News from our Churches
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SERVICES IN OUR CHURCHES
Saturday 18th October Luke the Evangelist
10.00am Radwinter Fr David Sheppard Holy Communion
Sunday 19th October 18th After Trinity
9.30am Little Sampford Fr David Sheppard Holy Communion
11.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Sung Mass
Monday 20th October
7.30pm Thaxted Praying the Rosary
Wednesday 22nd October
10.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Low Mass
Sunday 26th October Last After Trinity
8.00am Great Sampford Fr David Sheppard Holy Communion
9.30am Hempstead Fr Chris Brown Holy Communion
11.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Sung Mass
Monday 27th October
7.30pm Thaxted Praying the Rosary
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IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
We pray for...
The importance of being persistent in our prayers.
All who use their creative talents to serve Christ and His Church.
We give thanks for the ceasefire in Gaza, we pray for those who live there as they attempt to rebuild their shattered lives - and for peace elsewhere, especially in Ukraine.
Those who are homeless, especially in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Harlow and for those who work to help them.
The work of Friends of the Earth.
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COMING UP
18th October Arts & Crafts Fair at Thaxted Parish Church.
19th October Come & Sing at St Mary’s Great Dunmow, 4pm rehearsal and 6pm service.
20th October Lt Sampford Church HIGNFY Jane Austen.
25th October 7.30pm Thaxted Parish Church Haverhill Silver Band in Concert in aid of the Royal British Legion.
2nd November 6.30pm All Souls service at Thaxted Parish Church.
7th November Justin Waples will be hosting another of the popular wine tastings at Gt Sampford Church.
9th November Remembrance Sunday
10.45am Radwinter (The Revd Susannah Lacon)
10.45am Hempstead (Graham Cook)
10.45am Thaxted (Fr David Sheppard)
11th November Armistice Day
10.45am Great Sampford (Fr David Sheppard)
23rd November Jubilate service, St Michael’s, Gt Sampford at 4pm.
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SHOE BOX APPEAL
Little Sampford and Thaxted Churches are working with our Baptist friends to fill shoe boxes with gifts to help a child, families or an elderly person in Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria or Romania.
If you are able to contribute, please leave items at St Mary’s, Little Sampford or Thaxted Parish Church where they will be gratefully received.
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THAXTED DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Thaxted Parish Church is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and enthusiastic Director of Music and Organist.
The successful applicant will demonstrate the versatility and vision to build on a strong choral tradition.
More details here
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JUBILATE
4pm, 23rd November, St Michael's, Gt Sampford
I would like us to gather together for Benefice services :) as you have enjoyed previously and so I have a plan to use the 23rd November, Christ the King, for our next benefice service.
My plan is for these services to have a name - Jubilate, after Jubilate Deo [rejoice in God]. The service will be at 4pm and it will have its own format. If you would like to sing in a choir for this service, there will be a rehearsal at 3pm on the day.
I am delighted that Sean Martin will be our organist. At least one of the hymns will be chosen by you! Please fill out this form here to suggest a hymn by the 9th November. The hymn with the most votes will be included in the service.
Looking forward to this very much, I do hope you will enjoy the service, and from our five churches we can be in one, together. Fr. David
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MONTHLY LETTER AND REFLECTIONS FROM THE RECTOR
Fr David will publish a letter to the Benefice each month on Sub Stack. You can read the letter by clicking this link From the Rector
If you sign up to SubStack, this letter will automatically be sent to you but we’ll also publish the link here.
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JULIAN MEETING
The monthly Julian Meeting will be held at 7pm on the Third Tuesday of the month (16th September, and so on) in Thaxted Parish Church Hall. Half an hour of silent, contemplative prayer together with others. See thejulianmeetings.net for more information on this practice.
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THAXTED COFFEE CORNER
Every Wednesday after the mid week Mass we offer coffee, tea, hot chocolate, treats and good company for anyone who would like to join us. If you would like to come along or if you might be able to help to run the service, please contact Maryanne (admin@ttsrh.org ) or Anna Lee for more information!
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THAXTED ECO CHURCH AWARD
Congratulations to the Eco Church team! Thaxted Parish Church has been awarded the Eco Church Silver Award! Click here for more information on how this was achieved.
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CHURCH WHATSAPP GROUPS
Keep up to date, help with projects and events and connect with other church members by joining the new Thaxted Church WhatsApp group. Please text your name and mobile phone number to Paul Meader 07711-310243, or speak to Paul in Church.
We have set up a new WhatsApp group for the Villages’ congregations to also share information about events, news, requests for advice or support and prayer. If you would like to added to this group, please contact Maryanne on either 07958 629506 (by WhatsApp!) or email admin@ttsrh.org.
(Please note that by joining the WhatsApp groups your mobile number will be visible to other group members).
Congratulations to those who were confirmed by Bishop Roger on 9th February
L to R: Alex Young, Lindsey Phillips, Bishop Roger, Rosie Holt, Harry Gilbank, William Gilbank, Sam Crockford and Fr Chris
