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Below you will find our latest newsletter:
 

Triple Issue

21st December 2025

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

10.00am Parish Eucharist

6.00pm Community Carol Service

 Collect (Prayer):

Prayer After Communion:
Heavenly Father,
who chose the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of the promised saviour:
fill us your servants with your grace,
that in all things we may embrace your holy will
and with her rejoice in your salvation;
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.
Please note there will be no Morning Prayer on 30 December.  

Thank you from the Fundraising Team to all who helped at the Christmas Market AND everyone who attended. You all helped in many ways to raise the highest total that we have ever raised. The £1920.00 amount has now turned into a total of £2000.00 thanks to an anonymous donor making up the difference.

WaterAid Christmas Appeal
This Christmas, we invite you to support our WaterAid appeal and help bring clean, safe water to communities in need. Even a small gift can make a life-changing difference. Together, let’s share Christ’s love in a practical and powerful way.
If you wish to help, there will be a collection plate at the back of church during Advent.  Thank you.

Coat Donations Needed
Somerset Libraries have relaunched their winter coat exchange scheme, but in Taunton, demand currently exceeds supply.  If you have any old coats you can donate (children or adults), then please could you drop them into the Main Library in Paul Street in Taunton.  They must be in good, clean condition. 

Children’s Society Blue Box Appeal

Just a reminder that it is almost time for the annual Children’s Society Blue Boxes to be collected….. I usually collect them during January. You can bring them to church or contact me to arrange collection.
If anyone would like to make a donation I am happy to accept at any time, 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 and crisis. Thank you, Joycey

Late Christmas Lunch – Sunday 25 January
Names and money are being taken for the Late Christmas Lunch on 2t January.  The cost is £15 (same price as last year). There will be a full Christmas Meal followed by, Trifle, Mince Pies & Coffee.

*** 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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