Friday, 2 October 2015

Benefice News

2nd October 2015 Benefice News for Bishop Thornton, Burnt Yates, Markington, Ripley, and South Stainley.

This Sunday and Next

Sunday 4th October
Markington8.15am, Traditional Morning Prayer
Burnt Yates9.15am, Harvest Family Service
Markington9.30am, Holy Communion
Bishop Thornton10.45am, Holy Communion
Ripley10.45am, All Age Worship with baptism
South Stainley4.00pm, Harvest Festival Service
Sunday 11th October
8:15am, Traditional Communion
Burnt Yates9:15am, Holy Communion
Bishop Thornton10:45am, All Age Worship
Ripley10:45am, Holy Communion
Bishop Thornton6:00pm, Evensong
Morning Prayer is said at 8.30am on Mondays in Bishop Thornton, and Tuesdays in Burnt Yates.
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!

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?

Pop-up Church! - "Christ the King"
Sunday 15th November, 9.30am, at M'ton Institute
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!


What else is on this month?

Sunday 4th October, 4.00pm, at South Stainley: Harvest Festival Service

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

Friday 16th October, 9.30am, at Ripley: School Harvest

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?

Thursday 29th October, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Lunch


What about next month?

Monday 2nd November, 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 'A Generous Orthodoxy' by McLaren - an easy-reading, but sweeping exploration of belief that looks to break down some of the barriers and categories within the faith, to find the fruitful place between.

Sunday 8th November, 10.45am, at Ripley: Act of Remembrance

Sunday 8th November, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Act of Remembrance

Sunday 8th November, 10.45am, at Burnt Yates: Act of Remembrance at School
Refreshments will be served between 10.15 am and 10.45 am

Sunday 8th November, 10.55am, at Markington: Act of Remembrance

Sunday 15th November, 9.30am, at M'ton Institute: Pop-up Church! - "Christ the King"
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

Thursday 26th November, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Lunch

Friday 27th November, 7.30pm, at Burnt Yates: St. Andrew's Night Supper and Talk
The supper and talk are in aid of the Burkina Faso Project. The Speaker Katherine Hogg, is the Regional Manager for Christian Aid, has been to Burkina Faso and with bring an informative slide show of the Country. There will be a two course meal including a glass of wine. Tickets cost £10 per person and are available from Sylvia Loxley or Hilda Walmsley.

Sunday 29th November, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: United Benefice Advent Carol Service at Bishop Thornton

Sunday 29th November, 3.30pm, at Riplley, Harrogate: Christingle


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)


Verse of the day
"The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the LORD is secure." -Proverbs 29:25 1989 

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