Notices – 9 October

| CHILDREN’S GROUPS ON SUNDAY MORNINGS Matt is exploring the possibility of launching children’s groups during our Sunday morning services and is keen to get these started in the near future. He believes these groups would be a real blessing to our church family by: Providing age-appropriate teaching and discipleship for our children. Helping children build friendships and grow together in faith. Supporting families and enabling everyone to engage more fully in Sunday worship. His hope is to develop groups that broadly follow the Key Stages used in schools, initially focusing on: Preschool (ages 2-4) Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2, ages 5-7) Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6, ages 7-11) Each session would include a mixture of: Play and fun activities Worship Bible teaching Prayer If you would be happy to help in any way, please Go to form |


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. |
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 Headline Update on Holy Trinity’s renewed contact with CAP
Wellspring – September Prayer Points

THIS WEEK’S SERVICES:-
Trinity 19
Andy Walsh (CMS)
Joshua 1.1-9
Matthew 28.16-20
Thursday
11.30 am Communion in Room 3
Sunday
9.00 am Holy Communion in church
10.30 am Options Sunday in church

RIPON CONCERTS, 11 OCTOBER, 3.00 pm
CONNAUGHT BRASS – FRENCH AND AMERICAN MUSIC, A BRASS EXPLORATION




The Mayor’s Local Transport Plan will help shape future transport investment and priorities across York and North Yorkshire. As part of the consultation, we’re holding a series of public drop-in events where residents can meet the team, find out more about the plan, ask questions and share their views in person.
The event will take place on:
- Thursday 15th October, 9am to 3pm, Ripon Market
We would also be very grateful if you could share details of the event through your communications channels, such as newsletters, websites, social media to help encourage local residents to attend. I have attached some messages you could share and a social media graphic.
Further information about the Mayor’s Local Transport Plan as well as details of other events can be found on our webpage.

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.





Salt October 2026
Torch Trust Prayer Diary Oct – Dec 2026
Saltshaker Newsletter September 2026
Mothers’ Union offer free holiday accommodation to families who need a break but cannot afford the cost of a holiday. Leaflet here.
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Ripon Cathedral Newsletter
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