Martin Falkingham (son of Caroline and John) is running the London Marathon on 27 April. He is fundraising for ‘Action Medical Research’ (RCN 208701) which helps sick and disabled babies and children. If you would like to support Martin, the Just Giving Page is:-

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/martinfalkingham?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Thanks to all who supported the Quiz on Friday evening. We raised £560 for Christian Aid funds. On Friday 4th April there will be a Breakfast in the Arches from 7.00 am to further support Christian Aid.

CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED

Holy Trinity is determined to give anyone the opportunity to grow in their faith. We have a full programme of courses planned in 2025. Our next course (Christianity Explored) starts 19 February at 7 pm. Details here: Christianity Explored Everyone is welcome and if you can bring a friend – even better! Remember this is an opportunity to ask any question you have about Jesus and the Christian faith.

HOLY TRINITY NEW PARISH ELECTORAL ROLL

Every six years we are required to create a completely new Electoral Roll. 2025 is that year! Even if you are on the current roll, you will need to apply again as no names are carried forward. Forms will be available soon and will need to be completed by 13 April. Watch this space!

SHOWTIME – A MUSIC TRIBUTE EVENING

On Saturday 22 February there will be a charity night in Littlethorpe Village Hall in aid of St Michael’s Hospice. This is to be a Live Musical Tribute Night with a variety of songs from the 1950s, 60s and 70s performed by a local singer, Chris Crow. As the Hall isn’t licenced, please bring your own drinks and glasses and a contribution to a shared buffet. A well as a raffle, there may be a little quiz about the songs being sung so make sure you have some cash with you and spend freely! Doors open at 7.00 pm. Tickets are £6 each available from: John (07927574722), Mandy (07512814503/[email protected], Chris (07968089941/[email protected]). All money raised is going to St Michael’s Hospice.

MEN OF THE DALES

Men of the Dales 2025 will be held from 28 February – 2 March at York Pavilion Hotel. See here for details.

FIDDLE FINGERS DANCE DAY AFTERNOON, 1 MARCH

On 1 March, Fiddle Fingers are having their main event for this year. This will be a day focusing on dance music at North Stainley Village Hall. There will be 3 workshops planned in Morris, Tudor and Rock ‘n Roll dance, and the event is open to anyone, adults and accompanied children alike. Tickets can be obtained from me or on the door if booked in advance. Flyer here.

PRAYING FOR RIPON, 2 MARCH, 7.30 am – 9.00 am

As  Christians and Churches working Together we are meeting to pray  together for Ripon. We welcome anyone who would like to pray into what  God is doing in our city. All are welcome to Holy Trinity Arches (Room 5) at 7.30am on 2nd March. It will be a very informal time, lasting  around an hour, maybe a bit longer. This is intended to be an ongoing event on the first Sunday every month at 7.30am, in differing locations across the city in due course.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2025, FRIDAY 7 MARCH, 10 am for 10.30 am

Place: Harrogate Road Methodist Church, Ripon. HG4 1TY.

Focus: The Cook Islands / I made you wonderful

LADIES’SOCIAL EVENING, 14 MARCH

Come and meet for another informal social evening at Ripon Inn on Friday, 14 March, anytime from 7.00 pm. All ladies welcome. Just turn up whenever suits you. Feel free to just order drinks or you can order a meal too (some of us will be). If you would like a meal, we will be aiming to order food at 7.30 pm so that we can eat together. If you have any questions, please contact Becca at beccagreen13yahoo.co.uk or Kathryn on 079404054642.

THURSDAY COMMUNION

During the vacancy, Thursday communion will be held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month.

Lord Jesus, we know you have plans for Holy Trinity Church here in Ripon and we trust that those plans are good. Holy Spirit guide those who are seeking the right minister to be our next vicar and those who are seeking the right next step in their ministry. For Your kingdom in this place. Amen.

KEY DATES TO PRAY FOR:

Thursday 20th March 7 pm – Section 12 meeting for all PCC

Wednesday 7th May – Advert goes live

Sunday 15th June – Closing date for applications.

Wednesday 18th June   – Shortlisting

Thursday 3rd July – Interview day  at Trinity.

MISSION PARTNER FOCUS – IN2OUT

• Please pray for those young people approaching release from prison in the coming months – for peace and a sense of hope for the future.
• Please pray for all our young people in the community who are looking for a breakthrough in their housing situation this year – that they would find somewhere safe to call home and that can become a springboard for everything else.
• Please pray for In2Out’s team of staff and volunteers – for wisdom and strength as we seek to walk alongside our young people.

Mission Partner Information

CMS Newsletter from Andy & Kati Walsh

Message from Andy & Kati Walsh:-

I hope you are doing well. Greetings from Florianópolis, Brazil!  

I trust all went to plan at the committee meeting. I am writing to you as I’d like to provide an update in terms of how things are going, followed by a request for prayer. 

Over the past six months, while our ministry work in the prisons has been consolidating, I have also been working on a new project proposal—something I believe the Lord has placed on my heart. It is a bold plan: to plant a church inside the prisons here, starting with the Florianópolis Penitentiary and also the São Pedro de Alcântara Penitentiary.

I recognise that this is an ambitious vision, but if we discern that it is the Lord’s will, we follow! I also know that if this truly comes to fruition, it will face resistance from the very beginning and at every step along the way, as the enemy has strongholds in these environments. However, if it is God’s will, it will happen, and I will need to move forward step by step, overcoming each challenge as it arises.

Last week the proposal was approved for presenting to the prisons under the authority of the Baptist Church Convention, which is a critical first step forward. The Baptist Church has nearly 40 years of recognized experience ministering within these establishments, making them a strong and trusted partner. This approval means I can now present the proposal to the leadership of each facility. However, I know that this plan will only succeed through prayer. Right now, I am in the early stages of the process, working to schedule meetings to present the proposals to the directorate for both establishments, and I would be grateful for prayer support that even these initial steps move forward in the right direction.

Thank you all for your support and prayers. I look forward to sharing more updates through the newsletters as progress unfolds! 

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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.

This Week’s Services:

Monday to Thursday

8.30 am Morning Prayer everyone welcome over ZOOM

This Sunday

2nd Sunday before Lent
The Tax Collector’s Prayer
Romans 3:19-26
Luke 18.9-14

9.00 am Holy Communion in church

10.30 am Holy Communion in church

10.30 am Family Church downstairs

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Ram Prasad Newsletter

Rainbow Care Group Flyer Advert

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Spring Harvest, 7 – 11 April 2025 – booking open Details here Spring Harvest Home online event

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Diocese of Leeds Newsletter

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