Saturday, 24 October 2015

Benefice News

This Sunday and Next

 Sunday 25th October - Summer Time Ends
 Markington              8.15am, Holy Communion   

 Burnt  Yates                    9:15am, Holy Communion with                                          Baptism
 Bishop Thornton10:45am, Family Service          
  Ripley                         10.45am, Holy Communion
Ripley                 16.45am, Evensong 

        
Sunday 1st November - All Saints' Day
 Markington8:15am, Matins
  Burnt Yates                      9.15am, Family Service
Markington                  9:30am, Family Communion
 Bishop Thornton           10.45am, Holy Communion
Ripley                       10.45am, All Age Worship
 Ripley                             16.30am, Light a Candle for a Loved One

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!

Light a Candle for a Loved One
Sunday 1st November, 16.30pm, at Ripley
Service for All Souls Day; Light a Candle for a Loved One.

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

Stars over Bethlehem, Christmas Craft Workshop and cafe
Saturday 21st November, 10.00am, at Ripley
Come along and make your own prayer star to add to our Christmas art installation. Or just enjoy a coffee!

All Saints' Cafe Ripley
Thursday 26th November, 11.00am, - 16.00pm, at Ripley
Come and meet your friends, enjoy a coffee and cake while listening to the music.

All Saints' Cafe Ripley
Friday 27th November, 11.00am, - 16.00pm, at Ripley
Come and meet your friends, enjoy a coffee and cake while listening to the music.

All Saints' Cafe and Christmas Fair Ripley
Saturday 28th November, 11.00am - 16.00pm, , at Ripley
Come and meet your friends, enjoy a coffee and cake while listening to the music. Try a little early Christmas Shopping

All Saints' Cafe Ripley
Sunday 29th November, 11.00am, at Ripley
Come and meet your friends, enjoy a coffee and cake while listening to the music.

United Benefice Advent Carol Service at Bishop Thornton
Sunday 29th November, 18.30pm, at Bishop Thornton


What else is on this month?

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


What about next month?

Sunday 1st November: All Saints' Day

Sunday 1st November, 16.30pm, at Ripley: Light a Candle for a Loved One
Service for All Souls Day; Light a Candle for a Loved One.

Monday 2nd November: All Souls' Day

Monday 2nd November, 19.00pm, at Markington 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.

Friday 6th November, 9.15am, at Ripley: Shoe box Blessing
Blessing of Ripley School Shoe boxes

Friday 6th November, 10.00am, at Ripley: Burial of Ashes - Hazel Baxter

Sunday 8th November: Remembrance Sunday

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

Sunday 8th November, 10.45am, at Ripley: 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 8th November, 16.00pm, at South Stainley: Remembrance Evensong

Sunday 15th November, 9.30am, at Markington 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!

Stars over Bethlehem, Christmas Craft Workshop and cafe
Saturday 21st November, 10.00am, at Ripley
Come along and make your own prayer star to add to our Christmas art installation. Or just enjoy a coffee!

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

All Saints' Cafe Ripley
Thursday 26th November, 11.00am, - 16.00pm, at Ripley
Come and meet your friends, enjoy a coffee and cake while listening to the music.

All Saints' Cafe Ripley
Friday 27th November, 11.00am, - 16.00pm, at Ripley
Come and meet your friends, enjoy a coffee and cake while listening to the music.

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.

All Saints' Cafe and Christmas Fair Ripley
Saturday 28th November, 11.00am - 16.00pm, at Ripley
Come and meet your friends, enjoy a coffee and cake while listening to the music. Try a little early Christmas Shopping

All Saints' Cafe Ripley
Sunday 29th November, 11.00am - 16.00pm, at Ripley
Come and meet your friends, enjoy a coffee and cake while listening to the music.

Sunday 29th November, 3.30pm, at Ripley School: Christingle

Sunday 29th November, 6.30pm, at Bishop Thornton: United Benefice Advent Carol Service at Bishop Thornton

Ripley Cafe Dates

Coffee and homemade cakes, at wonderfully reasonable prices - all very welcome! 

November

Saturday 21st November, 10.00am Stars over Bethlehem, Christmas Craft Workshop and cafe!

Thursday 26th November, 11.00am All Saints' Cafe Ripley!

Friday 27th November, 11.00am All Saints' Cafe Ripley!

Saturday 28th November, 11.00am All Saints' Cafe and Christmas Fair Ripley!

Sunday 29th November, 11.00am All Saints' Cafe Ripley!


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
"Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." -Galatians 6:2 1989 

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The Revd. Paul Harford
Vicar of the United Benefice of Bishop Thornton, Burnt Yates, Markington, Ripley, and South Stainley
01765 677123