Notices – 21 August

Published by Alison Bradley on 21 August 2026 21 August 2026

RIPON RENEW CO-ORDINATOR

We are seeking a Co-ordinator for Ripon Renew, a wellbeing space that seeks to combat loneliness and improve mental wellbeing. Please see attached Role Description and Person Spec . For more info and to apply please contact office@holytrinityripon.org.uk.

RETURNING TRAYS AND BOWLS

Please could everyone who took food home after Sam and Elliot’s wedding return the trays and bowls to church. Thank you!

HARVEST SERVICE, 6 SEPTEMBER

Your harvest donations will be extremely welcome, and we very much appreciate you asking what is needed. The list below are the items that we need the most. We consider meals that can be heated in a cost-effective way or used for a variety of meals in order to stretch a budget.

Tinned meat such as hotdogs, stewed beef, mince in gravy, corned beef or tinned ham.

Vegetables such as tinned carrots or garden peas.

Rice pouches, just plain rice is perfect.

Pasta sauce.

Custard

Rice pudding

Jam, either raspberry or strawberry.

Multipacks of cereal or traditional smaller boxes of cereal such as corn flakes or rice krispies.

Not essential, but packets of biscuits are always a nice treat if we have them to add to a food parcel.

Also, we are often asked for washing powder (gel, pods or whatever) and cleaning products, an anti bac spray or a multipurpose cleaner is ideal.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

Holy Trinity is participating in the Heritage Open Days event that runs between the 11^th and 20^th of September this year. At certain times during this period the Church will be open to visitors interested in finding out about the history of Holy Trinity Church. If we can, we hope to lead guided tours around Holy Trinity. If you might be interested in helping lead tours or providing refreshments for this event please do get in contact with either Colin Benham or let the Office know of your interest. We hope to be able to give full training on the key points of interest at Holy Trinity – which many of you will I am sure be interested to find out about.

LADIES AWAY DAY

Ladies Away Day – Saturday 12 September, 10am till 4.00 pm in Grewelthorpe Village Hall, with a speaker, lunch, and fellowship. Please book in on here, if you can, or complete a paper form (available in the narthex, then post into church letter box). Cost £25.

GENEROUS GIVING RESPONSE

Following Phil speaking on Generosity and the church’s financial position please will you respond by praying and then completing a Generous Giving Pledge Form. There will be paper forms in church on Sunday or you can fill in a form online here. Many thanks.

Dear All,

I am writing to let you know that Alison Ratcliffe has resigned from her role as Mission Enabler.

We are sorry to see Alison leave the role and we are deeply grateful for all she has contributed during her three years as Mission Enabler. Her faithful service, creativity and commitment to the life and mission of the church have been a real blessing, and we thank God for all she has given.

Her last working day will be Thursday 27^th August.

We will have the opportunity to publicly thank Alison at the 10.30 service on Sunday 6^th September.

Please pray for Alison in this transition time and for us as a church as we navigate this change.

God bless

Phil

INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY

Did you know that here at Holy Trinity Ripon we now host a Leeds Diocese Training Hub?

The first course on offer starts this September: Stage 1 Introduction to Theology. For more information please follow the link: Intro to Theology

MISSION PARTNERS

Please pray for all our Mission Partners over the summer period. Our major partners are:

Artizan International
CMS Partners – And and Kati Walsh working in Brazil
In2Out
Kajo-Keji Christian College
Diocese of Lake Rukwa, Tanzania

Plus 9 minor partners.

Please have a look for further information on the Mission Partners Board downstairs

MISSION PARTNER INFORMATION

CMS Andy and Kati Newsletter July 2026

CPAS Latest news

Projects Delivering Hope Annual Report 2025 – 2026 here

Alianca Oopitikkuxo Newsletter

Artizan Values, Vision and Mission Quiz 26 September

CAP – Latest News CAP North Headli ne

Wellspring – August Prayer Points

THIS WEEK’S SERVICES:-

Sunday 23 August

Trinity 12
Romans 12 : 1 – 8
Matthew 16 : 13 – 20

Summer of Psalms (6)
Psalm 109
Anger

9.00 am Holy Communion in church

10.30 am Summer Worship in church

BBC SONGS OF PRAISE CHRISTMAS CONCERT RECORDING AT GLASSHOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTER, 6 OCTOBER

Details here

Ripon Cathedral is currently reveiwing its strategy seeking to better service both the city and beyond. Views from our ecumenical partners would be really helpful and insightful. If you would like to contribute go here: To Contribute

Mothers’ Union offer free holiday accommodation to families who need a break but cannot afford the cost of a holiday. Leaflet here.

Go Bright Fun Run on Sunday 19th July at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal? The Go Bright Fun Run is a fun, inclusive 5k where people can run, jog or walk while raising funds for local young people’s mental health support. The theme is “Go Bright for Mental Health”, so we’re encouraging everyone to wear their brightest colours, fancy dress, glitter and neon gear. Details here