As church schools, Holy Trinity Infant and Junior schools are inspected regularly by SIAMS. (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) The infant school was inspected recently and received a very positive report, with the inspector noting that:

Holy Trinity Infant and Nursery school is living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish.

Congratulations and thanks should go to Sue Sanderson and all of ‘Team Trinity’ for all their hard work.

The inspector also highlighted that the:

…deep-rooted connections with Holy Trinity Church further confirm this vision as a living reality.

and goes on to mention Boost and ‘Open the book’ as examples of this. It also commented on how the church has supported the school through difficult times.

It is encouraging that the strong links between the schools and the church are being recognised.

CHRISTIAN AID BREAKFAST

On Friday 4th April there will be a Breakfast in the Arches from 7.00 am to support Christian Aid. Come for a hearty egg and bacon and know you are raising money for a great cause.  Everyone welcome!

LET THE MUSIC SPEAK, 4 April, 10.45 am for an 11.15 am start at Holy Trinity

Live performances and a sausage lunch! All proceeds from this event will go to Ripon Community Link at Ripon Walled Garden. Details here

Tickets available online on Buy tickets – Let The Music Speak – coming together through song – Holy Trinity Church , Ripon Paper tickets are also available.

RIPON CHORAL SOCIETY ST JOHN PASSION

Saturday 5 April, 7.30 pm at Ripon Cathedral.

See here for details

Maundy Thursday

Advanced Notice! Maundy Thursday is on 17 April this year. We will be holding a Holy Communion service at 7.30 pm on the 17th. Holy Trinity’s tradition is for groups to have a simple supper of soup and a roll prior to this service around 6 to 6.30 pm in homes around Ripon. This is usually arranged by House Groups. We also offer the chance to have a supper here at Church too for those not in a House Group.

If you are not in a House Group but would like to take part in a supper on Maundy Thursday you can sign-up here: Maundy Thursday Supper Please do this well in advance so we know how many we are catering for.

Memory Cafe

A new memory cafe is starting in Ripon at Community House. Call 01904 929444 for details or find out more here: Memory Cafe

BOOST NEEDS YOU!!

We are looking for people who would be willing to spend 4 mornings from 26th to 29th August helping at our children’s holiday club “SUMMER BOOST”. If you think you could help with this please do sign up over the next three weeks. There will be tables for adding your name to the list both upstairs and downstairs. It is a great week of celebration, activity and spreading the word and love of God to the children of our city. Please come and join us.      If you have any questions please speak to Matt or Jane or anyone who is holding a clipboard!!!!

HOLY TRINITY NEW PARISH ELECTORAL ROLL

Under the Church Representation Rules 2022, a new Electoral Roll must be prepared every six years.  Everyone on the existing roll, who wishes to be on the new roll, now needs to complete a new application form.  Qualification criteria are set down by the Church of England and shown on the application form.  If you wish to be on the new roll, and meet the criteria, please complete a form and return it to Alison Bradley or leave it in the box in the narthex.  If you are unsure as to whether or not you reside in the parish, please ask the Office.  Copies of the form are available next to the box or can be downloaded below.  Please complete and return your form by 13 April.

 APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT ON THE CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL FORM

RIPON CATHEDRAL BEREAVEMENT COURSE

Ripon Cathedral will be running a Bereavement Journey Course for 7 weeks from 7 May. See here for details.

RIPON ROTARY CHARITY BIKE RIDE – 10 MAY

See here for details!

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:

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 – TEAR FUND

Please pray that:-

• Communities are able to support the most vulnerable
• Communities are able to recover after disasters and floods
• Communities are able to build schools and health centres

Mission Partner Information

Kajo-Keji Christian College Report

Tearfund Emergency Appeal

Artizan March Newsletter

Wellspring March prayer points

On Sunday 18^th May Wellspring are one of the named charities for the Nidderdale Walk. This is a great and well-organised day out walking through beautiful Nidderdale. There are 6 distances to choose from 4 to 26 miles so suitable for the whole family, and those taking part can raise money for them by gathering sponsorship. Plus, if they manage to get 10 or more people walking in support of Wellspring they also receive some of their entry fee too. They had teams taking part for the last few years and they have loved the atmosphere on the day. Details here.

CMS Newsletter from Andy & Kati Walsh

CAP – Latest News CAP North Headlines

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

Jesus Anointed
John 12.1-8

7.30 am Praying for Ripon downstairs

9.00 am Holy Communion in church

10.00 am Breakfast downstairs

10.30 am Altogether Morning Worship in church

6.30 pm Being Restored downstairs

Other News

St Olav Christian Bookshop Preparing for Easter Easter fun

A Rocha Newsletter March 2025 March E-news

SASRA Newsletter March 2025

Saltshaker Newsletter March 2025

Spring Harvest, 7 – 11 April 2025 – Still time to book

Ripon Cathedral latest news Ripon Cathedral Newsletter

Diocese of Leeds Newsletter

NYCC : Latest News From North Yorkshire