The church is open during daylight hours and offers a peaceful atmosphere away from the busy world. It has a welcoming feel and the excellent lighting shows the wonderful roof carvings; the ringing chamber is open so you can see the ancient ‘hatchments’ and unusual memorial. Take a look at the 18th century clock on your right as you come in – it had languished in the clock tower for generations before being lovingly restored.
Exciting news!
The church has been awarded a Certificate of Merit in Devon’s CPRE Best Churchyard Competition 2023.
Village BBQ Saturday 13 July. 5pm in car park
Services: See below.
June Services
9th – 10am Morning Worship
16th – 10am Morning Worship
23rd – 10am Holy Communion
30th – 11am Mission Community Service at Rockbeare
July Services
7th July – no service but check Mission Community site for services locally
14th – 10am Morning Worship
21st – 10am Morning Worship
28th – 10am Holy Communion Patronal Service
August Services
4th – no service but check Mission Community site for services locally
11th – 10am Morning Worship
18th – 10am Morning Worship
25th – 10am Holy Communion
St James the Great Church, Talaton
The church looked amazing for the Crib service last year. Many thanks to Chris for setting it up.
Key Information:
- To know Christ and to make Him known
- Services every week through the month
- Holy Communion, Morning Worship and Morning Prayer
- Bell ringing
- Church open during daylight hours
- Our Rector is Marc Kerslake 01404 822525
- St James the Great Church, Church Road, Talaton, EX5 2RL What3Words folds.actual.forwarded
- Churchwarden is Charlie Hutchings pcc@larkbeare.net
- Toddlers group - first and third Friday each month. 10.30am to noon
- Toilet available during services
- Fantastic LED lighting
- Wi-fi
- More details on Devon Churchland
- Safeguarding issues contact administrator@eastclystchurches.org
About the Church:
Nestled in one of Devon’s best kept villages – Talaton – St James the Great Church is open every day during daylight hours. The church at Talaton is a very fine Grade I building, outstanding even in an area of the country graced with many other beautiful churches. For nearly a thousand years there has been a place of Christian worship at this site and it is fairly certain that a small Norman church stood here in the 12th century. Its late Norman font still stands in the current church, much of which dates from the 15th century, replacing a smaller, simpler church.
Weekly Services
We offer friendly services, open to all, throughout the year:
First Sunday: No service here but check this link for what’s on in the other churches
Second Sunday: 10am Morning Worship
Third Sunday: 10am Morning Worship
Fourth Sunday: 10am Holy Communion
Coffee is usually served after each service