RENEW RIPON

This drawing was done by someone who attends Renew Ripon!

Renew Ripon is a quiet shared space where it is OK not to be OK. 
Mental illness is rising and the pandemic and lockdown has exacerbated the issue.   Renew Ripon is for anyone who feels they might be struggling with life: loneliness, isolation, anxiety, confidence.

If you want to have a cuppa, a chat, try some mindful or reflective activities, or just find out what Renew Ripon is about pop in any time between 11.30 am and 1 .30 pm on a Monday or between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm on a Tuesday evening.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK

This Week is Christian Aid Week. As in the last few years we will be distributing envelopes around the parish for the recipients to donate. There will not be a requirement to collect envelopes as there will be stickers on the envelopes as to where to drop  off  their donation and also a QR code to donate directly.

This years campaign focuses on Guatemala, which is  hunger hotspot in Central America.Industrialised farming techniques practised by Multinational companies to grow crops and monoculture has robbed the country of much of its water so that locals find it difficult or impossible to grow food for their families  Many children are malnourished. Climate change has also made Guatemala subject to extremes of weather with temperatures often reaching 40c . Through a local partner  Congcoop Christian Aid is enabling like Aurelia,featured on the envelopes, to select, grow and harvest crops which can survive these extremes. Please help by delivering envelopes, praying for CA week and donating. 

HUMANITARIAN AID FOR UKRAINE – A WALKING TREASURE HUNT – SATURDAY 31 MAY

There will be a Walking Treasure Hunt for Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine on Saturday 31 May starting at the remembrance garden opposit Ripon Cathedral between 5.45 pm and 6.15 pm and finishing at the Ripon Inn where a meal and entertainment will be included. Details here

DEVELOPING A NEW HABIT!

At the last Standing Committee meeting, it was agreed that we would try and encourage people to bring their own cups in for refreshments – more eco friendly; less washing up etc. – for all our activities. Please remember your cups next time you are in church!

RIPON THEATRE FESTIVAL

Pirate Princess at Holy Trinity, 4 July, 5.30 pm – a playful, heartwarming tale of adventure, where Princess Poppy learns that strength, creativity and a little bit of circus magin can overcome any obstacle! Click here for more details.

SAVE THE DATE

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:

Sunday 15th June – Closing date for applications.

Wednesday 18th June   – Shortlisting

Thursday 3rd July – Interview day  at Trinity.

MISSION PARTNER FOCUS – THE WALLED GARDEN

Please pray for Ripon Community Link and the Walled Graden as they support people with mild and moderate learning disabilities and physical disabilities, providing the opportunity to access their unique services where members can enjoy themselves and improve their skills, physical health, wellbeing, communication, social skills and self-esteem. Please pray for:-

• A successful Spring Fayre on Saturday 17 May to support fundraising

• More volunteers to help in all areas

• The success of the new cafe area to accommodate dogs and their owners

• The planned volunteer and member open day on Wednesday 11 June

• Opportunities for Matt and our young people to be of practical help as they were earlier this year

Mission Partner Information

Artizan April Newsletter

Kajo-Keji Christian College Report

Wellspring May Prayer Points

On Sunday 18 May Wellspring are one of the named charities for the Nidderdale Walk. This is a great and well-organised day out walking through beautiful Nidderdale. There are 6 distances to choose from 4 to 26 miles so suitable for the whole family, and those taking part can raise money for them by gathering sponsorship. Plus, if they manage to get 10 or more people walking in support of Wellspring they also receive some of their entry fee too. They had teams taking part for the last few years and they have loved the atmosphere on the day. Details here.

CMS Newsletter from Andy & Kati Walsh for April

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

Thursday

11.30 am Holy Communion downstairs

This Sunday – Easter 5

You will be baptized with the Holy Spirit
Acts 11 : 1 – 18
John 13 :31 – 35
Sarah Davis from Artizan will be attending

9.00 am Holy Communion in church

10.30 am Morning Worship in church

10.30 am Family Church downstaris

6.30 pm Being Restored downstairs

Other News

St Olav Christian Bookshop VE Day

Saltshaker May Newsletter

Dementia Forward May Newsletter

Next week is Dementia Action Week and the team will be at Ripon Library from 10am to 11am on Thursday 22nd May

Scargill Movement Latest Programme

Ripon Cathedral latest news Ripon Cathedral Newsletter

Diocese of Leeds Newsletter

NYCC : Latest News From North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Community Our News