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 4 October 2026)


Collect for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
(4 October)
Almighty and everlasting God,
increase in us your gift of faith
that, forsaking what lies behind
and reaching out to that which is before,
we may run the way of your commandments
and win the crown of everlasting joy;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
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
10.00 a.m. (1st Saturdays) Climate Vigil, 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)

Harvest Supper
On Saturday, 24 October there will be a Harvest Supper at Holy Trinity. Save the date!
(4 October 2026)

Prayer group
Thank you to all who filled in the prayer group survey. We are going to continue holding a prayer group on a weekday afternoon in Christ Church, as that was the general preference. If you filled in the survey and hope to join the refreshed prayer group, please contact Joy or Hannah so that we can arrange a meeting to confirm exact timings and other details.
(27 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)
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Merton Priory Team Ministry
Merton Priory PCC charity number is 1134253


Prayer
God, we thank you for the gifts that spring forth all around us,
Flowing from our fellowship,
Growing from our actions in your name.
Inspire us with your Spirit,
Encourage us to seek new ways to stand up to injustice,
And speak up for those in need.
Send us out replenished,
That we may do the work of your kingdom.
We ask this in your name, Lord.

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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