FAREWELL BRING AND SHARE LUNCH – 5 JANUARY

So this doesn’t get lost in Christmas activity this is advance notice for 5th January.

Following the farewell service for Chris and Ruth there will be an opportunity to eat together with a Bring  and Share lunch .Following  the successful lunch for Michelle we are repeating  the same  arrangements with a tweak!

To assist with catering please would you bring your food contribution with quantities for 6 and to be served cold. Please do not include nuts in the food due to allergies. For those with special diets, as this will be a busy occasion with food from many sources, we suggest you may feel safer bringing your own individual plate of food.

 It would help if food contributions could be in named containers / plates which can go directly onto the communal table and which you  can collect ( with any remaining food ) afterwards.

On this occasion would everyone bring SAVOURY items.

Farewell cake will be provided for dessert. 

Thank you. Any queries see Kathryn Bailey.

Decorating the Church

Decorating the Church will happen on Thursday 5 December from 9 am. Why not come along to help and then enjoy lunch at noon!

RIPON COMMUNITY LINK CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE – 9 DECEMBER, 2.00 pm at HOLY TRINITY

Celebrating the spirit of Christmas with Ripon Community Link, you are invited to enjoy this festive celebration as part of the wonderful Ripon Walled Garden Charity family. Details here.

Advent and Christmas Services and Events

Our Advent and Christmas Services and events has been published. You can get the full details by visiting our web site or alternatively follow the link here: Advent and Christmas

Christmas Choir

We are having a rehearsal for the Christmas Choir on Tuesday 10 December. If you would like to join this fun group, everyone is welcome to get ready to sing at the Christmas Carol Service on Sunday 15 December at 6.30 pm.

Growing in your Faith

This is just an advance notice of things to look out for.

In the New Year we will be running a number of Christianity Explored and Hope Explored courses throughout the year. Those that have joined these courses have found a real revitalisation and growth in their faith. If you are looking for a New Year resolution attending one or more of these courses might be just the thing. Details will be published soon, in time for our Advent and Christmas services. Look out for the details!

Reading the Bible in a Year We have had a really active group reading through the New Testament this autumn. Those who have taken up this challenge have been surprised at how easy this has been; doing it with a group really helps and motivates people. If you are interested in reading through the whole Bible in 2025 with a group for support, let us know and we will give you full details: Reading the Bible

House Groups Finally, we are currently working on giving greater publicity to our House Groups (we have over 10 currently) Once all the information has been collated we will let you know what house groups are available to join. There will also be opportunities to start new ones too. So please look out for this information.

Christmas Gift Collection

We have a collection box at Holy Trinity – next to the food bank box or take your donations directly to the Salvation Army at Lead Lane!

EXPERIMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING UK

Each year the charity, EIL UK, receives hundreds of applications from international students studying at British universities hoping to experience Christmas or New Year in a British home. They are looking for more volunteer families in Yorkshire who could host an overseas university student for a 3-night stay between 20 December 2024 and 5 January 2025.

EIL UK would like to invite the congregation to be part of this rich and rewarding experience and continue the traditions that HOST UK started in 1987 by offering a student who is far from home, hospitality and friendship through a Festive Stay. If anyone is interested in finding out more about hosting for EIL UK, visit www.eiluk.org or email [email protected]. EIL offers host families training, support from a local coordinator and a contribution towards the costs of hosting.

BEREAVEMENT COURSE

Ripon Cathedral are offering a Bereavement Course in Februrary 2025, beginning on Tuesday 11 February at 11.00 am at Thorpe Prebend House. Details here.

MISSION PARTNER FOCUS – ARTIZAN

Please pray for:-

The success of the Artizan Angels scheme, the aim of which is to achieve regular donations. Artizan Angels get regular updates and 10% off in the cafe and shop 

The project in Ecuador to reach its fundraising target for new equipment 

For Susie Hart herself as she takes more of a back seat in Artizan to devote more time to family

Mission Partner Information

In2Out Get ready to give

Scripture Union Newsletter

Artizan International Newsletter

Wellspring Prayer Points December

YMCA Ripon YMCA News

Kajo-Keji Christian College Newsletter

Projects Delivering Hope

CMS – Andy & Kati Walsh Link letter

CAP – Latest News CAP North Headlines

Lake Rukwa Supporting Ministry in the Diocese Leeds Comparison

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.

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 Sunday : Advent 2 – Hope

Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 3:1-6

9.00 am Holy Communion in church

10.30 am Holy Communion in church

10.30 am Family Church downstairs

Other News

City of Sanctuary Newsletter

Ripon Library Events Self-care week Self-care week drop in Winter Warmer

Ripon Library Roots of Inspiration talk

Ram Prasad Update here

A Rocha October 24 Newsletter

Sasra News & Prayer

Dementia Forward November newsletter

Torch Newsletter Prayer Diary

Spring Harvest, 7 – 11 April 2025 – booking opens on 12 June Details here

Ripon Cathedral latest news Ripon Cathedral Newsletter

Diocese of Leeds Newsletter

NYCC : Latest News From North Yorkshire

Christians in Sport – are you sporty? You might be interested in this: Christians in Sport

Thy Kingdom Come New resources