Art in Church: Holy Nativity's apse mural

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Holy Nativity Church Knowle
Wells Road Knowle, BS4 2AG, United Kingdom

One of a series looking at a range of artwork in churches across the diocese. This session focuses on our apse mural, and will be attended by its artist, Mike Long.
We will spend some time looking at the art and thinking about what it has to say for the mission of the church and how we speak of God. Sessions will include time to look at the artwork; reflections on its artistic, historical, and theological significance; and a short time of prayer with the art.

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Holy Nativity Church Knowle

We are a friendly traditional Anglo-Catholic parish church in the city of Bristol under the episcopal care of the Bishop of Oswestry.

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

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. The original church building was badly damaged during the first heavy Blitz on Bristol of the Second World War, on 24th November 1940. Rebuilding of the church was completed in 1958. In 2004 work was undertaken to redecorate the church. As part of this work, talented local artist Mike Long completed the stunning apse mural.

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

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Fr Simon PJ Clark SSC

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07956 018002

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Art in Church: Holy Nativity's apse mural

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Holy Nativity Church Knowle
Wells Road Knowle, BS4 2AG, United Kingdom

One of a series looking at a range of artwork in churches across the diocese. This session focuses on our apse mural, and will be attended by its artist, Mike Long.
We will spend some time looking at the art and thinking about what it has to say for the mission of the church and how we speak of God. Sessions will include time to look at the artwork; reflections on its artistic, historical, and theological significance; and a short time of prayer with the art.

More info

Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Mary Goodfellow (07776 187508) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.