John Dobson

Dean of Ripon Cathedral

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Last chance to book for Saturday's Majesty & Melody, Ripon Cathedral Choir's Summer Concert.
Online ticket sales close today at 12pm, so this is your last chance to book in advance and choose your seats.
Tickets then available to purchase on the door (subject to availability)

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Encouraging as many people as possible to complete the survey- only 5 or 10 minutes. @BBCYork @BBCLookNorth @northyorksc @LeedsCofE @churchofengland @21Engr @engcathedrals @yorkshirepost

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Dean John talks about Growing God’s Kingdom, Ripon Cathedral’s vision strategy, and how we would like to hear from you - as we shape our mission to serve the Church and world over the next five years.

Please take a moment to complete the survey: https://t.co/OsUA01ZY2d

[Ripon Cathedral @riponcathedral]

Dean John talks about Growing God’s Kingdom, Ripon Cathedral’s vision strategy, and how we would like to hear from you - as we shape our mission to serve the Church and world over the next five years.

Please take a moment to complete the survey: https://t.co/OsUA01ZY2d

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Ripon Cathedral is currently seeking an Education Officer to join our team.
The Education Officer plays a vital role in shaping the way children and young people encounter the cathedral.
Click the link for more details and to apply: https://t.co/MB3MyzX5pO

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The ordination of 5 priests by Bishop Anna gave cause for great celebration. Congratulations to our curate Rev Anna Boyce - Rev Scott Lunn, Rev Lee Finnegan, Rev Emma James & Rev Clare Wood. On Sunday Rev Anna presided at our Patronal Eucharist! @RiponDean @AnnaEltie @LeedsCofE

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A joy to celebrate 10 years of partnership working through Cathedral Community Connections- C3 @riponcathedral Many thanks to all who contribute to this vital part of our mission. @ @BBCYork @BBCLookNorth @churchofengland @ChurchTimes @LeedsCofE @northyorksc @RiponRover

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Today we celebrate our partnerships with local charities through C3 – Cathedral Community Connections.
Join us for our Service of Holy Communion at 10.30am and find out more @dementiaforward @JennyruthW @RWalledGarden @christian_aid @refugeecouncil @ForumRipon @RiponDean @ymca

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The obstacles to affordable rural housing and how we might overcome them are key topics at today’s conference hosted by @RiponDean guests include @YNYMayor and the Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Mrs Jo Ropner, representing His Majesty The King @YNYCombined @BBCLookNorth

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Live from Ripon Cathedral - Dean John on today’s Rural Housing Conference.

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I very much look forward to welcoming all the couples coming to @riponcathedral to celebrate 50 years and more of marriage. An example to us all! @churchofengland @BBCLookNorth @BBCYork @ChurchTimes @LeedsCofE @northyorksc @RiponRover @engcathedrals

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Bob & Maureen chat about their 60yr marriage on @BBCYork with Georgey tomorrow at 7.05am & 8.05am ahead of our Golden Wedding Service on Sunday at 3.30pm.
At the service couples married for 50 years or more can renew their vows! All welcome @spanswicktweets @LeedsCofE @RiponDean

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A joy to be with these wonderful people for the reopening of the Newby Hall Rock Garden. @NewbyHall @riponcathedral @BBCLookNorth @BBCYork @yorkshirepost @northyorksc

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On the way to the Rock Garden with Lucinda & Michele …

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On the way to the Rock Garden with Lucinda & Michele …

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Our magnificent pipe organ is revealed in all its glory during our Summer Organ Festival, which is opened tomorrow, Tue 2 June at 7.30pm by Assistant Director of Music, Tim Harper.
Featuring works by J. S. Bach, Litaize, Howells, Demessieux and Dupré.
https://t.co/gsE8UhkNoN

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Limited spaces available for our Tudor Guided Tours.
The first tour takes place Tue 2 June at 2.30pm, offering an opportunity to step back into Tudor England and discover hidden stories, historic features & royal connections woven throughout the cathedral.
https://t.co/SoBnCzFQbz

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The countdown is on👑
In just one week Ripon Cathedral will be transformed for Tudor Month.
Discover hidden Tudor features, explore royal portraits in the stunning north aisle and hear from leading historians including Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch.
https://t.co/i7g9CS9ptv

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Ripon Cathedral’s Summer Organ Festival returns this June, a month-long celebration of glorious music in one of England’s most magnificent sacred spaces, with the organ front and centre.

Tuesdays in June
7.30pm–9pm

Full schedule and tickets here: https://t.co/Tz9y4MOmQB

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We’re looking forward to the opening concert of our Summer Organ Festival!
Experience the organ close-up and centre stage in an inspiring, intimate setting. On 2 June at 7.30pm, we welcome Tim Harper, Assistant Director of Music at Ripon Cathedral
Tickets: https://t.co/Tz9y4MOUG9

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A little glimpse of this morning's rehearsal ahead of Choral Evensong tonight at 5.30pm.
If you need a moment of calm on this drizzly Tuesday, come and join us for Evensong.
We are also currently recruiting boy and girl choristers to join our choir📧[email protected]

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And many thanks to our wonderful staff and volunteers who organised and supported it. @riponcathedral @BBCLookNorth @yorkshirepost @LeedsCofE @churchofengland @engcathedrals @ChurchTimes @engcathedrals

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Huge thanks to everyone who helped make the Spring Fair on 18 April such a success! Together we raised just over £18,000 to support the cathedral’s mission, education, music and heritage conservation.

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Becoming a chorister at Ripon Cathedral is about more than singing
It’s about building confidence, making friendships, learning new skills and being part of something truly special
We're now recruiting boy and girl choristers to join our choir
Email [email protected]

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Join us on tomorrow, Thurs May 14 at 5.30pm for our Ascension Day Festal Eucharist - when we celebrate Christ leaving his disciples after 40 days, with the promise that he would send the Holy Spirit to them.

https://t.co/O4BN7j6qr0