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 28th June 2026

  

  I may be a slow learner, but at last I think I understand what is meant by “doom-scrolling”: to become so involved with any social media platform, that you spend inappropriate amounts of time and emotional energy, reading multiple messages, all with a similar theme of how awful things are.  I hope I have caught myself before becoming a complete addict.  The messages that I read each day come from the USA, telling me how dreadful President Trump is.  Each time I read such a message, I get a little kick from hearing how awful he is …. and want to move on to another similar message.  In my opinion, these messages may be accurate – but they sure can be addictive.  Beware!

  So, I can find myself saying “He is awful; I don’t want to be like him”.  But look carefully – that is just the same language that President Trump is using.  He tells us how dreadful his enemies are, and how goodness and wisdom only lie on his side.  How can we find another route, without demonising the President?

  That is some of what the Bible readings help us focus on this Sunday.  We are called to be distinctive (“salt of the earth”) and also to be connected (feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty).  We are called to be holy (which means being ‘set apart’) and also to be holy (life-enhancing for others, not just for ourselves).  Perhaps one habit to strengthen is to identify a new thing/person each day who is life-enhancing.  Focus on that thing/person for a moment, give thanks, take heart!

  Revd Bob

  Services this weekend at All Saints and St Mary’s – June 28th

  8am – Holy ​​​​Communion  – All Saints

  10am – Holy Communion – St Mary’s

  10:30am – Cafe Church – All Saints – Looking at St Johns Gospel

  The Week Ahead

  Mon 29th June

  10:30am – Tiny Tots, All Saints

  Tue 30th June

  10:30am – M4T, St Mary’s Parish Rooms

  Wed 1st July

  9:00am – Celtic Morning Prayer, All Saints

  Thu 2nd July

  10:00am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s

  Fri 3rd July

  11:00am – Living After Loss, St Mary’s

  Sat 4th July

  10:00am – Coffee Morning and Book Sale with Bristol Repair Cafe, All Saints

  11:00am-2:00pm – Summer Fair, St Mary’s

  Sun 5th July

  8:00am – Holy Communion, All Saints

  10:30am – Ordination of Deacons, Bristol Cathedral

  6:30pm – Evensong, St Mary’s

If you wish to worship at home, you may find this service helpful.

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