the Divine,
Merton
SHARING with those in need
CARING for one another
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Tuesday 8.00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St John's Tuesday 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, St John's Wednesday 4.00 p.m. Prayer Group, Christ Church Thursday 8.00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St John's Thursday 12.15 p.m. Eucharist, Holy Trinity Thursday 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, Holy Trinity 10.00 a.m. (1st Saturdays) Climate Vigil, Christ Church 9.00 a.m. Early Service, Holy Trinity 9.30 a.m. Parish Eucharist, St John's 10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist, Holy Trinity 11.15 a.m. Parish Eucharist, Christ Church 6.00 p.m. (2nd Sundays) Prayers for the Planet, St John's *Occasional Team services take the place of the regular Parish Eucharist and are held at one of the Team churches at 10.30 a.m.
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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.
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Bible Study
During Lent we will have a Lent course that will be announced later.
(30 February 2026)
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)
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)
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