We welcome and encourage all people to worship God with us. St John's is part of the Merton Priory Team Ministry. 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.

Church notice sheet
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(24 June 2022)

Children's Society boxes
Thank you to everyone who donates to the Children's Society via House Boxes. Please could you bring your box to church and give it to Jean Parker for the donations to be counted and sent to the Society.
(21 May 2022)

Merton Priory Youth Group
Our new Youth Group has launched! It will run every week in term time at St John's from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. It's open to all those in school years 5–9. Table tennis, games and activities, pizza! All youth must arrive for their first time with a parent or guardian for necessary safeguarding procedures.
(12 June 2022)

Simon's ordination
We pray for our curate Revd Simon Asquith as he prepares for his ordination to the priesthood on Saturday 2 July. He will preside at the Eucharist for the first time in each church as follows: Sunday 3 July 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity, Sunday 10 July 11.15 a.m. at Christ Church and a big celebration on Friday 22 July 6.00 p.m. at St John's. If you would like to contribute towards a new stole for Simon, please do so via the wardens or clergy.
(12 June 2022)

Christian Care
Christian Care are looking to expand their team of volunteers as the demand for their services is greater than ever. They are particularly looking to recruit a Deputy CARE Coordinator and a Children's Activities Coordinator – please see their website for further information about all the volunteering opportunities.
(21 May 2022)

Election of Church Wardens, Deanery Synod Representatives and PCC/DCC Members
The following members were elected at the annual district meeting of St John's:
Church Wardens: Ann Roberts, one vacancy.
Deanery Synod: Eva Parker, one vacancy.
PCC members: Ann Newson, one vacancy.
DCC member: Arlene Rock.
(29 May 2022)

There is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering. The government suggests you continue to wear one in crowded or enclosed spaces where you may come into contact with other people you do not normally meet.

Receiving Communion. Following the clergy's attendance of the Chrism Eucharist at Southwark Cathedral, we were reminded that it is neither Diocesan nor Church of England guidance to intinct (dip) the wafer in the wine. Do please either receive directly from the chalice or continue to receive in one kind. And do also remember we always have both gluten-free wafers and non-alcoholic wine available.

The Parish Eucharist on 29 May (Seventh Sunday of Easter) at St John's led by Mark can be viewed as a video. You are invited to take part by following along with the collect and readings.

Service on 17 July (Fifth Sunday after Trinity)
The Parish Eucharist at Christ Church will be led by Alison and will be uploaded to YouTube later in the day.

Services from previous weeks are on the Merton Priory Parish YouTube channel and listed on the 'Looking back' page on the Team website.
(19 June 2022)

Holy Trinity is open for private prayer on Mondays from 3.00 to 6.00 p.m.
(14 November 2021)