Bishop Nick

The Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds announced his retirement on Monday and will end his ground-breaking role at the end of November this year. For more details follow this link: Bishop Nick

Maundy Thursday

Advanced Notice! Maundy Thursday is on 17 April this year. We will be holding a Holy Communion service at 7.30 pm on the 17th. Holy Trinity’s tradition is for groups to have a simple supper of soup and a roll prior to this service around 6 to 6.30 pm in homes around Ripon. This is usually arranged by House Groups. We also offer the chance to have a supper here at Church too for those not in a House Group.

If you are not in a House Group but would like to take part in a supper on Maundy Thursday you can sign-up here: Maundy Thursday Supper Please do this well in advance so we know how many we are catering for.

The Chosen

The Chosen (The Last Supper) is being released for a limited time to be shown at cinemas.  The nearest cinema where this is on is Vue at York.  A number of Trinity folk are planning to go on Thursday 10 April for the 7.30 pm showing. If you would like to go as a group, please sign-up in advance to let us know if you need or can offer transport. Note you will need to obtain your tickets in advance yourself. Details here: The Chosen – The Last Supper

Memory Cafe

A new memory cafe is starting in Ripon at Community House. Call 01904 929444 for details or find out more here: Memory Cafe

Prayer and Worship

Next Tuesday (1 April) at 7.30 pm Matt will be leading us in some simple prayer and worship at our monthly gathering. Of course, much of our prayer will be for the processes we are following and for guidance in the searching for a new Vicar for Holy Trinity. Please come.

BOOST NEEDS YOU!!

We are looking for people who would be willing to spend 4 mornings from 26th to 29th August helping at our children’s holiday club “SUMMER BOOST”. If you think you could help with this please do sign up over the next three weeks. There will be tables for adding your name to the list both upstairs and downstairs. It is a great week of celebration, activity and spreading the word and love of God to the children of our city. Please come and join us.      If you have any questions please speak to Matt or Jane or anyone who is holding a clipboard!!!!

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

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR, LOVE CREATION AND ACT TOWARDS NET ZERO CARBON 2030

Join the Cathedral’s Eco-Action group for a Lent talk at Thorpe Prebend House:-

Wednesday 2 April, 7.00 pm – Practical Steps for Churches and Congregations as they journey towards Carbon Net Zero

Details here

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.

See here for details

RIPON CATHEDRAL BEREAVEMENT COURSE

Ripon Cathedral will be running a Bereavement Journey Course for 7 weeks from 7 May. See here for details.

RIPON ROTARY CHARITY BIKE RIDE – 10 MAY

See here for details!

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:

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

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

Mothering Sunday
“Clothe yourselves with…”
Colossians 3: 12-17
John 19: 25-27

9.00 am Holy Communion in church

10.30 am Morning Worship in church

10.30 am Family Church downstairs

6.30 pm Taize Worship at St John’s Bondgate

And on Tuesday (1 April)

7.30 pm Prayer and Worship in The Arches

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