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Diocesan Plough Sunday Service at Thaxted Parish

14 January 2025

Large numbers of farmers from across the Diocese gathered for Plough Sunday celebrations at Thaxted Church on Sunday 12 January.

The Rev'd Canon Janet Nicholls blesses the plough from a tractor (photo Jon Wagstaff Photography)

The current challenges in Essex agriculture were addressed by the Chairman of Essex Agricultural Society, Fergus Howie and Rural Adviser and Agricultural Chaplain, the Rev'd Canon Janet Nicholls.  Arable farmers were invited to take the opportunity to pause and reflect, sensing the sacred gift of quieter winter days to strengthen the body, mind and spirit for the challenges ahead.

Out in the winter sunshine, the farmers enjoyed Plough Sunday blessings, Morris Dancing and a Tractor Drive-Past by Essex Young Farmers.

Further images from the service and celebrations can be seen on the Thaxted Online Facebook page.