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 Sunday 19th April 2026
We made it! Tired feet, sore muscles, blisters and a few bramble scratches – some amazing sunshine, and moments of torrential rain – but this Friday a group of 10 young (and a few not so young) pilgrims made it to Bristol Cathedral. We walked 55 miles from Swindon to Bristol Cathedral and we have had a good journey. I am heart stoppingly proud of the young people who have held each other when they needed to and cheered each other along the way with conversations, prayer, food, more food and a mountain of chocolate. They have been amazing.
You have all been with us – your generosity and kindness have enabled us to do this – from pit stop butchers sausage rolls in Cricklade to an incredible well needed pub dinner in Sherston. Thank you – it made such a difference, and we prayed for you along the way with thanksgiving in our hearts. We met some incredible people, whose hospitality matched yours, from fresh milk and hot meals from the farming community in Brinkworth to cake at Malmesbury Abbey. Everywhere we went people blessed us, God blessed us and I know we also blessed them in our journey. Thank you. I am sure you will hear stories from this week for years to come that will continue to bless us all. God is Good.
The services this week will be
SUNDAY 19th APRIL
10:00am – Holy Communion at St Marys
10:30am – Holy Communion at All Saints
Join us for worship and prayer at both churches as we hear of the story of the Emmaus Road.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Mon 20th April
10:30am – Tiny Tots, All Saints
Tue 21st April
10:30am – M4T, St Mary’s Parish Rooms
Wed 22nd April
9:00am – Celtic Morning Prayer, All Saints
Thu 23rd April
10:00am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s
Sat 25th April
12:00pm-1:30pm – Saturday Lunches, St Mary’s
Sun 26th April
8:00am – Holy Communion, All Saints
10:00am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10:30am – Cafe Church, All Saints
Please find attached readings and weekly sheets
Blessings
Revd Lizzie
If you wish to worship at home, you may find this service helpful.
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