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.

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 (please see and use the prayer card). Following the service there will be a celebration BBQ at St John's. Please stay and share some food and conversation – all are welcome.
(28 June 2026)

Morning and Evening Prayer times
Morning Prayer is now at 8.30 a.m.: at St John's on Mondays and Wednesdays, at Holy Trinity on Tuesdays and at Christ Church on Thursdays. Evening Prayer is at 5 p.m. at Holy Trinity on Mondays and Thursdays, at St John's on Tuesdays and at Christ Church on Wednesdays.
(21 June 2026)

First Communion preparation
We are planning First Communion preparation in the autumn (six sessions, from September to November) for children in school year 3 (from September 2026) and upwards. The admission to communion service will be on 22 November at 10.30 a.m. at Christ Church. Please speak to a member of the clergy if your child is interested.
(28 June 2026)

Confirmation preparation
There will also be Confirmation preparation in the autumn for children in school year 7 (from September 2026) and upwards and for adults. The confirmation service will be on 22 November in the afternoon or evening at St Matthew's, Wimbledon. Please speak to a member of the clergy if you or your child is interested.
(28 June 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)

Youth Ministry in Communion summer party
Youth Ministry in Communion (YMIC) Southwark will be holding their summer party on Sunday, 5 July from 5.00 to 8 p.m. and open to all in year 6 and above. Head to St Paul's Wimbledon Parkside for fun on giant inflatables (including an obstacle course), gaming, food and crafts – all free! Something for everyone – food, drinks, fun and young people from across South London joining together for worship. To sign up, follow this link.
(21 June 2026)

Farewell service for Bishop Christopher
Bishop Christopher's Valedictory Eucharist (details here) will be on Saturday, 18 July at 12 noon in Southwark Cathedral and will be followed by a drinks reception in the cathedral garden. All are welcome; please use this form to RSVP by 3 July (to help with the arrangements). The service will be livestreamed via the Cathedral's YouTube Channel.
(21 June 2026)

Faith in Action
Faith in Action have been told that they will have to vacate the Salvation Army building by the end of November. If you know of other premises they could use or could help publicise their campaign please email team@mertonfaithinaction.org. To sign the petition to try and get the Salvation Army to reconsider their decision please add your name to the petition.
(14 June 2026)

Hannah's licensing service
For those who haven't yet seen it, a video of Hannah's licensing service is on the Team YouTube channel.
(21 June 2026)