Learning & Growing

There is a saying that 'faith is caught, not taught'. On this page you can find out how to approach it both ways - in groups and by activities.

Lectio Divina: Prayerful reading

Chris Chapman, the Southwark Diocesan Spiritual Formation Adviser, came to Holy Trinity on Sunday 20 March 2012 to help us to engage in prayerful reading - lectio divina. We are grateful to Chris for sharing his ideas with a wider audience via this website. Download Chris Chapmans suggestions for prayerful reading.

House group
There are two evening house groups, one on alternate Tuesdays and one on alternate Thursdays.
We meet informally to learn, study, discuss, debate and share thoughts and ideas about our faith, as well as spending time praying together. Everyone welcome.

Further details from Barbara Skilton via Director of Music on the Contacts page.

T3 Toddler drop-in

Our weekly drop-in toddler group is called T3 (Trinity, Tots and Toys). We meet on Tuesday mornings 9.15-11.30.

This group offers a friendly environment to meet other parents and carers and to let the children play. Those who come to T3 often also attend Early Service for young children and their carers (9 a.m, 3rd Sunday in the month, at Holy Trinity Church).

Because some weeks we have so many people wanting to attend T3, we have a ticketing system so that the room does not become too overcrowded. There are 25 tickets available on a first come first served basis price £1 (this is 25 tickets for adults with up to 2 children). Tickets may become available again later in the morning as some people leave.

MP3 the Merton Priory drama group

MP3 is an open and inclusive drama group associated with the three Merton Priory churches – Christchurch, St John’s, and Holy Trinity. It welcomes anyone of any level of acting skill or none. “There is a Role for Everyone!” Please join MP3 and share the fun. Contact David Marsden via the Holy Trinity Parish Office.

Green Group

Calling all those who care for our planet! We are keen to expand Holy Trinity's 'Green Group'. There is a particular focus on climate change:
- within the church (building, Sunday School, choir, PCC etc)
- as a congregation
- within the wider community (including the Holy Trinity and Priory schools).

See our suggestions for greener living

If you wish to be involved in greening your gospel and getting the whole church on board, please contact us via the the Contacts page

Book Group

Purpose: The Book Group meets to discuss the book selected for reading during the previous month

Who's it for? Anyone who reads and wants to share their reading with others.

Meets: monthly at 8.00pm
Next meeting: Wednesday 10 April to discuss "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.

All welcome, and no obligation to have read all the book(s)! We'd also be very interested in any recommendations you have of books to read. Please contact Jenny Harper through the parish office for further details.

Contact - to join the group or to find out more:
Book Group via the Contacts page

Friday Group

Purpose: The Friday Group meets to to read, think, discuss and learn about our faith. We see the group as a very informal 'Bible basics learning experience'.

Who's it for? - mums, dads and children (and everyone else!) wanting to learn more about the bible teachings, with opportunity to discuss our faith, our church community and its place in our lives.

Meets: every two weeks on Friday mornings, 9.30-11.15am, in school terms.
Venue: Holy Trinity Church, in St Peter's Chapel (up the stairs by the grand piano)
Contact - to join the group or to find out more: Friday Group via the Contacts page

Altar Servers

Purpose: Altar Servers support the President and Deacon at the Parish Eucharist and at other occasional services. They receive training and wear white robes during the service.

Meet: on Sunday at 9.30am, about monthly, on dates published in a Rota, finishing about 15 mins after the end of the service.

Contact - to join the group or to find out more:

Altar Servers via the Contacts page

Church Lending Library

Our Lending Library is in the Reception Area in Holy Trinity Church. All the books there can be borrowed. They are regularly changed to reflect church seasons and current topics.

The library is free. All we ask is that you enter your name, the title of the book and the date it is borrowed in the book provided. There is no time limit on borrowing, but we are confident that books will be returned after a reasonable period!

Do give it a try. We’ve got some really good books!

Mary Chibnall is Librarian. Contact Mary Chibnall via the Parish Administrator on the Contacts page