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.
Wishing you all a very Happy Easter.
Services: See below.
March services
3rd No service here but look at the site for alternatives
10th 10am Morning worship
17th 10am Holy Communion
24th 10am BCP Morning Prayer
29th 2pm Good Friday – the Last Hour
31st 10am Easter Day Holy Communion
April services
7th No service here but look at the site for alternatives
14th 10am Morning worship
21st 10am Holy Communion
28th 10am BCP Morning Prayer
May services
5th No service here but look at the site for alternatives
12th 10am Morning worship
19th 10am Holy Communion
26th 10am BCP Morning Prayer
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 Holy Communion
Fourth Sunday: 10am Morning Prayer (Book of Common Prayer)
Coffee is usually served after each service