You can pray anywhere at any time.
On this page there are some of the ways we pray together at St James.
Simply Pray
Offering a time of contemplative prayer through guided meditation and reflection usually in the Side Chapel Prayer Space.
Usually on the 1st Thursday every month
alternating months 10.30am to midday and 7pm – 8.30pm.
There is no need to sign up, simply come along and leave when it’s right for you.
We will be dipping into material from the Northumbrian and Iona Communities,
Wild Goose, Lectio Divina, Lectio 365 and others. Something different each month.
For more information: Felicity on 07508 287808 or Lyn on 07772 881463
| Theme | Date | Time |
| Creation and Changing Seasons | 6th November | 7 – 8.30 pm |
| Pre-Advent Quiet Day at Hilfield Friary (Dorset) | 22nd November | Leave St James at 8.45am (car sharing) |
| 4th December | 10.30 – midday | |
| 8th January 2026 | 7 – 8.30 pm | |
| Lent Course: The Prodigal Son | 26th February | 10.30 – midday |
| “ | 5th March | 10.30 – midday |
| “ | 12th March | 10.30 – midday |
| “ | 19th March | 10.30 – midday |
| “ | 26th March | 10.30 – midday |
Lectio 365
Many of our church members use Lectio365, a free daily devotional app that helps you pray the Bible every day.
With the Lectio 365 app you pray the Bible by meditating on the scriptures and asking God to speak through them. This is a sustainable and life-giving model of spiritual formation and prayer for ordinary people. Jesus and his early followers paused to pray three times a day, and you can join in with this ancient rhythm and pray like Jesus did, with three short prayer times each day, easily accessible on your phone.
When you pause in his presence, you create space for peace in a busy and complicated world.
Pray into relevant world issues and headlines, as well as timeless Biblical themes.
Prayer Ministry
You can pray with someone after our 1030 services. Just look for the prayer flag. What you say to them will go no further than your time with them.
Life Groups
Our Life Groups meet in either the Church Lounge or in people’s homes.
Prayer is an essential part of supporting each other, giving thanks and remembering the needs of others.
For more details, go to out Life Groups page.
Prayer Chain
Our “Prayer Chain” is a group of people who will pray regularly for you or for someone known to you. All you need to do is to email as much (or as little) information that you consider appropriate to the coordinator at , you can pass their name and what is the prayer need to prayer@stjamestaunton.co.uk. They will then email the chain members with suitably-worded details, and keep in touch with you periodically for updates.
Prayer for Taunton
Every second Monday of the month
7.15pm – 8.45pm
St James Church lounge
Quiet Space
Do come into the church to pray. You can sit anywhere, or make use of the resources in the Side Chapel Prayer Space.
