Notices – 27 March 2026
MAUNDY THURSDAY, 2 APRIL
Prior to the Holy Communion Service on Maundy Thursday, our tradition at Holy Trinity is to take part in a simple supper incorporating some prayers and responses. Many of our House Groups arrange this at homes in Ripon. However, we do not want anyone to miss out, so for people who are not part of a House Group, or unable to attend a local meal, we hold a supper here at Holy Trinity in the Arches. Please sign the list in the narthex if you would like to join the supper here, or let the office know.
OPEN THE BOOK
Open the Book have been visiting Primary Schools in Ripon again these past few weeks. Here are some of our team standing next to “The house that was built on solid rock”!
RIPON CHURCHES WORKING TOGETHER
UNITED WORSHIP EVENING, SUNDAY 29 MARCH, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm
This will be an evening of praising our God together through music. It will be a time to enjoy singing, listening to the music, worshipping God, and encouraging one another.
Different groups will be playing songs throughout the evening from Holy Trinity and St Wilfrid’s Church.
Everyone is welcome, and we very much look forward to seeing you there!
LADIES MORNING, 18 APRIL
Please sign up here
BOOST WEEK 2026 – MONDAY 24 to THURSDAY 27 AUGUST.
A week of fun, activities and Jesus for Primary School children.
Boost Organisation has begun and we need up to 50 volunteers to go ahead.
This Sunday there will be an opportunity to sign up in church if you would like to join us.
Please ask anyone in a boost T shirt if you need to know more.
Looking forward to a fun week exploring ‘Creation’
PRAYING FOR RIPON
The prayer meeting that happens at 7.30 am on 5th April, Easter Day will be slightly different. We will be meeting at 7.30 am on the market square to pray, worship and to dress the cross. If you would like to conbribute to this, please bring red flowers for the dressing.
LENT, HOLY WEEK and EASTER 2026
Please see below for a list of resources that you may find helpful:
ONLINE
This 40-day journey with the Desert Fathers and Mothers starts 16 February, 2026, please click the link for details
https://www.iscglasgow.co.uk/lent-2026
For those who may wish to engage with Contemplative Prayer, please click the above link for details
BOOKS
MEETING GOD IN MATTHEW by Elaine Storkey (SPCK), which is very suitable for Lent, or for the whole of the year in which our gospel readings in seasonal time will be mainly from Matthew. It is intentionally accessible and includes discussion questions for groups.
MEETING GOD IN JOHN: a companion for Lent, Holy Week, Easter and beyond by David Ford, would also be a possibility since many of the Gospel readings during Lent come from John’s Gospel.
DRAW NEAR; LIFE GIVING HABITS FOR LENT is the CofE’s theme for Lent 2026. 40 daily reflections. NB the reflections for Holy Week and Easter Day are contributed by Kate Bruce who many will remember as a curate at Holy Trinity. (*these booklets are cheaper if bought in packs of 10, so if you are interested it may be worth getting together with others to purchase copies)
REFLECTIONS FOR LENT, HOLY WEEK AND EASTER offers reflections based on the Common Worship Lectionary readings for Morning Prayer. The book also includes a simple form of Morning Prayer and Night Prayer (Compline) so could be used in a daily routine of prayer during Lent.
THE HEART’S TIME by Janet Morley contains a poem and reflection for each day of Lent, Holy Week and Easter Week. Beautifully written and very accessible, illustrates how poetry can be used to nourish our spiritual lives.
MISSION PARTNERS PRAYER FOCUS
NEW BEGINNINGS
Prayer points:
- To pray for the women who are coming to realise the extent of the abuse they were subjected to and to give them the strength and resilience to rebuild their lives despite ongoing challenges.
- To pray for the children and young people who have witnessed domestic abuse. May they find every opportunity to understand negative and abusive behaviours and to heal from their experiences.
- To pray for the volunteers, staff and trustees of New Beginnings Peer Support, to guide them in their work, to protect their emotional wellbeing and celebrate their achievements.
Flyer here
MISSION PARTNER INFORMATION
Artizan Spring Newsletter Values, Vision and Mission
In2Out February Newsletter
CAP – Latest News CAP North Headlines
CPAS Training Events
THIS WEEK’S SERVICES:-
This Sunday – Palm Sunday
“The Crowds on the Road”
Philippians 2 : 5 – 11
Matthew 21 : 1 – 11
9.00 am Holy Communion in church
10.30 am Morning Worship in church (After Donkey procession, Market Square)
10.30 am Family Church downstairs
6.30 pm United Worship Evening in church
THE FILLING STATION, 31 MARCH, 7.00 pm
Please note that it’s TUESDAY rather than Wednesday, as usual!
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK (10 – 16 May)
Please click here for a letter from Central Eurasian Partners who are in urgent need of funds to help Chrisitan groups in Ukraine.
Mothers’ Union offer free holiday accommodation to families who need a break but cannot afford the cost of a holiday. Leaflet here.
Torch Prayer Diary Torch News Spring 26
Harrogate Homless Project Spring 2026 Newsletter
Dementia Forward Messenger March 26
Mind – Mental Health First Aid Click here
Spring Harvest 2026 booking open here Accessing Spring Harvest from home here
Ripon Cathedral Newsletter
Diocese of Leeds Newsletter
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