Canon Matthew Writes

“He looked down his nose and said, ‘Well, they’re no saint!’” I wonder whether you can identify with that.
Dean John’s Sermon- Trinity 11 2025
On Sunday 21 September, the Dean reflected on humility and hospitality as marks of God’s kingdom. Drawing on Hebrews and Luke’s gospel, he explored how welcoming the stranger as Christ himself shapes us into a community of generosity and grace.…
Services & Music September
Children’s Church

Families are warmly invited to Ripon Cathedral this autumn as Children’s Church returns in refreshed form from Sunday September 7, running every Sunday at the 10.30am Eucharist during term time.
Canon Wendy Writes

Merry monks, the wonder of a wave for Wilfrid, the pomp of procession, and pirates...
Twilight in the Nave

You're warmly invited to join us for an evening like no other in the starlit nave, transformed into the most extraordinary dining room in Yorkshire. Friday 10 October 6.30pm. Please visit the website or see board for ticketing information. All welcome.
Visiting Choirs this Summer
Ripon Cathedral warmly welcomes visiting choirs to support our liturgies while the cathedral choir enjoys their well-deserved summer break. Following the end of the choral term last Sunday, we have a range of groups travelling locally, nationally and internationally to…
Rebuilding the Rural Economy – Can It Be Done?

Ripon Cathedral brought together leaders from across the political, agricultural, business, and environmental sectors on Friday for a landmark forum exploring how to rebuild and revitalise the rural economy.
All the Pomp, All the Glory

Ripon Cathedral’s Summer Choral Finale - Bring your family, friends, flags and finest singing voices!
Welcome Canon Wendy Dalrymple

Wendy joins us from Canterbury Cathedral where since the autumn of 2023 she has been Precentor, Residentiary Canon Designate and Head of Worship and Events. This followed on from eight and a half years as Rector of the Parish Church…