Notices – 13 February 2026

Published by Alison Bradley on 13 February 2026 13 February 2026

CHRISTIAN AID QUIZ

Thank you to all who supported the Quiz on Friday 6 February. It was an enjoyable evening and we raised over £900 for Christian Aid! Thanks again from the Ripon Christian Aid Committee.

INFORMAL MEN’S BREAKFAST – THIS SATURDAY, 14 FEBRUARY, 9.00 am

The informal men’s breakfast has been set up to cater for those who can’t wait to eat in between the Men’s Breakfast meetings we have every other month. There is no speaker at this event but is an opportunity for people to invite their friends and neighbours for breakfast and get to know some Christian men.

This is a regular event, we meet every second Saturday of the month.

We are currently meeting at the Cafe in Ripon Spa Gardens.

MESSY CHURCH, THIS SATURDAY, 14 FEBRUARY, 4.00 pm

Messy Church is about family, creativity, hospitality and celebration.

It is a place to be with the whole family and join in with craft activities, play games and eat together within a Christian environment.

Messy Church is for everyone.

We meet on the second Saturday of each month from 4.00pm – 5.30pm, and it is free for all those that come along.

CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED

The current course started on 10 February at 7.30 pm. Come and see. Ask any question. Bring a friend.

ASH WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION, 18 FEBRUARY, 7.30 pm

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent – which is a 40 day period of fasting, prayer and repentance helping us to prepare for the celebration of Easter.

Please come and join us!

LENT, HOLY WEEK and EASTER 2026

Please see below for a list of resources that you may find helpful:

ONLINE

Lectio 365 Lent 2026

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.

SINGING WITH THE STARS, 7 MARCH, 7.30 pm

“Singing With The Stars – A Night To Remember” will be a multimedia spectacular of live onstage songs with a surprise twist! 5 decades of great music 🎶 🎙

All funds raised will go to our mission partner, The Diocese of Lake Rukwa, Tanzania, recently visited by our own Barry Crompton.

There will be an interval for wine and soft drinks.

Tickets now available!

PRAYER FOCUS

Please pray for Wellspring Therapy & Training:-

February 2026 Prayer Update

We praise God for…

The artists that showed at INERTIA our art exhibition which was so moving
Mark, the young boy who took part in our fundraising campaign video
Our therapy service at St John Fisher School which has seen tremendous improvements for kids

Please pray…
Clients

For clients juggling work, childcare and appointments
For those low on funds who cannot afford the basics
For people who come to us for help and can’t receive it as our waiting list has had to close

Staff & Volunteers

For Helen as she starts life outside Wellspring
For our new counselling service manager, Jo Hart, as she starts running the adult counselling service
For our welcomers and the conversations they have to help people feel safe

Adult & Youth Counselling Service

For the parents and carers of children coming to us for therapy
For our frail clients for whom getting out and about is tough
For Laura, our Children and Young People Art Therapist who works so hard with her clients

Training

For the Young People on our Empower course
For our popular Sand Tray Course which counsellors really value
Give thanks for bursaries available for trainee counsellors so they can attend our children and young people counselling course

Fundraising & Income

For our social media campaign explaining what we can do for children and young people
For the client that gave a donation so generously because he was inspired by our mission
For the donors that give every month providing us with hope

Partners

Give thanks for the staff at St Cuthbert’s in Pateley Bridge for the project we started there
Pray for the staff at St John Fisher’s school and give thanks for the support they provide to children and young people especially those who use our school counselling service
Pray for our GP’s who refer people to ourselves, give them time to rest and support them in their work

MISSION PARTNER INFORMATION

In2Out February Newsletter

CAP – Latest News CAP North Headli nes

In2Out Latest News In2Out’s Founders Honoured at New Year!

CPAS Autumn Connected

THIS WEEK’S SERVICES:-

This Sunday – First before Lent – ‘Transfigured’
Psalm 99
Matthew 17 : 1 – 9

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

RIPON CONCERTS – SUNDAY 8 MARCH

RAPHAEL WALLFISCH

One of the greatest cellists of our time plays Bach’s cello suites 1, 3 4 and 6 and provides insights into Bach’s extraordinary life with readings from his diaries.

The iconic cello suites form the pinnacle of the entire cello repertoire, the ultimate challenge and a Mount Everest every cellist has to climb. Considered by many people to be some of the most beautiful music ever written.