Friday, 29 January 2016

Benefice News

This Sunday and Next

Sunday 31st January
Markington8.15am, Holy Communion
Burnt Yates 
Community Centre
9.15am, Breakfast in the Community Centre
Bishop Thornton10.45am, Candlemas Family Communion
Ripley10.45am, Songs of Praise
Ripley4.00pm, Pre-Evensong Tea
Ripley4.30pm, Evensong
Sunday 7th February
Markington8.15am, Traditional Morning Prayer
Burnt Yates9.15am, Family Service
Markington9.30am, Holy Communion
Ripley10.45am, All Age Worship
Bishop Thornton10.45am, Holy Communion
South Stainley4.00pm, God is Love
Morning Prayer is said at 8.30am on Mondays in Bishop Thornton, and Tuesdays in Burnt Yates.
There is a mid-week traditional language communion service at 10.00am on Wednesdays at Ripley.

Really Interesting Things!

God is Love
Sunday 7th February, 4.00pm, at South Stainley
Get ready for Valentine's day, as we reflect on the love that is God; and think about those who are special to us.

'The Yorkshire Shepherdess' Amanda Owen
Friday 19th February, 7.30pm, at Burnt Yates
The Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen, (TV's 'The Dales'), is coming to give a talk at Burnt Yates! Evening to include light refreshment. Tickets £10, from Gwen Parker, with proceeds to Yorkshire Air Ambulance and St. Andrew's Church.

Pop-up Church
Sunday 21st February, 9.30am, at Markington Institute
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!


Diocesan Events

Tuesday 2nd February, 7.30pm, at Christ Church, Skipton: Robin Greenwood Book launch
You are invited to a launch of Robin Greenwood's new book on Tuesday 2nd February at Christ Church Skipton 7.30pm Candlemas Eucharist, 8.30pm Book Launch (followed by refreshments) For an introductory video follow the link https://youtu.be/s32tjU2acko   Robin Greenwood will outline his innovative concept of church communities finding renewal through 'living in God's blessing', answer questions and sign copies of this authoritative and creative new book. Contact Robin directly at sharinggodsblessing2016@gmail.com Download a poster below:

Monday 8th February, 7.30pm, at Glasshouses, Nidderdale: Frack or Fiction?

Wednesday 10th February, 1.00am, at Across the diocese: Lent & Easter 2016 Resources
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Click here to view some recently published resources you might like to use in Lent 2016.

Saturday 13th February, 10.00am, at THE ROKEBY INN (DL11 7QW): Exploring Faith Saturday between 10.00am – 12 noon at THE ROKEBY INN (DL11 7QW) (adjacent to the Hutton Magna turn on the A66) "How much do we know what Jesus said?" Fr Henry Wansbrough £5 (to include continental breakfast) Further details from: Keith Miller 01833 627540/0777 8318503 an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the Christian faith

Sunday 14th February, 3.00pm, at St John's, Sharow: Lay Eucharistic Ministry Training between 3.00 - 5.00pm at St John's Church, Sharow This event is for those who have received letters from Bishop Nick in the past year to be licensed, or re-licensed to administer at the Eucharist or to take out communion to people in the community. The afternoon is led by Revd Andrew Tawn and looks at good practice in our ministry; as well as giving us space to consider and reflect on God's calling to us to share in his Kingdom and to exercise this ministry in his name. Also at St Mary's, Whitkirk, Leeds on Sunday 21 February. Download a flyer with more information and a booking form below:

Saturday 27th February, 10.00am, at Kairos Network Church, Harrogate: Discipleship & Mission Workshop between 10am – 4pm at Kairos Network Church Harrogate. Open to church leaders, lay leaders and anyone with an interest in growing a discipling culture at the heart of the church. The event will consider what the principles of  transformational discipleship and mission are. There will be plenary input from Nic Harding (Frontline Church Liverpool) and a host of seminars looking at a range of different discipleship principles, including some with a focus for pioneers & planters and those leading teenagers.  Cost £25 including lunch.  For more information and to register please go to www.discipleshipandmission.eventbrite.co.uk or contactnetworking@kairoschurch.net

Monday 29th February, 6.00am, at West Yorkshire and the Dales: Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 29 February - 13 March 2016 This year's Fairtrade Fortnight focuses on food and how to make the food system more sustainable for people and planet. Find resources and information to help you prepare for Fairtrade Fortnight in 2016 here. Hold a Fairtrade Breakfast. Find out more here. Sit down to Breakfast. Stand up for Farmers. Take part in the Diocesan Fairtrade Poster Competition. Simply design an A4 poster promoting a Fairtrade Breakfast. Remember to include the Fairtrade Mark Open to individuals, schools, colleges and groups of all ages in the Diocese of West Yorkshire & The Dales area. 3 Age-groups: Pre-School & Primary School Age - Secondary School Age and Adults (18+) Scan the original artwork and email to Tina Walker  The name of the artist, their age-group and their organisation should be written on the artwork, so that each piece is clearly identifiable Closing Date: 21 March 2016 Certificates & Fairtrade Mini-hampers will be awarded to the winners. Winners will be notified by email and asked to provide their original artwork for the Prize Presentation, Press, and any future Fairtrade Promotion.www.fairtrade.org.uk/fortnight More information about Fairtrade locally at: www.westyorkshiredales.anglican.org/fairtrade.


What else is on this month?

Sunday 31st January, 10.45am, at Ripley: Songs of Praise

Sunday 31st January, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates Community Centre: Breakfast in the Community Centre


What about next month?

Monday 1st February, 7.00pm, at Markington Vicarage: Markington PCC

Tuesday 2nd February, 7.00pm, at Ripley: Ripley PCC

Sunday 7th February, 4.00pm, at South Stainley: God is Love
Get ready for Valentine's day, as we reflect on the love that is God; and think about those who are special to us.

Sunday 7th February, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates: Family Service

Monday 8th February, 7.30pm, at Bishop Thornton: Bishop Thornton PCC

Tuesday 9th February, 7.00pm, at Markington Vicarage: Benefice Lent Course - 'The Creeds'
Starting with pancakes from 7pm. Our Lent Course this year follows the Pilgrim course on the Creeds, an excellent way to begin, or deepen, your understanding of the Christian faith. Session one is 'What are the Creeds?'

Wednesday 10th February, 10.00am, at Ripley: Ash Wednesday Service at Ripley - Traditional Language Holy Communion with Ashing.

Wednesday 10th February, 11.15am, at Burnt Yates: Simple Ashing Service at Burnt Yates

Wednesday 10th February, 7.30pm, at Bishop Thornton: Ash Wednesday Service - Holy Communion with Ashing

Tuesday 16th February, 7.00pm, at High Mistels, Burnt Yates: Benefice Lent Course - 'The Creeds'
Our Lent Course this year follows the Pilgrim course on the Creeds, an excellent way to begin, or deepen, your understanding of the Christian faith. Session two is 'God as Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit'

Friday 19th February, 7.30pm, at Burnt Yates: 'The Yorkshire Shepherdess' Amanda Owen
The Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen, (TV's 'The Dales'), is coming to give a talk at Burnt Yates! Evening to include light refreshment. Tickets £10, from Gwen Parker, with proceeds to Yorkshire Air Ambulance and St. Andrew's Church.

Sunday 21st February, 9.30am, at Markington Institute: Pop-up Church
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

Tuesday 23rd February, 7.00pm, at The Gables, Bishop Thornton: Benefice Lent Course - 'The Creeds'
Our Lent Course this year follows the Pilgrim course on the Creeds, an excellent way to begin, or deepen, your understanding of the Christian faith. Session three: 'Fully God and fully human.'

Tuesday 23rd February, 7.00pm, at St Robert's Church, Pannal: Harrogate Pre - Christian Aid week Launch
Come and hear our intern Olivia Brabazon share her experiences of Christian Aid's work in Brazil. Also a chance to hear this year's Christian Aid Week stories from Bangladesh and an update on our climate and tax campaign. An opportunity to meet other reps in Harrogate and to discuss Christian Aid Week in the town. More information: Ian Fraser, 01423872989. ianfraser3@me.com

Thursday 25th February, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Lunch

Sunday 28th February, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Family Service


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
"He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, "Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all."" -Mark 9:35 1989 

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The Revd. Paul Harford
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01765 677123

Friday, 22 January 2016

Benefice News

This Sunday and Next

Sunday 24th January
Markington8.15am, Traditional Holy Communion
Burnt Yates9.15am, 
Holy Communion
Ripley10.45am, 
Holy Communion
Bishop Thornton10.45am, Family Service
Sunday 31st January
Markington8.15am, Holy Communion
Burnt Yates 
Community Centre
9.15am, Breakfast in the 
Community Centre
Ripley10.45am, Songs of Praise
Bishop 
Thornton
10.45am, Family Service
Ripley4.00pm, Pre-Evensong Tea
Ripley4.30pm, Evensong
Morning Prayer is said at 8.30am on Mondays in Bishop Thornton, and Tuesdays in Burnt Yates.
There is a mid-week traditional language communion service at 10.00am on Wednesdays at Ripley.

Really Interesting Things!

God is Love
Sunday 7th February, 4.00pm, at South Stainley
Get ready for Valentine's day, as we reflect on the love that is God; and think about those who are special to us.

Pop-up Church
Sunday 21st February, 9.30am, at Markington Institute
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!


Diocesan Events

Saturday 23rd January, 11.00am, at Ripon Cathedral: Ripon Cathedral Wedding Show

Monday 8th February, 7.30pm, at Glasshouses, Nidderdale: Frack or Fiction?

Wednesday 10th February, 1.00am, at Across the diocese: Lent & Easter 2016 Resources
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Click here to view some recently published resources you might like to use in Lent 2016.

Saturday 13th February, 10.00am, at THE ROKEBY INN (DL11 7QW): Exploring Faith
Exploring  Faith SATURDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2016 10.00am – 12 noon THE ROKEBY INN (DL11 7QW) (adjacent to the Hutton Magna turn on the A66) "How much do we know what Jesus said?" Fr Henry Wansbrough £5 (to include continental breakfast) Further details from: Keith Miller 01833 627540/0777 8318503 an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the Christian faith

Sunday 14th February, 3.00pm, at St John's, Sharow: Lay Eucharistic Ministry Training
Sunday 14 February, 3.00 - 5.00pm at St John's Church, Sharow This event is for those who have received letters from Bishop Nick in the past year to be licensed, or re-licensed to administer at the Eucharist or to take out communion to people in the community. The afternoon is led by Revd Andrew Tawn and looks at good practice in our ministry; as well as giving us space to consider and reflect on God's calling to us to share in his Kingdom and to exercise this ministry in his name. Also at St Mary's, Whitkirk, Leeds on Sunday 21 February. Download a flyer with more information and a booking form below:

Saturday 27th February, 10.00am, at Kairos Network Church, Harrogate: Discipleship & Mission Workshop from 10am – 4pm at Kairos Network Church Harrogate. Open to church leaders, lay leaders and anyone with an interest in growing a discipling culture at the heart of the church. The event will consider what the principles of  transformational discipleship and mission are. There will be plenary input from Nic Harding (Frontline Church Liverpool) and a host of seminars looking at a range of different discipleship principles, including some with a focus for pioneers & planters and those leading teenagers.  Cost £25 including lunch.  For more information and to register please go to www.discipleshipandmission.eventbrite.co.uk or contactnetworking@kairoschurch.net

Monday 29th February, 6.00am, at West Yorkshire and the Dales: Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 29 February - 13 March 2016. This year's Fairtrade Fortnight focuses on food and how to make the food system more sustainable for people and planet. Find resources and information to help you prepare for Fairtrade Fortnight in 2016 here. Hold a Fairtrade Breakfast. Find out more here. Sit down to Breakfast. Stand up for Farmers. Take part in the Diocesan Fairtrade Poster Competition. Simply design an A4 poster promoting a Fairtrade Breakfast. Remember to include the Fairtrade Mark Open to individuals, schools, colleges and groups of all ages in the Diocese of West Yorkshire & The Dales area. 3 Age-groups: Pre-School & Primary School Age - Secondary School Age - Adults (18+). Scan the original artwork and email to Tina Walker  The name of the artist, their age-group and their organisation should be written on the artwork, so that each piece is clearly identifiable Closing Date: 21 March 2016 Certificates & Fairtrade Mini-hampers will be awarded to the winners. Winners will be notified by email and asked to provide their original artwork for the Prize Presentation, Press, and any future Fairtrade Promotion.www.fairtrade.org.uk/fortnight More information about Fairtrade locally at: www.westyorkshiredales.anglican.org/fairtrade Downoad poster advertising the Fairtrade Poster Competition below:


What else is on this month?

Saturday 23rd January, 10.00am, at St. Mark's Church, Harrogate: Harrogate School of Mission and Theology Lecture at St. Mark's Church Harrogate. We are looking forward to our next Live Lecture on 23rd January when we will be welcoming Dr Paula Gooder, Theologian in Residence for The Bible Society. The title of her lecture is "The Body beautiful? The Importance of the Body in Paul's Theology " Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds has said that "Paula is one of the most lucid, engaging and stimulating teachers I have encountered. Her probing, encouraging style blends academic rigour with a rare ability to communicate." Her lecture promises to be very accessible and of interest to all who read Paul's letters. £8, or £5 for students. Continental Breakfast from 9.30am. You can find more details of Paula's work and experience on her website http://www.gooder.me.uk  We would be grateful if you are able to encourage others to come on 23rd January. Further details can be found on our website www.hstm.org We look forward to seeing you in 2016

Sunday 24th January, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Family Service

Monday 25th January, 7.30pm, at Burnt Yates Community Centre: Burnt Yates PCC

Thursday 28th January, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Lunch

Sunday 31st January, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Family Service

Sunday 31st January, 10.45am, at Ripley: Songs of Praise

Sunday 31st January, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates Community Centre: Breakfast in the Community Centre


What about next month?

Monday 1st February, 7.00pm, at Markington Vicarage: Markington PCC

Tuesday 2nd February, 7.00pm, at Ripley: Ripley PCC

Sunday 7th February, 4.00pm, at South Stainley: God is Love
Get ready for Valentine's day, as we reflect on the love that is God; and think about those who are special to us.

Sunday 7th February, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates: Family Service

Monday 8th February, 7.30pm, at Bishop Thornton: Bishop Thornton PCC

Tuesday 9th February, 7.00pm, at Markington Vicarage: Benefice Lent Course - 'The Creeds'
Starting with pancakes from 7pm. Our Lent Course this year follows the Pilgrim course on the Creeds, an excellent way to begin, or deepen, your understanding of the Christian faith. Session one is 'What are the Creeds?'

Wednesday 10th February, 10.00am, at Ripley: Ash Wednesday Service at Ripley
Traditional Language Holy Communion with Ashing.

Wednesday 10th February, 11.15am, at Burnt Yates: Simple Ashing Service at Burnt Yates

Wednesday 10th February, 7.30pm, at Bishop Thornton: Ash Wednesday Service at Bishop Thornton - Holy Communion with Ashing

Tuesday 16th February, 7.00pm, at High Mistels, Burnt Yates: Benefice Lent Course - 'The Creeds'
Our Lent Course this year follows the Pilgrim course on the Creeds, an excellent way to begin, or deepen, your understanding of the Christian faith. Session two is 'God as Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit'

Sunday 21st February, 9.30am, at Markington Institute: Pop-up Church
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

Tuesday 23rd February, 7.00pm, at The Gables, Bishop Thornton: Benefice Lent Course - 'The Creeds'
Our Lent Course this year follows the Pilgrim course on the Creeds, an excellent way to begin, or deepen, your understanding of the Christian faith. Session three: 'Fully God and fully human.'

Thursday 25th February, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Lunch

Sunday 28th February, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Family Service


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
"[Ask, Search, Knock] "Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened." -Matthew 7:7-8 1989 

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Vicar of the United Benefice of Bishop Thornton, Burnt Yates, Markington, Ripley, and South Stainley
01765 677123

Friday, 15 January 2016

Benefice News

This Sunday and Next

Sunday 17th January
Markington8.15am, Traditional Morning Prayer
Burnt Yates9.15am, Matins
Markington Institute9.30am, Pop-up Church, 'The Wedding at Cana'
Ripley10.45am, Matins
Bishop Thornton10.45am, Holy Communion
Sunday 24th January
Markington8.15am, Traditional Holy Communion
Burnt Yates9.15am, Holy Communion
Ripley10.45am, Holy Communion
Bishop Thornton10.45am, Family Service
Morning Prayer is said at 8.30am on Mondays in Bishop Thornton, and Tuesdays in Burnt Yates.
There is a mid-week traditional language communion service at 10.00am on Wednesdays at Ripley.

Really Interesting Things!

Pop-up Church, 'The Wedding at Cana'
Sunday 17th January, 9.30am, at Markington Institute
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

God is Love
Sunday 7th February, 4.00pm, at South Stainley
Get ready for Valentine's day, as we reflect on the love that is God; and think about those who are special to us.

Pop-up Church
Sunday 21st February, 9.30am, at Markington Institute
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!


Diocesan Events

Saturday 16th January, 10.00am, at St Mark's, Harrogate: Growing Rural Churches
Inspiring and practical examples of church growth in rural towns and villages. Saturday 16 January, St Mark's, Leeds Rd, Harrogate HG2 8AY, 10.00am - 3.15pm. This free day conference is aimed at ministers and members of churches of all denominations interested in God's mission in rural areas.  With presentations and seminars by leaders and members of several churches experiencing growth in rural villages and market towns. The morning presentations are on practical and effective ways to grow in rural contexts; over lunch there is an exhibition of resources; and in the afternoon a choice of a seminars on how different routes to growth have worked in practice. Presenters and seminar leaders will stay for a while afterwards for one-to-one consultations.   They include:Jerry Marshall, CEO of the Arthur Rank Centre;Bishop James Bell Chair of the Rural Affairs Group of General Synod of the CofE;Local church leaders of growing churches in rural villages and market towns and Specialists including Anglican and Methodist Rural Officers.. To book a place please contact Carol Stenner: 0113 200 0545 or carol.stenner@westyorkshiredales.anglican.org. (Lunch will provided for those who book in advance.) For more information contact: David Houlton, Rural Adviser - revd.david.houlton@gmail.com or Andy Ryland, Rural Officer - andy.ryland@westyorkshiredales.anglican.org

Wednesday 20th January, 6.00pm, at Ripon Cathedral: The Big Lunch Briefing
The Big Lunch Briefing will be held at Ripon Cathedral, 6pm - 7.30pm All who would like to be involved are welcome.. Dean John Dobson writes: Can bunting, cupcakes and lashings of ginger beer change the world? Well the answer to that might be yes. Ripon Cathedral has formed a rather special relationship with the organisers of The Big Lunch – an idea dreamed up by the Eden Project that invites people across the UK to sit and have lunch with their neighbours on one day. Since 2009 over 20 million people have taken part, and in June 2015 over 7 million people from across the UK took to their streets, gardens and community spaces for the 7th annual Big Lunch. 2016 will be a very special year in that it will be HM The Queen's 90th Birthday and even more reason for people to come together and raise a glass with friends and neighbours.  The day will be June 12th 2016. We will have Peter Stewart MVO, a Director at The Eden Project in Cornwall and leader of The Big Lunch with us to tell us all about it. The Date: 20th January 2016 Evening starts with choral evensong at 6pm (optional), followed by Peter Stewart speaking about The Big Lunch and the partnership with Ripon Cathedral from 6.30-7.30pm. With all good wishes,  Dean John Dobson    

Saturday 23rd January, 11.00am, at Ripon Cathedral: Ripon Cathedral Wedding Show

Wednesday 10th February, 1.00am, at Across the diocese: Lent & Easter 2016 Resources
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent.

Saturday 13th February, 10.00am, at THE ROKEBY INN (DL11 7QW): Exploring Faith between 10.00am – 12 noon THE ROKEBY INN (DL11 7QW) (adjacent to the Hutton Magna turn on the A66) "How much do we know what Jesus said?" Fr Henry Wansbrough £5 (to include continental breakfast) Further details from: Keith Miller 01833 627540/0777 8318503 an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the Christian faith

Sunday 14th February, 3.00pm, at St John's, Sharow: Lay Eucharistic Ministry Training between 3.00 - 5.00pm at St John's Church, Sharow This event is for those who have received letters from Bishop Nick in the past year to be licensed, or re-licensed to administer at the Eucharist or to take out communion to people in the community. The afternoon is led by Revd Andrew Tawn and looks at good practice in our ministry; as well as giving us space to consider and reflect on God's calling to us to share in his Kingdom and to exercise this ministry in his name. Also at St Mary's, Whitkirk, Leeds on Sunday 21 February. Download a flyer with more information and a booking form below:

Saturday 27th February, 10.00am, at Kairos Network Church, Harrogate: Discipleship & Mission Workshop between 10am – 4pm at Kairos Network Church Harrogate. Open to church leaders, lay leaders and anyone with an interest in growing a discipling culture at the heart of the church. The event will consider what the principles of  transformational discipleship and mission are. There will be plenary input from Nic Harding (Frontline Church Liverpool) and a host of seminars looking at a range of different discipleship principles, including some with a focus for pioneers & planters and those leading teenagers.  Cost £25 including lunch.  For more information and to register please go to www.discipleshipandmission.eventbrite.co.uk or contactnetworking@kairoschurch.net

Monday 29th February, 6.00am, at West Yorkshire and the Dales: Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 29 February - 13 March 2016. This year's Fairtrade Fortnight focuses on food and how to make the food system more sustainable for people and planet. Find resources and information to help you prepare for Fairtrade Fortnight in 2016 here. Hold a Fairtrade Breakfast. Find out more here. Sit down to Breakfast. Stand up for Farmers. Take part in the Diocesan Fairtrade Poster Competition. Simply design an A4 poster promoting a Fairtrade Breakfast. Remember to include the Fairtrade Mark Open to individuals, schools, colleges and groups of all ages in the Diocese of West Yorkshire & The Dales area. 3 Age-groups: Pre-School & Primary School Age     Secondary School Age     Adults (18+) Scan the original artwork and email to Tina Walker  The name of the artist, their age-group and their organisation should be written on the artwork, so that each piece is clearly identifiable Closing Date: 21 March 2016 Certificates & Fairtrade Mini-hampers will be awarded to the winners. Winners will be notified by email and asked to provide their original artwork for the Prize Presentation, Press, and any future Fairtrade Promotion.www.fairtrade.org.uk/fortnight More information about Fairtrade locally at: www.westyorkshiredales.anglican.org/fairtrade Downoad poster advertising the Fairtrade Poster Competition below:


What else is on this month?

Sunday 17th January, 9.30am, at Markington Institute: Pop-up Church, 'The Wedding at Cana'
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

Monday 18th January, 7.00pm, at Bishop Thornton: Benefice Worship Committee

Thursday 21st January, 2.00pm, at Ripon Cathedral: Memorial Service for Michael Hutchinson at Ripon Cathedral

Sunday 24th January, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Family Service

Monday 25th January, 7.30pm, at Burnt Yates Community Centre: Burnt Yates PCC

Thursday 28th January, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Lunch

Sunday 31st January, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Family Service

Sunday 31st January, 10.45am, at Ripley: Songs of Praise

Sunday 31st January, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates Community Centre: Breakfast in the Community Centre


What about next month?

Monday 1st February, 7.00pm, at Markington Vicarage: Markington PCC

Tuesday 2nd February, 7.00pm, at Ripley: Ripley PCC

Sunday 7th February, 4.00pm, at South Stainley: God is Love
Get ready for Valentine's day, as we reflect on the love that is God; and think about those who are special to us.

Sunday 7th February, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates: Family Service

Monday 8th February, 7.30pm, at Bishop Thornton: Bishop Thornton PCC

Tuesday 9th February, 7.00pm, at Markington Vicarage: Benefice Lent Course - 'The Creeds'
Starting with pancakes from 7pm. Our Lent Course this year follows the Pilgrim course on the Creeds, an excellent way to begin, or deepen, your understanding of the Christian faith. Session one is 'What are the Creeds?'

Wednesday 10th February, 10.00am, at Ripley: Ash Wednesday Service at Ripley
Traditional Language Holy Communion with Ashing.

Wednesday 10th February, 11.15am, at Burnt Yates: Simple Ashing Service at Burnt Yates

Wednesday 10th February, 7.30pm, at Bishop Thornton: Ash Wednesday Service at Bishop Thornton
Holy Communion with Ashing

Tuesday 16th February, 7.00pm, at High Mistels, Burnt Yates: Benefice Lent Course - 'The Creeds'
Our Lent Course this year follows the Pilgrim course on the Creeds, an excellent way to begin, or deepen, your understanding of the Christian faith. Session two is 'God as Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit'

Sunday 21st February, 9.30am, at Markington Institute: Pop-up Church
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

Tuesday 23rd February, 7.00pm, at The Gables, Bishop Thornton: Benefice Lent Course - 'The Creeds'
Our Lent Course this year follows the Pilgrim course on the Creeds, an excellent way to begin, or deepen, your understanding of the Christian faith. Session three: 'Fully God and fully human.'

Thursday 25th February, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Lunch

Sunday 28th February, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Family Service


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
"[True Disciples] Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."" -John 8:31-32 1989 

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

Friday, 8 January 2016

Benefice News

This Sunday and Next

Sunday 10th January
Markington8.15am, Traditional Communion
Burnt Yates9.15am, Holy Communion 
inc Baptism - Bella Grace Parker
Ripley10.45am, Holy Communion
Bishop Thornton10.45am, All Age Worship
Ripley3.00pm, Baptism - Zara Isabel King
Bishop Thornton4.30pm, Evensong
Sunday 17th January
Markington8.15am, Traditional Morning Prayer
Burnt Yates9.15am, Matins
Markington Institute9.30am, Pop-up Church
Ripley10.45am, Matins
Bishop Thornton10.45am, Holy Communion
Morning Prayer is said at 8.30am on Mondays in Bishop Thornton, and Tuesdays in Burnt Yates.
There is a mid-week traditional language communion service at 10.00am on Wednesdays at Ripley.

Really Interesting Things!

Pop-up Church
Sunday 17th January, 9.30am, at Markington Institute
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

God is Love
Sunday 7th February, 4.00pm, at South Stainley
Get ready for Valentine's day, as we reflect on the love that is God; and think about those who are special to us.

Pop-up Church
Sunday 21st February, 9.30am, at Markington Institute
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!


Diocesan Events

Saturday 9th January, 7.30pm, at St Cuthbert's, Pateley Bridge: 'Bethlehem'
This Christmas season, Nidd Chorale is reviving Rutland Boughton's Christmas opera Bethlehem in a concert version, with some parts spoken not sung. The work was first performed in Street, Somerset in December 1915, so this year marks its hundredth anniversary and, as far as we know, ours are the only performances occurring to mark this landmark. Rutland Boughton (1878-1960) was a popular composer of beautifully tuneful music.  He was admired by the greatest musicians of his day – Elgar, Bliss, and Vaughan Williams among them.  Bethlehem is a setting of the nativity play from the Coventry Mystery cycle and is full of good tunes and wonderfully different settings of well-known carols. It is an ideal way to celebrate Christmas and Epiphany. Do come. Venue:  St Cuthbert's Church, Pateley Bridge on Saturday 9th January at 7.30 pm, followed by refreshments. Tickets £8 from Pateley Pharmacy, or ring 01423 711278    

Sunday 10th January, 3pm, at Ripon Cathedral: Plough Sunday service at Ripon Cathedral takes place at 3pm 

Saturday 16th January, 10.00am, at St Mark's, Harrogate: Growing Rural Churches
Inspiring and practical examples of church growth in rural towns and villages. Saturday 16 January, St Mark's, Leeds Rd, Harrogate HG2 8AY, 10.00am - 3.15pm. This free day conference is aimed at ministers and members of churches of all denominations interested in God's mission in rural areas.  With presentations and seminars by leaders and members of several churches experiencing growth in rural villages and market towns. The morning presentations are on practical and effective ways to grow in rural contexts; over lunch there is an exhibition of resources; and in the afternoon a choice of a seminars on how different routes to growth have worked in practice. Presenters and seminar leaders will stay for a while afterwards for one-to-one consultations.   They include:Jerry Marshall, CEO of the Arthur Rank Centre;Bishop James Bell Chair of the Rural Affairs Group of General Synod of the CofE;Local church leaders of growing churches in rural villages and market towns andSpecialists including Anglican and Methodist Rural Officers.. To book a place please contact Carol Stenner: 0113 200 0545 or carol.stenner@westyorkshiredales.anglican.org. (Lunch will provided for those who book in advance.) For more information contact: David Houlton, Rural Adviser - revd.david.houlton@gmail.com or Andy Ryland, Rural Officer - andy.ryland@westyorkshiredales.anglican.org

Wednesday 20th January, 6.00pm, at Ripon Cathedral: The Big Lunch Briefing will be held at Ripon Cathedral, 6pm - 7.30pm 
All who would like to be involved are welcome.. Dean John Dobson writes: Can bunting, cupcakes and lashings of ginger beer change the world? Well the answer to that might be yes. Ripon Cathedral has formed a rather special relationship with the organisers of The Big Lunch – an idea dreamed up by the Eden Project that invites people across the UK to sit and have lunch with their neighbours on one day. Since 2009 over 20 million people have taken part, and in June 2015 over 7 million people from across the UK took to their streets, gardens and community spaces for the 7th annual Big Lunch. 2016 will be a very special year in that it will be HM The Queen's 90th Birthday and even more reason for people to come together and raise a glass with friends and neighbours.  We will have Peter Stewart MVO, a Director at The Eden Project in Cornwall and leader of The Big Lunch with us to tell us all about it. The Date: 20th January 2016 Evening starts with choral evensong at 6pm (optional), followed by Peter Stewart speaking about The Big Lunch and the partnership with Ripon Cathedral from 6.30-7.30pm. With all good wishes,  Dean John Dobson    

Saturday 23rd January, 11.00am, at Ripon Cathedral: Ripon Cathedral Wedding Show

Wednesday 10th February, 1.00am, at Across the diocese: Lent & Easter 2016 Resources: Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent.

Sunday 14th February, 3.00pm, at St John's, Sharow: This Lay Eucharistic Ministry Training will take place from 3.00 - 5.00pm at St John's Church, Sharow This event is for those who have received letters from Bishop Nick in the past year to be licensed, or re-licensed to administer at the Eucharist or to take out communion to people in the community. The afternoon is led by Revd Andrew Tawn and looks at good practice in our ministry; as well as giving us space to consider and reflect on God's calling to us to share in his Kingdom and to exercise this ministry in his name. Also at St Mary's, Whitkirk, Leeds on Sunday 21 February.

Saturday 27th February, 10.00am, at Kairos Network Church, Harrogate: Discipleship & Mission Workshop takes place from10am – 4pm at Kairos Network Church Harrogate. Open to church leaders, lay leaders and anyone with an interest in growing a discipling culture at the heart of the church. The event will consider what the principles of  transformational discipleship and mission are. There will be plenary input from Nic Harding (Frontline Church Liverpool) and a host of seminars looking at a range of different discipleship principles, including some with a focus for pioneers & planters and those leading teenagers.  Cost £25 including lunch.  For more information and to register please go to www.discipleshipandmission.eventbrite.co.uk or contactnetworking@kairoschurch.net


What else is on this month?

Monday 11th January, 7.00pm, 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 'The Shack' by William P. Young - a novel, rather than an academic text, but one brimming with exploration of God's character.

Tuesday 12th January, 7.30pm, at South Stainley: South Stainley PCC

Wednesday 13th January, 7.00pm, at Markington Vicarage: Ripley Worship Committee

Sunday 17th January, 9.30am, at Markington Institute: Pop-up Church
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

Monday 18th January, 7.00pm, at Bishop Thornton: Benefice Worship Committee

Sunday 24th January, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Family Service

Monday 25th January, 7.30pm, at Burnt Yates Community Centre: Burnt Yates PCC

Thursday 28th January, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Lunch

Sunday 31st January, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Family Service

Sunday 31st January, 10.45am, at Ripley: Songs of Praise

Sunday 31st January, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates Community Centre: Breakfast in the Community Centre


What about next month?

Monday 1st February, 7.00pm, at Markington Vicarage: Markington PCC

Tuesday 2nd February, 7.00pm, at Ripley: Ripley PCC

Sunday 7th February, 4.00pm, at South Stainley: God is Love
Get ready for Valentine's day, as we reflect on the love that is God; and think about those who are special to us.

Sunday 7th February, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates: Family Service

Monday 8th February, 7.30pm, at Bishop Thornton: Bishop Thornton PCC

Tuesday 9th February, 7.00pm, at Markington Vicarage: Benefice Lent Course - 'The Creeds'
Starting with pancakes from 7pm. Our Lent Course this year follows the Pilgrim course on the Creeds, an excellent way to begin, or deepen, your understanding of the Christian faith. Session one is 'What are the Creeds?'

Wednesday 10th February, 10.00am, at Ripley: Ash Wednesday Service at Ripley. Traditional Language Holy Communion with Ashing.

Wednesday 10th February, 11.00am, at Burnt Yates: Simple Ashing Service at Burnt Yates

Wednesday 10th February, 7.30pm, at Bishop Thornton: Ash Wednesday Service at Bishop Thornton
Holy Communion with Ashing

Tuesday 16th February, 7.00pm, at High Mistels, Burnt Yates: Benefice Lent Course - 'The Creeds'
Our Lent Course this year follows the Pilgrim course on the Creeds, an excellent way to begin, or deepen, your understanding of the Christian faith. Session two is 'God as Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit'

Sunday 21st February, 9.30am, at Markington Institute: Pop-up Church
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

Tuesday 23rd February, 7.00pm, at The Gables, Bishop Thornton: Benefice Lent Course - 'The Creeds'
Our Lent Course this year follows the Pilgrim course on the Creeds, an excellent way to begin, or deepen, your understanding of the Christian faith. Session three: 'Fully God and fully human.'

Thursday 25th February, 12.15pm, at Ripley, Harrogate: Pensioners' Lunch

Sunday 28th February, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Family Service


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
"Seek good and not evil, that you may live; and so the LORD, the God of hosts, will be with you, just as you have said. Hate evil and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the LORD, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph." -Amos 5:14-15 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

Friday, 1 January 2016

Benefice News

This Sunday and Next

Sunday 3rd January
Markington8.15am, Traditional Morning Prayer
Burnt Yates9.15am, Family Service
Markington9.30am, Holy Communion
Bishop Thornton10.45am, Holy Communion
Ripley10.45am, All Age Worship
South Stainley4.00pm, New Year Festival
Sunday 10th January
Markington8.15am, Traditional Communion
Burnt Yates9.15am, Holy Communion
inc Baptism - Bella Grace Parker
Bishop Thornton10.45am, All Age Worship
Ripley10.45am, Holy Communion
Ripley3.00pm, Baptism - Zara Isabel King
Bishop Thornton4.30pm, Evensong
Morning Prayer is said at 8.30am on Mondays in Bishop Thornton, and Tuesdays in Burnt Yates.
There is a mid-week traditional language communion service at 10.00am on Wednesdays at Ripley.

Really Interesting Things!

New Year Festival
Sunday 3rd January, 4.00pm, at South Stainley
Come and welcome in the New Year and celebrate the start of 2016!

Pop-up Church
Sunday 17th January, 9.30am, at Markington Institute
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

God is Love
Sunday 7th February, 4.00pm, at South Stainley
Get ready for Valentine's day, as we reflect on the love that is God; and think about those who are special to us.

Pop-up Church
Sunday 21st February, 9.30am, at Markington Institute
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!


Diocesan Events

Saturday 9th January, 7.30pm, at St Cuthbert's, Pateley Bridge: 'Bethlehem'
This Christmas season, Nidd Chorale is reviving Rutland Boughton's Christmas opera Bethlehem in a concert version, with some parts spoken not sung. The work was first performed in Street, Somerset in December 1915, so this year marks its hundredth anniversary and, as far as we know, ours are the only performances occurring to mark this landmark. Rutland Boughton (1878-1960) was a popular composer of beautifully tuneful music.  He was admired by the greatest musicians of his day – Elgar, Bliss, and Vaughan Williams among them.  Bethlehem is a setting of the nativity play from the Coventry Mystery cycle and is full of good tunes and wonderfully different settings of well-known carols. It is an ideal way to celebrate Christmas and Epiphany. Do come. Venue:  St Cuthbert's Church, Pateley Bridge on Saturday 9th January at 7.30 pm, followed by refreshments. Tickets £8 from Pateley Pharmacy, or ring 01423 711278    

Sunday 10th January, 3.00pm, at Ripon Cathedral: Plough Sunday service at Ripon Cathedral takes place at 3pm 

Saturday 16th January, 10.00am, at St Mark's, Harrogate: Growing Rural Churches
Inspiring and practical examples of church growth in rural towns and villages. Saturday 16 January, St Mark's, Leeds Rd, Harrogate HG2 8AY, 10.00am - 3.15pm. This free day conference is aimed at ministers and members of churches of all denominations interested in God's mission in rural areas.  With presentations and seminars by leaders and members of several churches experiencing growth in rural villages and market towns.The morning presentations are on practical and effective ways to grow in rural contexts; over lunch there is an exhibition of resources; and in the afternoon a choice of a seminars on how different routes to growth have worked in practice. Presenters and seminar leaders will stay for a while afterwards for one-to-one consultations.They include:Jerry Marshall, CEO of the Arthur Rank Centre;Bishop James Bell Chair of the Rural Affairs Group of General Synod of the CofE;Local church leaders of growing churches in rural villages and market towns andSpecialists including Anglican and Methodist Rural Officers.To book a place please contact Carol Stenner: 0113 200 0545 or carol.stenner@westyorkshiredales.anglican.org. (Lunch will provided for those who book in advance.) For more information contact: David Houlton, Rural Adviser - revd.david.houlton@gmail.com or Andy Ryland, Rural Officer - andy.ryland@westyorkshiredales.anglican.org

Wednesday 20th January, 6.00pm, at Ripon Cathedral: The Big Lunch Briefing will be held at Ripon Cathedral, 6pm - 7.30pm. 
All who would like to be involved are welcome.. Dean John Dobson writes: Can bunting, cupcakes and lashings of ginger beer change the world? Well the answer to that might be yes. Ripon Cathedral has formed a rather special relationship with the organisers of The Big Lunch – an idea dreamed up by the Eden Project that invites people across the UK to sit and have lunch with their neighbours on one day. Since 2009 over 20 million people have taken part, and in June 2015 over 7 million people from across the UK took to their streets, gardens and community spaces for the 7th annual Big Lunch. 2016 will be a very special year in that it will be HM The Queen's 90th Birthday and even more reason for people to come together and raise a glass with friends and neighbours. The day will be June 12th 2016. Attached is a special invitation to come and find out how to get involved and what this could mean for your parishioners. We will have Peter Stewart MVO, a Director at The Eden Project in Cornwall and leader of The Big Lunch with us to tell us all about it. The Date: 20th January 2016 Evening starts with choral evensong at 6pm (optional), followed by Peter Stewart speaking about The Big Lunch and the partnership with Ripon Cathedral from 6.30-7.30pm. With all good wishes,  Dean John Dobson    

Sunday 14th February, 3.00pm, at St John's, Sharow: Lay Eucharistic Ministry Training, 3.00 - 5.00pm.
This event is for those who have received letters from Bishop Nick in the past year to be licensed, or re-licensed to administer at the Eucharist or to take out communion to people in the community. The afternoon is led by Revd Andrew Tawn and looks at good practice in our ministry; as well as giving us space to consider and reflect on God's calling to us to share in his Kingdom and to exercise this ministry in his name. Also at St Mary's, Whitkirk, Leeds on Sunday 21 February.

Saturday 27th February, 10.00am, at Kairos Network Church, Harrogate: Discipleship & Mission Workshop,10am – 4pm.
Open to church leaders, lay leaders and anyone with an interest in growing a discipling culture at the heart of the church.The event will consider what the principles of  transformational discipleship and mission are.There will be plenary input from Nic Harding (Frontline Church Liverpool) and a host of seminars looking at a range of different discipleship principles, including some with a focus for pioneers & planters and those leading teenagers. Cost £25 including lunch. For more information and to register please go to www.discipleshipandmission.eventbrite.co.uk or contactnetworking@kairoschurch.net


What else is on this month?

Sunday 3rd January, 4.00pm, at South Stainley: New Year Festival
Come and welcome in the New Year and celebrate the start of 2016!

Sunday 3rd January, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates: Family Service

Sunday 10th January, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates: Holy Communion inc Baptism - Bella Grace Parker

Sunday 10th January, 3.00pm, at Ripley: Baptism - Zara Isabel King

Monday 11th January, 7.00pm, 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 'The Shack' by William P. Young - a novel, rather than an academic text, but one brimming with exploration of God's character.

Sunday 17th January, 9.30am, at Markington Institute: Pop-up Church
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

Sunday 24th January, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Family Service

Thursday 28th January, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Lunch

Sunday 31st January, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates Community Centre: Breakfast in the Community Centre


What about next month?

Sunday 7th February, 4.00pm, at South Stainley: God is Love
Get ready for Valentine's day, as we reflect on the love that is God; and think about those who are special to us.

Sunday 7th February, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates: Family Service

Sunday 21st February, 9.30am, at Markinton Institute: Pop-up Church
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

Thursday 25th February, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Lunch

Sunday 28th February, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Family Service


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
"So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!" -2 Corinthians 5:17 1989 

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