St Mary's, Fishponds

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.

Message from Rev’d Lizzie and PCC

St Mary’s Church heaters were serviced on Monday and they did not pass their tests. This means that we have no heating in church currently. As we “ride this wave” and make short and long term decisions as a church about temporary and permanent heating options then please be advised for the meantime:

Services will continue as normal in Church.
Wrap up warm!
Bring a Hot Water bottle if you want, and if any spare ones then perhaps consider lending one to the church for visitors.
Bring a blanket/and or cushion.
Coffee/Tea will be in the parish room – it is warm in there!
I promise to keep the sermon short. 🙂
Prays for all and Thanks to Wardens and PCC for all helping this week.

Blessings – Revd Lizzie and St Mary’s PCC

Coming Up

This week:

Week beginning Sunday 8th March 2026

Photo by Frank Albrecht on Unsplash

This week’s Gospel reading tells the story of Jesus and the woman at the well — a moment where Jesus gently crosses cultural boundaries to notice and speak to someone others might have ignored. From this simple interaction, the conversation deepens. Jesus speaks of ‘living water’ — the grace of God that refreshes and renews us. Reminding us in the third week of Lent that God meets us in ordinary places and welcomes us just as we are, ready to guide us.

This week at Messy Muddy Church, we continue our exploration of saints. No spoilers about who we’re exploring! But they were known for their courage of faith.

The woman at the well also shows great courage. After meeting Jesus, she goes and tells others about her experience. Her story reminds us that faith often grows through simple witness, honest conversations, curiosity, and openness.

May we be encouraged this week to notice God in the simple moments each day, and may we all be a little more courageous in our faith.

This week’s Worship

There are plenty of opportunities to join us for Worship:

8:00 am Holy Communion, All Saints

10:00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s

10:30 am Muddy Messy Church, All Saints

5:00 pm Generations, All Saints

The week ahead

Mon 9th March

9:00 am – Tiny Tots, All Saints

Tue 10th March

10:30am – M4T, St Mary’s Parish Rooms

7:30pm – Lent Group One, Vicarage

Wed 11th March

9:00 am – Celtic Morning Prayer, All Saints

2:00 pm – Lent Group Two, St Mary’s Parish Room

Thu 12th March

10:00 am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s

Sat 14th March

12:00 pm- 1:30 pm – Saturday Lunches, St Mary’s

Sun 15th March

10:00 am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s

10:30 am – Holy Communion, All Saints

Blessings,

Charlie
Ordinand- All Saints and St Mary’s – Bristol Diocese