St John
the Divine,
Merton 		FAITHFUL to God
SHARING with those in need
CARING for one another 		The Church of England

The Diocese of Southwark
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(Website last updated on 8 September 2024)


Collect for the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
(Creationtide)
(8 September)
Lord God,
defend your Church from all false teaching
and give to your people knowledge of your truth,
that we may enjoy eternal life
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Copyright © The Archbishops' Council 2000


ONLINE SERVICES
 The Church of England's online services can be found on the Church of England website.


CHURCH SERVICES IN THE TEAM
 (check the full notice sheet for variations)
 Midweek
 Monday 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, Holy Trinity
Tuesday 8.00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St John's
Tuesday 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, St John's
Wednesday 8.00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St John's
3rd Wednesdays 9.45 a.m. Creation Eucharist, Holy Trinity
Wednesday 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, 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
 Saturday
 9.00 a.m. Eucharist, Christ Church
10.00 a.m. (1st Saturdays) Climate Vigil, Christ Church
 Sunday
 8.00 a.m. (1st Sundays) BCP Holy Communion, Christ Church
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


TEAM MINISTRY ROTA
The Team Ministry rota for September to November 2024 is available here.

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St John the Divine, Merton
Welcome to St John the Divine, Merton
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.
NOTICES IN BRIEF
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Bible Study
The next monthly Bible Study will be on Monday, 7 October. All are welcome!
(8 September 2024)

Creationtide Pilgrimage
On Saturday, 14 September there will be a Creationtide Pilgrimage starting at All Saints Kingston. Gather at 10.00 a.m. to set out at 10.30 a.m. A lovely walk taking in Richmond Park, Beverley Brook and Wimbledon Common. We will end at West Wimbledon. Everyone is welcome.
(1 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)
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Merton Priory Team Ministry
Merton Priory PCC charity number is 1134253
Prayer
O Lord,
remember that we are dust,
and see the sorrow for sin in our hearts.
In the weakness of our flesh we can only fall.
By your mighty power lift us up;
through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.


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INCLUSIVE CHURCH
The churches of the Merton Priory Team are members of Inclusive Church – a network of churches, groups and individuals uniting together around a shared vision.


MISSION STATEMENT
The Merton Priory Team Ministry is committed to promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. We are guided by our mission statement, agreed in 2011:

In Merton Priory Team Ministry we aim to be a community
    Faithful to God
        Sharing with those in need
            Caring for one another