Baptisms We are pleased to be involved in those special times of life like the birth of a baby, a marriage, even the passing of loved ones. The minister is very happy to talk to new parents about baptising their baby.  This usually takes place as part of morning service (10.30am) and then the family can stay and enjoy a cup of coffee after the service.

Weddings The church makes a light, attractive and comfortable setting for a wedding.  Check us out as a convenient local venue with easy access to venues for the reception.

Funerals and Memorial Services Give your loved ones a Christian funeral in a relaxed and peaceful setting. You can sing their favourite hymns and songs before going on to the crematorium or cemetery.

Our Sunday weekly services start at 10.30 am and last for about an hour. Sometimes they are led by our Minister and on other occasions we have visiting preachers from Coventry and Nuneaton, and sometimes from further afield. You would be made very welcome at any Sunday service. If you would like to see the worship plan for the next few weeks, please touch or click on this button:

As a Christian community we are committed to sharing God's love in the Woodside area and beyond. Worshipping together each Sunday lies at the heart of all that we do. We see it as a privilege to offer praise and thanks to God through Jesus Christ. We see it as our responsibility to love and care for each other, especially as we go through difficult times. We see this care as going beyond the church family and into wider areas. We offer ourselves in service to others in many ways, locally and further afield and not least by offering our premises as a community resource, for the many and varied activities that take place here.

We are located in Woodside Avenue South, just off the A45 Kenpas Highway. If you are travelling along the A45 from the Finham roundabout in the direction of Birmingham, it’s easy. Take the last left-hand turning at Woodside Avenue before the Kenilworth Road. Look for the signpost. Coming the other way from the Birmingham direction is a bit trickier. You need to turn left on the Kenilworth Road towards Coventry, first right down Coat of Arms Bridge Road and take the second exit from the mini roundabout to Wainbody Avenue, go to the lights and turn right onto the Highway. We are then first on the left, as above.

A45 Kenpas Highway

A429 Kenilworth Road

to Birmingham

Wainbody Avenue

Coat of Arms Bridge Road

Woodside Avenue South

Links: We are part of the Coventry and Nuneaton Methodist Circuit www.covnunmethodist.org.uk And we are part of The Methodist Church world-wide. www.methodist.org.uk

Lead Steward Ken Holmes Tel: 024 7630 7539 Email: ken.holmes@live.co.uk

Data Privacy: We take our responsibilities for Data Protection very seriously. You may find a copy of our Privacy Policy here

Our meetings are on Tuesdays and commence at 2.00pm Our Programme for the next few months is as follows : Tuesday, 13th October , at 2pm - Our own Christine Short will be giving a talk about the plight of Hedgehogs, their dramatic reduction in numbers and what is being done to help them. (Note: this is the talk postponed from the summer because of the heatwave.) Tuesday, 27th October, at 2pm - We look forward to welcoming Rev Graham Gee, together with his wife, Alison, for another of their interesting presentations. Tuesday 19th November, at 2pm. This will be a Open Meeting - bring memories of childhood toys and games. Tuesday 24th November , at 2.00pm - We are hoping that Stivichall Primary School Choir may be able to visit us again and entertain us with their wonderful singing - this has yet to be confirmed. Tuesday 8th December, at 2.00pm- We will celebrate the last meeting before Christmas with music, poems and stories. There will, of course, be mince pies and cakes to enjoy! Tuesday 12th January, at 2.00pm - This is the date of our AGM which will be followed by a recital of humorous poems, to start the new year.

It’s October Already! Don't forget the Walk In The Park on Tuesday 1.30 at the memorial park. All welcome. Let me know if you need a lift or help with a wheelchair. Don't worry if you can't walk far. Some will walk straight to the coffee shop and others a trip round the park first. We squeezed 7 babies in the no. 1 vestry for baby massage this week, by removing lots of furniture! Please pray for our mums and babies and families. This time can be an emotional roller coaster, trying to interpret your babies' signals amongst all the chaos of life! Look out for the sample Christmas Shoeboxes and information- coming soon! Off Balance Dance continues on Wednesday 11.30 and Qigong flow 1.30 Thursday This Month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - it is so important to visit your Doctor for lumps and bumps as with prompt action, you are likely to need far less intervention and a much better outcome It is also Healthy lung month . For lung health, Get active – Regular aerobic exercise such as walking, swimming, or cycling strengthens the muscles that support breathing and helps the lungs work more efficiently. However, if you are limited and have to spend a lot of time in your chair, then ensure you add deep breathing to your chair exercises , especially this time of year when chest infections become more likely. If you would like advice on this, please get in touch Please contact me by email, text or phone for advice and support Paula McClenaghan Parish Nurse Woodside Methodist Church nurse@covnunmethodist.org.uk Tel 07869715659 (Please note I only work Tuesdays and either Wednesday or Thursday with this service. It may be a week before I get back to you. If you have an urgent health issue, please see your GP or call 111 or if severe e.g. chest pain call 999)