News from our Churches
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SERVICES IN OUR CHURCHES
Second Sunday of Lent – 1st March
Thaxted 8.00am Low Mass
Radwinter 9.30am Praise Service
Thaxted 10.00am Open Doors with
Eucharist
Thaxted 4.00pm Stations of the Cross
Monday 2nd March
Thaxted 7.30pm Rosary followed by Compline
Wednesday 4th March
Thaxted 10.00am Low Mass
Hempstead 7.30pm Resurrection Journeys
Third Sunday of Lent – 8th March
Little Sampford 8.00am Eucharist
Great Sampford 9.30am Eucharist
Thaxted 11.00am Sung Mass
Thaxted 4.00pm Stations of the Cross
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IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
As Christians we should try to be prepared for change - and with Our Lord’s help embrace the unexpected.
Traditionally during Lent we are asked to give something up. However, another approach is to take something on; for instance, cultivating a personal prayer habit, supporting a charity, being for mindful of God’s creation and so forth.
March 1st is also St David’s Day. Let us pray for the churches and people of Wales.
The life and work of our Diocese of Chelmsford.
All who are lonely and for those who suffer from mental health problems including depression.
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COMING UP
Friday 6th March
2.00pm World Day of Prayer service at Thaxted URC.
Tuesday 10th March
Messy Church returns toThaxted URC onfrom 4.00pm to 5.30pm. We will be having fun with crafts, games and songs, followed by a shared tea. Please book by phoning 01799 524944 or email: thaxtedmessychurch@outlook.com
Tuesday 10th March Lenten Supper Freshwell Cottage, Little Sampford 6.00 for 6.30pm. Please bring your own wine. Telephone Roberta to book as space is limited! 01799586212. All very welcome from our 5 churches .
Saturday 14th March
‘Second Saturday’ Coffee Morning at Thaxted URC will meet again, 10.00am to 12.30pm. Join us for coffee, tea, cake, and chat! Everybody welcome.
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CARBON FAST
This Lent, Eco Church invites you to take part in the Climate Steward’s Carbon Fast which will help you consider ways to live more simply, give you new ideas to cut your carbon footprint and enable you to focus on God and creation.
Each week in Lent features a different theme designed to help us take climate action in manageable ways that bear witness to God.
Throughout Lent there will be suggestions on the pew sheet for how you could reduce your carbon footprint or you can sign up to receive these and other key facts by weekly email via this link
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THAXTED NEW AUDIO SYSTEM
You may have noticed a marked improvement on the clarity of sound over our loudspeakers in Thaxted church very recently, there is a very good reason for this. An anonymous donor wished to improve the sound quality.
A few weeks ago we had a site visit from the company who maintain the microphones and now have a newamplifier in the cabinet which is giving us a greater range [EQ or equalisation, I understand is the term to use!] from bass to treble.
The unit in the cabinet connected to the hearing loop has also been upgraded in order to comply with updated regulations.
Finally, all this is now controlled with an iPad which can be used from within the nave. The churchwardens, PCC, and I, wish to thank the donor very much indeed. Accessibility and clarity of sound, in our desire to give glory to God, in teaching, prayer and praise within our worship, is of such importance. Deo gratias.
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ELECTORAL ROLL REVISION & APCM's
Electoral Roll - If you are not already on the Electoral Roll of your Parish, please contact your Electoral Roll officer or admin@ttsrh.org for a form.
APCMs:
Thaxted: APCM 26th April after the 11am service.
Radwinter & Hempstead: APCM 3rd May after the 9.30am service.
The Sampfords: APCM 10th May after the 9.30am service
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PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION
Bishop Guli would like to hold a service of confirmation in our Saffron Walden Deanery on 23rd
April 2026.
If you are interested in being confirmed, please speak to Fr David.
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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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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
