Family
December 2025
Children’s Church
Mustard Seeds is our new Sunday morning Children’s Church group aimed at 0-6 year olds and their parents/carers, or any primary school age children who enjoy worshipping through singing, storytelling and craft. Families gather in the Cathedral Library after the first hymn and re join the main service in time for communion. Starting on Sunday […]
Follow the Star: A Christmas Trail in Ripon Cathedral
Come and experience the wonder of Christmas at Ripon Cathedral by following the stars on our festive Christmas Trail. Journey through the cathedral’s familiar and much-loved spaces, discovering the joyful Christmas story and meeting the characters of the Nativity along the way. This trail is free of charge.
Journey To Bethlehem
Enjoy the start of Christmas as we sing familiar carols and the children tell the story of Christ’s birth. Children are invited to dress up as characters of the nativity story (or anyone or anything that takes their fancy!) for a fun and adorable service for youngsters and their families.
Festal Eucharist – Christmas Day
Join us as we celebrate on this most special of days in the church calendar.
Sung Eucharist for St Stephen’s Day
Join us for a short eucharist celebrating St Stephen, followed by a pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey following in the footsteps of those who walked from Ripon and founded Fountains Abbey. Please Note: Fountains Abbey is owned and managed by the National Trust and you may need to provide either proof of membership or pay […]
St Stephen’s Day (Boxing Day) Pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey
Join us in a pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey following in the footsteps of those who walked from Ripon and founded Fountains Abbey, ending with a short service of carols with Stray Brass in the cellarium. Entry to Fountains Abbey is free to non NT members until 12noon on Boxing Day when the service starts.
January 2026
Children’s Church
Mustard Seeds is our new Sunday morning Children’s Church group aimed at 0-6 year olds and their parents/carers, or any primary school age children who enjoy worshipping through singing, storytelling and craft. Families gather in the Cathedral Library after the first hymn and re join the main service in time for communion. Starting on Sunday […]
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