Below you will find our latest newsletter:
 

14th December 2025

The Third Sunday of Advent

10.00am Parish Eucharist

 Collect (Prayer):

Prayer After Communion:
We give you thanks, O Lord, for these heavenly gifts;
kindle in us the fire of your Spirit
that when your Christ comes again
we may shine as lights before his face;
who is alive and reigns now and for ever.

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.  

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. 

Open Door 
A request has been received from Open Door to help them provide their clients with Christmas gifts.  A wish list has been put in the Narthex, together with a box for donations.  Thank you, Lesley

St. Andrew’s Communal Christmas card!
This year in the Narthex, next to the Eco Church display, there will be a large communal Christmas card on which everyone is welcome to write their Christmas messages to others in the congregation.  Merry Christmas.

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
The Fund Raising Team will be taking names and money from 7 December for the Late Christmas Lunch.  The cost for this special lunch will be the same as last year at £15 per head.  This will include a full main meal followed by trifle and mince pies with coffee.  Lesley Jones

*** 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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