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.

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)

It's almost Panto Time!
Calling the kids! If you'd like to be in the Parish Pantomime in January – this year it's The Wind in the Willows – and are in year 3 or above, come along to St John's on Sunday, 11 October from 3 to 5 p.m. We'll be doing drama games, singing and movement each week, as well as learning lines. Practices will be on Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. For more info email mp3players@hotmail.co.uk or speak to Bruce Warman or Ann Roberts.
(4 October 2026)

Black women in Christian leadership
The Kingston Racial Justice Group is hosting a showing of Living, Loving, Serving, a documentary focusing on black women in Christian leadership. This will be on Thursday, 15 October from 7 p.m. to 9p.m. at Holy Trinity. This poster gives details.
(11 October 2026)

Do you care about the climate crisis?
So do tens of thousands of others. Come and watch the National Emergency Briefing film on 18 October at Morden Hall Park at 11 a.m. or 3 p.m., or on 22 October at St Mary's Wimbledon, SW19 7BP, at 7 p.m., and add your voice to the People’s Emergency Briefing.
This film presented by Chris Packham is screening in communities and workplaces across the UK to raise awareness and build public support for a government-led briefing on the climate emergency. There have been nearly five thousand screenings already, including at Wimbledon and New Malden libraries, Trinity URC Mansel Rd and St George's Hospital. Look at the Screening Map to search for upcoming public events by entering your postcode, or join us on 22 October. Speak to one of the clergy or to Julia Howl at Christ Church for more details.
(5 October 2026)

Harvest Supper
Holy Trinity will be hosting a Harvest Supper on Saturday, 24 October. Save the date!
(4 October 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)

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)

Parish Ale
Join us at the annual Parish Ale at St John's on 30 October from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. As well as quality beer and cider, there will be Morris dancing, tours of the bell tower, and food will be available. Tickets and more informarino can be found at https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/event/parish-ale-2026.
(11 October 2026)