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.

New vicar for Christ Church
At a communion service on 1 June 2026 the Revd Dr Hannah Swithinbank was formally licensed by Bishop Martin, Bishop of Kingston, as the new Team Vicar in the Merton Priory Team Ministry with responsibility for Christ Church. We are delighted to welcome her to the Team and look forward to many years under her guidance. A video of the service is on the Team YouTube channel.
(4 June 2026)

Annual meetings
Thank you to everyone who attended the various annual meetings over the last few weeks and special thanks to all who have taken on roles on the PCC or the DCCs. The Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2025 are now available from here.
(7 June 2026)

Eucharist at St John's – change of time
From Sunday, 7 June the Sunday eucharist at St John's will be at 9 a.m. Over the summer we will consult about whether there is a better solution, which may mean Holy Trinity moving to 10.30 or 11 a.m.
(31 May 2026)

Bible Study
The next Bible Study will be at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, 18 June at Holy Trinity, on the theme of faith and works. All are welcome!
(7 June 2026)

God in the Pub
The next God in the Pub will be on Sunday, 7 June at 7.30 p.m. in The Sultan, Norman Road. Mary will be leading the session with the focus on the theology of trauma. All are welcome.
(24 May 2026)

The way forward for St John's
We are establishing a working group with representatives from all three churches to look at the growth of St John's and future team working. We want to discern the best way forward for St John's and look at how our governance and structures could be constituted to make us more efficient, collaborative and effective to serve God's mission in our parish. If you are interested in joining this group, please speak to the clergy or churchwardens.
(7 June 2026)

Training for Intercessors
Mark and Mary are offering training for intercessors across the parish on Saturday, 13 June at 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity. It is suitable for those who are already involved in leading intercessions and also for those who would like to get involved in this ministry. Please come if you want to learn more about leading prayers.
(24 May 2026)

Faith in Action
Faith in Action urgently needs community support following news that they may be required to leave their long-standing premises at the Salvation Army Hall in Kingston Road by the end of November. These premises enable them to provide hot meals, showers, laundry facilities, counselling and vital support to homeless and vulnerably housed people across Merton. They are appealing for help to keep this essential service running. Please support the campaign by signing and sharing the petition. If you know of suitable premises or can help publicise the campaign, please contact team@mertonfaithinaction.org.
(18 May 2026)

Mary's ordination
Mary will be ordained priest on Saturday, 4 July in a service at 11 a.m. at All Saints Kingston. Please hold her in your prayers. Mary will be celebrating her first eucharist in a Team Service at 10.30 a.m. at St John's on Sunday, 5 July.
(17 May 2026)