Welcome to St John the Divine, Merton, London SW19

St John
the Divine,
Merton

FAITHFUL to God
SHARING with those in need
CARING for one another

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(Website last updated on 29 April 2025)

Collect for the Second Sunday of Easter
(27 April)

Almighty Father,
you have given your only Son to die for our sins
and to rise again for our justification:
grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness
that we may always serve you
in pureness of living and truth;
through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

ONLINE SERVICES
The Church of England's online services can be found on the Church of England website.

CHURCH SERVICES IN THE TEAM
(check the full notice sheet for variations)
Midweek
Monday 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, Holy Trinity
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
Saturday
9.00 a.m. Eucharist, Christ Church
10.00 a.m. (1st Saturdays) Climate Vigil, Christ Church
Sunday
8.00 a.m. (1st Sundays) BCP Holy Communion, 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

TEAM MINISTRY ROTA
The Team Ministry rota for March to May 2025 can be found here.

Welcome to St John the Divine, Merton

Christ is risen! Alleluia!

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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NOTICES IN BRIEF

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Clergy News
Alison will be retiring in the Autumn. More details on how we will celebrate Alison's ministry will follow later in the year.
(16 March 2025)

Diocesan Synod
Mark Eminson and Desmond Davies both sit on Diocesan Synod. A summary of the last meeting on 22 March is available here. There were important updates on Diocesan Finance, Safeguarding, Racial Justice and Modern Slavery and Bishop Christopher's Presidential Address.
(6 April 2025)

Confirmation
Calling any secondary-age children and adults who might be interested in exploring taking the next step in their faith in confirmation this year. We are hosting a service at Christ Church on Monday, 16 June, with preparation beginning after Easter. Do have an initial chat with Alison or Mark.
(2 March 2025)

Curacy News
Mary Kilikidi will be joining the Team in the summer to train as a Curate. Further information about Mary's background and interests can be found on the Team website.
(14 February 2025)

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Merton Priory PCC charity number is 1134253

A prayer following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, giving thanks for his life of ministry.

Father in heaven, we praise your name
for all who have finished this life loving and trusting you,
for the example of their lives,
the life and grace you gave them
and the peace in which they rest.
We praise you today for your servant Francis
and for all that you did through him.
Meet us in our sadness
and fill our hearts with praise and thanksgiving,
for the sake of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ.

Into your hands, O merciful Saviour,
we commend your servant Francis.
Acknowledge, we pray, a sheep of your own fold,
a lamb of your own flock,
a sinner of your own redeeming.
Enfold him in the arms of your mercy,
in the blessed rest of everlasting peace
and in the glorious company of the saints in light.

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INCLUSIVE CHURCH
The churches of the Merton Priory Team are members of Inclusive Church – a network of churches, groups and individuals uniting together around a shared vision.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Merton Priory Team Ministry is committed to promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. We are guided by our mission statement, agreed in 2011:

In Merton Priory Team Ministry we aim to be a community     Faithful to God
        Sharing with those in need
            Caring for one another