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Sunday 24 May

PENTECOST

8am Holy Communion 

10am Parish Eucharist

6.30pm Evensong (Book of Common Prayer)

Wednesday 27 May

9.15am No Toddler Group Whitsun Holiday

12pm Prayer Group In Church

Thursday 28 May

3pm Tea Together on Thursday In the hall

Friday 29 May

10am Friday Group Mair’s House and Zooml

Sunday 31 May

TRINITY SUNDAY

8am Holy Communion 

10am Parish Eucharist 

6.30pm Evensong (Book of Common Prayer)

Coming soon...

Prayer of the week

Father of Creation, your Son set his face towards Jerusalem,

with self-giving sacrificial love. So too, let us set our face towards injustice.

Let us not look away from the world’s most vulnerable. Let us not look away from sober scientific analysis.

Let us not look away from evil’s empires of exploitation.

Amen

Dear Friends,

I do hope this message finds you well.

Waiting expectantly

I do hope this message finds you well as we approach the exciting celebration of Pentecost in our Christian calendar. The day of Pentecost marks fifty days since Easter day and brings the Easter season to an end.  It is a major feast of the Church’s year when Christians recall how God’s Holy Spirit was given to the disciples after Jesus’ ascension empowering them to begin the work of making disciples of all nations. Suddenly ordinary people were empowered to do extraordinary things for God.

As Scripture says: “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” Acts 2:4

 

I find this deeply encouraging because the same Holy Spirit continues to equip and enable the Church today. I am genuinely excited by what God is calling us to do together here in our own community, and by the many ways I already see His Spirit at work among us.

APCM

Thank you to the 32 congregation members who attended, and also to all who prayed faithfully for the meeting behind the scenes. Together we gave thanks for those stepping down from various roles and warmly supported those stepping forward to serve. I am happy to report that Tish Mousell and Sarah Hannaford were elected to be our churchwardens for this year. Being a warden is a huge job so please do join me in thanking them both for their commitment to this essential role. We are blessed by so many willing hands and faithful hearts within Christ Church. Please do continue to pray for all those taking on responsibilities in the coming year.

Merton Faith in Action

As many of you know, Faith in Action does vital work supporting vulnerable and homeless people in our area. They currently need our help to keep their centre at the Salvation Army open. I have already signed their petition and have included the link below should you wish to add your support too. Small actions can make a big difference when we stand together as a community. Find our more and sign the petition here.

SAVE FAITH IN ACTION

Final encouragement

As we prepare for Pentecost, may we remain open to the movement of the Holy Spirit in our own lives and in the life of our church. God is still calling, still equipping, still renewing, and still working through ordinary people like us. May we have hearts ready to say “yes” to whatever He is calling us to next.

I look forward to seeing you this Sunday.

With love and every blessing,

Lotwina

Serving our community with joy

On 10 May we were delighted to be involved in the Banham Marsden March, supporting cancer research and the life-changing work of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. What an inspiring day it was! Together we cheered walkers on, welcomed people into our church hall, offered access to our facilities, served more than 4,000 biscuits and over 1,000 drinks, and shared plenty of smiles and encouragement along the way. There was such a wonderful atmosphere throughout the day, full of kindness, generosity, courage, and community spirit. It was a real joy to play even a small part in supporting a cause that touches so many of our lives in one way or another.

One of the loveliest things was hearing so many walkers say how grateful they were that Christ Church was there to support them. The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity has since written to thank us and has already invited us to take part again next year. Thanks be to God!

As Jesus reminds us: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25:35

Moments like these remind us that even the simplest acts of kindness, a cup of water, a smile, a warm welcome, can become powerful expressions of God’s love.

Huge congratulations also go to Bill Petch and his family, who completed the impressive 15-mile trek. Thank you as well to all those who sponsored them so generously.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who volunteered, encouraged walkers, and supported the event in any way. In particular, thank you to Lyons O’Keefe, Chris Montagnon, Caroline Petch, Judy Luddington, Sara Hannaford, Julie Grainger, Marion Thomas, Julie Ashbee, Dee Babar, Stefan and Mary Ann Bown, Ian and Lucy Christie, Mo and Mike Hammond, Arabella Butler, Naomi Lowe, Brenda Thurgood, Sean and Marge Magil, Charmaine Adas, Sue Catchpole, Patrick Robinson, Ann Patterson, David Farodoye, Pat Spencer, Felicity and Godfrey Banks whose acts of service made the day such a success. 

Looking ahead: APCM

Our APCM (Annual Parochial Church Meeting) will take place on Sunday, 17th May, shortly after the 10am service. This is an important moment in the life of our church as we reflect with gratitude on the year that has passed and prayerfully look ahead to all God may be calling us to in the future. Please do come along if you are able, your voice, prayers, and presence matter. Please also pray for all those stepping into new roles and responsibilities, and give thanks for those who are stepping down after faithfully serving our church community. Copies of the Annual Report and Accounts are available in church for collection.

Final encouragement

What continues to encourage me most is the way Christ Church quietly and faithfully serves others, with generosity, warmth, and joy. Whether through worship, hospitality, practical help, or simply showing up for one another, each of you helps shine Christ’s light in our community.I look forward to seeing you this Sunday.

With love and every blessing,

Lotwina

Job Opportunity

Great opportunity to work with our children, restarting and sustaining Junior Church and contributing to our mission to be known as a welcoming church where worship is joyful – where everyone is supported in their journey of faith and where faith can be deepened with friends.

BACKGROUND

Our mission is to be known as a welcoming church where worship is joyful – to be a space where everyone is supported in their journey of faith and where faith can be deepened with friends. Because we are serious about growing the work we do with our children and young people, we are committed to restarting and sustaining Junior Church.

 

WE’RE LOOKING FOR…

An enthusiastic, motivating and reliable children’s leader to support the delivery of Junior Church during Sunday services in term time.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare and deliver Junior Church sessions for children using Roots resource, which we’ll provide.
  • Support a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children aged 4-11.
  • Set up and pack away materials before and after sessions.
  • Work collaboratively with our Vicar and volunteers.
HOURS & PAY
  • Three Sundays per month during term time – approximately 3 hours each week.
  • Includes preparation, set-up, delivery and tidy-up time.
  • Competitive hourly rate, based on experience.

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE…

  • Enjoys working with children and young people.
  • Is proactive, encouraging, organised and dependable.
  • Experience in youth or children’s work is desirable but not essential.
  • Shares and supports the values of Christ Church, West Wimbledon.

 

SAFEGUARDING

An enhanced DBS check is required (to be completed before starting the role).

 

IS THIS YOU?

To apply or find out more, contact Reverend Lotwina Farodoye, Vicar, Christ Church, West Wimbledon. 0203 597 9750 or ccww.vicar@gmail.com

Letting go of our burdens

After our service last week, many of you kindly shared with me how the image of carrying weights and the invitation not to hold on to worry given during our sermon resonated with you. Together we reflected on what it means to place our burdens into Jesus’ hands: to pray more, to live in the present, to share one another’s loads, and to pray with gratitude and thanksgiving.

I am so thankful for the openness and depth of those conversations. Our scripture reading encouraged us to “look at the birds” and notice God’s loving care in creation. My sermon entitled “The weight we were never meant to carry” is attached for anyone who missed it or would like to revisit it.

SERMON 8 FEB

Gospel Reading: Matthew 6 vs 25 to 34 New Testament Reading: Romans 8 vs18 to 25

Fair Trade Stall

Thank you for supporting the Christ Church Fair Trade Stall last year. Together we bought over £1,875 of fairly traded goods (that’s a lot of chocolate)! We made a profit of £372 and donated £370 to church funds. You may be aware that chocolate prices have risen due to poor harvests in West Africa, mainly due to extreme weather patterns. We realise this affects our chocolate-loving customers but not nearly as much as the farmers. Thank you for helping us trade differently and support producers in lower income countries – a small step towards justice for the world’s poor.

We really need help with ordering and stock taking. If you’d like to help please get in touch below. Thank you.

help Fair Trade

Opportunities to take part in our services

There are many ways to take an active role in our worship and community life. If you feel called to help by: Reading the Bible, leading prayers, serving or offering the chalice, helping with refreshments, stewarding or assisting in any other way, please sign up on the sheets at the back of the church, email our administrator, or feel free to speak with Tish or with I. We would love to involve you in the ministry and life of our church.

Prayer

If you’d like prayer for any matter whatsoever, please know that we are always honoured to pray with and for you. 
• Email ccparishoffice@yahoo.co.uk if you would like your name included in the notice sheet and prayed for during the service.
• Write a prayer note and place it on the board next to the prayer corner. A small but faithful group meets in church every Wednesday at 12pm to pray for us all at Christ Church and our Community, and we include all new notes left on the board. Notes can be anonymous if you prefer.
• Speak to Rev Lotwina after the service, or email her ccww.vicar@gmail.com

Please do reach out, your concerns, joys, and needs matter deeply to us.

Midday Prayer on Wednesdays

Every Wednesday at 12pm, a small group of us gathers in the church for Midday Prayer. We begin with tea, biscuits, and conversation, then spend time praying for the needs of the world, our parish, and our Church. Though we are small in number, we are reminded of Jesus’ words: “Where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Matthew 18:20)

We give thanks that we have seen so many prayers answered, and it is truly encouraging. Please feel free to join us. We would love to welcome you! 

Eco Church

We are a group that promote caring for God’s earth. If you’re interested in finding out how to get involved contact Lucy Christie via the Parish Office to find out more.

 
MORE ABOUT ECO CHURCH

Your help could make all difference

The Raynes Park Bereavement Service has been operating for 10 years and has supported around 550 people locally. The service receives most of its referrals from local GP surgeries. We have 10 volunteers and are looking for more to help with our valuable work. If you would like to consider this opportunity, or make use of the service, please contact us on 07914263420 or email raynesparkbereavement@gmail.com

A brief history of Christ Church

By the mid 1850s, with the arrival of the railway, Wimbledon had grown from a village to a thriving town. The growing population needed a new place of worship. So, an appeal was launched to build a new church. £6,000 was raised, the church built and on 15 August 1859 the Bishop of London dedicated the new chapel-of-ease…

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Bereavement group

Raynes Park Bereavement was set up by Christ Church as part of its outreach programme in 2014. There are 12 volunteers who meet with people who have been bereaved on a one-to- one basis. The service receives most of its referrals (about 60 per year) from local GP surgeries. If you (or anyone you know who lives in the area) would like to make use of our service, please call 07914 263420 or email raynesparkbereavement@gmail.com

Brownies (ages 7 - 10)

The 12 th Wimbledon Brownies meet on Wednesdays at the Scout Hut on the corner of Cottenham Park Road and Oakwood Road. We welcome all girls aged 7-10 from all schools and all denominations but those who live locally and those who attend Christ Church are particularly welcome. Contact is Elisabeth Bingham ccparishoffice@yahoo.co.uk

Guides (ages 10 - 14)

The 12th Wimbledon Guides meet on Tuesday evenings, at the Scout Hut on the corner of Cottenham Park Road and Oakwood Road. We welcome all girls aged 10-14 from all schools and all denominations regardless of whether or not they have been Brownies. Please contact us. Contact Nicolette Ewers ccparishoffice@yahoo.co.uk

Kung-fu hamsters - youth group (ages 10+)

This runs on Friday evenings – roughly once a month during term time and we have a variety of activities. We sometimes go bowling, we play rounders in the Summer, we have an institution called ‘Hamster Chef’ (loosely based on MasterChef!) and we have at least one ‘Eco’ evening per year. There is a lot of fun all round.

Senior church (ages 10+)

Senior church is more of a discussion session and is more philosophical. Generally, we share the learning with the congregation afterwards, and sometimes the group even write and perform a play for all to see.

Junior church (ages 4 - 10)

This runs during term time, every Sunday – apart from the first Sunday of the month when we have our All-Age Celebration service. We use as a guide the teaching programmes set out in the “Roots” publications, which suggests activities that will reflect the Gospel reading for the day, so we are thinking and reflecting on the same issues as the main congregation. The sessions will usually start with a game to warm up and introduce the theme of the day, followed by reading a simplified story version of the gospel reading. We will then go on to the main activity, which could be creative art-work, model making, drama, cooking, treasure hunts, gardening or problem solving games. We are also thinking of ways we can encourage the children to become involved in the Eco Church

Clergy, Readers, Wardens & the PCC​

Vicar

The Reverend Lotwina Farodoye 
ccww.vicar@gmail.com

 

Church Wardens

Two people elected represent the congregation.
Tish Mousell ccww.churchwarden1@gmail.com
There is a vacancy for a second Warden

 

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) 2024-2025

 

Elected to serve until May 2025

Stefan Bown

 

Elected to serve until May 2025

Jane Simpson
John Davey (Hon Treasurer)
Ron Barnett
Sally Edmunds

Felicity Banks
(ex-officio Reader)

 

Elected to serve until May 2026

Lynda Coleman

Sarah Hannaford

Chris Larkman

 

Elected to serve until May 2027

Chica Nwokoye*

Julie Grainger*

Julie Ashbee*

Ian Christie* 

Debbie Morley (Hon Secretary)*

 

Merton Deanery Synod Members 2017-2026 
(Ex officio on PCC)
Pat Spencer

Mair Rabagliati

*Eligible to stand for a further 3-year term

What this generosity means to Christ Church?

Our stall is open every Sunday run by members of the congregation.

 

Fair Trade is business with a commitment to justice for the world’s poor. Fair Trade is based on long-term partnerships with producers in the global south, guaranteeing suppliers a fair price for their products so that they can earn enough to support their families and communities.

 

Traidcraft run programmes in developing countries, supporting poor and vulnerable people to get a better deal from trade. They often focus on small, marginalised groups, creating long term partnerships and they also campaign to transform the way trade works.
For a wider range of products there is a Traidcraft catalogue and you can also order online at www.traidcraftshop.co.uk

order online

What this generosity means to Christ Church?

We have special collections throughout the year and there are specific charities that we donate to.

Currently we are supporting:

 

1. South London Refugee Association https://www.slr-a.org.uk

2. Church Mission Society https://churchmissionsociety.org
3. Christian Aid https://www.christianaid.org.uk
4. A Rocha Kenya https://www.arocha.or.ke
5. Children’s Society, https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk
6. Faith in Action https://www.faithinaction.co.uk
7. Christian CARE Association https://www.christiancaremerton.org.uk 

 

We also collect for emergency appeals for example we recently held a collection for Ukraine.

GIVING FORM

Hall hire

Christ Church Hall, 2a Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0RZ

Christ Church hall is a separate building next to the Church which was fully refurbished in 2019. The sprung wooden floor makes it an ideal venue for ballet and dance classes as well as yoga and pilates. With the modernised kitchen it is also brilliant for children’s parties. Hire rate is £35 per hour. For enquiries about hiring the hall please contact: ccsw20hall@gmail.com 

• Seats 120 (100 at table)
• Hall dimensions: approx 50ft x 30 ft / 15m x 9m excluding stage area
• Disabled access toilets
• On-site parking for 6 cars
• Wi-Fi

• New heating and air-cooling system
• Fully equipped kitchen including automatic water boiler

Funerals

We are here to help you if you would like to hold a funeral service in church for your loved one. It is not necessary for the deceased or their family to have been church goers. We can also conduct a full funeral service at a crematorium for those who live in the parish of Christ Church. It is usual for the funeral director to make direct contact with us but please contact the Parish Office 

ccparishoffice@yahoo.co.uk

if you have any queries.

Weddings

We are always pleased to discuss marriage with those who live in the parish of Christ Church or who can establish a Qualifying Connection with Christ Church. It may also be possible to be married at Christ Church where either or both parties have been divorced. Please contact the Parish Office at ccparishoffice@yahoo.co.uk to arrange a time to discuss marriage.

Confirmation

We are willing to consider preparing children to receive Holy Communion from about the age of 7-8 and subsequently we encourage young people to wait until they are at least 11-years-old before making the ‘adult’ step into church life at confirmation. Confirmation groups also run each year for adults who would like to make a commitment to church
life. Please contact the Parish Office ccparishoffice@yahoo.co.uk to discuss.

Baptisms

Baptisms are conducted on Sunday mornings either during the 10am service on the first Sunday of the month or at 12 noon on a convenient Sunday. We are always pleased to discuss baptism for those who live in the parish of Christ Church. Visit www.achurchnearyou.com to see if you live in the parish. Please contact the Parish Office at ccparishoffice@yahoo.co.uk for more details. 

Bringing Holy Communion to the housebound

Bringing Holy Communion to those who are housebound is always a deeply meaningful part of ministry. If you or someone you know is unable to attend church for a period of time due to ill health, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, for prayers, a visit, or simply a listening ear.

ccparishoffice@yahoo.co.uk