There is a prayer chain operating within the Church community through which several people offer prayer for those who need them, both at home and overseas. Please contact our minister Rev Doreen Koffie-Williams if you would like to have prayer offered for anyone or anything. If you would like to pray now, the Methodist Church website offers a topical daily prayer with associated bible readings.
Family Occasions
BaptismsWe 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.
WeddingsThe 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 ServicesGive 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, Rev Doreen Koffie-Williams, 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 orclick 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 byoffering our premises as a community resource, for the many and varied activities that take place here.
WeworshipeverySundaythroughouttheyear.Inaddition,therearespecialservicesatChristmas, Easter and on other occasions. Sometimesourworshipisledbyourownoranotherordainedminister-sometimesitisledbyaLocal Preacher or Worship Leader from the Coventry area.The worship plan for Woodside until the end of November 2025:12October10.30amAlison Gee19October10.30amRev Doreen Koffie-WilliamsHoly Communion26October10.30amRev Pauline Warner 2November10.30amRev Mark Rowland 9November10.30amClive Marsh16November10.30amRev Doreen Koffie-WilliamsHoly Communion23November10.30amRev Doreen Koffie-Williams30November10.30amCharlene Mukorombindo
Community Groups
A number of Community Groups use our premises. TwoofthemainGroupswhousethepremisesareThePre-SchoolPlaygroupandtheElite Dance Academy:
Pre-SchoolPlaygroupThisgivesthechildrentheopportunitytointeractwithotherchildren ofasimilarageaswellasgivingparentsandcarersthechancetosocialisewithothersinthe sameposition. Weprovidechildrenwiththeopportunitytoenjoymessyplay,singingand othernewexperiences.Wehavefullytrainedandexperiencedstaffwhohavecaredfor childrenwithDown’sSyndrome,childrenwithmoderatetoseverelearningdifficulties, CerebralPalsy,AutismandAspergersSyndrome,andhaveundertakentraininginallofthese areas.StaffaretrainedinMakaton,BritishSignLanguageandtheuseofEpipens.Wecater forchildrenfrom2years6monthsto4years11months.PlaygroupmeetsonMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.00am – 3.00pm and on Thursday 9.00am – 1.00pm.
TheEliteDanceAcademyprovidesclassesintap,ballet,Irish,Street,MusicalTheatre, Acrobatics,Boysonly,adultlessons,Zumbaandmore! WemeetonSaturdaysfrom9.30am– 4.30pm. Find them on Facebook here.
How to find us
WearelocatedinWoodsideAvenueSouth,justofftheA45KenpasHighway.IfyouaretravellingalongtheA45fromthe FinhamroundaboutinthedirectionofBirmingham,it’seasy.Takethelastleft-handturningatWoodsideAvenuebefore the Kenilworth Road. Look for the signpost. ComingtheotherwayfromtheBirminghamdirectionisabittrickier.YouneedtoturnleftontheKenilworthRoad towardsCoventry,firstrightdownCoatofArmsBridgeRoadandtakethesecondexitfromtheminiroundaboutto Wainbody Avenue, go to the lights and turn right onto the Highway. We are then first on the left, as above.
Here is the Programme for the next few weeks:Our meetings are on Tuesdays and commence at 2.00pm14th October - “The Railway Children” - we will enjoy a talk by Roslyn Leng, togther with Rev Pauline Warner, about their holiday in Yorkshire, at the location of the setting for the famous film. 28th October - Autumn: what does it mean to you? Bring your favourite memories, stories, poems, music or anything else that you would like to share with everyone.11th November- Remembrance Day - we will welcome Rev Graham and Alison Gee to give one of their interesting and meaningful presentations.25th November - Once again we will welcome the Children’s Choir from Stivichall Primary School - we always enjoy their lovely singing.9th December- CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS - We will enjoy music, carols, readings, stories, poems and mince pies (of course). This will our last get-together of the year.13th January - We will start the new year with our AGM - looking back at the things we enjoyed last year and looking forward to ideas, speakers and activities that we will enjoy in 2026.27th January - to be arranged
Circuit News and Activities
News for JanuaryIf you have any items to be included for Feb, please send to the Circuit Office office@covnunmethodist.org.ukHappy New Year to you all. It's a short selection of news this time but no doubt that's because we're all having a rest after Advent and Christmas! We hope to develop a new style of circuit monthly news in 2025 and look forward to keeping in touch.News from around the CircuitEco Church: The next Great Green Gathering is on zoom Saturday 25th January 2025, 4pm-5pm. Please see here for information. Please contact the Circuit Office for the zoom link.Congratulations to Rev Christine Crabtree... From us all. A couple of videos from around the CircuitCoffee Shop Sunday – Together in Mission- https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hfkpGSTscGwXfcQIXedXWVRBkHWNDhhx&usp=drive_fsCoventry Central Hall – Art of the City - https://drive.google.com/open?id=19jbfsu5fk7GHfFTONVdUvXMauStrBbtu&usp=drive_fsGreat Green Gathering: Caring for God's worldMeeting for all around the CircuitSaturday 25th January 4pm - 5pm Everyone is welcome to join in our encouragement, conversation and eco-planning as we share in prayer and news from churches across Coventry & Nuneaton. Our Agenda - with some ideas already floating - is attached. Just 'drop in'https://zoom.us/j/91694339364?pwd=YnjKWsoGu42UFA6ayoNLtIjXQzW7xg.1The Vine at HomePlease click on this link to view the Vine at Home on the Circuit website. This resource is being provided by Twelvebaskets and is provided as a resource for home worship. https://www.covnunmethodist.org.uk/news/vine-at-home-4th-june-2023.html
Meeting ID: 916 9433 9364 Passcode: 347369
From Our Parish Nurse
My name is Paula McClenaghan and I am the Parish Nurse based at Woodside Avenue Methodist Church.I am working out of Woodside Church for two days per week (between Tuesdays and Thursdays) and will have some drop-in sessions and also time set aside for home visits. So do drop in to see me to discuss your health and wellbeing, or that of someone you feel would benefit from a home visit.: or email me at : Nurse@covnunmethodist.org.uk
FIRST TUESDAYof the month at 1.30pm in the Memorial Park
Coffee and Walk - meet at the Burnt Post pub for Coffee 1.30 and weather permitting on for a pleasant stroll round the park. Do just come for coffee if the walk would be too far or you are short of time.
THIRD TUESDAY of the month, 1.30pm till 3.00pm at Woodside Church
R.E.F.R.E.S.H .- this is new! See here for what it means
EVERY WEDNESDAY from 10 until 11.00am (booking essential*)
Baby Massage – 5 sessions for babies 4 weeks to 6 months. There are many health and developmental benefits.
EVERY WEDNESDAY from 11.00am till 12.00noon.
“Stay and Play” - babies to preschool welcome to attend with a parent or carer. Toys and tea and coffee and biscuits and a chance to meet others.
Regular Activities
Coat Donations I will be taking them to Green Lane social club 10am on Sunday 19thOctober. So please ensure any unwanted coats are at church by then- please leave in no.1 vestry if you have access, or the cloakroom at the back of the church (there will be another opportunity at Earlsdon Library 26th October, if anyone wants to take them there )The Health Fayre has had to be Cancelled Sadly this year stall holders either did not respond or were not available. We will plan again for one either in the spring or next autumnChristmas Fayre coffee morning Saturday 6th December. Please get in touch with any ideas or offers of help.REFRESH The next REFRESH is on 21st October . Come and chat, remember the reflective space (with a much tidier no.1 vestry now the cupboards are in!). The craft available will be crystal art cards – flowers, birds, or Christmas- a very relaxing past time and a nice gift for a friend. Next month Judith will be helping people make Christmas gift bags. Shoe Box appeal: I will need to put these together on Tuesday 4th November in the morning – can anyone help? another way to help would be to cover shoe boxes in Christmas paper in advance – (that will speed things up a lot !) There is a box at the back of church for donations. Age ranges for the boxes are 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14. Suggested items for the boxes:Toys - Cuddly toy, doll, football and pump, toy cars and trucks, animal figures, building blocks, skipping rope, tennis ball, yo-yo, spinning top, mini frisbee, fidget spinner, finger puppets, slinky, travel games, small puzzles, small musical instruments.School supplies - pens, pencils & sharpeners, crayons, felt tip pens, ruler, eraser, writing pads or notebook, solar calculator, geometry set, glue stick, colouring books, watercolour paint set (so;id only) safety scissors, craft kitPersonal care items – Comb, hairbrush, toothbrush, flannel, bar soap, sponge, stick deodorant, compact mirror, re-usable containers (cup, water bottle, plate, bowl)Other items – hat, gloves, sunglasses, cap, t-shirt, socks, flip-flops, small backpack or drawstring bag, hair bows or clips, watch, wind-up torch, necklace or bracelet, friendship bracelets (woven with yarn or embroidery thread)Please DO NOT include the following - toothpaste, sweets, lotions and liquids; used or damaged items; war-related items (e.g., toy guns, model soldiers, military vehicles etc.); seeds, gum, chocolate or food items; religious or political literature; medicines, aerosol cans, knives, sharp or fragile items.
This Week’s News
We also need to make a £5 donation for each box to be transported. Any donations welcome. Mum and I had a lovely spree in our local toy shop yesterday. If anyone wants to donate but can’t get out and about, they can donate towards costs, or I am happy to shop for more contents . A note or card or photo can go in with them.I will be available next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please do get in touch.Paula 07869715659 nurse@covnunmethodist.org.ukOurservicesarerecordedandareavailableforviewingonourwebsitelaterinthedayand throughout the week. (woodsidemethodist.org.uk), also via the phone on 024 76932114. Ifyouwouldlikeanythingincludedinthenoticesfornextweek,pleasecontactJenny Holmes, email jen.holmes@gmx.com, Tel 024 76307539 or 07495652347