St James Church Taunton

10/06/2026

Here is the link to our Bulletin for the 14th June:
http://stjamestaunton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June-14th-2026.pdf

09/06/2026

Here is the tidied-up edition of our Sunday morning livestream from 7 June. David Ager explains how the first act of violence in the Bible was just the start of humankind messing up the world that God made for us.

We continue our series on the book of Genesis. David Ager explains ...

09/06/2026

Wilder Churches
Treats in the meadow today! Banded Demoiselles, hoverflies, 3 bee species on the bramble flowers and a number of Bee orchids! We had one in flower in 2022 and have been waiting to see them again!

03/06/2026

https://youtu.be/a-b9DLluKmw?si=z93v-q2Veqo3_5AF Ruth gives us an update on her work with ACTS Uganda - just one of the organisations where you can find volunteers from St James.

Ruth introduces the work of ACTS Uganda - from our service on 31 Ma...

03/06/2026

Here is the link to this week's Bulletin:
http://stjamestaunton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June-7th-2026.pdf

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

The edited livestream of our Sunday service is now available on YouTube.

The livestream of our Trinity Sunday morning service. Edward was s...

31/05/2026

New Banners!

The new banners are up!
They started from an idea from artist Pat Preater, and were brought to fruition by Pat and a small team who enjoyed creating these vibrant and meaningful works.
They show the names of the 'Fruits of the Spirit' as listed in Galatians 5:22-23.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self- control.

Come in and see them!

Look out for an article in the current St James magazine about them too!

27/05/2026

https://youtu.be/i6R3xBt967c?si=4Q6wjSEV-9JY01lH
Attached is the edited version of this Sunday's Birthday service

The livestream of our Pentecost Sunday morning service. Ed was lea...

27/05/2026

National Emergency Briefing

In November 2025, the National Emergency Briefing assembled leading experts to present the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis to politicians and other influential people in Westminster. Now this vital message is being shown across the UK as a short film, bringing together people from across local communities to hear the evidence and discuss how to respond.

Jointly with Taunton Minster, St James will be showing this film. Faith communities have long traditions of stewardship, care for the vulnerable, and intergenerational responsibility. We believe this is an important moment for thoughtful, compassionate local dialogue.

The initiative is explicitly non-partisan and supported by a wide range of organisations, including the Church of England (and our local diocese), National Trust, WWF, the Royal Meteorological Society and many others.

We will be hosting a showing of the film and follow-up discussion in St James on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 starting at 6.00pm and finishing around 8.00pm.

It would be really useful for us to have an idea of the numbers coming so do please book a ticket though it's not essential. To do so (it's free), click here:

National Emergency Briefing – St James Church, Taunton, Tue 23 Jun 2026 - What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK? Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists a...