Welcome to the website of the Parish of Merton Priory in South Wimbledon, London SW19. We welcome and encourage all people to worship God with us. 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.

The Merton Priory Team consists of three churches, details of which are on the following websites: Christ Church, Colliers Wood, St John the Divine, Merton, and Holy Trinity & St Peter, South Wimbledon.

Upcoming Services
On Sunday, 24 May there will not be a 10 a.m. service at Holy Trinity. Please join the congregations at St John's (9.30 a.m.) or Christ Church (11.15 a.m.) for their Parish Eucharist service.

On Sunday, 31 May we will have a Team Service at Holy Trinity starting at 10.30 a.m., which will be followed by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting.
(18 May 2026)

Bible Study
Monthly Bible Study will be starting again at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, 28 May at Holy Trinity, on the subject of grace. All are welcome!
(10 May 2026)

God in the Pub
The next God in the Pub will be on Sunday, 7 June at 7.30 p.m. in The Sultan, Norman Road. Mary will be leading the session and focusing on the theology of trauma. All are welcome.
(24 May 2026)

Annual Meetings
During May, each church will be having its annual meeting (ADCM) before the annual meeting of the whole Parish (APCM) takes place:
  •  St John's: Sunday, 24 May after the 9.30 a.m. service
  •  APCM: Sunday 31 May after the 10.30 a.m. Team service at Holy Trinity
(10 May 2026)

Merton Interfaith Walk
This year's Merton Interfaith Walk will take place on Saturday, 6 June: a 5-mile challenge walk to visit local faith sites. Meetat 10 a.m. outside Merton Civic Centre (London Road, Morden). Donation on Registration; all proceeds will go to The Merton Homeless Project – Faith in Action. For details see this document.
(24 May 2026)

Training for Intercessors
Mark and Mary are offering training for intercessors across the parish on Saturday, 13 June at 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity. It is suitable for those who are already involved in leading intercessions and also for those who would like to get involved in this ministry. Please come if you want to learn more about leading prayers.
(24 May 2026)

Faith in Action
Faith in Action urgently needs community support following news that they may be required to leave their long-standing premises at the Salvation Army Hall in Kingston Road by the end of November. These premises enable them to provide hot meals, showers, laundry facilities, counselling and vital support to homeless and vulnerably housed people across Merton. They are appealing for help to keep this essential service running. Please support the campaign by signing and sharing the petition. If you know of suitable premises or can help publicise the campaign, please contact team@mertonfaithinaction.org.
(18 May 2026)

Mary's ordination
Mary will be ordained priest on Saturday, 4 July in a service at 11 a.m. at All Saints Kingston. Please hold her in your prayers. Mary will be celebrating her first eucharist in a Team Service at 10.30 a.m. at St John's on Sunday, 5 July.
(17 May 2026)

Team Vicar appointment
We are delighted to announce that Revd Dr Hannah Swithinbank has been appointed as our next Team Vicar based at Christ Church, subject to the necessary procedures. Hannah is completing her curacy in Kew and her licensing will be at Christ Church on Monday, 1 June at 7.30 pm. We look forward greatly to her arrival among us. Please keep Hannah in your prayers as she prepares for this new Ministry.

You can find more details about Hannah in the full announcement.
(15 March 2026)