Notices – 13 November

INFORMAL MEN’S BREAKFAST
Join us at the Spa Gardens Cafe this Saturday (14 November) at 9 am. There is no speaker but a great 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. Colin 07906 259378 for more information.
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REFRESHMENT TEAM
A warm welcome can make all the difference! For many people, sharing a cup of tea or coffee before or after a service is an important part of feeling welcome, getting to know others and finding a sense of belonging at church. Many of our new congregation members comment about how welcoming this is.
Could you help us in delivering this ministry? We would love a few more people to join the team, so that the responsibility can be shared and everyone has the opportunity to serve in this simple but really important way.
You don’t need any special skills — just a willingness to help and a friendly smile! Safeguarding training is required for everyone serving on the team, but don’t let that put you off: the training will be provided and can be done online or in person, and we will help you through the process.
Whether you can help regularly or just occasionally, your contribution would make a real difference.
If you would like to find out more or get involved, please contact the church office at office@holytrinityripon.org.uk or 01756 690930.
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MESSY CHURCH
Messy Church happens this Saturday (14 November), 4 to 5.30 pm. 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.
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CHURCH WORK PARTY
Our next Church Work Party is on Sat 21 November between 9.30 and 1 pm. Come and help tidy up before Christmas. Even just an hour of your time will be very much appreciated. As they say: “Many hands make light work!”
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COME AND SEE AT RENEW RIPON
Renew has been running for a number of years now and has proven to be a great place to welcome people for a cuppa and a chat. We’d love new people to see what this is like. If you’d ever thought of coming, either to just take part or even to see what helping would be like come along on Tuesday 17th and/or 24th of November at 7pm. No need to book, but if you’d like to know more speak with Davina or Phil. Come and See
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MEN’S BREAKFAST
Our next Men’s Breakfast is on 21st November. Come for a hearty Full English, have great conversation and fellowship and hear an interesting speaker. This time we welcome Peter Sherwood who will entertain and inspire us with some stories of how Jesus has impacted his life.
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16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM
Holy Trinity will be illuminated orange for the 16 Days of Activism, a UN initiative to raise awareness of Violence Against Women and Girls. It begins on 25th November which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and runs through to 10th December which is Human Rights Day. This will support New Beginnings who are one of Mission Partners.
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MORE MATURE TEA
Do you remember More Mature Tea? Well it is back! Come on Friday 27th November between 2.30 and 4 pm to have tea and cake with Phil. For more details and to sign up follow this link: More Mature Tea alternatively add your name to the list at church.

LADIES PRE CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
| 27 November, 7.00 pm – 9.30pm – light hearted pre-Christmas Social for Ladies – craft, chat, carols, games and Christmas nibbles. Sign up here. |
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DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS
We are decorating the church for Advent and Christmas on Saturday 5th December from 9 am. Of course, we want you to come along on the 5th – but if you would like to be part of the team planning or developing ideas please speak to Kate or Alison. Alternatively, just sign up here: Decorate the Church.

ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS
We hope you will join us this Advent and Christmas. We have lots of different activities and services and you will be made very welcome at all of them.
All our Advent and Christmas Services and Events can be seen here.

MISSION PARTNERS
Please pray for – JENNYRUTH
Our Mission Partners Jennyruth Workshops have lots of upcoming events. Link here. They would particularly welcome prayer for the following:
A volunteer who is seriously ill
Workers who are grieving due to the recent loss of a parent
More volunteers who can help in many different areas
MISSION PARTNER INFORMATION
In2Out October 2026
CMS Latest News Here
CPAS Latest news
Projects Delivering Hope Annual Report 2025 – 2026 here
Alianca Oopitikkuxo Newsletter
Artizan Values, Vision and Mission

CAP – Latest News CAP North Headline Update on Holy Trinity’s renewed contact with CAP

THIS WEEK’S SERVICES:-
2 Before Advent
Church Does Problem Solving
Acts 6: 1-7
Matthew 18: 15-20
Galatians 5 : 1, 6b, 13-15 at 10.30 am
Sunday
9.00 am Holy Communion in church
10.30 am Options Sunday in church
6.30 pm Being Restored in the Arches


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