St Mary's Stoke Bishop

02/04/2026

Discover Life?
Why not join us this Easter...

17/02/2026

Can you help us reach our target to complete the refurbishment of a vital community building?

The St Mary's Church Rooms have been at the heart of the Stoke Bishop community since the 1960’s. They are used by people aged 0-100+ every day of the week.

So this building is safe, warm and fit-for-purpose for decades to come, we need to raise a further £110,000.

To donate or go to our GoFundMe page or for more information go to our website stmarysb.org.uk.

Are we nearly there yet? Yes we are! Can you help with the l… THE PCC OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE STOKE BISHOP needs your support for Modernisation of a vital community building!

03/10/2025

24/07/2025

St Mary's church in Shirehampton are holding a free pop up play village from 4th - 9th August. Details in the poster....

22/07/2025

09/04/2025

We are hiring 👉 Younger Generations Minister

💡Can you inspire young people to live for Jesus.
📣Are you collaborative, a confident communicator, a self-starter and have experience of working with young people.
🚀If this could be you - apply now!

There is more information and an application pack on our website. Applications close 30 April 2025.

🔗https://www.stmarysb.org.uk/Groups/441125/Job_Vacancies.aspx

07/04/2025

Tessitoura are coming back to St Mary's on Saturday 10th May with their performance of Madame Butterfly. Ticket information is in the poster below.

27/03/2025

We are pleased to welcome Bristol Chamber Orchestra at St Mary's on Saturday 5th April for an evening concert. Details of the event and ticket information are in the poster.

28/11/2024

13/09/2024

We launch our new website TODAY! 🎉🎉 Why not check it out and have a browse!

If we can help or support you in any way, practically, prayerfully or if you would like to explore the Christian faith, please do get in touch. Email [email protected] or phone 0117 968 7449. Jema Ball (Vicar)  

07/06/2024

We are recruiting!

Mission Area Youth Minister - serving the Avonside Mission Area

Employed by: St Mary Magdalene Church, Stoke Bishop, Bristol
Location: The Avonside Mission Area (ASMA), North West Bristol

We are looking for an enthusiastic Christian who can inspire young people to live for Jesus. The successful candidate will be collaborative, a confident communicator, a self-starter and have experience of working with 11-18's. The role will involve working with young people in church, school or community settings.

For an informal chat contact the Mission Area lead and Vicar of St Mary’s Stoke Bishop, Rev Jema Ball [email protected]

Salary and hours: FTE £30,000 p.a (based on 37.5hrs). Part time hours of 25 per week, which will involve flexible working, including evenings and weekends. At least one full day off per week with two full days off consecutively at least once a month. Holiday entitlement 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata). Sundays are a working day, but regular morning activities will be avoided, enabling the Youth Minister to worship at a church of their choosing in the morning.

For more information see our Mission Area Youth Minister Pack

To apply send your CV and a covering letter outlining your reasons for applying to Jema Ball [email protected].