Ripon Cathedral

08/09/2026

St Mary’s and St John’s Ripon Almshouses and Chapels Trusts are seeking to appoint a part-time Clerk/Administrator.

🏡 Mostly home-based with variable hours
⏰ Expected to average around 20 hours per month
💷 Paid position
📋 Excellent administrative and interpersonal skills required

This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, reliable and confident in an administrative role, with the flexibility of working primarily from home.

👉 Visit our website for the full job description, person specification and details of how to apply.

📅 Closing date: 30 September 2026

For further information, please phone 01765 603462 or email [email protected]

https://riponcathedral.org.uk/clerk-administrator-st-marys-and-st-johns-ripon-almshouses-and-chapels-trusts/

07/09/2026

After a well-deserved summer break, we’re delighted to welcome back the Ripon Cathedral Choir this week. From Thursday 10 September they return to lead the cathedral’s worship. This year we are especially pleased to celebrate the arrival of five new boy choristers and six new girl choristers, joining the talented choir family.

Over the summer, we’ve been privileged to welcome a wonderful variety of visiting choirs, who have generously supported our worship. We’re hugely grateful to every choir who has joined us and shared their music with our congregation and visitors.

https://riponcathedral.org.uk/

06/09/2026

Launching Tuesday 8 September at 9.15am

Looking for a welcoming place to spend Tuesday mornings with your little one?

Join us every Tuesday from 9.15-10.45 during term time for Midweek Mustard Seeds - a relaxed group for babies, toddlers and their carers, filled with songs, stories, play, worship and friendship.

No need to book - simply come along. Whether you're new to the cathedral or already part of our community, we'd love to welcome you.

https://riponcathedral.org.uk/events/midweek-mustard-seeds/

06/09/2026

At the end of a day in Ripon, whether you’ve been here for work, exploring the city or simply enjoying a day out, what could be better than Choral Evensong in the cathedral?

With the beautiful sound of voices filling this ancient space, it is a chance to pause, breathe and reflect before the day comes to an end.

On days when Choral Evensong is not taking place, you are invited to join us for Evening Prayer, offering the same opportunity to pause.

Evening Worship
Monday-Saturday: 5.30pm
Sundays: 3.30pm

Whether it’s Choral Evensong or Evening Prayer, this is part of the daily heartbeat of prayer and worship that has filled this place for more than 1,350 years.

Come and experience it for yourself. All are welcome.

https://riponcathedral.org.uk/worship/

05/09/2026

Something a little different to look forward to this October...

As the summer holidays come to an end, why not put something in the diary for the whole family?

On Friday 23 October, Ripon Cathedral will welcome families and adults for an evening of music, dancing and fun - all within the beautiful surroundings of Ripon Cathedral.

Family Silent Disco, 6.30pm - 8pm
Bring the kids, put on your headphones and choose from three different music channels as you dance together in the nave.
https://riponcathedral.org.uk/product/family-silent-disco/

Adults Only Silent Disco, 9pm - 11.30pm
Gather your friends ad enjoy an evening of music, dancing and three DJs (with a stocked bar too)
https://riponcathedral.org.uk/product/adult-only-silent-disco/

Adults only silent disco Standard tickets available now

05/09/2026

All creatures great and small are welcome! 🐾

The Annual Pet Blessing Service is taking place at St Michael and All Angels, the daughter church of Ripon Cathedral, on Sunday 18 October at 10.30am.

This informal service will be led by Canon Wendy Dalrymple, with furry, feathered and scaly friends all welcome. 🐶🐱🐰🐦🐢

Please ensure all pets are kept on a lead or in a suitable carrier and come prepared to clean up after any mishaps! If your pet can't attend, you're very welcome to bring along a photo instead.

A lovely opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for our wonderful animal companions. 💗

04/09/2026

Next month, the nave will sound a little different.

The evening will begin with the rich harmonies of The Yorkshire Decibelles during the drinks reception. As dinner is served, Frankly Jazz will provide the soundtrack, before singer-songwriter Alistair Griffin and his band take to the stage, inviting guests to dance beneath the stars.

Add a delicious three-course dinner, beautiful lighting, an auction and a raffle, and you have Twilight in the Nave. Harrogate Food & Drink Co.

Tickets are booking now, so if you've been thinking about coming. don't leave it too late.

Gather your friends, book your table and join us for a very special evening.

https://riponcathedral.org.uk/product/twilight-in-the-nave-2026/

04/09/2026

Dean John reflects on how a new Church feast prompts us to value the blessing of life.

03/09/2026

Come and discover the Treasures Untold of Ripon Cathedral.

Parishes from across the Diocese are warmly invited to join us for a Treasures Untold Pilgrimage at Ripon Cathedral.

For groups of up to 20 people, the morning will begin with refreshments before a reflective and prayerful tour around the cathedral, exploring how the historic features of this remarkable building can help us express and deepen our faith.

The pilgrimage will conclude with a Celebration of Holy Communion at 12pm.

The pilgrimages will take place on Saturday 3 October or Saturday 14 November, at a cost of £10 per person. If neither date is suitable, we may also be able to arrange a pilgrimage on an alternative date to suit. Contact [email protected] to explore other possibilities.

Everyone taking part will also receive a colour brochure of Treasures Untold.

To book, please contact [email protected]

Diocese of Leeds, Church of England

https://riponcathedral.org.uk/events/parish-pilgrimages/?occurrence=2026-10-03&time=1791019800

02/09/2026

There are limited tickets left to 'The Greatest Shows' at Ripon Cathedral on Friday 4 September. Don't miss out!

Grab your tickets now 👇
https://igniteconcertsyork.com/events/the-greatest-shows-ripon-cathedral/