About us

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 August St John’s will be open for book sales and coffee from 9:30am until the lunchtime Angelus and Eucharist at noon.

Lunchtime Concert - Pipes Unveiled

Friday 14th August 12.45pm, doors open at noon
Join local organist Ed Jenkins and long-time friend
of these concerts as he performs well-known and
favourite organ works.

Pilgrimage of Hope

RCM violinist Anthony Knight will perform in aid of UNICEF

Wednesday 19th August

1pm Recital

Ave Maria by Schubert                                       Schindler's List Theme by John Williams
Ladies in Lavender Theme by Nigel Hess
Nigun from Baal Shem by Ernest Bloch
Meditation from Thais by Massenet
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

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