News from our Churches
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SERVICES IN OUR CHURCHES
THIS WEEK
Sunday 17 November – Second before Advent
9.30am Hempstead Fr Chris Holy Eucharist
11.00am Thaxted Fr Chris Sung Mass
Wednesday 20 November
10.00am Thaxted Fr Chris Low Mass
NEXT WEEK
Sunday 24 November – CHRIST THE KING
8.00am Gt Sampford Revd Susannah Holy Eucharist
9.30am Lt Sampford Charles Scott Praise service
11.00am Thaxted Revd Susannah Sung Mass
Wednesday 27 November
10.00am Thaxted Revd Susannah Low Mass
NEXT MONTH
Sunday 1 December – ADVENT
SUNDAY
8.00am Thaxted Revd Susannah Low Mass
9.30am Gt Sampford Revd Susannah Holy Eucharist
10.00am Thaxted Fr Chris Open Doors
4.00pm Thaxted Advent Carol Service Fr Chris with Thaxted Church Choir
6.30pm Radwinter Advent Carol Service Graham Cook with The Sampfords Singers
Wednesday 4 December
10.00am Thaxted Fr Chris Low Mass
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IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
• that we may keep to the true path of faith with the help of Jesus.
• our Benefice, the 5 churches and our work together.
• for all who are responsible for Safeguarding in the Church of England, and for the victims of abuse.
• innocent victims of conflict and those affected by natural disasters.
• the work of the hospices that serve our area.
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Wednesday 20 November 7.30pm 9.00pm Thaxted. Visiting bell ringers from Willingale.
Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November 10.00am-4.00pm RADWINTER CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL. Beautiful trees, stalls and refreshments.
Saturday 23 November 10.00am-1.00pm Thaxted CHRISTMAS FAYRE with MOORCROFT
• Visit Father Christmas from 10.30am until 12noon.
• Stir up your own Christmas Pudding mix - and make a wish!
• Raffles, Tombola, Games - please save your 1p, 2p & 5p coins.
• Tasty refreshments.
• Hugely popular Moorcroft Pottery with new Christmas designs.
• Stock up on some unique gifts and goodies.
Donations of bottles, cakes & preserves gratefully received. Also, items for the ‘recycling’ stall please – e.g. handbags, belts, costume jewellery, novels, ornaments, kitchenware, etc. Stalls set up on Friday 22 November from 1.00pm. If help needed bringing items to church, please let Ian Prince know.
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COMING SOON
Thursday 28 November at 12 noon. There will be a Requiem for the late Peter Wood, former Churchwarden, Tower Captain and Organist of Thaxted Church, at Gt Bardfield. Peter will be buried in a private family ceremony with his wife Marian, who died earlier this year, at Lt Bardfield.
Sunday 1 December 4pm Thaxted, Advent Carol Service
HIGNFY Next meeting Monday 9 December 1.30-3.30pm. A Christmas themed afternoon consisting of Christmas bakes - to eat and for sale, with mulled wine, hot chocolate & tea.
An open invitation to all. The afternoon’s topic will be: ‘Whose clothes would you like to wear for the day?’
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LETTER FROM BISHOP GULI
Pastotral letter from Bishop Guli, the Bishop of Chelmsford, regarding the Terminally Ill Adults or ‘Assisted Dying’ Bill, which is due to come before Parliament on 29 November, can be found by following this link: Bishop Guli’s pastoral letter about the Terminally Ill Adults (end of life) Bill
She has asked that if you have any concerns or comments, to write to your MP.
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CONFIRMATION
Would you like to learn more about our faith? Are you thinking about being confirmed? We are planning to hold a course for those preparing for Confirmation, which will also be suitable for those seeking a refresher. If you are interested in joining such a group, please contact Fr Chris on pdchrisbrown@yahoo.co.uk or 01371 831515.
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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).
