News from our Churches
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SERVICES IN OUR CHURCHES
Sunday 13th July – 4th After Trinity
9.30am Gt Sampford Fr David Sheppard Holy Communion
11.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Sung Mass
5.00pm Lt Sampford Fr David Sheppard Healing Service
Weds 16th July
10.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Low Mass
Sunday 20th July – 5th After Trinity
9.30am Lt Sampford Fr David Sheppard Holy Communion
11.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Sung Mass
6.00pm Radwinter Fr David Sheppard Evensong
Wednesday 23rd July
11.00am Thaxted Fr David Sheppard Sung Mass
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IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
Our new Rector, Fr David and his wife Kate. For the ministry team and churchwardens.
That we may always be ready to show kindness and compassion to others, even if it is at cost to ourselves.
All who seek the Christian ministry of healing at this time.
All who have lost loved ones as a result of road accidents and similar tragedies.
Local farmers as they begin the harvest, their families and those in allied trades.
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A LETTER 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 Letter from the Rector - July 2025
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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COMING UP
Sunday 12th July - Join us for "Second Saturday Coffee Morning" at Thaxted URC ,10.00am to 12 midday, Coffee, tea, cake and chat - everybody welcome!
HIGNFY 2.30pm at Lt Sampford Church with Compline at 4.00pm for those who wish to stay, Homemade refreshments and a warm welcome. Enquiries to Roberta on 01799 586212
14th July – Tales by the Riverside
28th July – Landscape Painting
20th July – Churches Together picnic in the Conservation Garden. Details to follow!
27th July – Farewell Service for Christopher Bayston, Thaxted’s Director of Music, followed by a Bring & Share lunch.
Sunday 2nd August – Friends of Thaxted Church Jazz evening with Barry Tyler’s Jazz Band in Clarance House Gardens. Please contact trinamawer@yahoo.co.uk / 01371 831984 for tickets at £12.50. Pimms on arrival, the FoTC bar and dancing on the grass!
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THANK YOU FROM FR DAVID
Thank you, everyone, for welcoming me to the benefice. I am very grateful for the many acts of kindness over the last few weeks. I am also very grateful for the extraordinary welcome extended to my family and friends, including friends from Buckden and the Offords, on Monday evening. A big thank you!
I am so happy to be your Rector and incumbent of the parishes.
Looking forward to our life together,
I am, ever yours,
Fr David
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PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM - 19th JULY
The time is coming when I need to give numbers for lunch and also to finalise transport arrangements. If anyone would like to come who has
not let me know, please could you inform me by the evening of Monday 30th June please! Many Thanks, Adrian adrianwright2010@hotmail.co.uk 07443 840740
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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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THAXTED WHATSAPP GROUP
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. (Please note that by joining the group 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
