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Below you will find our latest newsletter:
 

5th July 2026

The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

10.00am  Parish Eucharist
 

Collect (Prayer):
Almighty God,
send down upon your Church
the riches of your Spirit,
and kindle in all who minister the gospel
your countless gifts of grace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Bible Readings:
Zachariah 9.9-12, Romans 7.15-25a, Matthew 11.16-19, 25-end

Prayer After Communion:
Grant, O Lord, we beseech you,
that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered
by your governance,
that your Church may joyfully serve you in all godly quietness;
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.  

Thank you message from Ruth
Dear friends
Thank you all so much for the cards, messages and lovely gifts I received last Sunday.
I was given a new Reader scarf for my new benefice (my current one is rather worn!), some books, flowers and a bottle of whisky.
There was also a very generous cheque.
I was a bit overwhelmed on the day and very touched by your kindness.
I will of course keep in touch with "life at St Andrew's".  
Love Ruth  

Mothers Union Meeting – 9 July at 7.00pm
The speaker will be Luke Simon, telling us about the ‘School in the Bag’ charity.
You are welcome to join this meeting, even if you are not a member of MU, including men. It is one of our evening meetings, to allow people who work during the day. The second evening meeting is in September. 
St. John's Church, Manor Road, Staplegrove. There is plenty of parking, in the church car park. Any further information required please contact Di Ruff 07462967816.

Verger
A vacancy has arisen for the voluntary role of Verger within the church.  This role will be supporting the clergy at weddings and funerals held in the church.  If you are interested, a list of the duties is available from Lesley in the Parish Office, or please speak to David Budd.

Summer Lunch – Sunday, 12 July
Our Summer Lunch will be held on Sunday, 12 July. 
It will be savoury pie, new potatoes, mixed veg and meringues with fruit compote and cream.  The cost will be £10.00.  Names and money are now being taken for this.  Please see Lesley Jones or one of the Fundraising Team.  This is the last Sunday to make a booking.  Thank you.

Deanery Prayer Pilgrimage – Sunday, 12 July
As part of the Deanery’s engagement with the Bishop’s year of prayer, people across the Deanery will be making their way from their home church to Taunton Minster for everyone to pray and worship together.  
Arrive from 3.00pm to engage with prayer activities/resources.
Refreshments (tea and cake) from 4.00pm.  Worship at 5.00pm. Please speak to Darren for more details.  

Church Cleaning
We need more volunteers for church cleaning - vacuuming (mostly), dusting, washing floors and cleaning toilets.  There is a rota, and you would probably have to do a shift every 3 or 4 weeks, weekday mornings when the church is open.  But the more volunteers we have, the less often everyone needs to come along!  Please see Sue Goodman for more details - or to sign up.  Many thanks!

*** 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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