter from the Church of England Church Support

News from North Yorkshire Council North Yorkshire News

Baby Loss Remembrance service at Bradford Cathedral on 29 October at 3.30 pm details: Remembrance

October’s Saltshaker is here: Salt

October’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

Torch Autumn update Torch