Notices – 7 August
HARVEST SERVICE, 6 SEPTEMBER
Your harvest donations will be extremely welcome, and we very much appreciate you asking what is needed. The list below are the items that we need the most. We consider meals that can be heated in a cost-effective way or used for a variety of meals in order to stretch a budget.
Tinned meat such as hotdogs, stewed beef, mince in gravy, corned beef or tinned ham.
Vegetables such as tinned carrots or garden peas.
Rice pouches, just plain rice is perfect.
Pasta sauce.
Custard
Rice pudding
Jam, either raspberry or strawberry.
Multipacks of cereal or traditional smaller boxes of cereal such as corn flakes or rice krispies.
Not essential, but packets of biscuits are always a nice treat if we have them to add to a food parcel.
Also, we are often asked for washing powder (gel, pods or whatever) and cleaning products, an anti bac spray or a multipurpose cleaner is ideal.
BBC SONGS OF PRAISE CHRISTMAS CONCERT RECORDING AT GLASSHOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTER, 6 OCTOBER
Details here
ST CUTHBERT’S WAY PILGRIMAGE
Several folk have expressed interest in the St Cuthbert’s Way pilgrimage Cathie did in May – here’s the link to a Youtube video of it. The music is written by Gareth Davies Jones – a Christian composer and pilgrim, part of an album called “A troubadour journey”.
 NEW BISHOP CONFIRMED The new Bishop of Leeds will be the Rt Revd Dr Toby Howarth, this was confirmed by the Prime Minister’s office recently. |
Bishop Toby has been Acting Bishop of Leeds since the Rt Rev Nick Baines retired in November 2025 and has served as Area Bishop of Bradford in the Diocese since 2014. If you would like to read more follow this link: New Bishop |
LADIES AWAY DAY
Ladies Away Day – Saturday 12 September, 10am till 4.00 pm in Grewelthorpe Village Hall, with a speaker, lunch, and fellowship. Please book in on here, if you can, or complete a paper form (available in the narthex, then post into church letter box). Cost £25.
INFORMAL MEN’S BREAKFAST, 8 AUGUST, 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.
GENEROUS GIVING RESPONSE
Following Phil speaking on Generosity and the church’s financial position please will you respond by praying and then completing a Generous Giving Pledge Form. There will be paper forms in church on Sunday or you can fill in a form online here. Many thanks.
Dear All,
I am writing to let you know that Alison Ratcliffe has resigned from her role as Mission Enabler.
We are sorry to see Alison leave the role and we are deeply grateful for all she has contributed during her three years as Mission Enabler. Her faithful service, creativity and commitment to the life and mission of the church have been a real blessing, and we thank God for all she has given.
Her last working day will be Thursday 27th August.
We will have the opportunity to publicly thank Alison at the 10.30 service on Sunday 6th September.
Please pray for Alison in this transition time and for us as a church as we navigate this change.
God bless
Phil
INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY
Did you know that here at Holy Trinity Ripon we now host a Leeds Diocese Training Hub?
The first course on offer starts this September: Stage 1 Introduction to Theology. For more information please follow the link: Intro to Theology
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
Holy Trinity is participating in the Heritage Open Days event that runs between the 11th and 20th of September this year. At certain times during this period the Church will be open to visitors interested in finding out about the history of Holy Trinity Church. If we can, we hope to lead guided tours around Holy Trinity. If you might be interested in helping lead tours or providing refreshments for this event please do get in contact with either Colin Benham or let the Office know of your interest. We hope to be able to give full training on the key points of interest at Holy Trinity – which many of you will I am sure be interested to find out about.
SUMMER BOOST CLUB
Booking is open for our brilliant summer kids club. Details here: Summer Boost
MISSION PARTNERS
Please pray for all our Mission Partners over the summer period. Our major partners are:
- Artizan International
- CMS Partners – And and Kati Walsh working in Brazil
- In2Out
- Kajo-Keji Christian College
- Diocese of Lake Rukwa, Tanzania
Plus 9 minor partners.
Please have a look for further information on the Mission Partners Board downstairs
MISSION PARTNER INFORMATION
CPAS Latest news
Projects Delivering Hope Annual Report 2025 – 2026 here
Alianca Oopitikkuxo Newsletter
Artizan Values, Vision and Mission Quiz 26 September
CAP – Latest News CAP North Headline
Wellspring – August Prayer Points
THIS WEEK’S SERVICES:-
Sunday 9 August
Trinity 10
Romans 10 : 5 – 15
Matthew 14 : 22 – 33
Summer of Psalms (4)
Psalm 1
Wisdom
9.00 am Holy Communion in church
10.30 am Summer Worship and baptism in church
Ripon Cathedral is currently reveiwing its strategy seeking to better service both the city and beyond. Views from our ecumenical partners would be really helpful and insightful. If you would like to contribute go here: To Contribute
Mothers’ Union offer free holiday accommodation to families who need a break but cannot afford the cost of a holiday. Leaflet here.
Go Bright Fun Run on Sunday 19th July at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal? The Go Bright Fun Run is a fun, inclusive 5k where people can run, jog or walk while raising funds for local young people’s mental health support. The theme is “Go Bright for Mental Health”, so we’re encouraging everyone to wear their brightest colours, fancy dress, glitter and neon gear. Details here
Ripon Cathedral Newsletter
Diocese of Leeds Newsletter
NYC : Latest News
SASRA August 2026
