The Churches of Thaxted, the Sampfords, Radwinter & Hempstead - TTSRH

We are a North West Essex benefice of five Churches, in four parishes. At the heart of what we do is our faith in God and our love for him. Sacramental worship and prayer are central as we seek to make our love of God known through our lives and discipleship. 

We strive to be welcoming and inclusive, hoping always to witness to God as he builds up the body of Christ in these churches and the communities they serve: St John the Baptist with Our Lady and St Laurence, Thaxted; St Michael the Archangel, Great Sampford, and St Mary the Virgin, Little Sampford; St Mary the Virgin, Radwinter; St Andrew's, Hemstead. 

Fr David 

The Revd David Sheppard, rector of Thaxted, the Sampfords, Radwinter and Hempstead. 

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The Rosary

Every Monday at for 25 mins
Thaxted: St John the Baptist with Our Lady and St. Laurence
Watling Street Thaxted Dunmow, CM6 2PE, United Kingdom

We meet in the Becket Chapel in Thaxted Church at 7.30pm and pray the rosary. In Lent and Advent the rosary is followed by compline (night prayer) for those who wish to stay.

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Safeguarding

Our (TTSRH) parishes are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO:
Jo Goldsmith
Tel: 07966 096985
Email: [email protected]
Or contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor:
Amanda Knight
Tel: 01245 29 44 57
Email: [email protected]
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

The Diocese’s safeguarding pages