News from our Churches
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SERVICES IN OUR CHURCHES
Sunday 29th March - Palm Sunday
Little Sampford 9.15am Palm Sunday Procession and Eucharist (SL)
Thaxted 10.45am Palm Sunday Procession from the Church Hall, Margaret St followed by Sung Mass
Thaxted 1.00pm Stations of the Cross (DS & AW)
Monday 30th March
Thaxted 5.00pm Evening Prayer
Thaxted 7.00pm Mass (DS)
Thaxted 7.30pm Praying the Rosary followed by Compline
Tuesday 31st March
Thaxted 5.00pm Evening Prayer
Little Sampford 6.00pm Eucharist and Stations of the Cross (DS & AW)
Wednesday 1st April - Spy Wednesday
Thaxted 10.00am Low Mass (DS)
Thaxted 5.00pm Evening Prayer
Thaxted 7.30pm Resurrection Stories
Thursday 2nd April - Maundy Thursday
Chelmsford Cathedral 12.00 noon Chrism Mass
Thaxted 7.30pm Mass, stripping of the altars and watch until midnight (DS)
Hempstead 7.30pm Eucharist (SL)
Friday 3rd April - Good Friday
Great Sampford 10.00am Praise Service (GC)
Thaxted 10.45am Churches Together, Walk of Witness. Assemble at Latham’s Yard, Park Street.
Thaxted 12.00 noon - 2.00pm Children’s Activities,
Thaxted 2.00pm - 3.00pm The Last Hour (DS)
Saturday 4th April - Holy Saturday
Thaxted 7.00pm Paschal Vigil and First Mass of Easter with the Baptism of Wayne Scott (DS)
Sunday 5th April - Easter Sunday
Thaxted 8.00am Low Mass (DS)
Lt Sampford 8.00am Eucharist (SL)
Radwinter 9.30am Eucharist (SL)
Thaxted 11.00am Easter Sunday Mass (DS)
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IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
That as we receive our Palm Crosses today, we might reflect on their significance and try to walk closer to Jesus this Holy Week.
For those working to discern their Christian vocation at this time.
Christians who are persecuted or discriminated against because of their faith.
The work of the Uttlesford Food Bank and those in our seemingly affluent area who live below the poverty line.
Local branches of Christian environmental societies.
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COMING UP
Friday 3rd April
Good Friday Walk of Witness. Assemble in Latham’s Yard, Park Street at 10.45am for an 11.00am start. We will process via, and stop at, the Baptist Church, the Guildhall, the Parish Church, finishing at the United Reformed Church in Bolford Street for a short service and hot
cross buns.
Monday 6th April
The “world renowned” Thaxted Morris Men will be dancing in the churchyard from 11.00am - 1.00pm.
Saturday 11th April
Second Saturday" Coffee Morning at Thaxted URC, 10.00am - 12.30pm. Join us for coffee, tea, cake and chat!
Everyone welcome!
Monday 13th April
HIGNFY “A preview of gardens that are open to the public” St Mary’s Little Sampford at 2.30pm All very welcome. Why not come for a cup of tea and a slice of cake to take a look at our beautifully decorated church and its churchyard full of beautiful wild flowers. Enquires to Roberta 01799 586212
Tuesday 14th April
Messy Church returns to Thaxted URC from 4.00pm - 5.30pm. We will be having fund with crafts, games and songs, followed by a shared tea. Please book by phoning 01799 524944 or email thaxtedmessychurch@outlook.com
Sunday 3rd May
May devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Thaxted, with visitors from the Pant Valley Benefice!
Saturday 6th June
6pm - Evensong - choir of Wanstead Parish Church.
Saturday 27th June
Pilgrimage to the Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.
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EASTER LILIES
If you would like to contribute to the cost of Thaxted’s Easter Lilies in memory of a loved one, please give your donation to Janet Moore or Margaret Caton by 25th March.
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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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PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM - 27th JUNE 2026
Our Benefice Pilgrimage to Walsingham is on Saturday 27th June. We have a minibus and driver for those who would like to take advantage of this, or if you wish, you can travel independently.
To book a seat on the minibus, or if you want any further information, please contact Adrian on 07443 840740 or email adrianwright2010@hotmail.co.uk.
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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).
