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 at Temple, open to everyone.
18th September Debbie Birtwhistle from The Children's Hospice South West
16th October Tim Coe from Cannington Enterprises Ltd.
20th November Sigurd Reiners - Changing Climate
18th December Christmas Meal

See Notices for details on upcoming events.

SALT (Socialising And Learning Together)

Organised trips and events throughout the year, open to everyone.
See Notices for details on upcoming events.

Methodist Women in Britain (MWiB)

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Methodist Women in Britain - District Day 12th Nov

When our much-anticipated speaker had to cry off due to illness shortly before our District Day, we were thrown into confusion...but only temporarily....

Our theme of 'Hidden Treasures' WOULD go ahead in Exeter, and Bev Smeardon gave us a great presentation on the 'treasure' that is faith-rooted community organising; Rev Deborah Kirk got us sharing various 'treasures' in our own lives; Marilyn Lewis and Kathryn Trotman sent us on a scavenger hunt to find each other's 'hidden treasures', which meant that most of the 40 or so present spoke to most of the others there, and they concluded our Day with a fitting reflection.

Add in Kathryn's Induction as President; Anne Browse and Pat Stead keeping us all in check, informed, and leading worship; Carol Batchelor helping us to choose names for our (as yet unborn) Hearing Dog (Wesley for a boy and Susannah for a girl were suggested); and the vote for our new charity [SolarAid - an excellent choice for the next two years, when we hope to raise at least £10k - Solar Aid works with local communities to provide light for children to study, women to cook, and clinics to operate. For instance, in one of Malawi's poorest and most remote regions, every household, school and the local clinic now has clean, reliable solar power, thanks to Solar Aid.], and it's obvious that the day was jam-packed with fun, fellowship and learning.

Thanks go to Janet and Pete at St Thomas's Methodist Church for seeing us through the Day; to all who led us and informed us and entertained us; and to all the women [and a couple of intrepid chaps] who came along to share the Day - we hope to see more of you at the next one!

Elaine Banks

Walking Groups - Temple Trekkers and Temple Plodders

The Temple Trekkers usually meet most Monday mornings for a walk of between 5 and 7 miles. Recent walks have included a walk from Blue Anchor to Dunster (and back).
Lifts can be arranged if you fancy joining us now the weather is improving.

There is now a newer 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.