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.

Urgent Special 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 February 2026
By Matija Bradaška – http://www.mks-sticna.si/slo/raziskuj/razstave/zbirke/slike

This week marks a brief return to Ordinary Time, as we observe the Second Sunday before Lent. In this week’s gospel, Jesus encourages the disciples to look beyond material possessions and self-interest, instead directing their hearts towards others and the Kingdom of God.

A great example of this way of living can be found in St Valentine, the saint we’ll be exploring this week at Muddy Messy Church. Valentine was martyred on 14^thFebruary, a day that is still widely celebrated today, although the focus has shifted more towards romance. The Church, however, remembers St Valentine for his faithfulness, courage, and trust in God, even when that trust came at great personal cost. His life reflects Jesus’ call to live without fear, to let go of the need for comfort or security, and to place our trust in God’s love.

This week’s Worship

There is a lot going on this weekend with 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 Messy Muddy Church-St. Valentine, All Saints

7:15 pm Generations, All Saints

The week ahead

Mon 9th Feb

10:30 am – Tiny Tots, All Saints

Tue 10th Feb

10:30am – M4T, St Mary’s Parish Rooms

Wed 11th Feb

9:00 am – Celtic Morning Prayer, All Saints

Thu 12th Feb

10:00 am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s

Sat 14th Feb

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

Sun 15th Feb

10:00 am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s

10:30 am – Holy Communion, All Saints
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A prayer for this week 
Loving God, 
You invite us to trust you and to seek you. 
Help us to notice your presence in our lives. 
Free our hearts from worry and fear, 
draw us closer to you, 
and shape us by your love, 
so that we may love generously 
and care for those around us. 
Amen. 
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Blessings,

Charlie