Serving God in the heart of our community since 1881

St Andrew's Church, Taunton

Celebrating 125 years of serving God in the heart of the community

10 July 2006

On Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July it was open house at St. Andrew's and people from all around the parish came to have a look around.

The continual stream of visitors enjoyed a variety of displays, beautiful flowers, records and plans of the church, items by the choir, and refreshments. 

On the Saturday evening a party to celebrate the anniversary was held in the church hall.  Everyone enjoyed a cheerful party atmosphere with wonderful food by church member Liz, and magic entertainment from Nigel Ford.  Julian welcomed everyone including previous curates Margaret and David and read out best wishes from others who were unable to attend.

On the Sunday, the St. Andrew's bellringers succeeded in ringing a quarter peel to herald the 125th anniversary.  A special anniversary cake, kindly provided by a member of the congregation, showed photographs of the church, including one of how it looked before it was extended.

Here is a clearer look at the top photograph on the cake which shows the church as it was before the new south aisle was added.

The oldest and youngest members of St Andrew's congregation cut the anniversary cake at the celebratory All Age Service. Photo - (L to R) Vicar Julian, with Cliff, Grace and her mum.

In the evening, a large number of people attended the Festal Eucharist at which the preacher was Revd Prebendary Patrick Riley, a former Curate of St. Andrew's.

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