This April and May, our series is looking at what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in today’s world. We’re asking the question, “What does it look like to follow Jesus in every area of your life?”. We’ll be reflecting on what the Bible says around important areas of life including money, community, relationships and witness.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
This April and May, our series is looking at what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in today’s world. We’re asking the question, “What does it look like to follow Jesus in every area of your life?”. We’ll be reflecting on what the Bible says around important areas of life including money, community, relationships and witness.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
This April and May, our series is looking at what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in today’s world. We’re asking the question, “What does it look like to follow Jesus in every area of your life?”. We’ll be reflecting on what the Bible says around important areas of life including money, community, relationships and witness.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
This April and May, our series is looking at what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in today’s world. We’re asking the question, “What does it look like to follow Jesus in every area of your life?”. We’ll be reflecting on what the Bible says around important areas of life including money, community, relationships and witness.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in today’s world?
In April and May, we’re asking the question, “What does it look like to follow Jesus in every area of your life?”. We’ll be reflecting on what the Bible says around important areas of life including money, community, relationships and witness.
Here’s what our messages will be looking at each week…
Money Talks
What is your relationship with money like? How can we cultivate positive attitudes towards money and healthy financial practices?
14th April: Generosity
21st April: Debt & Stewardship
Connected Community
God’s plan from the very beginning was for us to work together in unity and harmony, looking after each other and the world we live in. How can we build thriving communities and feel connected to one another?
28th April: Creation Care
5th May: Christian Community
12th May: Holy Relationships
Discipleship & The Spirit
Are you walking in step with the Spirit? What does it look like to be bold and confident in your witness as a follower of Jesus?
19th May: Baptism in the Spirit (Pentecost)
26th May: Witnesses
You can also go deeper with the topics using the series notes. Download a copy below.
This March and April, our series looking at John’s gospel examines key encounters people had with Jesus in the last phase of his ministry as we lead up to Easter. We’ll be looking at everything from healing and miracles, to worship and discipleship, how he dealt with deception and despair, then ultimately hope and new beginnings.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
This March and April, our series looking at John’s gospel examines key encounters people had with Jesus in the last phase of his ministry as we lead up to Easter. We’ll be looking at everything from healing and miracles, to worship and discipleship, how he dealt with deception and despair, then ultimately hope and new beginnings.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
The Woodlands Church Family (WCF) is a vibrant, growing family of churches with six sites located across the city of Bristol and a vision to plant more. As we’ve grown, so too has our team, and we are excited about appointing a new role in order to build our team of senior administrative staff.
We have an exciting opportunity and are looking for an experienced individual to join our administrative team at a senior level supporting key members of our senior leadership team. This new role will be essential in supporting and enabling the mission of the Church as we grow as a church family.
Are you someone who is well organised, can work flexibly using your own initiative and thrives in an administrative setting? If so, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
To provide personal assistance at a Woodlands Senior Leadership level. To manage their day-to-day communications and diary and support them in their leadership as they enable the mission of the Church. When undertaking this role there may be times when you come across confidential information, therefore it is imperative that you are highly discreet and maintain confidentiality.
Key Terms
This is a part time, permanent position contracted at around 24 - 30 hours ideally across 4 days per week.
The salary for this role is £24k - £26k pro rata, depending on experience.
The annual holiday entitlement is 25 days pro rata plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata.
The role will be based at Woodlands Church in Clifton, Bristol.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK.
See full set of terms in the Role Summary.
How to Apply
Please email Abby Harvey if you have any questions about the role.
For an application pack please email our HR Lead Julia Shrimpton.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday, 30th April 2024. However, this vacancy will close once we have sufficient applications.
Send your completed application to our HR Lead Julia Shrimpton copying the lead recruiter Abby Harvey.
If shortlisted, interviews will take place at Woodlands Church from week commencing Monday, 13th May 2024.
This March and April, our series looking at John’s gospel examines key encounters people had with Jesus in the last phase of his ministry as we lead up to Easter. We’ll be looking at everything from healing and miracles, to worship and discipleship, how he dealt with deception and despair, then ultimately hope and new beginnings.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
This March and April, our series looking at John’s gospel examines key encounters people had with Jesus in the last phase of his ministry as we lead up to Easter. We’ll be looking at everything from healing and miracles, to worship and discipleship, how he dealt with deception and despair, then ultimately hope and new beginnings.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
The Woodlands Church Family is a vibrant, growing family of churches with six sites located across the city of Bristol and a vision to plant more. We are looking to appoint an HR Administrator on a fixed term contract basis to cover maternity leave.
Are you someone who is well organised, can work flexibly using your own initiative and thrives in an administrative setting? If so, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
To provide administrative assistance to the HR Lead for Woodlands Church Family and assist with the day-to-day administration of the department.
When undertaking this role there may be times when you come across confidential information, therefore it is imperative that you are highly discreet and maintain confidentiality.
Key areas of work include:
HR Administration
Staffing development, training and performance review
Culture and wellbeing
Staff recruitment, onboarding and offboarding
Record keeping
Visas
DBS Administration
Terms
This is a part time, fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for a 6-to-12-month period. The part time hours are 15 hours/2days per week with one day office-based working from Woodlands Church in Clifton. Working pattern for these hours to be negotiated.
The salary for this role is £23,550 – £24,500 pro rata, depending on experience. The annual holiday entitlement is 25 days pro rata plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK as we will have to verify this before you can start work. See full terms in the Role Summary below.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 25th April 2024. However, this vacancy will close once we have sufficient applications.
Please contact Julia Shrimpton at julia.shrimpton@woodlandschurch.net if you have any questions about the role.
If shortlisted, interviews will take place at Woodlands Church week commencing 29th April 2024.
For an application form please contact Kristina Crabtree, HR Administration at kristina.crabtree@woodlandschurch.net.
Please send your completed application to our HR lead julia.shrimpton@woodlandschurch.net copying in kristina.crabtree@woodlandschurch.net.
Each month, you’re invited to pray for church and all that is happening with our monthly Prayer Calendar. You can view and download the calendar below as a PDF.
Each month at Woodlands Central, we have a monthly offering where we raise funds to support our local mission partners.
This April, we’re highlighting the fantastic work of Bridges for Communities, a Bristol-based charity that connects people of different cultures and faiths, enabling them to build friendships, grow in their understanding of one another and live well together.
Bridges for Communities runs a wide range of projects and activities, including ones that bring people together around food, music, language or faith, and others that seek to make Bristol a more welcoming city for people who are displaced by war or persecution.
Find out more on their website:
You are also always welcome to give online to our Local Partnership Fund, which supports of mission partners in Bristol.
This March and April, our series looking at John’s gospel examines key encounters people had with Jesus in the last phase of his ministry as we lead up to Easter. We’ll be looking at everything from healing and miracles, to worship and discipleship, how he dealt with deception and despair, then ultimately hope and new beginnings.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
This March and April, our series looking at John’s gospel examines key encounters people had with Jesus in the last phase of his ministry as we lead up to Easter. We’ll be looking at everything from healing and miracles, to worship and discipleship, how he dealt with deception and despair, then ultimately hope and new beginnings.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
Becky tells her story of why she wants to be baptised.
Annie tells her story of trying Alpha.
Once a month, we run Woodlands Bible School during our 6.30pm service. We are joined by Ben Blackwell from WTC Theology speaking about Galatians 2, The Good Life. All are welcome.
17th March 2024
Listen to the session below:
This March and April, our series looking at John’s gospel examines key encounters people had with Jesus in the last phase of his ministry as we lead up to Easter. We’ll be looking at everything from healing and miracles, to worship and discipleship, how he dealt with deception and despair, then ultimately hope and new beginnings.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
This March and April, our series looking at John’s gospel examines key encounters people had with Jesus in the last phase of his ministry as we lead up to Easter. We’ll be looking at everything from healing and miracles, to worship and discipleship, how he dealt with deception and despair, then ultimately hope and new beginnings.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
Woodlands Church Belgrave Road, Bristol BS8 2AA
