Notices – 2 October

Published by Alison Bradley on 2 October 2026 2 October 2026

GATHERING TO PRAY FOR ELLIOT

Please join us this Tuesday at 7:30pm as we gather to pray for Elliot, Sam, and their family. Since this is the first Tuesday of the month, we are dedicating our regular monthly Praise & Prayer meeting to lifting Elliot and the family to God in prayer. We would love for you to join us as we come together in faith, community, and support during this time.
Tuesday 7.30pm. Rooms 1 & 2 in the Arches.

WORK PARTY

Here are some photographs from the Work Party last Saturday. A big thank you to everyone who came along and helped!

TONY BRIDGE

With sadness, we share the news that Tony Bridge has passed away. Joan has been in touch to let the church family know, and we ask that you please keep Joan and all the family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. Many in our congregation will fondly remember Tony for his wonderful organ and piano playing, which blessed our church for many years. Funeral details are still to be confirmed and will be shared once available.

NEW SUNDAY 10.30 PATTERN

Please see below for a summary of our new Sunday 10.30 pattern of services.

As we begin this new pattern, we’ll be reviewing things as we go and making adjustments where needed. Please bear with us as we work out what works well and what may need to change.

Above all, please pray that as we gather each Sunday, God will meet with us, draw us closer to him, and lead us as a church family.

Week 1 – Altogether Sunday Gathering together for worship, prayer and teaching as one intergenerational church family.

Week 2 – Options Sunday Beginning together in sung worship, followed by a choice of ways to engage: · Sermon (remain in main worship space) · Creative activity (in the Arches Rooms 1 & 2) · Bible study/discussion (in the Arches Room 5)

Week 3 – Altogether Communion Gathering together for intergenerational Holy Communion.

Week 4 – Sermon+ Sunday
Beginning together, with the option to: · Stay upstairs for an all-age talk · Move downstairs for a longer-form sermon

(Week 5 – Altogether)
In months with a fifth Sunday, we may offer additional options and explore age-specific provision.

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

MISSION PARTNERS

Please pray for-

Kajo-Keji Christian College in South Sudan – which trains pastors, teachers and business students in a difficult environment. Current prayer points from the Principal, Rev Dr Michael Kiju:-

Praise God for the donation to build a proper, brick kitchen, instead of the current poor shelter
Pray for more students to register for courses, and for sponsors to donate fees
Praise for the forthcoming Graduation in October, and pray for funds for the celebration.

Please have a look on the Mission Partners Board downstairs for further information.

MISSION PARTNER INFORMATION

CMS Latest News Here

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 Headli ne

Wellspring – September Prayer Points

THIS WEEK’S SERVICES:-

Trinity 18
Church does (1)
Teaching and Learning
Acts 2 : 42 – 47 (v 42)
Matthew 5 : 1 – 11

9.00 am Holy Communion in church

10.30 am Altogether Worship in church

6.30 pm Being Restored downstairs

RIPON CONCERTS, 11 OCTOBER, 3.00 pm

CONNAUGHT BRASS – FRENCH AND AMERICAN MUSIC, A BRASS EXPLORATION

Christian Aid Congregational Harvest Supper – Saturday 3 October, 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm in Ripon Cathedral. Ploughmans supper or falafel with hummus and / or cheese plus dessert. Beetle drive – cash bar – raffle tickets. £15.00 per person – cash only from Dorothy – dorothygray1152@gmail.com or Elaine – elaine.gisbourne@icloud.com.

BBC SONGS OF PRAISE CHRISTMAS CONCERT RECORDING AT GLASSHOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTER, 6 OCTOBER Details here

Several folk have commented on the music that accompanied the video of Cathie’s St Cuthbert’s Way Pilgrimage. The Christian folk musician who wrote it, Gareth Davies-Jones, is playing at Pateley Bridge Methodist on October 16th at 7pm. Tickets from 01423652218. or at the door.