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 8 December 2024)


Collect for the Second Sunday of Advent
(8 December)
Almighty God,
purify our hearts and minds,
that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again as judge and saviour
we may be ready to receive him,
who is our Lord and our God.

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 December 2024 to February 2025 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.)
z   Advent and Christmas in the Team   z
We look forward to welcoming you to our churches during Advent and over the Christmas period. Details of the Team events and services are shown here.
(5 December 2024)
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Simon is leaving the Team
It was announced during the recent Team Service that Simon is to be the next Vicar of Christ Church, Streatham, subject to the usual procedures. Hearty congratulations to him; our loss is their gain! His last day in our Team will be Sunday, 19 January, so we have him for one last Christmas.
(1 December 2024)

Makin Report
Following the publication of the Makin Report, Bishop Christopher has sent all parishes a letter. This, along with further information, can be read on the Diocesan website.
(17 November 2024)

God in the Pub
In December, God in the Pub will be on the second Sunday of the month (8 December). During the meeting, Edward will give an update on COP 29 – all are welcome at The Sultan, Norman Road from 7.30 p.m.
(24 November 2024)

Bible Study
Monthly Monday Bible Study becomes Weekly for Advent! Mondays 2, 9, 16 and 23 December, 8–9.30 p.m. at Holy Trinity. The theme will be 'Prophecy and Truth'. All are welcome!
(10 November 2024)

Advent and Christmas Carols
'Tis (almost) the season! Merton Priory's favourite Advent/Christmas Carols. Sign up to receive, and to contribute to, the Merton Priory Carols Playlist, every morning from Advent to Epiphany! Sign-up sheets are in all churches, or email Simon directly.
(17 November 2024)

Carol Singing
Come and sing on High Path Estate on Friday, 13 December, meeting in Nelson Gardens (next to St John's) at 6.15 p.m. for a 6.30 p.m. start. Followed by seasonal refreshments.
(24 November 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)
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Merton Priory Team Ministry
Merton Priory PCC charity number is 1134253


Prayer for Advent 2
People of God: be glad!
Your God delights in you,
giving you joy for sadness
and turning the dark to light.
Be strong in hope therefore;
for your God comes to save.
You are God's children.
Lord, make us one in the love of Christ
today and for ever.


Prayer
Redeeming God,
You refine us with the fire of Your love
that we might prepare Your way in our hearts and homes,
in our towns and cities, and in the fields and valleys of our lives,
as we await our redemption which draws ever nearer.


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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