Welcome to St Mary’s church, Fishponds!
Nestled in an oasis of green in the urban sprawl of northeast Bristol, next to Fishponds Park, the congregation of St Mary’s Fishponds has been worshiping God and serving our community for over 200 years. We offer a warm welcome to anyone who wants to come, wherever you are on your journey through life and faith, through hospitality, worship, prayer and pastoral support. As half of the benefice of All Saints and St Mary, we work closely with our partner church All Saints. We believe in a God who is compassionate and surprising, just and merciful, and we would love you to join us.
Coming Up
This week:
- Week beginning 3rd May 2026
Photo by Matt Foxx on Unsplash Thomas the disciple asks Jesus anxiously – “But how will we know the way” in this week’s Gospel. And it’s a good question, one that I have asked on many occasions. Normally it is about looking at a map, or asking the Sat Nav – how am I going to get from here, the place I am in right now – to there – the place that I want to be or need to get to.
Most of the time we ask that question when thinking about travel. But it’s also a great faith and life question – How do we know the way? Who do we ask? Where are the signs? What can I do to prepare so that I get there safely?
Jesus response is to say “I am the way” – and for Christians that has been a solid foundation and manta – a cornerstone to rely on – when navigating life. In the early church Christians were often referred to as “People of the Way” – and it is something that I think still speaks volumes about what we are called to be and how to live. If we keep our hearts, heads and focus concentrated on the person of Jesus and the way that he showed us how to live, how to be with people and how to love others and the world – then we have a good road map to follow.
WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND – SUNDAY MAY 3RD
10:00 am – Creative Church – St Mary’s – Parables of Jesus
10:30 am – Holy Communion with Junior Church and Band – All Saints
6.30 pm – Evensong – St Mary’s
THE WEEK AHEAD
Tue 5th May
10:30 am – M4T, St Mary’s Parish Rooms
Wed 6th May
9:00 am – Celtic Morning Prayer, All Saints
Thu 7th May
10:00 am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s
Sat 9th May
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Saturday Lunches, St Mary’s
Sun 10th May
8:00 am – Holy Communion, All Saints
10:00 am – Holy Communion and APCM, St Mary’s
10:30 am – Messy Muddy Church, All Saints
Please find attached the weekly sheets, fayre poster and readings for this week – and I look forward to being with you all.
Blessings
Rev’d Lizzie
If you wish to worship at home, you may find this service helpful.
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