DEVELOPING A NEW HABIT!

At the last Standing Committee meeting, it was agreed that we would try and encourage people to bring their own cups in for refreshments – more eco friendly; less washing up etc. – for all our activities. Please remember your cups next time you are in church!

YEAR 6 – CHILL AND CHAT

You are invited to come and join us for an evening of Chilling and Chatting before you start your SATs exams on the Monday 12 May.  Talk through any fears or worries about the upcoming exams, look at ways of combatting any stresses you may have and then settle down to snacks and a film.

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

The Annual Parochial Church meeting will be held this Sunday 11 May after the 10.30 am service. The APCM will focus on receiving and discussing reports from the Parochial Church Council (PCC) on the previous year, receiving the PCC’s annual accounts, and electing members to the PCC. If you would like to consider being a member of the PCC please speak to Nancy or one of the church wardens. New members are always welcome. The Electoral Roll is now closed and has been published (names only). All those on the roll can vote at the APCM.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK

Christian Aid Week is from the 11th -17th May. As in the last few years we will be distributing envelopes around the parish for the recipients to donate. There will not be a requirement to collect envelopes as there will be stickers on the envelopes as to where to drop  off  their donation and also a QR code to donate directly. Dianne ,Robert and Colin will be looking for volunteers to  deliver envelopes!

This years campaign focuses on Guatemala, which is  hunger hotspot in Central America.Industrialised farming techniques practised by Multinational companies to grow crops and monoculture has robbed the country of much of its water so that locals find it difficult or impossible to grow food for their families  Many children are malnourished. Climate change has also made Guatemala subject to extremes of weather with temperatures often reaching 40c . Through a local partner  Congcoop Christian Aid is enabling like Aurelia,featured on the envelopes, to select, grow and harvest crops which can survive these extremes. Please help by delivering envelopes, praying for CA week and donating. 

SAVE THE DATE

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:

Sunday 15th June – Closing date for applications.

Wednesday 18th June   – Shortlisting

Thursday 3rd July – Interview day  at Trinity.

MISSION PARTNER FOCUS – THE WALLED GARDEN

Please pray for Ripon Community Link and the Walled Graden as they support people with mild and moderate learning disabilities and physical disabilities, providing the opportunity to access their unique services where members can enjoy themselves and improve their skills, physical health, wellbeing, communication, social skills and self-esteem. Please pray for:-

• A successful Spring Fayre on Saturday 17 May to support fundraising

• More volunteers to help in all areas

• The success of the new cafe area to accommodate dogs and their owners

• The planned volunteer and member open day on Wednesday 11 June

• Opportunities for Matt and our young people to be of practical help as they were earlier this year

Mission Partner Information

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Wellspring May Prayer Points

On Sunday 18 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.

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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 – Easter 4

Easter 4 – Many people believed
Acts 9.36-end
John 10.22-30

9.00 am Holy Communion in church

10.30 am Holy Communion in church

10.30 am Family Church downstaris

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Dementia Forward April Newsletter

Please note their new campaign which is coming up on the 23rd of May – ‘Don’t Keep Dementia Under Your Hat’. They are encouraging businesses, organisations, community groups and individuals to take part by wearing a hat for the day, encouraging conversations around dementia and donating. Please find out more information here; https://www.dementiaforward.org.uk/hat-day/ . If you have any further questions or would like to talk about how you can get involved, do get in touch with them.

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