Taunton United Reformed Church

04/06/2026

This Suday we will be having a slightly shorter communion service due to a special church meeting about the provision of future ministry in the church. 10.30am with tea and coffee served afterwards, everyone welcome to come along!😀

I often sit in a local coffee shop to catch up on work, and today I wrote a poem about finding God in the everyday stuff:

Where God resides

I sat in Starbucks
today
and the rain fell
sporadically
the air con felt out of sync
making the hairs on my arm
alert
to the artificial breeze

two men talked loudly about the God
who doesn’t exist
as I tapped out a sermon
on my ThinkPad

I felt the holiness of it all-
weighty,
full
the smell of blonde
roast decaf
in plastic wrap cups
whose life is but fleeting
so similar to our own

If you cannot get to church but would like a candle lit/prayer said for you or another do message 🙏

31/05/2026

All ready for today's service! 10.30am, all welcome 😊

28/05/2026

This Trinity Sunday we shall be sitting with the mystery. If you have questions then do come along and we can ponder together ☘️Everyone welcome- come late- come tired- come to keep cool- we'd love to see you! 10.30am with coffee and chat afterwards.

(Let There Be, Lauren Wright Pittman © A Sanctified Art)
A Sanctified Art LLC

28/05/2026

Love this! We've been thinking what more we can do with our little patch 👏

Gardens play a vital role in supporting pollinators, especially solitary bees, which pollinate flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Unlike honeybees, solitary bees do not live in hives, so they rely on safe garden spaces for nesting and feeding.

Planting diverse, pesticide-free flowers provides nectar and pollen throughout the seasons, helping pollinators survive and reproduce. Gardens also create small wildlife corridors in towns and cities, connecting fragmented habitats.

By adding native plants, leaving patches of bare soil, and avoiding chemical sprays, gardeners can protect biodiversity and strengthen local food production. Healthy gardens ultimately benefit ecosystems, people, and future generations alike everywhere today.

Have a look around your church, is there space for some flowers, maybe some flower pots or half-barrels? If you have grass around your church, can some of this be planted up with flowering shrubs?

At Lynton URC, in north Devon, they even have a small patch for vegetable growing.

Rob Western

(This photo was taken in the garden at Tinhay Retreats in West Devon.)

27/05/2026

If the heat is getting too much, why not join us tommorow in the church! You would be most welcome in our cool and calm space. All welcome 😀

20/05/2026

For those who were not able to join us in Exeter for Christians at Pride this year, here are a couple of pics to share some of the joy! It was a beautiful, fun filled day with much laughter and love 😀🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️If you have ever been told you are not accepted as you are- this one is for you!🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

20/05/2026

This Tuesday we had a lovely time at Hobbies Club- so much so- that we didn't get round to the activity I had brought! So we are going to give our memory bunting another go😀Our next date for meeting is TUESDAY 2nd JUNE 10am, so do come along and see what you can create. Free event with tea, coffee and cake ☕️🍰Everyone Welcome!

07/05/2026

https://youtu.be/qTS1c4F0CpM?si=wGt2nCw-xtQVy_yL
'7 Days to make a difference' is the message for Christian Aid Week.

Do come and join with our friends at Temple Methodist in Taunton for a fund raising coffee morning on SATURDAY 16th MAY from 10am, bric-a-brac and plants for sale!

God of all,
We pray for those whose voices are not being heard.
Give ears to hear the cries of communities calling for justice.
AMEN

8 likes. "Christian Aid Week 2026 - Churches Film"

05/05/2026

Here are some of this mornings creations for each with a unique story!

Where do you see HOPE?
Do share with us 😀

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02/05/2026

Sunday is coming! We shall be gathering at 10.30am tomorrow for our Sunday service, led by the fabulous Revd Clare Callanan. You would be more than welcome to come along- we'd love to see you 😀DM for more info or just head on over!