Services
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.
February 2023 services:
Sunday 5th – no service in Talaton but Holy Communion in Clyst Hydon at 10am
Sunday 12th – Morning Worship at 10am
Sunday 19th – Holy Communion at 10am
Wednesday 22nd (Ash Wednesday) – Holy Communion at 10am in Whimple
Sunday 26th – Morning Prayer (Book of common prayer) at 10am
March 2023 services:
Details will be published soon
St James the Great Church, Talaton
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. Marc is currently away so please contact Charlie in the meantime
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- Churchwarden is Charlie Hutchings pcc@larkbeare.net
- Toddlers group - first and third Friday each month. 10.30am to noon
- Toilet available during services
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 church, 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 site for what’s on in the other churches
Second Sunday: 10am Morning Worship
Third Sunday: 10am Holy Communion
Fourth Sunday: 10am Morning Prayer (BCP)
Coffee is usually served after each service