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 4.00 p.m. Prayer Group, 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 9.00 a.m. Early Service, Holy Trinity 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 *Occasional Team services take the place of the regular Parish Eucharist and are held at one of the Team churches at 10.30 a.m.
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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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Bible Study
During Lent we will have a Lent course that will be announced later.
(30 February 2026)
Palm crosses
If you have any of last year's palm crosses, you can return them to any clergy for burning on Shrove Tuesday to create the ashes for this year.
(1 February 2026)
Pancake Party
There will be a Pancake Party at Holy Trinity on Shrove Tuesday (17 February) from 5 to 8 p.m.; all are welcome. Donations on the night by cash or card.
(8 February 2026)
Nequela Whittaker
We keep Nequela Whittaker in our prayers as she begins her youth work in both the Wimbledon and Merton Priory Teams this month.
(1 February 2026)
World Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer takes place on Friday, 6 March. In Merton, a service prepared by the Women of Nigeria will take place at St John Fisher Church, 207 Cannon Hill Lane, SW20 9DB (Bus 164 to St James' Church) at 10.30 a.m. Refreshments will be available after the service, to which all are welcome.
(8 February 2026)
Recruitment of new vicar
Please keep the recruitment process to find our new Team Vicar for Christ Church in your prayers. The prospective candidates will visit the parish on 21 February ahead of their interviews on 26 February. Please pray for all those involved in both of these days and for the candidates themselves. Please also pray for the continuation of ministry at St John's as Mission Action Plan options are explored.
(8 February 2026)
Living in Love and Faith – a message from Bishop Christopher
Bishop Christopher has written to Parishes after the latest House of Bishops' message confirming a pause on LLF till a new Synod, after which point proposals for clergy in same-sex civil marriages and for standalone services of blessing will be brought forward again. Bishop Christopher is showing a way forward for Southwark continuing to be a place of welcome, safety and good pastoral care, things we want to be too.
(1 February 2026)
Parish Support Fund
We have received a letter from Bishop Christopher thanking us for our continued generosity to the Parish Support Fund (PSF). Our commitment to supporting the mission and ministry of the Church is a true blessing to communities across the Diocese. To find out more about the PSF, please look at the Parish Support Fund webpage.
(8 February 2026)
The funeral of Joan Brunt
The funeral of Joan Brunt was held at St John's on Wednesday, 21 January. A video of the service can be found on YouTube. Donations in Joan's memory can be made to The Children's Society.
(23 January 2026)
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