Midweek Mass

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
Venue
Thaxted: St John the Baptist with Our Lady and St. Laurence
Address
Watling Street Thaxted Dunmow, CM6 2PE, United Kingdom

Join us for Mass, followed by coffee and a chat

Benefice Lent course: Resurrection Journeys

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Radwinter
Address
Walden Road Radwinter Saffron Walden, CB10 2SW, United Kingdom

All are welcome! Benefice Lent course: Resurrection Journeys, session 1 (of 6). 25/2/26. 7.30pm Radwinter Church (subsequent weeks in different churches)
Arrival and welcome, opening prayers, hymn, Lectio Divina on this week's passage of scripture, discussion, food
Scripture: Matthew 4.1-11 (Jesus in the wilderness).
Reflections on this text emphasise finding riches amidst dearth.
Diocesan 'Travelling Well Together' Value: awareness of grace.

[Image: Christ in the Wilderness by Ivan Kramskoy, 1872 (pubic domain)]

Sung Mass

Occurring
Every Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Last Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Thaxted: St John the Baptist with Our Lady and St. Laurence
Address
Watling Street Thaxted Dunmow, CM6 2PE, United Kingdom

All are welcome to this family friendly sung Mass, followed by tea and coffee. Every fourth Sunday we have our "Open Doors" service, which is particularly suitable for young families.

The Rosary

Occurring
Every Monday at for 25 mins
Venue
Thaxted: St John the Baptist with Our Lady and St. Laurence
Address
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.

Julian Meeting

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Tuesday at for 30 mins
Venue
Thaxted Church Hall
Address
Margaret Street, Thaxted, CM6 2QN

1/2 of Silent Prayer, preceded by a short extract from the Revelation of Divine Love, Julian of Norwich.
We meet once a month for this, a small gathering currently. I can only say that I find the practice of being with others in silent prayer a very deliberate act, a very worthwhile time. I hesitate to say but the company and shared silence does feel as though filled with grace. This Julian Meetings website (see, 'more info' below) gives plenty of information.
Fr David

Jubilate, a benefice-wide service

Occurring
Sunday 29 March 2026, Sunday 31 May 2026, Sunday 30 August 2026 at for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Radwinter
Address
Walden Road Radwinter Saffron Walden, CB10 2SW, United Kingdom

All are welcome in these all-age inclusive services. Something a little different to our Sunday mornings and part of our shared life as disciples of Jesus Christ. The location is a different church in the benefice each time.
In these afternoon services, typically 4pm on the 5th Sunday of the month, when that occurs. The service involves hymns and an activity related to a reading from scripture or the season or feast day of the church. We have a scratch / come and join choir for anyone who would like to be part of leading the sung worship. The choir rehearsal is for no more than an hour before the service. The next Jubilatre service is in Radwinter, the one following in Hempstead, the one following that in Little Sampford

every fifth Sunday

Early Mass / BCP Service

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 30 mins
Venue
Thaxted: St John the Baptist with Our Lady and St. Laurence
Address
Watling Street Thaxted Dunmow, CM6 2PE, United Kingdom

All are welcome to this early morning spoken service.

Open Doors

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Thaxted: St John the Baptist with Our Lady and St. Laurence
Address
Watling Street Thaxted Dunmow, CM6 2PE, United Kingdom

Our every age eucharist service for all the family. With stories, crafts and refreshments.