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 Eucharist at Holy Trinity on 1 February
This Sunday's Eucharist will be a Team Eucharist at Holy Trinity at 10.30 a.m., so there will be no morning service at St John's or Christ Church apart from the 8.00 a.m. BCP Communion at Christ Church.
(30 January 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)

Bible Study
During Lent we will have a Lent course that will be announced later.
(30 January 2026)

God in the Pub
The next God in the Pub will be on Sunday, 1 February at 7.30 p.m. in The Sultan. Christine will continue the discussion on 'How theology is reflected in church buildings' with wider input from the group. All are welcome.
(30 January 2026)

It's Panto time again!*
Our annual Parish Pantomime this year is Peter Pan, playing at St John's from 30 January to 1 February with performances on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are just £5 each. Visit https://bit.ly/mp3panto or email mp3players@hotmail.co.uk.
*Oh yes it is!
(29 December 2025)

Book sale
Christ Church are holding a book sale on Saturday, 7 February from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come along to grab a bargain. If you have any books to donate, please drop them off at Christ Church before or after services.
(25 January 2026)

Nequela Whittaker
We keep Nequela Whittaker in our prayers as she begins her youth work in both the Wimbledon and Merton Priory Teams this month.
(1 February 2026)

Living in Love and Faith – a message from Bishop Christopher
Bishop Christopher has written to Parishes after the latest House of Bishops' message confirming a pause on LLF till a new Synod, after which point proposals for clergy in same-sex civil marriages and for standalone services of blessing will be brought forward again. Bishop Christopher is showing a way forward for Southwark continuing to be a place of welcome, safety and good pastoral care, things we want to be too.
(1 February 2026)

Palm crosses
If you have any of last year's palm crosses, you can return them to any clergy for burning on Shrove Tuesday to create the ashes for this year.
(1 February 2026)

Truth-telling in Sacred Spaces
Truth-telling in Sacred Spaces is a diocesan gathering on church heritage and historical injustice that is taking place at Southwark Cathedral on Saturday, 7 February. To register for tickets (free) and for further information about the day please visit the Diocese of Southwark website.
(18 January 2026)

Recruitment of new vicar
Please keep the recruitment process to find our new Team Vicar for Christ Church in your prayers. The position is now being advertised and, all being well, shortlisting will take place on 4 February. Please also pray for the continuation of ministry at St John's as Mission Action Plan options are explored.
(25 January 2026)