Notices – 30 January 2026
PRAYING FOR RIPON
The 7.30 am prayer meeting this Sunday 1st February is now going to be at Allhallowgate Methodist Church. The meeting will be back at Trinity in March. In April we will be meeting at the Market Square at 7.30 am for dressing the Cross on Easter day.
BEING RESTORED – THIS SUNDAY, 1 FEBRUARY
Being Restored aims to be an informal spirit-led and inspired evening of worship, teaching and prayer, where those of all ages and experiences can grow in Christ, and freely express the works of the Holy Spirit in our lives as an encouragement to all.The music is mainly modern and the atmosphere relaxed.
Refreshments are served from 6.30 pm for a 6.45 pm start.
Our usual programme is to meet on the first and third Sunday of every month. This will be 1 and 18 February; 1 and 15 March; not on Easter Sunday (5 April) and then back to pattern from 19 April until last one on 19 July for now.
We would love to see you there.
PRAYER AND WORSHIP, TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY, 7.30 PM
At this monthly gathering we come to pray together, for our future and ask God to lead us so that we might be in step with his exciting plan for us as a Church.
Under the leadership of Matt, there will be sung worship, a period of devotional time, prayer stations and an opportunity to be encouraged and prayed for.
CHRISTIAN AID QUIZ, 6 FEBURARY, 7.00 pm
CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED
Our next course starts on 10 February at 7.30 pm. Come and see. Ask any question. Bring a friend.
LENT, HOLY WEEK and EASTER 2026
Please see below for a list of resources that you may find helpful:
ONLINE
This 40-day journey with the Desert Fathers and Mothers starts 16 February, 2026, please click the link for details
https://www.iscglasgow.co.uk/lent-2026
For those who may wish to engage with Contemplative Prayer, please click the above link for details
BOOKS
MEETING GOD IN MATTHEW by Elaine Storkey (SPCK), which is very suitable for Lent, or for the whole of the year in which our gospel readings in seasonal time will be mainly from Matthew. It is intentionally accessible and includes discussion questions for groups.
MEETING GOD IN JOHN: a companion for Lent, Holy Week, Easter and beyond by David Ford, would also be a possibility since many of the Gospel readings during Lent come from John’s Gospel.
DRAW NEAR; LIFE GIVING HABITS FOR LENT is the CofE’s theme for Lent 2026. 40 daily reflections. NB the reflections for Holy Week and Easter Day are contributed by Kate Bruce who many will remember as a curate at Holy Trinity. (*these booklets are cheaper if bought in packs of 10, so if you are interested it may be worth getting together with others to purchase copies)
REFLECTIONS FOR LENT, HOLY WEEK AND EASTER offers reflections based on the Common Worship Lectionary readings for Morning Prayer. The book also includes a simple form of Morning Prayer and Night Prayer (Compline) so could be used in a daily routine of prayer during Lent.
THE HEART’S TIME by Janet Morley contains a poem and reflection for each day of Lent, Holy Week and Easter Week. Beautifully written and very accessible, illustrates how poetry can be used to nourish our spiritual lives.
PRAYER FOCUS
Please pray for Wellspring Therapy & Training:-
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THIS WEEK’S SERVICES:-
This Sunday – Epiphany 4 – First Sign
1 Kings 17 : 8 – 16
John 2 : 1 – 11
9.00 am Holy Communion in church
10.00 am – Breakfast in The Arches
10.30 am Altogether Worship in church
6.30 pm Being Restored in The Arches
31 January, 7.30 pm – St Cecilia Orchestra
The Vienna Connection
Take a journey to Vienna with a programme showcasing two of the greatest composers ever to live and work in the city: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Richard Strauss. Mozart’s overture to The Marriage of Figaro, one of his most enduringly popular operas, and his last symphony, the majestic Jupiter, widely regarded as one of the greatest symphonies in classical music, are beautifully complemented by Richard Strauss’ much-loved second horn concerto, performed by Phil Taylor, and the lyrical Overture and Dance Scene from Ariadne auf Naxos.
Ripon Cathedral have their Bereavement Journey Course beginning soon and have spaces still available.
It begins on Tuesday 3rd February at 9.30-11.00am at Thorpe Prebend House (full details attached). The last session is on 17th March.
If you think you or anyone you know would like to attend, please don’t hesitate to contact the Cathedral office as soon as possible.
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