News from our Churches
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SERVICES IN OUR CHURCHES
THIS WEEK
Sunday 29 December – First Sunday of Christmas
10.00am Gt Sampford Revd Susannah Holy Communion
United Benefice Service - 5th Sunday of the Month
NEXT WEEK
FIRST SUNDAY OF 2025
Sunday 5 January - 2nd of Christmas/Epiphany
8.00am Thaxted Fr Chris Low Mass
9.30am Radwinter Adrian Wright Praise
10.00am Thaxted Fr Chris Open Doors
Wednesday 8 January
10.00am Thaxted Revd Susannah Low Mass
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IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
• Our Benefice, it's 5 churches and also our friends in the other denominations as we celebrate the Nativity together.
• Those who will be away for the festive season, that they may have a safe and enjoyable time, and all who are visiting our area that they might find a warm welcome.
• Peace in the world, especially the Holy Land, Gaza and Ukraine.
• Those who may find Christmas difficult due to recent bereavement, illness or loneliness.
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday 30 December – Lt Sampford 1.30pm -3.30pm - Next HIGNFY meeting. Topic: Scottish Traditions & Places, followed by seasonal refreshments, and ending with Compline. All welcome.
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COMING SOON
Sunday 12 January – Thaxted 11.00am celebrating PLOUGH SUNDAY in the Benefice
Friday 17 January - Norwich Cathedral 2.00pm - Memorial Service for Dr Julian Litten. Live stream information will be circulated in due course.
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PICTURES FROM LITTLE SAMPFORD CAROL SERVICE
Click here to see pictures taken by Peter Clark
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PICTURES FROM FATHER GERWYN'S FARWWELL
Our last service with Fr Gerwyn was on Sunday 18th August. Click here to see pictures from the celebration of his time with us, that took place following the service.
Dear Friends,
It is exactly a week ago today that I left Thaxted bound for Welshpool. I have unpacked the last of my boxes and taken an oath that I will NEVER move again until I retire!
I simply wish to say that I am enormously touched by the number of cards and personal messages that I have received from you all; the very generous donation that I received was amazing and the Moorcroft vase is now in pride of place on my study window sill - such a thoughtful reminder of my Thaxted days.
I feel humbled by the strength of love and support from you all. Bertie is settling but we are both finding it rather strange rattling around this early seventeenth century vicarage. Already the autumnal breezes are swirling about the house, blowing in from the Cambrian Mountains!
Thank you for all your kindnesses; I shall not forget how formative Thaxted and the Villages have been as a staging post on my journey.
With love and best wishes, Gerwyn
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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).
