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.

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Coming Up

This week:

• Week beginning Sunday 15th November 2026

  Sunday 15th November:

  10:00 am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s

  10:30 am – Holy Communion , All Saints

  The week ahead :

  Mon 16th Nov

  10:30 am – Tiny Tots, All Saints

  Tue 17th Nov

  10:30 am – Music for Toddlers, St Mary’s

  Wed 18th Nov

  9:00 am – Celtic Morning Prayer, All Saints

  Thu 19th Nov

  10:00 am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s

  3:30 pm – Hangout Space, St Mary’s

  Fri 20th Nov

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

  Sat 21st Nov

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

  Sun 22nd Nov

  8:00 am – Holy Communion, All Saints

  10:00 am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s

  10:30 am – Cafe Church, All Saints

• Rushing Ahead

  

  This week you can’t help noticing that things are changing. The weather is turning, the days are getting shorter, and the Christmas displays are appearing in the shops. It won’t be long before Advent is here.

  Over recent weeks, through All Saints, All Souls, and Remembrance Day, we have had opportunities to pause and remember. To think about those who have gone before us, the lives they lived, the sacrifices they made and the things they have left with us. Perhaps remembrance is also about how we carry those memories and lessons into our own lives.

  Our Gospel reading this week shares the parable of the talents, which makes us think about action and inaction, and what we do with what has been entrusted to us. Alongside this, Paul’s words to the Thessalonians offer a practical reminder to encourage one another and support those who need help.

  As we approach Advent, we don’t need to rush ahead. We still have time to pause, pay attention to what matters, and consider how we respond to the opportunities before us.

  Loving God,
  Help us to remember with thankfulness,
  To live with care and kindness,
  And to use well what you have entrusted to us.
  In the busyness that surrounds us,
  Help us to pause and notice the things around us.
  
  Amen

  Rev’d Charlie

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

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