Notices – 27 February 2026

Published by Alison Bradley on 25 February 2026 26 February 2026

RECYCLING

A few general reminders to all about our recycling at Holy Trinity – we have a lot!:-

paper and cardboard bins are only for paper and cardboard!
Please clean out any food containers in the kitchen recycling
Soft plastic and crisp packets can’t be recycled

MEMORIAL SERVICE, SUNDAY 22 MARCH, 6.30 pm

This service is for those who have been bereaved during the last few years and also to remember and give thanks for the life of family and friends who are no longer with us.

If you would like a loved one to be remembered in the service, whether you are able to attend or not, you can add their name to a list in the narthex.

HT LADIES EVENTS – 2026

SAVE THE DATES!

Draft programme – confirmation and further details to follow:-
Sat April 18^th: “Away” morning at Holy Trinity with Speaker – including lunch.
Fri July 10^th: Social evening out with optional meal
Sat September 12^th: Away day with Speaker
Fri November 27^th: Pre-Christmas social in Arches

PRAYING FOR RIPON, SUNDAY 1 MARCH, 7.30 am

We are meeting at Holy Trinity Church to pray for the whole of Ripon.

This is a Ripon wide initiative that happens on the first Sunday of every month.

Please come and join us.

PRAISE AND WORSHIP, 3 MARCH, 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.

There will be no pressure to pray out loud if you do not wish to, so just come and be together as we seek God’s presence and guidance through the next chapter in Holy Trinity’s history.

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!

MISSION PARTNERS PRAYER FOCUS

IN2OUT

I’d appreciate prayer for the In2Out team. We currently have two staff members on long-term sick leave. We would appreciate prayers for their healing of course, and for God’s provision and strength for the rest of the team as we continue our work. But also just protection and inspiration for all of us as we navigate the often chaotic world of these young people.

That young people would have the courage to ask for support from In2Out and so open the door to new possibilities. We shouldn’t underestimate what a big deal this is for many, to place their trust in someone new and start to share some of their struggles.

We are still hoping to start taking referrals from HMYOI Werrington (Stoke-on-Trent) this year. For that we need funding, a second team member in the region and a continued open door from the Governor and their team.

Thank you as always for the wonderful support and encouragement we received from Holy Trinity!

MISSION PARTNER INFORMATION

CMS February Newsletter

In2Out February Newsletter

CAP – Latest News CAP North Headli nes

CPAS Autumn Connected

THIS WEEK’S SERVICES:-

This Sunday – Lent 2
“The Teacher in the Night”

Romans 4 : 1 – 5, 13 – 17
John 3 : 1-17

9.00 am Holy Communion in church

10.00 am Breakfast

10.30 am Altogether Worship in church

6.30 pm Being Restored in church

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.

THE FILLING STATION, 4 MARCH, 7.00 pm

The next gathering of Ripon Filling Station is Wednesday 4th March at Ripon Bowling Club. The Filling Station is an informal expression of the Christian faith open to all. We are excited to welcome Justin & Meg Bradbury-Saunders to share with us. Refreshments from 7pm.

Please click here for a letter from Central Eurasian Partners who are in urgent need of funds to help Chrisitan groups in Ukraine.

LIVING WELL

North Yorkshire Council’s Quit Smoking team have just placed 2 brand new volunteering opportunities into their team.

One of the roles is in person and/or remote – our Community Promotional Support Role -This is a varied role – you could help raise awareness of our services by getting involved in community engagement events in your local area, speaking to local organisations who have an interest in our work or helping distribute information about our services. You could also help us develop our volunteer opportunities, review our information for volunteers or support our volunteer work within your own community.

The other is in person, out in the community and this is the Community Development Support Role – We are looking for volunteers who are sociable, chatty and confident in a face-to-face role in your own local communities. You will be volunteering within various social settings such as schools, libraries, community centres, village halls, homeless shelters and our local libraries.

ANNUAL WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Venue: St Wilfred’s Catholic Church

Date: Friday March 6th

Time: 10.10 for 10.30 service

Focus: Nigeria