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.

Team Vicar appointment
We are delighted to announce that Revd Dr Hannah Swithinbank has been appointed as our next Team Vicar based at Christ Church, subject to the necessary procedures. Hannah is completing her curacy in Kew and we are in discussion about a start date potentially in June. We were really impressed by her at the parish visit and interview and so look forward greatly to her arrival among us. Please keep Hannah in your prayers as she prepares for this new Ministry.
You can find more details about Hannah in the full announcement.
(15 March 2026)

Congratulations
We extend our warmest congratulations to Mary and Kai on their recent engagement. Please continue to hold them in your prayers as they enter this next stage of their life together.
(13 February 2026)

Lent
A leaflet detailing all services during Holy Week and Easter is now available in church and also online. Please take a copy and look at the various sign-up sheets (particularly for the Maundy Watch and Dawn Feast) in the churches.
(15 March 2026)

Church Electoral Rolls
The annual renewal of the church Electoral Rolls in advance of the annual meetings will begin soon. If you aren't already on the roll, please fill out a form in church and either put it in the box or return it to clergy to have your name added.
  •  Christ Church: renewal opens on 29 March until 19 April
  •  Holy Trinity: renewal opens on 5 April until 26 April
  •  St John's: renewal opens on 12 April until 3 May
Forms can also be completed online via these links:
  •  Christ Church: https://tinyurl.com/CC2025ER
  •  Holy Trinity: https://tinyurl.com/HT2025ER
  •  St John's: https://tinyurl.com/SJ2025ER
(15 March 2026)

Lent Call
This year Bishop Christopher's Lent Call is raising funds for projects that focus on the work of schools that will help benefit children and young people flourish. Work is being supported in the Diocese of Jerusalem, in our Link Dioceses in Zimbabwe and here in our own Diocese. To find out more on this year's projects and to donate please visit the Southwark Diocese website.
(8 March 2026)

Confirmation preparation
Calling any secondary-age children and adults who might be interested in exploring this next step in their faith this year. Have a chat to Mark or Mary to find out more.
(13 February 2026)

Parish Support Fund
We have received a letter from Bishop Christopher thanking us for our continued generosity to the Parish Support Fund (PSF). Our commitment to supporting the mission and ministry of the Church is a true blessing to communities across the Diocese. To find out more about the PSF, please look at the Parish Support Fund webpage.
(8 February 2026)

Lent Letter from Bishop Martin
Bishop Martin has sent a Lent letter (on display in all the churches and in the eNotices) in which he asks what we need to recommit ourselves to at this present moment. He also commends Joshua Rey’s book 'A Season of Silence: Deep Listening in a Noisy World' as his Lent book.
(13 February 2026)

The funeral of Joan Brunt
The funeral of Joan Brunt was held at St John's on Wednesday, 21 January. A video of the service can be found on YouTube. Donations in Joan's memory can be made to The Children's Society.
(23 January 2026)