26th August 2015 Benefice News for Bishop Thornton, Burnt Yates, Markington, Ripley, and South Stainley.
This Sunday and Next
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During term time, Toddler Time is at 1.30pm on Mondays in Markington.
There is a mid-week traditional language communion service at 10.00am on Wednesdays at Ripley.
Really Interesting Things!
Admission Before Confirmation - Open Meeting
Tuesday 15th September, 7.30pm, at Ripley
We are exploring how best to allow children to receive communion, before confirmation. This is an open meeting for anyone interested to come along and comment on the draft roadmap, to tweak it an improve it, before it is submitted for approval by the bishop. For details of the current proposal, please visit http://www.allsaintsripley.org/news-and-events/children-and-communion-and-update.php
Pop-up Church! - "Who is the Greatest?"
Sunday 20th September, 9.30am, at M'ton Institute
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!
Harvest Thanksgiving
Friday 25th September, 7.30pm, at Markington
Service in aid of Christian Aid's Burkina Faso project, which we are supporting as a church.
Harvest Supper
Friday 25th September, 8.30pm, at M'ton Institute
Our annual harvest supper, £6 for an adult, concessions for children. Tickets in advance please from Mrs. Dorothy Houseman 01765 677797 or Markington Shop.
The St. Wilfrid Lectures 2015, Rural Life and Living: Challenges and Opportunites
Thursday 15th October, 7.30pm, at Ripon Cathedral
Poul Christensen, CBE: Young Farmers' Clubs - fighting back for Rural Communities
Pop-up Church! - "Are you up for it? Really?"
Sunday 18th October, 9.30am, at M'ton Institute
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!
Auction of Promises
Wednesday 21st October, 7.00pm, at M'ton Institute
7pm viewing, for 7.30pm start. Donations of promises, or sealed bids to Mrs Ivy Stockil, 01765 677910. Sure to a be a fantastic range on offer - why not come along and get your Christmas shopping started early?
What else is on?
Thursday 27th August, 12.00am, at Ripley: Pig Festival and Scarecrow Trail (daily to 31st August)
Join us for a scarecrow finding adventure around the village, all with a typically Ripley (bacon) flavour!
Thursday 27th August, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Lunch
Sunday 30th August, 10.45am, at Ripley: Morning Service
Sunday 30th August, 4.30pm, at Ripley: Evensong
Saturday 5th September, 1.00pm, at Ripley: Wedding Richard Ludlow and Olivia Vida
Sunday 6th September, 4.00pm, at South Stainley: Arts and Crafts of St Wilfrid's Festival Service
Monday 7th September, 7.00pm, at M'ton Vicarage: Benefice Book Club
An informal group for discussion and exploration. Every couple of months we get together to discuss a book we've been reading. This time it will be 'The Shadow of the Galilean' by Gerd Theissen - a narrative exploration of the impact the life of Jesus had on his contemporaries. Having read the book helps, but if you're interested in coming along anyway, please feel free.
Tuesday 8th September, 8.30am, at Markington: First Day Tea
Markington School PTA invite all new reception parents for Coffee and Cake, on the first day of term. We will be providing hot drinks, cake, tissues, and friendly faces to chat to and ask any questions. In Markington Church.
Wednesday 9th September, 10.00am, at Burnt Yates: St. Andrew's Coffee Morning
Coffee morning in aid of Church funds, in the church. Raffle drawn at 11am. Admission £2.
Saturday 12th September, 1.00pm, at Ripley: Wedding - Paul Geary & Rachel Eastaff
Tuesday 15th September, 7.30pm, at Ripley: Admission Before Confirmation - Open Meeting
We are exploring how best to allow children to receive communion, before confirmation. This is an open meeting for anyone interested to come along and comment on the draft roadmap, to tweak it an improve it, before it is submitted for approval by the bishop. For details of the current proposal, please visit http://www.allsaintsripley.org/news-and-events/children-and-communion-and-update.php
Friday 18th September, 4.30pm, at Markington: United Benefice Rounders Match and Picnic
The first ever annual United Benefice Rounders match! Gather from 4.30pm, with Rounders starting at 5.30 - no need to bring a team just pitch up. Please bring your own picnic and drink.
Saturday 19th September, 7.30pm, at Warsill Parish Hall: Domino Drive for St John's Church in Warsill Parish Hall
in aid of St John's Church in Warsill Parish Hall
Sunday 20th September, 9.30am, at M'ton Institute: Pop-up Church! - "Who is the Greatest?"
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!
Thursday 24th September, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Lunch
Friday 25th September, 7.30pm, at Markington: Harvest Thanksgiving
Service in aid of Christian Aid's Burkina Faso project, which we are supporting as a church.
Friday 25th September, 8.30pm, at M'ton Institute: Harvest Supper
Our annual harvest supper, £6 for an adult, concessions for children. Tickets in advance please from Mrs. Dorothy Houseman 01765 677797 or Markington Shop.
What about October?
Friday 2nd October, 7.30pm, at Bishop Thornton: Harvest Service
Sunday 4th October, 4.00pm, at South Stainley: Harvest Festival Service
Saturday 10th October, 12.00pm, at Ripley: Wedding Christopher Ingham and Sarah Dixon
Wednesday 14th October, 10.00am, at Burnt Yates: St. Andrew's Coffee Morning
Coffee morning in aid of Church funds, in the church. Raffle drawn at 11am. Admission £2.
Thursday 15th October, 7.30pm, at Ripon Cathedral: The St. Wilfrid Lectures 2015, Rural Life and Living: Challenges and Opportunites
Poul Christensen, CBE: Young Farmers' Clubs - fighting back for Rural Communities
Sunday 18th October, 9.30am, at M'ton Institute: Pop-up Church! - "Are you up for it? Really?"
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!
Wednesday 21st October, 7.00pm, at M'ton Institute: Auction of Promises
7pm viewing, for 7.30pm start. Donations of promises, or sealed bids to Mrs Ivy Stockil, 01765 677910. Sure to a be a fantastic range on offer - why not come along and get your Christmas shopping started early?
Ripley Cafe Dates
Coffee and homemade cakes, at wonderfully reasonable prices - all very welcome!All profits from 50:50 cafes are split between the church, and the charity of the week. If you have a charity you would like to run a cafe for, please be in touch!
| August | September |
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Thursday 27th August, 10.00am Scarecrow Festival Cafe Friday 28th August, 10.00am Scarecrow Festival Cafe Saturday 29th August, 10.00am Scarecrow Festival Cafe Sunday 30th August, 10.00am Scarecrow Festival Cafe Monday 31st August, 10.00am Scarecrow Festival Cafe | Wednesday 2nd September, 11.00am 50:50 Charity Cafe (Macmillan) Wednesday 9th September, 11.00am 50:50 Charity Cafe (Macmillan) Wednesday 16th September, 11.00am 50:50 Charity Cafe (Macmillan) Wednesday 23rd September, 11.00am 50:50 Charity Cafe (Macmillan) Wednesday 30th September, 11.00am 50:50 Charity Cafe (Macmillan) |
With apologies for any oversights, errors and omissions - please be in touch if you spot anything that should be corrected or included (or can add any useful detail)
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