Notices of the Week of 14 July 2025

THIS SUNDAY
This Sunday, 20 July, we have the Bishop of Ripon, the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham visiting us!
She will be:
– Presiding and preaching at 9.00 a.m.
– Being interviewed and Preaching at 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship
– Calling into Family Church
– and, hopefully, around for coffee afterwards.

POSSIBLY THE SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SUMMER!
And it’s absolutely free.
Come, enjoy, bring friends and family, share food and drink and be entertained. If you haven’t experienced one of Chris Crow’s evenings this is your opportunity. Details are here: Social
Invitation cards to give to your friends and family are available at Church now.
Happens on Saturday 9 August at 7 pm.

ANNA & JOSH’S WEDDING
Anna and Josh are having a time of worship and then a mass at St Wilfrid’s on Friday 15 August. Worship will start at 4.15 pm and mass at 5.00 pm. They would like to extend an invitation to anyone from Holy Trinity who would like to attend. Everyone is very welcome and they think it would be a wonderful opportunity to bring our church communities together. There will be refreshments at The Community Centre straight after mass. Their wedding ceremony is at 12.00 noon on 16 August at Holy Trinity and, again, everyone is welcome to this.
NATURE DETECTIVES
Art and Nature Workshops for Children! 18 – 22 August, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm. Details here.

RIPON CITY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY EXHIBITION
Ripon, North Yorkshire – Ripon City Photographic Society (RCPS) is delighted to invite the public to its annual exhibition on Saturday, 23rd August, at Allhallowgate Methodist Hall, right in the heart of Ripon.
Running throughout the day, this free-entry event will showcase the exceptional photographic talent of society members, offering a gallery of high-quality photographic prints, dynamic digital displays, and engaging talks from local speakers.
Visitors can explore a broad range of photographic styles and subjects, from striking landscapes and portraits to abstract and documentary images. It’s a unique opportunity to see how local photographers capture the world through their lenses.
To complement the visual experience, a pop-up café will be serving tea, coffee, homemade cakes, and savoury treats, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for guests to linger and enjoy the work.
Event Details:
Saturday 23rd August, 2025
Allhallowgate Methodist Hall, Victoria Grove, Ripon HG4 1LG
Doors open: 09:00am to 4.00pm
Free entry
Whether you’re a photography enthusiast, an aspiring photographer, or just looking for a great day out in Ripon, the exhibition promises a warm welcome and a creative spark for all ages. Click here.

PHILIPPA HANNA – FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY
Details here about a brilliant concert happening at Holy Trinity in September. Tickets on sale now! Here: Tickets At a very reasonable cost!!


THE BEREAVEMENT JOURNEY
A seven-session weekly course starting on 24 September 7-9pm to be held at Thorpe Prebend House, High St Agnesgate, Ripon HG4 1QR. Flyer here.

MISSION PARTNER FOCUS – DIOCESE OF LAKE RUKWA
Please pray for:-
- An ordination service on the 29 June when 24 priests and 10 deacons will be ordained.
We also pray for Bishop Ephraim’s leadership of the Diocese.
- The Diocesan council meeting on the 27 June when they will allocate the new ordinands to their parishes
We pray for their ministry, often in demanding & difficult situations.
- For Barry Crompton’s visit to the Diocese in August, for health, safe travel and a time of blessing.
Mission Partner Information
Artizan June Newsletter
In2Out Latest News
Projects Delivering Hope Annual Report
Wellspring July Prayer Points
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
Thursday 17 July
11.30 am Holy Communion downstairs
This Sunday
Life of David – (5)
‘First Things First’
2 Samuel 7.1-17
Matthew 22:41-46
9.00 am Holy Communion in church
10.30 am Morning Worship in church
10.30 am Family church downstairs
6.30 pm Being Restored downstairs
Other News
Dementia Forward June News
North Yorkshire Community Messaging Service June 2025
Spring Harvest 2026 booking now open here
Torch June
Scargill Community June News
Saltshaker July Newsletter
Ripon Cathedral latest news Ripon Cathedral Newsletter
Diocese of Leeds Newsletter