Newsletter
Below you will find our latest newsletter:
25th January 2026
Conversion of Paul
10.00am Parish Eucharist
After the service: Late Christmas Lunch,
Church Hall
Collect (Prayer):
Almighty God, who caused the light of the gospel
to shine throughout the world
through the preaching of your servant Saint Paul:
grant that we who celebrate his wonderful conversion
may follow him in bearing witness to your truth;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Bible Readings:
Acts 9.1-22, Galatians 1.11-16a, Matthew 19.27-end
Prayer After Communion:
Lord God, the source of truth and love,
keep us faithful to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship,
united in prayer and the breaking of bread,
and one in joy and simplicity of heart,
in 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.
Help Needed!
I would appreciate it if we could have a small list of people willing to help clean the “hedgehogs” that are in the gutters to catch leaves as I am unable to go up the ladders without a “hedgehog mate”. If you are willing to help me, could you let myself or Lesley in the Parish Office know and we will set up a list. Many thanks, David
Children’s Society Blue Box Appeal
I will be collecting the annual Children’s Society Blue Boxes 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
Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
This year’s Holocaust Memorial Day will be held on 27 January at 12.30pm at St John the Evangelist, Taunton. There will be resettlement stories, time for reflection candle lighting ceremony and bridging the generations. All welcome.
Deanery Service of Reflection - 15th February 6pm at Cheddon Church
A service of quiet music and reflection led by musicians from across the Deanery.
All are welcome.
*** 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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Church Diary
The Church will be open during office hours
Tuesdays to Fridays 8.30-11.30am
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Tuesday |
January 27 |
9.00am Zoom Morning Prayer
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Wednesday
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January 28 |
10.00am Parish Eucharist, followed by coffee
7.30pm Lectio Divina, Church
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Thursday |
January 29 |
1.30pm Talk and Tea, Church
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For Your Prayers…
Those who are unwell:
Joanna, Neil, Paul, Julia, Catherine, Gilly, Toby, Les, Sheila, Dave, Frida
Those who have died recently:
Years Mind: 28/01 Reginald Arberry
• For peace with justice for the people of Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza and the West Bank
• For stability across the international community
• For world leaders that they may act with wisdom and integrity
Sunday, 1st February 2026
Presentation of Christ in the Temple
10.00am Parish Eucharist
Readings: Malachi 3.1-5, Hebrews 2.14-end, Luke 2.22-40
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