CLUSTER NEWS

STREET ANGELS SKIPTON are holding two open evenings this autumn on September 24th and October 9th from 9pm to 2am.  You are welcome to call in to have a chat, to see what we get up to on a Saturday evening or to go out with a patrol.  Coffee, cakes and good company are always available.

BRADFORD REFORM SYNAGOGUE is participating in the event 'European Days of Jewish Culture and Heritage' with an Open Day on Sunday September 12th, with a theme of Art in Judaism.  Betty and Alfred Mendoza from our congregation have offered to meet anyone who would like to visit the synagogue that day at 2pm in Bradford.  If you would like to go ask Betty or Alfred for more details, or leave a message at the Church Office.

SKIPTON SIMBACH ASSOCIATION has invited our parish administrator Martina Hammond to give a talk about Berlin on Wednesday 8th September at 7.30pm in the Soroptismist Rooms on Otley Street Skipton. The focus will be on the changes after the fall of the wall.  All are welcome!

THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE IS AVAILABLE TODAY (5th), this edition is on lavender coloured paper, or read our news online at www.holytrinityskipton.org.uk including The Rector's review of his Sabbatical. The editors are meeting on Tuesday 7th Sept at 1.00pm at the Rectory Cottage.

RIDE AND STRIDE FUN DAY - Saturday 11th Sept, Yorkshire has a varied landscape, but you do not have to be a slave to fitness to join in and enjoy the day: on horseback, on foot, by car, train, bus or just sitting and welcoming, please support this important event with children and youth groups. Last year 13,000 people took part, raising funds for their chosen church, but also for their local Trust. www.yhct.org.uk

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ST AUGUSTINE's, DRAUGHTON

We welcome Revd Christopher Armstrong who is leading our Holy Communion Service this morning (5th) at 10.15am.

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HOLY TRINITY, SKIPTON

A big Thank you to everyone who was involved in the Flower Festival last weekend. It was very successful (we raised more than £ 4,000!) and showed how much love and creativity can be expressed with flowers. Here is the requested poem:-

THAT'S WHY GOD MADE FLOWERS

Flowers can speak the naguage of the heart.
Flowers a quiet message can impart.
Love's most secret thought they van convey
Telling what no lips can ever say.
Flowers can heal a hurt, and flowers can bless,
Giving comfort, hope and happiness.
Flowers perform a silent ministry
Singing peace, affection and sympathy.
There are things that go too deep to be expressed
By tongue, or pen, in life's most poignant hours of joy or sorrow.
That's why God made flowers.

Please do join and welcome the members of the H.M.S. Vesper association who are celebrating this special Service with us at Holy Trinity next Sunday 12th September at 9.45am.

Flower team: There will be a planning meeting for Harvest Festival on Tuesday 14th September at 3 pm at Rectory Cottage.

Spectacles for North India:  Please bring these to church and Jenny Mysorekar will make sure that they are sent off.

'Flock to Skipton': This is the largest outdoor art exhibition Skipton has ever seen in its history, and it is expected to bring tens of thousands of extra visitors to the town over the three month that the display runs. You may notice more people than usual in Holy Trinity churchyard as visitors to the town come and see our very own special guest as they follow the Sculpture Trail around the town. Why not try it out for yourself? Find out more at www.flocktoskipton.co.uk We do hope that flyers again will be available very soon!

To everyone at Holy Trinity from Enid Powell: My grateful thanks for the most generous present bestowed on me during last Sunday's beautiful Cluster Service. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to nurture the church garden over the past nine years. My very best wishes to those, who will care for it in the future years.

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ST MARY'S, EMBSAY

It is good to have Adrian back amongst us perhaps he will be able to share some of his 'sabbatical' experiences with us in the near future?

You will be so pleased to know that we reached the total of £1,500 at the Garden Fete in Skipton - well done!

Today (5th ) is Danielle's last Sunday with us, although we hope we will see something of her on her holidays.  We thank her for all she has given us in faithfulness time and talent, and we wish her well in her time at  Edinburgh University.

Please continue to pray for Herbert in Airdale Hospital, and for Yvonne.

10th September - All-Age Family Treasure Hunt around the villages, £1. each including Barbecue in Church Car Park at the finish!  Start from Church.

Future Dates:     

  • 2nd October, Harvest Celebration, 7.00pm Village Hall. A Musical Evening with contributions from members of the Craven Accordion Orchestra, with Pie and Pea Supper. Tickets £8.00 under 12's £5.00.
  • 5th October 7.30pm in St. Mary's Church, The Licensing of The Reverend Louise Taylor Kenyon as Resident Priest in Embsay.

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