St Michael's, Great Sampford

Welcome to Great Sampford church, St. Michael the Archangel. Along with Thaxted, Little Sampford, Radwinter, and Hempstead, we are a benefice of five friendly, inclusive, welcoming churches in rural North West Essex.

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Fr David Sheppard

The Revd David Sheppard, the Vicarage, Watling Lane, Thaxted

CM6 2QY
Fr David (Rector and parish priest)
07792128503
Mrs S Collins (Churchwarden)
01799 586354

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Benefice Lent course: Resurrection Journeys

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin, Radwinter
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)]

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Safeguarding

This church committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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