About Us
About Us
St Johns is a welcoming church who worship God together and serve the community of Fishponds.
Situated on the Lodge Causeway in Fishponds, East Bristol, we are part of the King’s Way Benefice, a group of three churches working together. Come and join us for a family friendly service with Communion most weeks on a Sunday at 10.30am! Learn more about a relationship with God, worship and community at our Sunday and week day Services and at our Small Groups.
On 2nd and 4th Sundays we have Junior Church for ages 4-12 in our church hall where we have fun, learning about God and usually making something creative! On the first Sunday we all share together in a Worship for All service.
We are a church who meets together throughout the week to share life, grow closer to God together and help care for one another and the community. One of the ways we do this is through our weekly Small Groups.
Serving the community, worshipping God
At St John’s Fishponds, we believe faith is lived out in real places — on our streets, in our schools, cafés, and homes.
We’re on a journey to discover what it means to follow Jesus here — in Lodge Causeway, Hillfields, and Fishponds — to be good news for our neighbours and to welcome all who pass by.
Our vision is simple:
- To serve our community with love and generosity.
- To worship God with authenticity and joy.
- To grow together in faith, hope, and belonging.
We don’t pretend to have it all figured out. But we believe that when we come together — in prayer, in friendship, in service — we catch glimpses of God’s Kingdom here among us.
Our Values
Rooted in place
We love our parish — its people, history, and potential. We want our faith to make sense here, where we actually live.
Welcoming everyone
Church is for all — whether you’ve never been before or have called this home for years. You belong before you believe.
Serving with compassion
We seek to make a difference in practical ways — through acts of kindness, community partnerships, and everyday neighbourliness.
Worshipping with heart
Our worship is at the centre of who we are: gathered around word and table, song and silence, to give thanks and be renewed.
Growing together
We believe faith is a journey best travelled in company — learning, questioning, and encouraging one another along the way.
In short
We’re a church discovering what it means to be good news in Lodge Causeway, Hillfields, and Fishponds — serving the community, worshipping God, and welcoming all.