We worship every Sunday throughout the year. In addition, there are special services at Christmas, Easter and on other occasions. Sometimes our worship is led by our own or another ordained minister - sometimes it is led by a Local Preacher or Worship Leader from the Coventry area. The worship plan for Woodside until the end of November is as follows: 6 October 10.30am Rev Richard Wilde 13 October 10.30am Charlene Mukorombindo 20 October 10.30am Rev Doreen Koffie-Williams Harvest Festival 27 October 10.30am Rev Kathryn Darby 3 November 10.30am Rev Stuart Jennings 10 November 10.30am Jo Hibbard 17 November 10.30am Rev Doreen Koffie-Williams Holy Communion 24 November 10.30am Alison Gee

This popular mid-week group meets every other Tuesday afternoon at 2.00pm at Woodside Church. We finish with refreshing cup of tea and biscuit (and lots of chat!) Many thanks to Ray Williscroft last Tuesday, when he stepped in at the last minute because our speaker was unable to join us - Ray gave us a thoughtful and interesting talk. We are looking forward to our next meeting on Tuesday, 8th October, at 2pm, when we will be entertained again by Margaret Oliver with her keyboard. Margaret and her friend, Karen, have been many times before and we know that we will be listening to, and joining in with, a variety of songs and music. Followed, of course, by a refreshing cup of tea (and biscuits). Our friends at Earlsdon are very welcome to join us. Date for Diary: On Tuesday, 26th November, we will be welcoming the children's choir from Stivichall Primary School again. This has become a regular visit twice a year and we are always impressed by the high standard of their singing. Make a note of the date and come and enjoy a lovely start to the Christmas season - we have been promised a variety of songs, including some Christmas ones.

News for October Please send any news or events happening in your church to the Circuit Office office@covnunmethodist.org.uk Contact details: Rev Doreen Koffie-Williams is no longer using the email address including 'zamani' Please make sure that you delete that address and for all emails with Rev Doreen use doreen.koffie- williams@methodist.org.uk" If you are on Facebook, please make friends with the Super! "Jill Marsh Methodist" usually finds me and it will help us to begin some social media work across the circuit. News from around the Circuit Places of Peace Rev Jill Marsh invites all the circuit's churches to think and pray about what it would mean for   your   church   to   become   a   'Place   of   Peace'.   I'd   like   us   to   develop   a   logo   pointing   out   that   our   churches are   places   of   peace   but   if   we   write   'Place   of   Peace'   on   the   outside   of   our   buildings,   what   would   we   be offering?   What   would   it   mean   for   our   life   and   witness?   You   might   like   to   watch   this   very   short   video   to reflect more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jjpFHu2nfU It's not really for sharing outside the churches but you're welcome to share it with others to help your conversations. Do get in touch about this, it is so important in these times: super@covnunmethodist.org.uk Multi-site Churches: Please see here an invitation from Rev Jill Marsh to pray about multi-site churches. Black History Month: Here is a prayer to begin BHM 2024. Please use and share... https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/the-inclusive-methodist-church/racial-justice/black-history- month-2024/ and a video of that prayer https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/the-inclusive- methodist-church/racial-justice/black-history-month-2024/ Please let us know what your church has been doing to celebrate. Circuit Meeting News 1.   We   have   decided   to   enter   the   'stationing   process'   (which   decides   which   ministers   will   serve   in   which circuits)   and   are   looking   for   a   full-time   replacement   for   Rev   Stephen   Willey,   as   he   leaves   Central   Hall   after Easter.   Please   keep   Stephen   and   Kathryn,   and   the   process   for   finding   our   next   circuit   minister,   in   your prayers. 2. All churches are invited to consider the model of Multi-Site Churches. The invitation to pray about this is attached   in   case   your   church   may   be   interested   in   how   it   works.   Please   be   in   touch   with   the   office   if   you would like to know more. Arley Methodist Church Fun Day took place on 13 th July 2024 We   had   a   lovely   day.   There   were   about   50   visitors   who   enjoyed   the   activities.   The   colouring   table   was popular   and   one   of   our   member's   granddaughter   manned   it   (   she   occasionally   attends   on   a   Sunday). Members   engaged   and   chatted   to   the   guests   -   some   were   regular   visitors,   others   new   to   the   village   and others   who   come   to   join   in   with   our   events   throughout   the   year.   Several   people   took   a   holding   cross,   and we   have   left   them   out   in   the   foyer   for   people   to   take.   No   one   asked   for   prayer   this   time.   However,   moving forward, I think we will start our events off with a prayer, so that people realise that God has a hand in this. Since the event, The Hub has continued to attract new people. We have a 12-week ICT drop-in session and someone   who   works   for   MIND   also   drops   in   when   his   schedule   allows   -   just   to   talk   in   general   to   people and   offer   support   if   needed.   For   our   next   event,   a   quiz   night   with   fish   and   chips,   people   from   the community   are   already   reserving   tickets   before   we   have   advertised!   All   in   all,   a   positive   experience   again and re-affirmed our presence in the village. Coventry Central Hall - A Concert for Climate Change Saturday, 5th October 2024, at 1:00 PM It   would   be   great   if   the   circuit   could   turn   out   to   support   this   and   show   our   commitment   to   combatting climate change and being an eco circuit. (The event is not only open to church members). A Concert for Climate Change (Featuring, The City Of Culture Orchestra). This inspiring afternoon will feature the   City   of   Culture   Orchestra,   bringing   together   music   and   environmental   activism.   Attendees   will   also hear   from   climate   change   experts,   activists,   and   community   leaders.   It   will   be   a   wonderful   opportunity   for our   church   members   to   meet   others   in   the   community   who   share   a   passion   for   caring   for   our   planet.   We kindly   ask   for   your   help   in   spreading   the   word   among   church   members   and   their   contacts.   The   concert   is free, and we will be accepting donations to support sustainable water projects through our charity. The event will take place on Saturday, 5th October 2024, at 1:00 PM, and will be honoured by the presence of   the   Lord   Mayor   of   Coventry.   Please   find   more   information   here.   Donations   will   be   much   appreciated   - (donation by QR code or cash at event). Ade Johnson, Development Manager, Tel: 024 7622 3564 or 07879167075 www.coventrycentralhall.co.uk Eco-Church Good   news!       Lois   Talbot   has   agreed   to   be   our   circuit's   Eco-Contact   and   can   be   contacted   through   the Circuit    Office.    So    far    we    have    contact    details    for    Eco-Contacts    from    Balsall    Common,    Central    Hall, Collycroft, Earlsdon and Nuneaton. When you have found somebody willing to be (at the least) the contact person for emails from your church please let Jane know at the office and she'll put you in touch with Lois. Our   new   circuit   eco-policy   can   now   be   found   on   the   circuit's   website.   The   next   Great   Green   Gathering   will be on Sat. 25 th Jan, 4 - 5 pm on Zoom. Link to follow later but please book the date. Information received from The Connexional Office and District Office Eco Community - Rosie Bryant, the Connexional Learning and Development Officer “With   the   support   of   the   Action   for   Hope;   Justice   Seeking   Church;   Evangelism   &   Growth;   and   the   Climate Change   Priority   Collaboration   Group,   we   are   launching   an   Eco   Community   (Community   of   Practice).   We hope this will offer the support and signposting needed to encourage individuals and churches to be more eco-friendly.     It   is   a   minefield   out   there;   how   do   we   know   what’s   greenwash   and   what’s   really   green?     How can   a   church   work   towards   net   zero   or   eco   church   when   money   is   tight?     How   can   we   worship   alongside God’s   blue   and   green   world?     How   do   we   become   a   Justice   Seeking   Church   for   all   things,   not   just   for humans?     How   bamboozling   it   can   be!     So,   it   would   be   great   if   you   could   share   the   news   with   your   District and   let   interested   parties   know   (church/circuit   stewards,   justice   group   leaders   etc.…).     We   hope   this   will   be a   space   where   people   can   hear   from   guest   speakers,   and   exchange   ideas,   resources,   and   enthusiasm.     The   dates   of   the   first   three   Eco   Community   gatherings   are   12   November,   10   February   and   13   May,   all   at 7pm. The joining link is here . For more details, contact Siggy Parratt-Halbert Christian Resources Exhibition Next month, for the first time in our 40-year history, the Christian Resources Exhibition comes to your area. More than 150 church-facing organisations will be at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes (9-10 Oct 2024), displaying everything from clergy clothing to contactless donation apps, heating to seating, career opportunities to Christmas gifts. A full list of exhibitors can be viewed here. A series of more than 40 talks and presentations will offer you expert advice on fund raising, faith sharing, bereavement support, social media, church security – and much, much more. We would love you to join us! And with this in mind a FREE ticket is here. Please share this with your colleagues and congregation or let them have the code JB24 (at the bottom of the free ticket) to enter as the discount code in the online payment page. This also allows them a free ticket to the exhibition (£8 on the door). You can print the ticket, or use the code JB24, as many times as you like. And it’s valid for both days. The churches that benefit most from CRE, bring a team. We encourage you to do the same next month and look forward to seeing you in Milton Keynes. Tamworth & Lichfield Methodist Circuit Following the Closure for worship of Glascote Methodist Church the following items are available free of charge to any church who is willing to collect. (photos here 1) Electronic organ, 2) Radio microphone set - one lapel and one hand-held, along with chargers, antennae, and control box/amplifier, 3) CD Player, 4) Hearing Loop system. If anyone is interested, please do contact Gill Woolf Circuit Administrator. churchoffice.tamlich@gmail.com The Vine at Home Please 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

MESSAGES 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 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

THIS WEEK’S PARISH NURSE NEWS The Next Knitting and Games is 15 th October, why not come and make poppies or Christmas chains or come for a cuppa or game of scrabble. We are thinking of making Christmas cards on 19 th November. All welcome of course and if anyone has any supplies they won’t be needing, please leave in the vestry. Kind Regards Paula 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 eg chest pain call 999)