Notices of the Week of 3 March 2025
HOLY TRINITY NEW PARISH ELECTORAL ROLL
Under the Church Representation Rules 2022, a new Electoral Roll must be prepared every six years. Everyone on the existing roll, who wishes to be on the new roll, now needs to complete a new application form. Qualification criteria are set down by the Church of England and shown on the application form. If you wish to be on the new roll, and meet the criteria, please complete a form and return it to Alison Bradley or leave it in the box in the narthex. If you are unsure as to whether or not you reside in the parish, please ask the Office. Copies of the form are available next to the box or can be downloaded below. Please complete and return your form by 13 April.
APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT ON THE CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL FORM
BISHOP CHRIS EDMONDSON
On Sunday 16th March, Bishop Chris Edmondson will be our preacher at the 9.00 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship services. Bishop Chris is an (Honorary) Assistant Bishop in our Diocese. His last position before retirement from full-time ministry was in Manchester Diocese as Bishop of Bolton where he worked closely with David Bailey (who was Archdeacon of Bolton). Prior to that he was Warden of the Lee Abbey Community in Devon, and has also served in West Yorkshire and Cumbria. He played a major role over a number of years in re-establishing the Scargill Community near Kettlewell. In retirement he is Chaplain to Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2025, FRIDAY 7 MARCH, 10 am for 10.30 am
Place: Harrogate Road Methodist Church, Ripon. HG4 1TY.
Focus: The Cook Islands / I made you wonderful
BREAKFAST AT BOOTHS, SATURDAY 8 MARCH, 9.00 am
Breakfast at Booths is an informal men’s breakfast to cater for those who can’t wait to eat in between the Men’s Breakfast meeting we have every other month. There is no speaker at this event but is an 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.
If you would like to know more please call Colin on 07906 259378 for more information.
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR, LOVE CREATION AND ACT TOWARDS NET ZERO CARBON 2030
Join the Cathedral’s Eco-Action group for two Lent talks at Thorpe Prebend House:-
Thursday 13 March, 7.00 pm – Seeking Sanctuary in Ripon : Supporting Refugee Families
Wednesday 2 April, 7.00 pm – Practical Steps for Churches and Congregations as they journey towards Carbon Net Zero
LADIES’SOCIAL EVENING, 14 MARCH
Come and meet for another informal social evening at Ripon Inn on Friday, 14 March, anytime from 7.00 pm. All ladies welcome. Just turn up whenever suits you. Feel free to just order drinks or you can order a meal too (some of us will be). If you would like a meal, we will be aiming to order food at 7.30 pm so that we can eat together. If you have any questions, please contact Becca at beccagreen13yahoo.co.uk or Kathryn on 079404054642.
CHURCH CLEANING WORK PARTY, SATURDAY 15 MARCH, 9.30 am
A couple of big tasks are going to be undertaken by the members of the fabric committee on this day; one of which is to tidy the entrance lobby and flower store area.
However, we are hoping in addition to these it would be great for people to come along and help give the church building a good dust & clean: removing cobwebs, cleaning the window sills in the church and a lot of glass windows & doors which would also benefit from being cleaned.
A list of tasks will be put together before the 15th but if you are aware of a cleaning task that is required please come prepared to undertake this and if you have a favourite cleaning implement bring that with you too!
The plan is to start at 9.30am & finish at lunchtime, but you do not need to stay all morning!
CHRISTIAN AID BREAKFAST
On Friday 4th April there will be a Breakfast in the Arches from 7.00 am to support Christian Aid. Come for a hearty egg and bacon and know you are raising money for a great cause. Everyone welcome!
LET THE MUSIC SPEAK, 4 April, 10.45 am for an 11.15 am start at Holy Trinity
Live performances and a sausage lunch! All proceeds from this event will go to Ripon Community Link at Ripon Walled Garden. Details here
Tickets available online on Buy tickets – Let The Music Speak – coming together through song – Holy Trinity Church , Ripon Paper tickets are also available.
RIPON CHORAL SOCIETY ST JOHN PASSION
Saturday 5 April, 7.30 pm at Ripon Cathedral.
Martin Falkingham (son of Caroline and John) is running the London Marathon on 27 April. He is fundraising for ‘Action Medical Research’ (RCN 208701) which helps sick and disabled babies and children. If you would like to support Martin, the Just Giving Page is:-
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/martinfalkingham?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
THURSDAY COMMUNION
During the vacancy, Thursday communion will be held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month.
Lord Jesus, we know you have plans for Holy Trinity Church here in Ripon and we trust that those plans are good. Holy Spirit guide those who are seeking the right minister to be our next vicar and those who are seeking the right next step in their ministry. For Your kingdom in this place. Amen.
KEY DATES TO PRAY FOR:
Thursday 20th March 7 pm – Section 12 meeting for all PCC
Wednesday 7th May – Advert goes live
Sunday 15th June – Closing date for applications.
Wednesday 18th June – Shortlisting
Thursday 3rd July – Interview day at Trinity.
MISSION PARTNER FOCUS – NEW BEGINNINGS
- Please pray for all women and children affected by the long term impact of domestic abuse and for the strength and resilience they seek to regain ownership of their life.
- Please pray for the young people in our preventative course and workshops, may they only know safe, happy and healthy relationships.
- Please pray for New Beginnings Peer Support’s team of staff and volunteers – for knowledge and support to protect our own emotional safety as we seek to empower our women and children to experience post-traumatic growth.
Mission Partner Information
Artizan February Newsletter
Wellspring March prayer points
CMS Newsletter from Andy & Kati Walsh
CAP – Latest News CAP North Headlines
Kajo-Keji Christian College A thank you from the Principal:-
“I am deeply encouraged to receive the donation amounting to $ 612 USD from Holy Trinity brothers and sisters. While I thank them for their generous contribution, I am glad to state here that in our first meeting las Friday, KCC staff joins me in expressing their gratitude for the marvellous and generous financial support.
Please let the people of Holy Trinity know that this gift has generated a lot of energy in our staff as well as in the student body who are ready to participate in these projected two projects (poultry and green vegetable garden). We are ready to implement the green vegetable garden this coming season, while at the same time, we are working on starting a small poultry project starting in a small scale with the hope to develop it to a level where we can sell our produce to our local community.”
News from the Diocese of Lake Rukwa
Praise the Lord. We thank God that we have planted another church at Majalila in the Diocese of Lake Rukwa, Mpanda. We build a temporary church as you can see in the picture. We currently have 17 people worshipping here. Please pray that as they continue to share the gospel in the village the church would continue to grow.
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
This Sunday
First Sunday of Lent
Temptation
Romans 10: 8b-13
Luke 4: 1-14
9.00 am Holy Communion in church
10.30 am Holy Communion in church
10.30 am Family Church downstairs
Other News
SASRA Newsletter March 2025
Saltshaker Newsletter March 2025
Spring Harvest, 7 – 11 April 2025 – Still time to book
Ripon Cathedral latest news Ripon Cathedral Newsletter
