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 10 October 2024)


Collect for Harvest
(6 October)
Creator God,
you made the goodness of the land,
the riches of the sea and the rhythm of the seasons;
as we thank you for the harvest,
may we cherish and respect this planet and its peoples,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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)
 Midweek
 Monday 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, Holy Trinity
Tuesday 8.00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St John's
Tuesday 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, St John's
Wednesday 8.00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St John's
3rd Wednesdays 9.45 a.m. Creation Eucharist, Holy Trinity
Wednesday 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, 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
 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
9.30 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


TEAM MINISTRY ROTA
The Team Ministry rota for September to November 2024 is available 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.)
Beetle Drive
Christ Church is holding a Beetle Drive (a family game) on Saturday, 19 October. Arrive at 7 p.m.; play will start at 7.30 p.m. Tickets £5.00, pay bar and snacks will be available. Come along and join what promises to be a fun evening.
(6 October 2024)

Application for Church School Foundation
If you are applying on behalf of your child for a Church School Foundation place next academic year (2025), please complete our own Merton Priory questionnaire. Once completed, please return to Mark or Alison along with each school's supplementary form (for nursery and primary). Feel free to complete your details on the supplementary form and leave blank the parts for the minister to complete. Deadlines are the end of October for Secondary, 24 November for Nursery and the end of December for Primary.
(15 September 2024)

Deanery Confirmation
There will be a Deanery Confirmation on 19 November at Mitcham Parish Church. Please talk to Simon or Alison if you are interested in being confirmed.
(15 September 2024)

Panto preparations
Do you fancy being involved with the annual Parish Panto without treading the boards? There are lots of jobs that need doing, so please do get in touch by email (mp3players@hotmail.co.uk).
(6 October 2024)

Winter Night Shelter
The Winter Night Shelter will run again on Friday nights at Holy Trinity from 6 December until 17 January. Volunteers are needed for evening, overnight and morning shifts, cooking, washing and transporting bags. If you are able to help, please email Alison Fletcher Rogers.
(6 October 2024)

Develop a daily connection with God
Connect with God with the new Everyday Faith app. Journey daily with reflections to inspire, equip and encourage you in your everyday faith. Everyday Faith is now available to download for iOS and Android. If you already have the Watch & Pray app installed, you will automatically get the update.
(4 August 2024)
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Merton Priory Team Ministry
Merton Priory PCC charity number is 1134253


Prayer
Praise be to you, O God,
source of life and goodness.
You fill the earth with abundance
and love all that you have made.
As we join creation in singing your glory,
teach us to care for our common home.

Praise be to you, O God,
revealed in Jesus, God with us.
We hear the call of the Carpenter,
to carve a path to a better future.
Guide our hands to repair what’s broken,
to build a just and peaceful world.

Praise be to you, O God,
who enfolds us with the Spirit,
to call us deeper into the heart of love,
to comfort and disturb.
Give us strength and courage
to work with you to make all things new.


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