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We are a Church of England Christian church in the Diocese of Southwark. We are an open, inclusive church serving the people of West Wimbledon. We welcome all, regardless of age, ethnicity, sexuality, identity politics or church background and we are ready to share our faith with others, helping to build peace and justice in the world.
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Sunday 14 April
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Morning services conducted by Rev’d Stephen Crabtree
8am Holy Communion
10am Parish Eucharist
with Senior or Junior Church
6.30pm Evensong (Book of Common Prayer)
Sunday 21 April
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Morning services conducted by Rev’d Stephen Crabtree
8am Holy Communion
10am Parish Eucharist
with Senior and Junior Church
6.30pm Evensong (Book of Common Prayer)
You can download recent pew sheets here
Dear Friends,
I hope that this letter finds you well!
I now have a date for surgery, and this will be the 8th April after which I will undertake a period of recovery ranging from 6 to 12 weeks. Please remember me in prayers for the surgery to go well and excellent recovery. For the time that I am away Christ Church will be covered by visiting Priests whom I trust you will make feel welcome. In this vein, please do continue to look out for new visitors from our community who are possibly hoping to start attending Christ Church and say hello and if possible, offer a cup of tea at the refreshments table.
Every blessing, love and prayers
Reverend Lotwina
Risen Christ, for whom no door is locked, no entrance barred: open the doors of our hearts, that we may seek the good of others and walk the joyful road of sacrifice and peace, to the praise of God the Father.
Amen
Come and join us on 28 April after the 10am service to hear Junior Church performing pieces of music on a range of instruments.
There’ll also be a delicious cake sale raising money to twin the church garden with a community garden in Kenya through the Ripple Effect charity.
On Good Friday the young people of Christ Church planted the Easter garden as a symbol of the new life that the resurrection of Jesus gives to us all – a place where life flourishes.
What a fabulous evening we had on Saturday 13 April! We are so blessed to have such talent in our midsts playing in our beautiful church.
M. Arnold: Sinfonietta No. 3, Op 81
Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 2 in D
Haydn: Symphony No. 80 in D minor
In aid of Christian Care Merton
We were blessed to welcome back our Archdeacon, The Venerable Simon Gates, on Sunday 25 February at both the 8am and 10am services. Simon’s main theme in his sermon, is that we find Christ inside us – guiding us through our daily lives – as opposed to on the edges. Thank you Simon for a fabulous sermon and for all your help during our Interregnum.
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.
On 24 February a group of us from Christ Church joined Bishop Martin of Kingston on a seven-mile Lent Pilgrimage. With regular stops along the way for prayer, we had lunch at St John the Baptist, Kingston Vale and finished at Christ Church for with tea, cake and a short act of worship, led by Christ Church’s Eco Church Group.
Our Carol Service on 17 December was beautiful and uplifting. A huge thank you to Tom, our Music Director, the choir, the South London Brass Ensemble, guest organist, David Gammie, readers of the lessons and all who helped behind the scenes. It was a joy to welcome so many new people into Christ Church.
Visit our Instagram page to hear the choir with soloist Elizabeth Green.
Our wonderful children from Junior and Senior Church performed the most delightful Nativity play at the 10am service on 10 December. With baby Jesus played by our newest member, light-up angel wings and scootering shepherds, the joy they bring is priceless. We are so grateful for their rich contribution to life at 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…
The installation, by Bishop Richard of Kingston, of the Reverend Lotwina Farodoye as Vicar of Christ Church, West Wimbledon on 25 September 2023
Dear Friends,
We are delighted to announce The Reverend Lotwina Farodoye, previously Assistant Curate of the Oxted Team Ministry has been appointed Vicar of Christ Church West Wimbledon by Bishop Richard of Kingston.
Reverend Lotwina has a Masters degree in Christian Leadership and is presently the Chair of the House of Clergy for Diocesan Synod, and also a member of the Diocesan Council of Trustees in Southwark Diocese.
Lotwina is delighted to be appointed Vicar of Christ Church and is very much looking forward to getting to know you all.
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.
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.
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.
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
if you have any queries.
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
The cost of running the church and paying for the Vicar is over £2,700 each week – rising with inflation every day. The stark fact is that we are not even covering our day-to-day running costs, let alone paying for repairs and maintenance required to the church and hall.
Christ Church gets no state funding. Maintaining our church for today and securing it for the future requires continued expense. Our prayer is that our Church may continue to flourish. It can do so – but only with your help.
If you would like to donate to Christ Church please contact the Parish Office at
or download, print and return the Giving Form below.
Thank you.
Christ Church Hall, 2a Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0RZ
Christ Church hall is a separate building next to the Church and it 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. 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
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
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
Vicar
The Reverend Lotwina Farodoye
ccww.vicar@gmail.com
Church Wardens
Two people elected represent the congregation. Currently:
Tish Mousell ccww.churchwarden1@gmail.com
Julie Grainger ccww.churchwarden2@gmail.com
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) 2023-2024
PCC Members:
Elected to serve until May 2024
Angelina Skelton
Stefan Bown
Brenda Thurgood*
Charles Buyondo*
Chica Nwokoye*
Elected to serve until May 2025
Jane Simpson
John Davey (Hon Treasurer)
Ron Barnett
Sally Edmunds
Flis Banks (ex-officio Reader)
Elected to serve until May 2026
Judy Luddington (Hon Secretary)
Lynda Coleman
Sarah Hannaford*
Chris Larkman*
Merton Deanery Synod Members 2020-2024
(Ex officio on PCC)
Pat Spencer
Paul Sinclair
Mair Rabagliati
1 vacancy
*Eligible to stand for a further 3-year term
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
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.
