Newsletter
Below you will find our latest newsletter:
8th February 2026
The Second Sunday before Lent
10.00am Parish Eucharist
Collect (Prayer):
Almighty God,
give us reverence for all creation
and respect for every person,
that we may mirror your likeness
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Bible Readings:
Genesis 1.1-2.3, Romans 8.18-25, Matthew 6.25-end
Prayer After Communion:
God our creator,
by your gift
the tree of life was set at the heart of the earthly paradise,
and the bread of life at the heart of your Church:
may we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour’s cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Zoom Morning Prayer - Tuesdays at 9.00am
If you would like to join our Zoom Morning Prayer on Tuesdays at 9.00am, please contact the Parish Office - standrewstaunton@gmail.com - for the joining details.
Thank you to everyone for organising the presents, for donations of food and the preparation of the food in making Robin’s retirement service and lunch such a lovely occasion.
Prayer Station
As you may know, I will be setting up a prayer station in Church for the rest of the year for the Vacancy and The Diocesan Year of Prayer. My plan is to use the Jesse Tree and to hang prayer ribbons on. Does anyone have any ribbon? Ideal width for people to write on. Many thanks, Darren.
Children’s Society Blue Box Appeal
I am collecting the annual Children’s Society Blue Boxes….needed by end of February please. You can bring them to church for me c/o choir or church office, or contact me to arrange collection:
email….edpuss@icloud.com, Text…07951 792917
If anyone would like to make a donation I am happy to accept at anytime, with or without a Blue box. I have spare boxes if anyone would like one….just ask me.
All donations are most gratefully received by the Children’s Society who do such good work with young people in times of need or crisis.
Thank you, Joycey
Taize Service – 8th February 3.30pm at St George’s Church, Billet Street, Taunton
All welcome to attend. Please see the poster on the Narthex notice board.
Deanery Service of Reflection - 15th February 6pm at Cheddon Church
A service of quiet music and reflection led by musicians from across the Deanery.
All are welcome.
*** Light up the Spire Sponsorship ***
Would you like to commemorate a loved one?
Do you have a special occasion to celebrate?
If you would like to sponsor the illumination of the church spire for a month, please contact Lesley in the Parish Office.
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Church Diary
The Church will be open during office hours
Tuesdays to Fridays 8.30-11.30am
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Tuesday |
February 10 |
9.00am Zoom Morning Prayer
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Wednesday |
February 11 |
10.00am Parish Eucharist, followed by coffee
7.30pm Lectio Divina, Church
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Thursday |
February 12 |
1.30pm Talk and Tea, Church
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For Your Prayers…
Those who are unwell:
Joanna, Neil, Paul, Julia, Catherine, Gilly, Toby, Les, Sheila, Dave, Frida, Chidimma
Those who have died recently: Alan Woods, Priest
Years Mind: 11/02 Dorothy Trott, Kenneth Oaten
13/02 Marcella Smith
• For peace with justice for the people of Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza and the West Bank
• For stability across the international community
• For world leaders that they may act with wisdom and integrity
Sunday, 15th February 2026
The Sunday next before Lent
10.00am Parish Eucharist
Readings: Exodus 24.12-end, 2 Peter 1.16-end, Matthew 17.1-9
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