Welcome
In the love of Christ
To the Kingdom of God
Through the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
St John the Evangelist Parish Church
Taunton
An Inclusive Church
You are very welcome to visit us on Sunday mornings for our main Eucharist at 10:00.
We also sing or say the Angelus at noon on Wednesdays, and hold a said Eucharist at 12:15pm. During Lent the service will be followed by bread and soup, and there will be the opportunity to follow the Stations of the Cross
Holy Week and Easter Services to be announced
International Organ Day 26 April 10 a.m.
The church will be open for International Organ Day; from 11am to 1pm the Ron Tickner Educational trust https://www.rtetrust.org/events/ will be offering the opportunity to play and find out if you like what you hear.
Any organists who would like to try our excellent first generation Father Willis will be very welcome; please get in touch for a booking!
Refreshments and second hand books on offer.
Our Friday Lunchtime concert season will be starting again on 9th May
Contact details
We are very grateful to local clergy who have stepped forward to enable us to continue celebrating - especially to:
Our incumbent Tobie Osmond, Julia French and
Richard Cloete
Phone enquiries can be directed to Mike French the Church warden on 01823 710798
Concerts and Heritage
On the second Friday of each month during the season there will be a lunchtime concert in St Johns. Our 2023 season is now over and we are pleased to have been able to distribute the concert donations to a number of local and national charities in time for Christmas. Many thanks to you all for your generous donations! Doors open at noon for a 12:45 start.
10th May was our first Friday lunchtime concert, with the Four Sliders playing a remarkable variety of music dedicated to or arranged for a serious amount of trombone. Many thanks to Stewart, Brian, Christian and Kevin for proving there is so much more to the trombone than I had imagined - and thanks for the generous retiring collection in aid of the Musgrove Park Hospital charities.
On June 14th Sarah Wynne, accompanied by John Young on the piano, sang with exquisite tone and clarity in a well rounded and varied programme which raised up hope and resilience in dark times.
A retiring collection raised over £300 in aid of both BEAT, the UK’s charity committed to help those with eating disorders, and St John’s Church.
The Taunton Festival Singers present winners and runners-up from the young singers' contest this year on 12th July. The programme was magnificent and proved that youth, talent and hard work is absolutely unbeatable!
Alex Roche brought an amazing fusion of classical guitar technique and Celtic fringe traditions to St Johns on 9th August. We were very fortunate to be able to host such a notable talent and to be so entertained by his skill and erudition!
Safeguarding Information
Our safeguarding officer is going to be shared with the benefice
SAFEGUARDING AT ST JOHN'S If you have concerns about safeguarding, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Office using the online form at https://www.bathandwells.org.uk/confidential-incidentconcern-form.php
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
St John the Evangelist, Taunton is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Bath & Wells’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
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