the Divine,
Merton
SHARING with those in need
CARING for one another
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Tuesday 8.00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St John's Tuesday 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, St John's Wednesday 8.00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St John's 3rd Wednesdays 9.45 a.m. Creation Eucharist, Holy Trinity Wednesday 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, Christ Church Thursday 8.00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St John's Thursday 12.15 p.m. Eucharist, Holy Trinity Thursday 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, Holy Trinity 10.00 a.m. (1st Saturdays) Climate Vigil, Christ Church 9.30 a.m. Parish Eucharist, St John's 10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist, Holy Trinity 11.15 a.m. Parish Eucharist, Christ Church 6.00 p.m. (2nd Sundays) Prayers for the Planet, St John's
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We welcome and encourage all people to worship God with us. St John's is part of the Merton Priory Team Ministry. Whether or not you are new to the area, you are most welcome to join us in our acts of worship and share in our Anglican tradition.
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Alison's retirement
On 5 October we said thank you and farewell to our Team Vicar, Alison. In an uplifting service that was full of music, Morris dancing and thankfulness we celebrated all that we have shared with Alison, and asked for God's blessing as she continues on her way. Thank you to everyone who organised and contributed to the lunch and service. We keep Alison and Peter in our prayers as they prepare to move to Weymouth.
(12 October 2025)
Bible Study
We will be meeting during Black History Month using the four-part Anti-Racism Charter Parish study resource. This will be at 7.30 p.m. at Holy Trinity on Thursdays 9, 16, 23 and 30 October, and all are welcome.
(14 September 2025)
God in the Pub
The next God in the Pub is on Sunday, 2 November at 7.30 p.m. in The Sultan. Mark will be leading the session on Southwark's Anti-Racism Charter – all are welcome.
(19 October 2025)
Archbishop of Canterbury
It was announced recently that the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE will become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. Please keep her in your prayers as she prepares to answer this calling. You can read her opening address here.
(12 October 2025)
Prayers for our clergy
Please keep all our clergy in your prayers: Mark as he is currently one of the two Acting Archdeacons during Simon Gates' sabbatical (1 September to 15 December), Alison in her retirement, and Mary as she continues to settle into our parish.
(7 September 2025)
Preparation for 2026 Panto
The annual spectacular Parish Panto from the MP3 Players for 2026 will be Peter Pan, with performances from 30 January to 1 February. Fancy being involved without treading the boards? There are lots of jobs that need doing – get in touch by email or via Ann Roberts on 07956 934578.
This year we are going to be running dedicated sessions for kids who want to be in the panto. The sessions will run on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St John's. There will be acting, singing and dancing, all under the watchful eyes of experienced theatre performers and directors. This is open to all children from school year 3 and upwards.
(5 October 2025)
Quiz Nights
All Saints Inter Church Quiz will be on Saturday, 25 October. Doors open at 6.30 p.m. and the quiz starts at 7.15 p.m. Food choices are needed by Friday, 17 October (Fish & Chips £15, Sausage & Chips £10, Jacket Potato with chilli or cheese & beans £6, no food £5). Please bring own drinks and cutlery. Mark is hoping to go – could do a church/parish team...
On Friday, 7 November Holy Trinity Church will be holding a Quiz Night starting at 7.00 p.m. in aid of MND Association. Please save the date and come along and support this charity event. Further details and tickets will be available later.
(19 October 2025)
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