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.

God in the Pub
The next God in the Pub is on Sunday, 2 November at 7.30 p.m. in The Sultan. Mark will be leading the session on Southwark's Anti-Racism Charter – all are welcome.
(19 October 2025)

Archbishop of Canterbury
It was announced recently that the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE will become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. Please keep her in your prayers as she prepares to answer this calling. You can read her opening address here.
(12 October 2025)

Memorial service
The annual memorial service is on Sunday, 2 November at 4.30 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.
(26 October 2025)

Remembrance Sunday
On Remembrance Sunday (9 November) there will be a Team Service at St John's that will start at 10.30 a.m. There will be no morning Eucharist at Christ Church or Holy Trinity.
(2 November 2025)

Church database
We are moving to a new database (ChurchSuite) to help us organise events, rotas, communication and much more. We would love all church members across the Parish to join. To do this, please either complete the online form or fill in a paper copy (from any of the churches).
(26 October 2025)

Inclusive Church and same-sex marriage for clergy
Inclusive Church have produced an Open Letter for people to sign in response to the recent news from the House of Bishops regarding the Prayers of Love and Faith (PLF) and the continued absence of a clear pathway for clergy to enter same-sex marriages. If you would like to add your signature to this letter, please visit https://www.inclusive-church.org/llf-open-letter.

Following the update from the House of Bishops regarding Living in Love and Faith, much has been written, including a reflection by the Very Revd David Monteith and letters in the Church Times.
(2 November 2025)

Night Shelter
The Winter Night Shelter will run again on Friday nights at Holy Trinity from 28 November until 16 January. Volunteers are needed for evening, overnight and morning shifts, cooking, washing and transporting bags. If you are able to help or would like more information, please contact Richard.
(26 October 2025)

Christmas Fair
Holy Trinity's Christmas Fair will take place on Saturday, 6 December. Please bring any donations that you have for the fair to Holy Trinity including books (fiction only please), all toys (complete), bric-a-brac (no electricals) and full (and empty) bottles of wine, Also, if you can run a stall, help with set up or take down, please add your name to the list at Holy Trinity or let Andrew and Libby know via the Parish Office email address. Also, if you are happy to have a board from Hawes & Co. outside your house advertising the fair please add your name and address to the list or contact Andrew and Libby. Each board gives us £12. Thank you.
(26 October 2025)