Advent and Christmas!!

Yes we are still quite a few weeks away – but planning at Holy Trinity is well underway for Advent and Christmas. If you want to take a peek at what is planned follow this link and get the dates in your diary: Advent and Christmas

Light Party

We are having a Light Party next Tuesday on 31 October at 5 pm Light Party Everyone is welcome so let your friends know. Sign up if you can, to help us cater!

BOOST All Stars

This is a new Children’s Group after school club being run in conjunction with Holy Trinity School. This is only open to children who attend Holy Trinity School at this time. Details are available here: BOOST All Stars

Restored

Great news! Because we have a five Sunday month in October we have an extra Restored!! So we have Restored this Sunday ( 29 Oct) and a week on Sunday (5 Nov) too. We meet at 6.30 pm for a start at 6.45.

OASIS

We are really sad to say that we have had to cancel the OASIS planned for November. However, we will shortly be publishing the new Oasis programme for 2024. Look out for this coming soon.

In the not too distant future

There are a number of events being planned where we can give you at least dates to put in your diary:

Messy Church – Saturday 11 November 4 pm

Men’s Breakfast – Saturday 18 November 8 am

Ladies Social – Friday 24 November 7.30 pm

Handbag Sale – Saturday 25 November 10 am

Christian Aid Quiz – Saturday 25 November 7 pm Details

Clothes Swap (swish) 1 December 7.30 pm

Keep these dates free and full details will come soon. Here is a full listing:

This Week’s Services:

Monday to Thursday

8.30 am Morning Prayer everyone welcome over ZOOM

Thursday

11.30 am Holy Communion a quiet, reflective and said Holy Communion held in room 3

Sunday

This week our theme on Sunday is: Faith at Work – Business & Commerce
Acts 16:11-15
Mark 8:34-38

9 am Holy Communion, in church

10.30 am Morning Worship in church and Family Church in the Arches.

Mission Partners – Prayer

Our current Mission Partner Prayer Focus is Christians Against Poverty (CAP).

CAP is, like many of us, going through severe financial restrictions at this difficult time.  Donations over the last year have failed to meet their planned expectations, and a full review of operations for the next 5 years, including staffing, is now completed, resulting in department reorganisation and redundancies.  A new CEO was appointed in August 2023, and two other directors have indicated their desire to leave CAP. Please pray that CAP is able to continue to provide support to those in need, and that any redundancies do not create significant hardship for those staff members affected. Pray that the new CEO, Stewart McCulloch, is able to steer the ship during these stormy times.

Throughout 2023, CAP is committed to continually strive for transformed lives, thriving churches and an end to UK poverty. Every day they support people to discover a future that’s more hope-filled. Please pray today for this work, and lift up all the volunteers and staff across the UK. Pray that clients will soon be welcomed into Holy Trinity.

Please pray that 2023/24 will see many more transformed lives, including people becoming debt free, finding new ways to manage their money, and discovering the joy of a relationship with Jesus.

Challenge Poverty Week is to be held 16 – 22 October 2023.  CAP will continue to campaign for changes to government and industry policies that impact the people we serve. Please pray for the ongoing journey towards an end to UK poverty. Pray that financial education be provided on the National Education Agenda. May God be in the driving seat.

CAP continues to grow in numbers of volunteers and staff, meaning they can help more people. Please pray for those who have joined CAP recently as they find their rhythm in a new role and place of work.

As the need for CAP’s services continues to grow, so does the need to bring in new staff, volunteers and supporters. Let’s pray that God would speak to people with a heart to see lives changed and poverty eradicated, so that they might be encouraged to join us on this journey.

Father, we pray for Christians Against Poverty today. For every church, client, supporter, volunteer and staff member who shares the vision to see transformed lives, thriving churches and an end to UK poverty. Help us stay united in our mission, strong in our faith, and focused on the world we want to see. Amen.

In the mean time please hold them all in your prayers. If you want to find out more then take a peak at our web site: Mission Partners

Other Mission Partner Information

CPAS Autumn Newsletter CPAS

Walsh Family update: Update

Kajo Keji – the latest report Kajo Keji

Other Events and Activities at Holy Trinity

To find out a full listing of what is happening please scroll down the list below to see all our activities and services.

Other News

Diocese news from the Diocese of Leeds: Diocesan e-news

Ripon Cathedral latest news Ripon Cathedral

October Church Support Newsletter from the Church of England Church Support

OSCAR A website for Christian Jobs and other opportunities: OSCAR

Baby Loss Remembrance service at Bradford Cathedral on 29 October at 3.30 pm details: Remembrance