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.

Holy Week and Easter services
A leaflet detailing all services during Holy Week and Easter is now available. Pick up a copy in church or at this link and look at the various sign-up sheets in the churches.
(4 April 2025)

Clergy News
Alison will be retiring in the Autumn. More details on how we will celebrate Alison's ministry will follow later in the year.
(16 March 2025)

Diocesan Synod
Mark Eminson and Desmond Davies both sit on Diocesan Synod. A summary of the last meeting on 22 March is available here. There were important updates on Diocesan Finance, Safeguarding, Racial Justice and Modern Slavery and Bishop Christopher's Presidential Address.
(6 April 2025)

Easter Eggs
The Meaningful Chocolate Company manufactures the 'Real Easter Egg', which reflects the Easter themes of hope and new life. A copy of the Easter story is included in each box, the egg is made from Fairtrade chocolate and they support charitable causes. You can buy directly from them on their website.
(30 March 2025)

Bishops' Lent Messages
Bishop Christopher has shared a message at the beginning of Lent that highlights his Lent Call. You can read and watch his message online and follow links from there to find out further information about the 2025 Lent Call.

Bishop Martin has shared a letter, including a Lent Reflection resource and information for upcoming events, which you can read here.
(9 March 2025)

Confirmation
Calling any secondary-age children and adults who might be interested in exploring taking the next step in their faith in confirmation this year. We are hosting a service at Christ Church on Monday, 16 June, with preparation beginning after Easter. Do have an initial chat with Alison or Mark.
(2 March 2025)

Curacy News
Mary Kilikidi will be joining the Team in the summer to train as a Curate. Mary is Russian of Greek heritage and she spent most of her adult life in Russia. She studied theology and philosophy in Moscow prior to moving to Devon in 2021. In 2022 she started her training at Westcott House. Coming from Orthodox and Lutheran traditions, Mary is interested in ecumenism and hopes to use her knowledge and experience in her ministry. Mary is passionate about inclusion and has done some work in this field at her church attachment in Cambridge. Another passion of hers is trauma theology and learning the ways of how a church community can become trauma-informed and how it can serve those who have experienced trauma. Mary co-authored a liturgical book for trauma-informed and trauma-oriented worship which is expected to be published in summer 2025. In her free time Mary likes travelling and is interested in photography and history. Mary is excited about serving as a curate at Merton Priory and is looking forward to serving the community.
(14 February 2025)