the Divine,
Merton
SHARING with those in need
CARING for one another
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Monday 8.30 a.m. Morning Prayer, St John's 5.00 p.m. Eucharist, Holy Trinity Tuesday 8.30 a.m. Morning Prayer, Holy Trinity 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, St John's Wednesday 8.30 a.m. Morning Prayer, St John's 4.00 p.m. Prayer Group, Christ Church 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, Christ Church Thursday 8.30 a.m. Morning Prayer, Christ Church 12.15 p.m. Eucharist, Holy Trinity 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 9.00 a.m. (2nd and 4th Sundays) Early Service, Holy Trinity 9.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist, St John's 10.30 a.m. Parish Eucharist, Holy Trinity 11.00 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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Giving Campaign
Over the next few weeks there will be a Team-wide Giving Campaign across the churches. Please look out for literature and talks and keep your giving and the financial health of our churches in your prayers.
(20 September 2026)
Merton Pride
A huge thank you to everyone who came to Pride Eucharist and marched with us at Merton Pride on 5 September. We had 17 people marching and we were one of only two churches represented. We look forward to marching again in 2027!
(20 September 2026)
Harvest Festival Dates
• Sunday, 27 September – 10.30 a.m. at Holy Trinity. Donations for Dons Local Action Group
• Sunday, 27 September – 11,00 a.m. at Christ Church. Donations for Dons Local Action Group; there will also be a produce stall and a Bring & Share lunch. More information from Hannah or Sue.
• Sunday, 4 October – 10.30 a.m. at St John's. This will be a Team Harvest celebration in which we also give thanks for the ministry of Duncan Swan and say farewell as Duncan and Penny move out of our Parish. See below for information about contributing to a gift.
• Saturday, 24 October – Harvest Supper at Holy Trinity. Save the date!
(20 September 2026)
Duncan and Penny Swan
If you would like to contribute to a leaving gift for Duncan and Penny Swan, please make a bank transfer to Merton Priory PCC, Account No. 00020829, Sort Code 40-52-40, using reference "Swan Gift". Alternatively you can give a cash or contactless contribution to a churchwarden.
(20 September 2026)
Black History Month
The annual Black History Month service and celebration will be on Saturday, 3 October from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Southwark Cathedral. The theme of the event will be 'Honouring our Communities, Sharing our Stories'. To book a free place visit the Southwark Diocese website.
(27 September 2026)
God in the Pub
The next God in the Pub will be on Sunday, 4 October at 7.30 p.m. in The Sultan, Norman Road. The theme for discussion will be Harvest, Creation and the Climate Emergency. All are welcome!
(20 September 2026)
Creationtide
During this season of Creationtide the Dioceses of Southwark and London are running a course: Caring for God's Creation: Faithful Living in a Changing World. The course will take place over three Zoom sessions (7–9 p.m.) on Wednesdays 16, 23 and 30 September and will explore what faithful discipleship looks like in a changing world and what it means to care for God's creation as Christians today. To find out more and sign up please visit the Southwark Diocese website.
(6 September 2026)
Prayer group
Thank you to all who filled in the prayer group survey. We are going to continue holding a prayer group on a weekday afternoon in Christ Church, as that was the general preference. If you filled in the survey and hope to join the refreshed prayer group, please contact Joy or Hannah so that we can arrange a meeting to confirm exact timings and other details.
(27 September 2026)
Wimbledon Repair Café
The Wimbledon Repair Café runs on the last Saturday of each month from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon at St Mark's, Compton Road (near Wimbledon Library). Many small items from household goods, small electrical items and clothing can be repaired instead of replaced, which saves money and reduces environmental impact and waste. For more information visit www.mertonfoe.org/wimbledon-repair-cafe. The Summer issue of The Bridge has an article on page 11 about it.
(7 September 2026)
Bible Study
The next Bible Study will be on Thursday, 29 October at 7.30 p.m. at Holy Trinity. Previously we started looking at who Jesus is and explored images of the suffering servant and sacrificial lamb. This time we will look at Jesus the Son of Man, Son of God and himself. All are welcome!
(20 September 2026)
First Communion preparation
We are planning First Communion preparation in the autumn (six sessions, from September to November) for children in school year 3 (from September 2026) and upwards. The admission to communion service will be on 22 November at 10.30 a.m. at Christ Church. Please speak to a member of the clergy if your child is interested.
(28 June 2026)
Confirmation preparation
There will also be Confirmation preparation in the autumn for children in school year 7 (from September 2026) and upwards and for adults. The confirmation service will be on 22 November in the afternoon or evening at St Matthew's, Wimbledon. Please speak to a member of the clergy if you or your child is interested.
(28 June 2026)
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