Friday, 28 October 2016

Benefice News and The Last Station Keeper' by the Badapple Theatre Co

Don't Forget **'The Last Station Keeper' by the Badapple Theatre Co @ 7.30pm on 30-10-16**

This Sunday and Next

Sunday 30th October
Markington 

Ripley

Burnt Yates
   8.15am, Holy Communion

10.45am, Patronal Communion

  4.40pm, Light a Candle for a Loved         One
Sunday 6th November
Markington

Burnt Yates

Markington

Bishop Thornton

Ripley
  8.15am, Matins

  9.15am, Family Service

  9.30am, Village Worship

10.45am, Holy Communion

10.45am, All Age Worship
Morning Prayer is said at 8.30am on Mondays in Bishop Thornton, and during term time at 9am on 
Tuesdays in Burnt Yates School, and 9am on Wednesdays in Ripley School.
In Ripley there is a short, informal prayer service most Tuesdays at 4pm,
and a traditional language Communion on Wednesdays at 10am.

Really Interesting Things!

Confirmation Classes
A number of people have expressed an interest in being Confirmed, so we will be looking to put on a Confirmation Course in the near future. If you, or any one you know, would like to be involved, please let Paul have names and contact details so they can be kept in the loop.

Benefice 'Lectures'
We are excited to announce a new opportunity for Christian growth and discipleship in our Benefice. From September we are developing a series of lectures/talks/presentations on various faith-related topics. The plan is to have one every other month, on the third Sunday, in Ripley Church. Talks will begin at 12 noon, giving people an opportunity to gather from wherever they have worshipped (or not!) that morning, and will last for approximately 40 minutes, ending in a bring and share style lunch to give people an opportunity to chew over together what they have just heard. On November 20th we will be welcoming Christian singer/song writer Chris Milner. More information to follow.

Benefice Book Club
Our Benefice Book Club will be meeting again at 7pm on Monday 3rd October, at Castle Close, Ripley, HG3 3AY, to discuss 'A letter from a Christian Citizen' by Douglas Wilson. All are very welcome to come along - having read the book helps, but is not essential!

All Saints' Patronal Festival Café Communion
Sunday 30th October, 10.45am, at Ripley

Light a Candle for a Loved One (at Burnt Yates)
Sunday 30th October, 4.30pm, at Burnt Yates
A reflective memorial service, with a reading of a roll of remembrance, and an opportunity to light a candle in memory of loved ones separated from us by death.

The Last Station Keeper by the Badapple Theatre Co (at Markington Institute) - See attached Poster
Sunday 30th October, 7.30pm, at Markington
Tickets: £9.50 adults; £5, under 16s. In aid of St Michael's Church, Markington Box office: 01423 771748 'The Last Station Keeper 2016' The world premiere of a new comedy by Kate Bramley. The station house at Honeypot Holt is under attack and not just from the resident bees! As the summer days drone on the threat of closure creeps nearer and nearer as the new high speed rail link threatens the bumbling ways of the station master and the railway cottage that has stood at the centre of the village for as long as anyone can remember.

Pop-up Church, 'Christ the King!'
Sunday 20th November, 9.30am, at Markington Institute
Come and join us for breakfast from 9.30am, informal worship from 10am. Activities for all ages throughout!

United Benefice Advent Carol Service at Bishop Thornton
Sunday 27th November, 6.30pm, at Bishop Thornton

Please Pray For

This week we pray for: Richard Patten.

If there are people you would like added to the prayer list, please pass their names to Paul. 
(It is also a good idea to get their consent first.)


What else is on this month?

Sunday 30th October, 4.30pm, at Burnt Yates: Light a Candle for a Loved One (at Burnt Yates)

A reflective memorial service, with a reading of a roll of remembrance, and an opportunity to light a candle in memory of loved ones separated from us by death.

Sunday 30th October, 7.30pm, at Markington: The Last Station Keeper by the Badapple Theatre Co (at Markington Institute)
Tickets: £9.50 adults; £5, under 16s. In aid of St Michael's Church, Markington Box office: 01423 771748 'The Last Station Keeper 2016' The world premiere of a new comedy by Kate Bramley. The station house at Honeypot Holt is under attack and not just from the resident bees! As the summer days drone on the threat of closure creeps nearer and nearer as the new high speed rail link threatens the bumbling ways of the station master and the railway cottage that has stood at the centre of the village for as long as anyone can remember - see attached poster


What about next month?

Friday 11th November, 10.55am, at Ripley: Act of Remembrance

Sunday 13th November, 10.45am, at Burnt Yates: Act of Remembrance at School
Refreshments will be served between 10.15 am and 10.45 am

Sunday 13th November, 10.45am, at Bishop Thornton: Act of Remembrance

Sunday 13th November, 10.45am, at Ripley: Act of Remembrance

Sunday 13th November, 10.55am, at Markington: Act of Remembrance

Sunday 20th November, 12.00pm, at Ripley: Benefice Lecture: Chris Milner, Singer/Songwriter
Our bi-monthly lecture/talk series, thinking about different aspects of faith. Each talk runs from 12noon for about 40 minutes, and is followed by a bring-and-share lunch. This month Chris Milner, a Christian singer/song writer will be joining us to perform some of his music, and to share some of his thoughts on our faith.

Sunday 20th 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!

Tuesday 22nd November, 7.00pm, at Ripley: Ripley PCC

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

Sunday 27th November, 3.30pm, at Ripley: Christingle

Monday 28th November, 2.30pm, at Markington: Markington School Christingle

Tuesday 29th November, 7.30pm, at TBC: Advent Course 1/3
Details to be confirmed.


Diocesan Events

Tuesday 1st November, 7.30pm, at Christ Church, Skipton: Solemn Eucharist for All Saints
On Tuesday 1 November at Christ Church Skipton there is a sung Solemn Eucharist for All Saints at 7.30pm. Preacher: Peter Townley, Archdeacon of Pontefract. All welcome.

Friday 4th November, 4.00pm, at Parcevall Hall: Weekend Retreat with Music
Weekend Retreat with music: Music for Remembrance 4pm November 4 - 6 at Parcevall Hall Tutor: Geoff Weaver We will sing music appropriate to this season of Remembrance, including a performance of Fauré's sublime Requiem in the incomparable beauty of The Priory Church at Bolton Abbey. Participants should bring a copy of the Fauré Requiem. Geoff Weaver taught in this country before moving to Hong Kong to teach and conducted the Cecilian Singers and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus. After a time as Director of Music at Bradford Cathedral he became Director of Studies at the Royal School of Church Music. He regularly teaches and conducts around the world. Cost: £200. 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 10th November, 4.00pm, at Parcevall Hall: Silent Retreat
Silent Retreat, 4pm November 10 - 12 at Parcevall Hall The Glorious Tapestry of the Christian Gospel A review in stillness: The heart beat of faith, reflections from the Hours of the Day and the changing seasons embedded in Anglican Prayer and Practice. Led by our chaplain, Canon Graham Bettridge. Cost: £145. More here. 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 

Saturday 12th November, 10.30am, at Ripon Cathedral: Company of Servers AGM
7th ANNUAL EUCHARIST & AGM:  Saturday 12 November 2016 at RIPON CATHEDRAL Arrival & Robing: 10:30am Eucharist: 11am Lunch (Please bring your own): 12 noon AGM: 12:30pm Committee Meeting (To Elect Officers): 1:30pm Saturday 12 November 2016 starting at 10.30am at Ripon Cathedral. To book - please contact Jean Radley on 0113 2842 385

Saturday 12th November, 1.00pm, at Ripon Cathedral: Come and Sing Evensong: A Festival of Remembrance
Come and Sing Evensong – A Festival of Remembrance, Ripon Cathedral, November 12th 2016, 1.00 - 6.30pm. RSCM North & East Yorkshire joins with RSCM Ripon and Leeds Area to sing a service of Choral Evensong in the grand surroundings of Ripon Cathedral. Music and liturgy have been chosen with the theme of remembrance in mind. The music for the service is drawn from a rich heritage of composers from across the North of England.

Thursday 17th November, 7.00pm, at Christ Church, Harrogate: Workshop - Beyond the Wind and Watertight with HLF
The second in a series of 3 Autumn workshops offered by the Stewardship, Funding and Development Team.  This one will look at other Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) funding schemes for different types of heritage. Heritage of buildings, graveyards, landscape or engagement. Looking at the other funding opportunities HLF can offer.  It does not look at the Grants for Places of Worship (GPOW). This workshop will be at Christ Church, Harrogate HG1 4SW. This workshop will be repeated on 22 November at The Diocesan Office in Leeds. For further information and to book your place please contact Cath Fox on cath.fox@leeds.anglican.org or ring 0113 3530 221.    

Sunday 20th November, 3.30pm, at Ripon Cathedral: OakLeaf service - Ripon Cathedral
This year's Oak Leaf Service for all those who have lost a loved one in a road traffic incident is being held at Ripon Cathedral at 3.30pm 

Wednesday 23rd November, 11.00am, at The Old Deanery, Ripon: Safeguarding Training C3
Foundation/Leadership for Incumbents Training 11-2pm on 23 November 2016 at the Old Deanery, Ripon with Narinder Lyon. N.B. Includes or revises C1 & C2  Aims: Equip incumbents, licensed and authorised ministers to embed healthy parish safeguarding practice.Who for: Incumbents; House for Duty; Senior ordained staff; Readers. More information about Safeguarding Training dates including other dates. Book with the Diocesan Office.

Tuesday 29th November, 4.00pm, at Parcevall Hall: Advent Retreat
Advent Retreat, 4pm November 29 - December 2 at Parcevall Hall Leader: Rev Prebendary William Scott William Scott is an Anglican priest who served as Domestic Chaplain to the Queen at Buckingham Palace and Sub-dean of the Chapel Royal. Prior to this he served as the Chaplain of The Queen's Chapel of the Savoy and the Chaplain of the Royal Victorian Order. Previously, he has served as Vicar of St. Mary's Church, Bourne Street, London. Cost: £200. 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 


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 Week
"For "All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord endures forever." That word is the good news that was announced to you." -1 Peter 1:24-25 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