About Us

A warm welcome to the Parish Church of the Holy Nativity, Knowle in Bristol

Our mission statement is to be 'Open to God, Open to one another, Open to the community'

We are firmly in the Anglo-Catholic tradition, under the care of the Bishop of Oswestry.

Inside Holy Nativity you’ll find regular worship several times a week, a welcoming, family friendly and supportive community, and space for personal prayer and reflection.

With its distinctive green copper spire, the parish church of the Holy Nativity is visible from many places in Bristol. Just 15 minutes walk from Bristol Temple Meads railway station and located on the A37 Wells Road, the beautiful church of the Holy Nativity, Knowle was first consecrated in 1883 to serve the growing population of Knowle and Totterdown. This church was to replace the Chapel of the Holy Nativity, a plain structure of wood, that had been built previously in July 1865. During the first heavy Blitz on Bristol of the Second World War, the original church building was badly damaged. Rebuilding of the church was completed in 1958. Work was then undertaken in 2004 to completely redecorate the church. As part of this work, talented local artist Mike Long completed the stunning apse mural.

Our new Parish Priest, Fr Simon PJ Clark SSC, arrived in June 2025. He also serves the parishes of All Hallows Easton and Christ Church with St Ewen in Bristol.