Friday, 18 March 2016

Benefice News

This Sunday and Next

Sunday 20th March
Markington8.15am, Traditional Holy Communion
Burnt Yates Viewpoint for procession9.15am, Palm Sunday Service at Burnt Yates
Ripley (Town Hall for procession)10.45am, Palm Sunday Service at Ripley
Sunday 27th March
Burnt Yates Viewpoint (church if raining!)6.30am, Sunrise Communion at Burnt Yates
Burnt Yates9.15am, Family Service
South Stainley9.30am, Mid Morning Communion at South Stainley
Markington9.30am, Communion
Ripley10.45am, Family Communion at Ripley
Hob Green, Markington2.00pm, Easter Walk
Markington Institute3.30pm, Pop Up Easter Tea and Informal Service at Markington
Bishop Thornton6.30pm, Candlelit Taize Communion at Bishop Thornton
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!

Prayer Labyrinth in Ripley Church - Monday 21st March, 9.00am, at Ripley
Our prayer Labyrinth is open from 9am, throughout Holy week.

Prayer Labyrinth in Ripley Church - Tuesday 22nd March, 9.00am, at Ripley
Our prayer Labyrinth is open from 9am, throughout Holy week.

Prayer Labyrinth in Ripley Church - Wednesday 23rd March, 9.00am, at Ripley
Our prayer Labyrinth is open from 9am, throughout Holy week.

Prayer Labyrinth in Ripley Church - Thursday 24th March, 9.00am, at Ripley
Our prayer Labyrinth is open from 9am, throughout Holy week.

Prayer Labyrinth in Ripley Church - Friday 25th March, 9.00am, at Ripley
Our prayer Labyrinth is open from 9am, throughout Holy week.

Family Communion at Ripley - Sunday 27th March, 10.45am, at Ripley

Easter Walk
Sunday 27th March, 2.00pm, at Hob Green, Markington
Come and join us for an Easter Afternoon yomp - just the thing to work off that Easter dinner!

Pop Up Easter Tea and Informal Service at Markington - Sunday 27th March, 3.30pm, at M'ton Institute
A bring and share festival tea party, followed by an informal service. Kids activities throughout.

Candlelit Taize Communion at Bishop Thornton - Sunday 27th March, 6.30pm, at Bishop Thornton
A gentle candlelit service to end the day; a mixture of meditative silence, chants, readings, and communion with an opportunity to light a candle for our loved ones, as on this day we remember the resurrection to eternal life.

Sunrise Communion at Burnt Yates - Sunday 27th March, 6.30am, at Burnt Yates Viewpoint (church if raining!)
Come and celebrate the dawning of a new age, as light overcomes darkness, and night gives way to day, in a gentle Celtic influenced sunrise service. Followed by breakfast!

Mid Morning Communion at South Stainley - Sunday 27th March, 9.30am, at South Stainley

Sidespersons' Lunch and Training in Ripley Church - From 12 noon in Ripley Church, Sunday 10th April.
Are you a sidesperson, or interested in being one? Come along and join us for lunch, and some thinking about just how important the job is, and how we can make our churches as welcoming as possible. 

Pop-up Church, 'Dorcas? Dead? Don't think so!'
Sunday 17th April, 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

Wednesday 23rd March, 12.00pm, at St. Mark's, Harrogate: Safeguarding Training C1
Foundation Training 12 - 3 pm on 23 March 2016 at St. Mark's, Harrogate with Narinder Lyon. Aims: Situate safeguarding in the context of the church and equip participants with knowledge of state and C of E legislation, policies and practice guidance.Who for: Phase 1 :pre-ordination/licensing; Parish safeguarding officers; Churchwardens; Leaders of children's and adult activities; Safeguarding leads on PCC; Helpers at children's and adults activities; Spiritual directors, Bishops Visitors; Non active PTO. More information about Safeguarding Training dates including other dates available. Book with the Bradford Office on 01535 650555.

Thursday 24th March, 4.00pm, at Parcevall Hall: Easter Houseparty & Retreat
Easter Houseparty and Retreat, 4pm March 24 - 28 at Parcevall Hall. Join the Parcevall Hall team for this most special week of the year. With a programme led by our chaplain, Canon Graham Bettridge, take time to reflect on the significance of Holy Week and then celebrate together the triumph of Easter Day. Cost: £272. For further information about any of Parcevall Hall's programmed events or to enquire about an individual or group booking at the Hall, please contact us: Parcevall Hall Appletreewick Skipton BD23 6DG t: 01756 720213 e: admin@parcevallhall.org.uk w: parcevallhall.org.uk 

Thursday 14th April, 8.30am, at Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate: Baptism Matters
14 April 2016 9.30am - 4.00pm Best Western Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate. More information and book online at: baptismmatters.org.

Friday 15th April, 8.30am, at Morton Park, Darlington: Foundation Course - Church Treasurers
Foundation Training Course for Church Treasurers run by ACAT - the Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers  Primarily for Church Treasurers whose annual income is under £250,000. Friday 15 April 2016, 9.30 - 4.00pm at Morton Park Business Training Centre, Darlington  Cost:£45. An introduction to all the issues a Treasurer might meet. It is aimed primarily at new and inexperienced treasurers, however even experienced treasurers have found the course very helpful. It includes the following topics: Role of the Treasurer; Legal and Financial Overview; Budgeting: Principles of Charity accounting; Systems, Records and IT; Employment; Gift Aid and GASDS; Year-end Routines; VAT and LPWGS. More information and booking.   Workshop No 2 Training Course for Church Treasurers  Friday 20 May 2016, 9.30 - 4.00pm at Morton Park Business Training Centre, Darlington  Cost:£45. This course is designed primarily for treasurers who have been in post for a few years. Delegates will take part in sessions on:Changing Treasurers, Coping with Independent Examination and How to become an Independent Examiner.

Monday 18th April, 9.00am, at Parcevall Hall: Open Quiet Day
Open Quiet Day, 10:00am - 4:00pm April 18 at Parcevall Hall Leader: Rev David Bruno A Quiet Day with a difference.  Personal reflections in diverse situations and places where encounters with people have enriched life and helped one to see God in His Church and in His world. David Bruno has served as a priest in four Anglican Provinces, including as Dean of Windhoek, Namibia. He is currently Bishop's Officer for Retired Clergy and Widows in the Ripon Episcopal Area. No booking is required, but bring your own lunch. Freewill offering.   For further information about any of Parcevall Hall's programmed events or to enquire about an individual or group booking at the Hall, please contact us: Parcevall Hall Appletreewick Skipton BD23 6DG t: 01756 720213 e: admin@parcevallhall.org.uk w: parcevallhall.org.uk 

Wednesday 20th April, 11.00am, at Leyburn Arts Centre: Safeguarding Training C1
Foundation Training 12 - 3 pm on 22 February 2016 at Leyburn Arts Centre with Narinder Lyon. Aims: Situate safeguarding in the context of the church and equip participants with knowledge of state and C of E legislation, policies and practice guidance.Who for: Phase 1 :pre-ordination/licensing; Parish safeguarding officers; Churchwardens; Leaders of children's and adult activities; Safeguarding leads on PCC; Helpers at children's and adults activities; Spiritual directors, Bishops Visitors; Non active PTO. More information about Safeguarding Training dates including other dates available. Book with the Bradford Office on 01535 650555.

Thursday 28th April, 9.00pm, at Ripon Cathedral: Ripon Cathedral Revealed
A Festival of Flowers, Music, Spirituality, Food & Drink Ripon Cathedral has announced advanced plans for an innovative new festival to be held over the Mayday bank holiday weekend, 2016. Jazz, talks, guided tours, plays, spirituality, choral music, floral displays, food and drink will be some of the ingredients at Ripon Cathedral Revealed, a major cathedral festival next year which will showcase the wide variety of Cathedral life with a host of different events. Ripon Cathedral Revealed will run from Thursday 28th of April to Monday 2nd of May 2016 beginning on the Thursday with a  preview evening of jazz, wine and canapés and the opportunity for guests to have an advanced view of the 'stunning' flower festival which will be on show throughout the weekend. The Dean of Ripon, the Very Revd John Dobson said, "This new Cathedral Festival will celebrate the place of Ripon Cathedral  in the region it serves and we look forward to welcoming  families, friends and visitors to enjoy its rich heritage as well as the beautiful surroundings of Ripon itself. "The whole festival weekend will offer a variety of activities including a food festival on the Friday and Saturday, children's entertainment, concerts, live music, white rose workshops, behind the scenes with the Choir, Bell Tower Tours, finishing off with our well known Beer Festival in the Cathedral grounds on May day bank holiday Monday." A running feature of the weekend will be a  food festival with stalls selling a wide variety of hot and cold food, exhibiting and selling everything from ale, pies and pizzas to seafood, sweets and sausages. Other highlights in the provisional programme include embroidery display and workshops, drama with Terrible Tales of Ripon, behind the scenes with the choir , a carousel on forecourt, bell tower tours, spirituality and history talks, a charity exhibition and the now traditional Bank Holiday Monday Beer festival on May 2nd.  More information about the Festival here. For more about Ripon Cathedral visit their website at http://riponcathedral.info.

Friday 29th April, 9.00pm, at Ripon Cathedral: Ripon Cathedral Revealed
A Festival of Flowers, Music, Spirituality, Food & Drink Ripon Cathedral has announced advanced plans for an innovative new festival to be held over the Mayday bank holiday weekend, 2016. Jazz, talks, guided tours, plays, spirituality, choral music, floral displays, food and drink will be some of the ingredients at Ripon Cathedral Revealed, a major cathedral festival next year which will showcase the wide variety of Cathedral life with a host of different events. Ripon Cathedral Revealed will run from Thursday 28th of April to Monday 2nd of May 2016 beginning on the Thursday with a  preview evening of jazz, wine and canapés and the opportunity for guests to have an advanced view of the 'stunning' flower festival which will be on show throughout the weekend. The Dean of Ripon, the Very Revd John Dobson said, "This new Cathedral Festival will celebrate the place of Ripon Cathedral  in the region it serves and we look forward to welcoming  families, friends and visitors to enjoy its rich heritage as well as the beautiful surroundings of Ripon itself. "The whole festival weekend will offer a variety of activities including a food festival on the Friday and Saturday, children's entertainment, concerts, live music, white rose workshops, behind the scenes with the Choir, Bell Tower Tours, finishing off with our well known Beer Festival in the Cathedral grounds on May day bank holiday Monday." A running feature of the weekend will be a  food festival with stalls selling a wide variety of hot and cold food, exhibiting and selling everything from ale, pies and pizzas to seafood, sweets and sausages. Other highlights in the provisional programme include embroidery display and workshops, drama with Terrible Tales of Ripon, behind the scenes with the choir , a carousel on forecourt, bell tower tours, spirituality and history talks, a charity exhibition and the now traditional Bank Holiday Monday Beer festival on May 2nd.  More information about the Festival here. For more about Ripon Cathedral visit their website at http://riponcathedral.info.

Saturday 30th April, 2.30pm, at St Aidan's Harehills, Leeds: Songs of Praise recordings in Leeds
BBC Songs of Praise are hoping that as many people as possible from the diocese will come and sing at recordings at St Aidan's Harehills on 30 April and 1 May.


What else is on this month?

Sunday 20th March, 10.45am, at Ripley (Town Hall for procession): Palm Sunday Service at Ripley
Meet at the Town Hall to process to Church

Sunday 20th March, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates Viewpoint for procession: Palm Sunday Service at Burnt Yates
Meet at the viewpoint to process up to church.

Monday 21st March, 9.00am, at Ripley: Prayer Labyrinth in Ripley Church
Our prayer Labyrinth is open from 9am, throughout Holy week.

Wednesday 23rd March, 9.30am, at Bishop Thornton: School Easter Service

Thursday 24th March, 12.15pm, at Ripley: Pensioners' Lunch

Thursday 24th March, 2.00pm, at Markington: Markington School Maundy Thursday Service

Thursday 24th March, 7.30pm, at Bishop Thornton: Last Supper Service at Bishop Thornton

Thursday 24th March, 8.00pm, at Ripley: Vigil at Ripley

Friday 25th March, 1.45pm, at Ripley: Procession of cross at Ripley

Friday 25th March, 2.00pm, at Ripley: Last Hour service at Ripley

Friday 25th March, 9.00am, at Burnt Yates: Procession of the cross at Burnt Yates

Sunday 27th March, 2.00pm, at Hob Green, Markington: Easter Walk
Come and join us for an Easter Afternoon yomp - just the thing to work off that Easter dinner!

Sunday 27th March, 3.30pm, at Markington Institute: Pop Up Easter Tea and Informal Service at Markington
A bring and share festival tea party, followed by an informal service. Kids activities throughout.

Sunday 27th March, 9.15am, at Burnt Yates: Family Service


What about next month?

Sunday 3rd April, 4.00pm, at South Stainley: Lambing Service
Join us as Spring arrives, for our 'almost traditional' Lambing service, as we give thanks for a very special local industry.

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

Wednesday 6th April, 11.00am, at Ripley: 50:50 Charity Cafe
Coffee and homemade cakes, at wonderfully reasonable prices - all very welcome! All profits from this cafe are split 50:50 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!

Sunday 10th April, 12.00pm, at Ripley: Sidespersons' Lunch and Training
An opportunity for those who fulfil this important role to come and share experience and training, to ensure our church is the most welcoming it can be.

Wednesday 13th April, 11.00am, at Ripley: 50:50 Charity Cafe
Coffee and homemade cakes, at wonderfully reasonable prices - all very welcome! All profits from this cafe are split 50:50 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!

Sunday 17th April, 9.30am, at Markington Institute: Pop-up Church, 'Dorcas? Dead? Don't think so!'
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

Tuesday 19th April, 7.00pm, at Ripley: Ripley APCM

Wednesday 20th April, 11.00am, at Ripley: 50:50 Charity Cafe
Coffee and homemade cakes, at wonderfully reasonable prices - all very welcome! All profits from this cafe are split 50:50 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!

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

Wednesday 27th April, 11.00am, at Ripley, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom: 50:50 Charity Cafe
Coffee and homemade cakes, at wonderfully reasonable prices - all very welcome! All profits from this cafe are split 50:50 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!

Wednesday 27th April, 7.00pm, at Markington Vicarage: Ripley Worship Committee at Markington Vicarage

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

Thursday 28th April, 7.30pm, at Burnt Yates: Burnt Yates APCM

Friday 29th April, 10.00am, at Ripley: Tour de Yorkshire Cafe
Coffee and homemade cakes, at wonderfully reasonable prices - all very welcome!

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!
 
MarchApril

None this month

Wednesday 6th April, 11.00am 50:50 Charity Cafe

Wednesday 13th April, 11.00am 50:50 Charity Cafe

Wednesday 20th April, 11.00am 50:50 Charity Cafe

Wednesday 27th April, 11.00am 50:50 Charity Cafe

Friday 29th April, 10.00am Tour de Yorkshire Cafe


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
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." -Romans 15:13 1989 

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The Revd. Paul Harford
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