ministry to older people

Contact Nils Bersweden The Associate Vicar, click here to email or telephone 020 8605 2248

Home visits

Home visits by members of the pastoral team can be arranged. Holy Communion can be brought to those unable to get to church.

Services in care homes

We hold services approximately once a month in the 2 care homes in our area; Heathland Court and Lee House. Room visits can be arranged to any who cannot attend.

Staying in touch

We aim to stay in touch with members who are housebound or who are obliged to move out of the area for care.

Prayers

Prayers can be offered on behalf of those of any age who request them in two ways. Names can be read out at church services and daily prayer. There is also a confidential list circulated to those who have volunteered to pray privately at home for individuals or situations. Joining in this is also a way in which the housebound can offer a very useful service for others.

Lifts to church

Regular lifts to the 9:30am Sunday service and the 10:30am Traditional Communion service on Thursdays are possible but due to shortage of volunteers the number has currently to be limited. We are hoping to expand this once more volunteers come forward.

welcoming & friendly Groups to join

Monday Bible Study

There is a group who meets for Bible Study on Monday mornings 11am-12pm in the Rose and Crown pub. This is a free session, suitable for all ages. We just ask that you buy a drink from the pub. The group is friendly, lively and challenging and the subjects discussed are very varied. Click here for any questions.

Forget Me Not Group, monthly Wednesdays at 11am

Rose & Crown pub, Wimbledon Village. We welcome all previous members of the Fountain Group and also, anyone who is a carer or has been bereaved.  A table has been reserved towards the back of the pub’ (Contact Selina Master or Nils for more information or just turn up!) N.B. The bereavement may not have been recent, this is important as you may still welcome support, understanding and/or an empathetic ear in the months or years following the loss of a loved one. Just turn up!

Soulscape- first Thursday of every month at St Matthew’s

Though meditative music, silence, and simple prayers, Soulscape Wimbledon evenings allow you to navigate your spiritual journey at your own pace. Here you will find time to think and reflect, the space to feel whatever comes up for you, and a supportive environment just to be yourself before God. 8pm, music from 7.30pm

Friday Coffee

Weekly at 10.30am, members of our congregation host coffee; this is particularly appealing for those feeling lonely or wishing to make new friends in the community. The latest details are always available in our weekly newsletter available in church or by signiing up to our enewsletter on a Friday. Click here for any questions.

Not Just Dads Group

Meeting monthly in the Garden Hall on a Saturday @ 9am, this is an opportunity for Dad’s to have a bacon sandwich and chat while their kids play with toys. We welcome any gents who fancy a good chat, it’s a great opportunity to make new friends in the area. Click here for any questions.

WOC (Wimbledon Oldies Choir)

WOC is an inclusive choir for anyone who enjoys singing a wide variety of music, from hymns and spirituals to folk songs and songs from the shows, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We welcome everyone, irrespective of age and ability, including anyone with memory difficulties and carers. We practise in the church on Sunday afternoons 3-4pm., please just turn up!

Volunteer Groups

There are many volunteer groups always looking for new recruits, please click here

Healthy Body

Click here to see the range of classes available for all ages at St Mary’s Garden Hall