Groups

We have several groups at Temple that meet regularly over the year offering talks and activities which are are open to all. For further information about any of our groups, please email enquiries@templetaunton.uk

Thursday Afternoon Group

Meet on the third Thursday each month at 2.30pm. See Notices for details

2023-2024 Programme of Events

21st September: Rev Annie Deche
19th October: Piers Langdon, Ethiopia - the country of his childhood
16th November: Beyond the firmament – Edward Hosken
December: Christmas Meal (Date to be confirmed)
18th January: Talk by Dr Robert Dunning
15th February: Great train journeys in Switzerland – Dick Atkinson
14th March: Work-Wise – Lucille Morris
18th April: Life in an Amish Community – Anne Cattoor
May: Annual General Meeting

The Group meets in the hall at Temple and everyone is very welcome to attend.

SALT (Socialising And Learning Together)

In December, SALT prepared and hosted the Christmas Afternoon Tea. There was a marvellous selection of sandwiches and cakes and everything looked very festive - and mouth-wateringly attractive! Many thanks to all those who were involved in any way. Many thanks, too, to everyone who came to enjoy the tea and for the generous donations. The money raised at this event, when added to our Christmas morning collection, meant that we were able to send £413 to Crisis at Christmas. Most people stayed for the early evening Carol Service, led by Rev Deborah, and enjoyed singing carols and being reminded once again of the events and significance of the first Christmas. We hope to meet shortly to plan a programme of events for 2024. Watch out for the date of the Planning Meeting in the Weekly Notice Sheet.

Below is a of social and educational events for 2023 - we hope to be planning our 2024 calendar shortly
(details for each event will be published in the  Notices)

11th March - A Taste of Kenya, at Lisieux Way - Rev Annie Deche
15th April - Boat Trip
27th May - Picnic at Dunster
24th June - Barbecue and Games
8th July - Open top bus trip  (Minehead - Lynton)
20th July - Hinkley Point  Visit
September  (no event)
5th October - Somerset Heritage Centre Talk
17th November - Wine Tasting
17th December - Afternoon Tea before Carol Service

Methodist Women in Britain (MWiB)

National Website 

‘magnet’ Magazine:
Magnet is an excellent Christian magazine, published three times a year, which has very strong links with Methodist women.  We are now embarking on a new stage of our journey as we join forces with and come under the wing of Hymns Ancient & Modern who will take over publication of Magnet from 1 August. We as MWiB continue to wish Magnet every possible success and to pledge our ongoing partnership, support, prayer and commitment to the magazine and all involved in its production.  Visit the Magnet website for more news and to subscribe.
Judith Naylor is going to place the order for the next year’s subscription to the ‘magnet’ magazine very soon. The annual cost is £16. If you wish to continue (or start!) receiving this interesting magazine, please let Judith (or Graham Dickinson) know by the end of September – and let Graham have payment. Otherwise, Judith will assume you do not wish to continue to receive the magazine. Thank you.

Future MWiB events – Circuit and District:
Please note the upcoming dates - all meetings are open to everyone.

26th – 28th April 2024: Weekend at Lee Abbey

Contact Elaine Banks for more details about MWiB locally.

Walking Group - Temple Trekkers

Usually meet most Monday mornings for a walk of between 5 and 7 miles. Recent walks have included a very wet walk starting from Barrington Court, a delightful walk amongst the snowdrops on Exmoor and a very local walk of half of the Foxglove route around Taunton.
Lifts can be arranged if you fancy joining us now the weather is, hopefully, improving.

There is now a new group – Temple Plodders – who walk a shorter distance (up to about 4 miles) and afterwards some members usually find a garden centre or tea room for a cup of coffee or a light lunch and continue the conversations.

All are welcome to walk with either group.

Contact Kathryn Turner.