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 August 2026: 5 July10.30amRev Dr Stuart JenningsHoly Communion12July10.30amTom Baird19 July10.30amRev Christine Crabtree26 July10.30amJo Hibbard 2August10.30amProfessor Clive Marsh 9August10.30amRev Pauline WarnerHoly Communion16August10.30amLocal Arrangement23 August10.30amRev Ian Coates30August10.30amAlison GeeThe Worship Duties Rota is available here
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.
Our meetings are on Tuesdays and commence at 2.00pmOur Programme for the coming months is as follows:Tuesday 14th July - “Whalley Abbey” - our own Roslyn Leng, together with the Rev Pauline Warner, will be giving a talk about this ruined Cistercian abbey and place of retreat, which they recently visited.Tuesday 28th July - Once again we welcome the Rev Ian Coates to give another of his interesting talks.Tuesday 11th August - “What does cave art mean?” - our own Keith Chapman will be giving another of his intriguing talks on this topic, together with pictures on the screens.Tuesday 8th September - “The day I retired” - we welcome back the Rev Pauline Warner who recently retired (but is still very active!)Tuesday 22nd September - The Salvation Army - following our recent successful fund-raising coffee morning, the Captain will be coming to explain how the money raised is spent, speaking about the valuable work they undertake amongst the vulnerable in our local community.Our meetings always finish with a refreshing cup of tea (and biscuits).Everyone is welcome to join us.
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
COFFEE MORNING FOR CHRISTIAN AID 10.30 SATURDAY. Please do pop in for cake/toast/ a chat and support Christian Aid. Their resources must be even more stretched in these difficult times.The week ahead - I will be on holiday for the next 2 weeks. Off Balance Dance and Qigong flow will both running as usual. I will be back on Tuesday 21st and REFRESH will be on from 1.30-3 please do pop in for a cuppa and a chat and think of someone that may be alone and enjoy the company. We have a small group of local knitters that kindly knit for babies in hospital and are currently helping us with bunting. They are also very friendly and like a chat too! If anyone does want a craft, there will be gift boxes to make and diamond art cards (that's adding little jewels on!). The quiet reflective space is paused until the autumn unless requested.HELP NEEDED!There will be a sign-up chart at the back of church we need more help to spread the load that is on a few people. If more people could make teas at an event or give lifts to events for other church members just once a month it would make it easier for everyone.July is UV safety month, and it looks like we do have high temperatures coming.Try and cover up with light clothing, use at least factor 40 sun-screen on exposed areas, wear sunglasses if you can and avoid being in the sun in the middle of the day. Do physical activities early or late in the day and drink plenty of water.A cold wet flannel on the back of your neck, on your forehead or armpits will help to cool you off. Kind RegardsPaula McClenaghan, Parish Nurse, Woodside Methodist Church, 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).