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.

Bible Study
The next monthly Bible Study (first Monday of every month) will be at Holy Trinity on Monday, 7 October from 8.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. We will be looking at Mark 10.17–31 and also asking the question: why celebrate harvest in the urban setting of South Wimbledon? All are welcome!
(4 October 2024)

God in the Pub
The next God in the Pub will be on Sunday, 6 October at 7.30 p.m. at The Sultan, Norman Road.
(29 September 2024)

Singing Together
The next practice for the singing group will be at Christ Church on Sunday, 6 October at 10.30 a.m. If you enjoy singing please come to sing together and learn some new pieces.
(1 October 2024)

Harvest services, 6 October
This year we will be giving our Harvest collections on 6 October from each church to Faith in Action. They would especially like ring-pull cans of lentils, pears, peaches and apples, and also packet soups, vegetable oil, crisps, biscuits, squash and men's boxer shorts (medium). Thank you.
(29 September 2024)

Eucharist for Black History Month
For Black History Month the Archbishop of Canterbury will lead a eucharist and be part of a panel discussion on 'Music at the Heart of Change' at Southwark Cathedral on Saturday, 5 October at 10.30 a.m. Contact Mark or Simon if you wish to join them. Registration is suggested, on the Diocese of Southwark website.
(29 September 2024)

Application for Church School Foundation
If you are applying on behalf of your child for a Church School Foundation place next academic year (2025), please complete our own Merton Priory questionnaire. Once completed, please return to Mark or Alison along with each school's supplementary form (for nursery and primary). Feel free to complete your details on the supplementary form and leave blank the parts for the minister to complete. Deadlines are the end of October for Secondary, 24 November for Nursery and the end of December for Primary.
(15 September 2024)

Deanery Confirmation
There will be a Deanery Confirmation on 19 November at Mitcham Parish Church. Please talk to Simon or Alison if you are interested in being confirmed.
(15 September 2024)

Panto preparations
This year's Parish Panto by the MP3 Players will be Aladdin, playing from 31 January to 2 February 2025.
Open auditions: 26 September, 7–9 p.m., and 29 September, 3–5 p.m., at St John's.
Adult rehearsals: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7–9 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at St John's.
Dedicated sessions (including acting, singing and dancing) for children: Sundays, 3.30–5.00 p.m., at St John's, open to all children from school year 3 and upwards. The first session will be on 6 October.
(22 September 2024)

Develop a daily connection with God
Connect with God with the new Everyday Faith app. Journey daily with reflections to inspire, equip and encourage you in your everyday faith. Everyday Faith is now available to download for iOS and Android. If you already have the Watch & Pray app installed, you will automatically get the update.
(4 August 2024)