Trinity United Reformed Church Wimbledon
Our worship on Sunday at 11:00 will include our monthly celebration of Holy Communion, led by The Revd Jacob Bali (Minister). The theme will be the Ascension of the Lord.
The Junior Church and Chinese Group will leave the church after the second hymn for their own time of activities and worship, returning to share in Communion at the end of the service.
Following the Service there is an opportunity for everyone to meet together over coffee and tea in the Old Hall.
We look forward to seeing you.
Thy Kingdom Come is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray, between Ascension and Pentecost, for more people to come to know Jesus. What started in 2016 as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer.
This year all Trinity members and friends are invited to join in by reading two booklets, one following 10 lessons based on the Lord’s Prayer, and one with 10 reflections from a range of contributors, including Cardinal Vincent Nichols and The Most Reverend Andrew Chan, Archbishop of Hong Kong.
The booklets were available at church last Sunday and will be again this week, so that we can all join Christians around the world praying for others to come to know Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
Did you know that you can now watch our services live on our YouTube channel?
Whether illness keeps you home, distance separates you from us, or unexpected circumstances arise, you can still join us each Sunday. Services will be archived for a few weeks, and sermons kept indefinitely, so that you can catch up with any you have missed.
Only those participating in the service (worship leaders, readers, musicians, etc.) will appear on camera. The congregation will not be filmed.
Why this matters
In an age where technology often fractures community, we believe this initiative will help ours to come together and grow. The early church used the Roman roads to spread the gospel; perhaps our digital highways might serve a similar purpose.
At the same time, we know that nothing replaces the experience of gathering together – handshakes at the door, singing hymns together, serving Holy Communion. Live streaming complements but does not replace our communal worship.
Technical support
If you are not familiar with YouTube, accessing the stream is straightforward:
- Click the link above or search “Trinity Wimbledon” on YouTube. Look out for our logo.
- Subscribe to the channel by clicking the “Subscribe” button (optional but helpful)
- Click on the ‘Live’ tab to see our archived services
- Services will be scheduled to appear at 11.00am each Sunday. Click on this link.
Should you encounter any technical difficulties or have questions about, please email the Church Secretaries at churchsecretaries@trinitywimbledon.org.
Join us for our Sunday worship at 11:00, led by the Revd Dr Jacob Bali (Minister).
Junior Church will meet as usual, and all children will be most welcome to join. They leave the church for their own activities after the second hymn.
The Chinese Group will also meet for their worship in the Old Hall following the second hymn.
Sunday’s Bible readings will be from the book of Ezekiel chapter 37: 1-14 and John’s gospel chapter 13: -31-35.
Following a shortened service there will be a Church Meeting in the Old Hall for all Trinity members and friends. Coffee and tea will be available as usual; bring packed lunch if you wish.
Following a shortened morning service on Sunday 18 May, there will be a Church Meeting for all Trinity members and friends.
Church Meeting in the URC
In the United Reformed Church, the Church Meeting stands at the heart of our spiritual life. We believe that the gathered community discerns God’s will together, that Christ speaks through the prayerful deliberation of all members.
Each voice matters in this sacred conversation. When we gather, we participate in a tradition that stretches back to our Congregational and Presbyterian roots, affirming that Christ is present “where two or three are gathered” in his name.
Meeting on a Sunday
We’ve deliberately scheduled this meeting on Sunday immediately following worship to enable as many people as possible to attend. The morning service will be shortened to accommodate our meeting, which will take place in the Old Hall.
Tea and coffee will be served as usual, and you are welcome to bring a packed lunch if you wish. We aim to conclude the meeting soon after 1pm. Agenda papers will be circulated next week, giving everyone time to prayerfully consider the matters before us.
All are welcome
While voting is reserved for church members, friends of Trinity are warmly invited to attend and participate in discussions. If you’re newer to Trinity and curious about how we function as a community, the Church Meeting offers an insight into our shared life and decision-making.
Use the DONATE button on this website to give to Christian Aid, and don’t forget to tick the Gift Aid box if you are a UK taxpayer. This will increase your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you.
Thank you to all who donated items to sell at the Christian Aid Car Boot Sale on Saturday 10 May, and to those who came to support.
On a beautiful sunny morning, an excellent total of £1,437.00 was raised for the work of Christian Aid.
Christian Aid Week continues until 17 May.
Kindness of Strangers – Textile Art Exhibition (7-18 May)
Many of you will remember the touching story of Thomas from earlier this year – (reprinted below). It inspired local artist Sarah McAlister to create a new textile panel which is included as a work in progress in her exhibition A Kindness of Strangers.
Sarah would be delighted to meet FiA volunteers and supporters. All visitors will be invited to leave an outline of their hand as part of this new piece which celebrates the work of volunteers in our area. The finished panel will be displayed in public spaces.
Sarah’s exhibition runs until May 18th (next Sunday) from 12-6pm at the Norman Plastow Gallery (upstairs at the Wimbledon Village Hall), 26 Lingfield Rd, Wimbledon Village, SW19 4QD. See here for more details.
Join us for our Sunday worship at 11:00, led by the Revd Dr Jacob Bali (Minister).
Junior Church will meet as usual, and all children will be most welcome to join. They leave the church for their own activities after the second hymn.
The Chinese Group will also meet for their worship in the Old Hall following the second hymn.
Sunday’s Bible readings will be from the book of Joshua chapter 1: 1-9 and Luke’s gospel chapter 24: 13-35. The theme will be The Road to Emmaus (Wandering Sheep).
Following the Service there is an opportunity for everyone to meet friends and newcomers when coffee and tea will be available in the Old Hall.