News from our Churches
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SERVICES IN OUR CHURCHES
Sunday 30th November Advent Sunday
9.30am Hempstead Fr David Sheppard. St Andrew’s Patronal Service and Eucharist
11.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Sung Mass
4.00pm Thaxted Advent Carol Service
6.30pm Great Sampford Advent Carol Service
Monday 1st December
7.30pm Thaxted Praying the Rosary
Wednesday 3rd December
10.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Low Mass
Sunday 7th December Second Sunday of Advent
8.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Low Mass
9.30am Radwinter Fr David Sheppard Eucharist
10.00am Thaxted Fr Chris Brown Open Doors & Eucharist
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IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
Today is Advent Sunday. Let us pray that we can each make a proper preparation for the coming of Our Lord.
This is also St Andrew's Day. Andrew is regarded, according to John 1, 42/43 as the first missionary as he told, his brother Simon "We have found the Messiah!" Let us pray for Christian Mission throughout the world, and also for our own responsibilities to tell those we know and love about the Good News of Jesus Christ.
That a peaceful and just solution can be found for ending the war in Ukraine.
Local branches of environmental societies.
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COMING UP
29th November Thaxted Christmas Fayre Thaxted Parish Church, 10am - 1pm. All Welcome!!
30th November - Advent Sunday 4.00pm Carols & Readings Thaxted Parish Church. All welcome!
6.30pm Carol Service Great Sampford Parish Church. All welcome!
5th December 7.00pm Uttlesford Community Travel Annual Christmas Concert St Mary’s Church, Great Dunmow
Saturday 6th December 4.00pm Cambridge Voices Radwinter Parish Church
Tuesday 9th December 2.00 -5.00pm A Quiet Afternoon. A mindful couple of hours to be quiet and creative. Encouragement and refreshment provided. St Mary’s, Little Sampford.
11th December
Thaxted Singers presents Winter Harmonies. Thaxted Parish Church from 7.00pm. Tickets available from the choir, on the door and from Gifted.
15th December HIGNFY 1.30pm at Freshwell Cottage, Lt Sampford, Inner Calm.
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ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SERVICES
30th November - Advent Sunday
4.00pm Carols & Readings Thaxted Parish Church. All welcome!
6.30pm Carol Service Great Sampford Parish Church. All welcome!
7th December – Second Sunday of Advent
The Advent Story An informal service reflecting on the season of Advent. Followed by ligh refreshments. 3pm, atThaxted URC. Everybody welcome.
14th December - Third Sunday of Advent
Friends of Thaxted Church invite you to the Thaxted Town Carol Service, Thaxted Parish Church from 6.00pm.
Nine Lessons & Carols at Hempstead Parish Church at 6.30pm.
18th December
9.15am Great Sampford Church -Christingle Service
21st December – Last Sunday of Advent
9.30am Great Sampford Church Eucharist
5.00pm Thaxted Parish Church Blue Christmas Service. A quieter service for those who find the season to be a struggle.
8.15pm Thaxted Guildhall Blessing the Christmas Tree.
24th December – Christmas Eve
3.30pm Procession to the Crib at Thaxted Parish Church.
Time tbc Radwinter Parish Church Crib Service.
6.00pm Nine Lessons & Carols at Hempstead Parish Church.
11.30pm Thaxted Parish Church Midnight Mass.
25th December – Christmas Day
9.30am Christmas Day Service at Little Sampford Parish Church.
10.00am Christmas Day Mass at Thaxted Parish Church.
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CAN YOU SUPPORT YOUR PARISH CHURCH?
The Parish Giving Scheme is a free giving service that allows parishioners to donate to their church with 100% of their donation going to their beneficiary, plus Gift Aid where eligible.
All 5 of our beautiful churches need a steady, reliable income to pay for the running and upkeep of our churches. This includes the costs associated with ministry, utility bills, insurance and the small but important repairs and maintenance.
If you are able to make a regular donation, please contact your parish’s PGS representative.
Radwinter: Jane Richardson ejanerichardson1234@gmail.com
Hempstead: David Cox dc_cox@hotmail.com
The Sampfords: Graham Cook cook.gwj@btinternet.com
Thaxted: Daniel Fox thaxtedfox@gmail.com
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CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
If you would like to contribute towards the cost of the Christmas Flowers at Thaxted Church, please give your donations to Janet Moore.
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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
