Merton Priory
Team Ministry

FAITHFUL to God
SHARING with those in need
CARING for one another
The Church of England
The Diocese of Southwark
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(Website last updated on 25 October 2026)


Collect for Bible Sunday
(25 October)
Blessed Lord,
who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
help us so to hear them,
to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them
that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word,
we may embrace and for ever hold fast
the hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Copyright © The Archbishops' Council 2000


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)
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
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.


TEAM MINISTRY ROTA
The Team Ministry rota for September to November 2026 can be found here.


The Merton Priory Team Ministry
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.
NOTICES IN BRIEF
(For the full church notice sheet, click on this link.
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)

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. This year any money raised will be going to support the "Save the Traf" campaign for a Community Benefit Society to purchase the freehold of the public house site. Tickets and more information can be found at https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/event/parish-ale-2026.
(11 October 2026)

Memorial service
The annual memorial service will be on Sunday, 1 November at 4.00 p.m. at St John's (followed by refreshments). Please do add any names you would like to be prayed for to one of the lists in the churches.
(18 October 2026)

God in the Pub
The next God in the Pub will be on Sunday, 1 November at 7.30 p.m. in The Trafalgar, High Path (please note the different venue). The theme for discussion will be Hallowe'en, All Saints' and All Souls'. All are welcome!
(20 September 2026)

Drinks party
All are invited to an All Saints'-tide drinks party at Holy Trinity Vicarage on Friday, 6 November from 7.30 p.m.
(18 October 2026)

Reimagining Church
Bishop Martin would like to invite you to Reimagining Church, a series of conversations hosted on Zoom that will take place on the third Monday of the month from 7 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Watch this space for news!
(21 October 2026)

Diocesan Mission Conference
The theme for the annual Diocesan Mission Conference is Signs of Hope. It will be on 21 November from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St John's Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo SE1 8TY. There are some great stories of growth and innovation across the Diocese and these will be shared to help attendees reflect what may assist their church to thrive as they seek to follow Christ. More information can be found on the Diocese of Southwark website.
(25 October 2026)

Transgender Day of Remembrance
The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) vigil will take place on 21 November at 6 p.m. at St John's. It is an annual service to honour the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
(25 October 2026)
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Merton Priory Team Ministry
Merton Priory PCC charity number is 1134253


Prayer
Generous and loving God,
We thank you for the gift of your Word,
which lights our path and brings truth, comfort, and hope to our lives.
As we celebrate Bible Sunday, open our hearts and minds to hear your voice.
Deepen our love for the Scriptures,
and empower us to share your good news of peace and justice with our communities and the world.
May your Word dwell richly among us now and always.


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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