Newsletter 

Below you will find our latest newsletter:
 

1st November 2026

All Saints Day

10.00am  Parish Eucharist

5.00pm All Souls Day Service of Remembering
Tea from 4.00pm
 

Collect (Prayer):
God of holiness,
your glory is proclaimed in every age:
as we rejoice in the faith of your saints,
inspire us to follow their example
with boldness and joy;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Bible Readings:
Revelation 7.9-end, 1 John 3.1-3, Matthew 5.1-12

Prayer After Communion:
God, the source of all holiness and giver of all good things:
may we who have shared at this table
as strangers and pilgrims here on earth
be welcomed with all your saints
to the heavenly feast on the day of your kingdom;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Zoom Morning Prayer - Tuesdays at 9.00am 
All are welcome at Morning Prayer online - 30 minutes of calm in the busy week.   Come when you can, it doesn't have to be every week.  If you would like to join, please contact the Parish Office - standrewstaunton@gmail.com - for the joining details.  

Funeral announcement
The funeral of Sheila Cross, former member of St Andrew's Ladies Social Group, will take place on Monday November 2nd at Taunton Crematorium at 1.10pm. 

Deanery Service of Reflection
The next Deanery Service of Reflection will be held at 6pm on Sunday 15th November at Cheddon Fitzpaine church.
This is a quiet reflective service, led by local musicians, and all are welcome to come.                               Ruth Cook

Christmas Fayre
Helpers are still required for this – please see a member of the Fundraising Team if you can help.
Items required for the stalls are: bottles, Christmas decorations, chocolate, jewellery.  Thank you.

Mystery Prize Tombola
Gift items suitable for adults and children are needed. …... nothing perishable for this stall please.
There is a labelled bag in church for donations (or can be handed c/o choir) ready for gift wrapping.  Thank you, Joycey

Church Flower Team – New Members Welcome
We are looking for new members of our Church Flower Team!  No experience is necessary – just a willingness to have a go!  
The main commitment will be helping with flowers for the major festivals throughout the year, although anyone who would like to be more involved would be most welcome.  
If you are interested in joining the team, please speak to June Acreman or Judy Blew, who will be happy to provide further details.  

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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