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 10:00am.
We also sing or say the Angelus at noon on Wednesdays, and hold a said Eucharist at 12:15pm.
On every Wednesday in July and August St John’s will be open for book sales and coffee from 9:30am until the lunchtime Angelus and Eucharist at noon.
Thursday 2nd July 7:30pm Taunton Clarinet Choir This new 14 member ensemble gives their debut concert in their home town. Free admission with retiring collection and refreshments! Proceeds to the church and the choir's funds and expenses
Friday 10th July Lunchtime Concert presents the winners and runners up from the Taunton Festival of the Arts Singing Competitions. Doors open at noon for a 12:45pm start. Retiring collection for the church and Festival of the Arts.
Saturday 18th July Somerset Opera Come and Sing - email somersetoperacompany@gmail.com to learn more about an afternoon and evening turn up and sing event with Vivaldi and Puccini's sacred music. International conductor Andrea Brown will raise the baton at 2pm to rehearse you for the concert beginning at 6.30pm.
Friday 31st July at 5:30pm Choral Evensong with the Choir of the Anglican Church of Holy Trinity, Utrecht.
Sunday 2nd August at 10am will be the annual service of Taunton Three Churches with the Methodist and URC congregations visiting to worship with us.
Concerts and Heritage
On the second Friday of each month during the season there will be a lunchtime concert in St Johns.
12.45pm - 1.30pm
Doors open at 12.00pm
8th May
12th June
10th July
14th August
11th September
9th October
13th November
Retiring Collection
to be shared between
a charity chosen by the performer and
St John’s Church
Contact details
Phone enquiries can be directed to Mike French the Church warden on 01823 710798
SAFEGUARDING
SAFEGUARDING AT ST JOHN'S
If you have concerns about safeguarding, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer.
View our full information on safeguarding.
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.