Newsletter 

Below you will find our latest newsletter:
 

7th June 2026

The First Sunday after Trinity

10.00am Parish Eucharist
 

Collect (Prayer):
God of truth,
help us to keep your law of love
and to walk in ways of wisdom,
that we may find true life
in Jesus Christ your Son.

Bible Readings:
Hosea 5.15-6.6, Romans 4.13-end, Matthew 9.9-13, 18-26

Prayer After Communion:
Eternal Father,
we thank you for nourishing us
with these heavenly gifts:
may our communion strengthen us in faith,
build us up in hope,
and make us grow in love;
for the sake of 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.  

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.

SALT Course based on Acts of Hope (Embrace the Middle East)
The next SALT (Sharing and Learning Together) course will be held on Wednesdays from 3 June to 1 July at 7.30pm, refreshments available from 7.15pm.  Please see the leaflets in the Narthex for further details.

Organ Recital – Saturday 6 June at 7.00pm
David Bednall is giving an Organ Recital at Temple Methodist Church on Saturday 6 June at 7.00pm.  There will be a retiring collection.

Deanery Service of Reflection – 7 June 6.00pm at Broomfield Church
All welcome to come to this quiet service led by musicians from the Deanery.   Ruth Cook

Mystery Gift Tombola Summer Fair
Donations of gifts for the Mystery Gift Tombola stall are needed - non-perishable items please.
Items suitable for children are especially welcome but all donations gratefully received.
Please bring to church for us to gift wrap ready for 20 June.
Many thanks, Joyce Penn and Janet Paynter

Bottle Stall Summer Fete - 20 June
I am organising this year's bottle stall for the Summer Fete. If anyone would like to donate bottles,  they can be dropped off in church or to the office.  If you are unable to get them to church do not worry, I can collect them from you. My contact details are 07769814303 or 01823 975183. Cash donations towards bottles are welcome and can be passed to myself or left with the office. Many thanks, Darren

*** 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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