Jubilate, a benefice-wide service

Sunday 30 August 2026 Sunday at for 45 mins
Thaxted: St John the Baptist with Our Lady and St. Laurence
Watling Street Thaxted Dunmow, CM6 2PE, United Kingdom
St Michael's, Great Sampford
St Michael's Parish Church, Great Sampford, Saffron Walden CB10 2RG, CB10 2RG, United Kingdom
St Andrew's, Hempstead
Church Hill Hempstead Saffron Walden, CB10 2PA, United Kingdom
St Mary the Virgin, Little Sampford
Little Sampford Saffron Walden, CB10 2QL, United Kingdom
St Mary the Virgin, Radwinter
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.

every fifth Sunday

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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Jubilate, a benefice-wide service

Sunday 30 August 2026 Sunday at for 45 mins
Thaxted: St John the Baptist with Our Lady and St. Laurence
Watling Street Thaxted Dunmow, CM6 2PE, United Kingdom
St Michael's, Great Sampford
St Michael's Parish Church, Great Sampford, Saffron Walden CB10 2RG, CB10 2RG, United Kingdom
St Andrew's, Hempstead
Church Hill Hempstead Saffron Walden, CB10 2PA, United Kingdom
St Mary the Virgin, Little Sampford
Little Sampford Saffron Walden, CB10 2QL, United Kingdom
St Mary the Virgin, Radwinter
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.

every fifth Sunday

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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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