Regular services and those marking the main church festivals are shown here. For detailed information on our services and other events please go to our website www.stmarysbitton.org.uk.

Parish Eucharist

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Mary's Church, Bitton
Address
Church Road Bitton, BS30 6LJ, United Kingdom

In this service we welcome all those who are baptised to share bread and wine and remember Jesus’ death and resurrection. There is a mixture of hymns and contemporary songs, prayers and bible readings and there is a bible-based talk. After the service there is opportunity for conversation and coffee.

We extend a welcome for everyone, but the service content is aimed at an adult audience. There are toys and books for young children available at the back of church.

Christmas Gift Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's Church, Bitton
Address
Church Road Bitton, BS30 6LJ, United Kingdom

Family Café Church and Family Special combine for a CHRISTMAS GIFT SERVICE
Followed by a cake sale for Scout Funds
Please bring an unwrapped gift for needy families in the Bristol area.
For children - unwrapped new or nearly new toys, books or toiletries.
For adults – toiletries for men and women and warm gloves, socks, scarves, hats.

Celtic Communion

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary's Church, Bitton
Address
Church Road Bitton, BS30 6LJ, United Kingdom

A quiet and reflective service in the Celtic tradition.
Followed by the Village Coffee Morning - drop in for a cuppa and a chat!

Christmas reflections

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's Church, Bitton
Address
Church Road Bitton, BS30 6LJ, United Kingdom

A quiet service of reflection on the fourth Sunday in Advent

Candlelit Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's Church, Bitton
Address
Church Road Bitton, BS30 6LJ, United Kingdom

CANDLELIGHT SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
Hear the Christmas story retold from the Bible with carols old and new followed by mulled wine and a mince pie

Christmas Eve Crib Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's Church, Bitton
Address
Church Road Bitton, BS30 6LJ, United Kingdom

Younger worshippers are invited to dress up as angels, shepherds or wise men – or even sheep or camels – to take part in the Christmas story and carols.

Midnight Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's Church, Bitton
Address
Church Road Bitton, BS30 6LJ, United Kingdom

Experience the wonder as we
welcome the Christ-child.

Nativity Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's Church, Bitton
Address
Church Road Bitton, BS30 6LJ, United Kingdom

A lively celebration of the birth of Jesus suitable for all ages.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's Church, Bitton
Address
Church Road Bitton, BS30 6LJ, United Kingdom

A traditional service using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. This is a quieter and more reflective service with prayers, readings, and a talk.

We extend a welcome for everyone, but the service content is aimed at an adult audience.

Benefice Communion Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Anne Syston South Glos. BS16 9LT
Address
Siston Lane Siston Bristol, BS16 9LT, United Kingdom

The three parishes of Warmley, Syston and Bitton come together for a joint service of Holy Communion on the First Sunday of Christmas

Christingle Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's Church, Bitton
Address
Church Road Bitton, BS30 6LJ, United Kingdom

A joyful celebration that brings families and communities together to share the light of Jesus and spread a message of hope.
Christingle celebrations are named after the Christingles that are lit during the ceremony. Christingles are oranges wrapped in red tape decorated with dried fruit or sweets with a candle in the top. Each element of a Christingle has a special meaning and helps to tell the Christian story.

Morning Worship

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 21 Dec 2025
Venue
St Mary's Church, Bitton
Address
Church Road Bitton, BS30 6LJ, United Kingdom

A more formal service with prayers, hymns, worship songs and bible readings and a bible-based talk. After the service there is opportunity for conversation and coffee.

We extend a welcome for everyone, but the service content is aimed at an adult audience. There are toys and books for young children available at the back of church.

Family Café Church.

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 45 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 28 Dec 2025
Venue
St Mary's Church, Bitton
Address
Church Road Bitton, BS30 6LJ, United Kingdom

We gather together in worship in a more informal, interactive café style with contemporary songs and music, prayers, bible readings, drama, story and craft activities. There is breakfast serviced during the service with coffee and tea.

We extend a welcome for everyone, but the service content is aimed at children and young families.

Family Service

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 14 Dec 2025, 11 Jan 2026
Venue
St Mary's Church, Bitton
Address
Church Road Bitton, BS30 6LJ, United Kingdom

This service can vary in its form and content. On some occasions we will gather together in worship in a more informal, interactive café style or we may use a more formal seating arrangement and have a parade service with the Scouts. There are usually contemporary songs and music, prayers, bible readings, drama and a talk.

Refreshments are offered after the service.

We extend a welcome for everyone, but the service content is aimed at young people and their families.

United Benefice Service

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's Church Bitton; St Barnabas Church Warmley; or, St Ann's Church, Syston
Address
St Mary's Church Bitton; St Barnabas Church Warmley; or, St Ann's Church, Syston

If there is a fifth Sunday in the month we gather together as a group of churches in one of the churches in the group in Bitton, Warmley or Syston. See news updates on this website, our parish magazine or local church notice boards for details of venues for this service

In this service we welcome all those who are baptised to share bread and wine and remember Jesus’ death and resurrection. There is a mixture of hymns and contemporary songs, prayers and bible readings and there is a bible-based talk. After the service there is opportunity for conversation and coffee and then to join in with a bring-and- share lunch.

We extend a welcome for everyone.

Whenever there is a fifth Sunday in the month