Pray each day
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.
All In Series
All In Series
A call to action
This July we’re looking at what it means to be all in for Jesus! Our vision for the Woodlands Church Family is to see our city transformed by the love and power of God. In order to realise this shared mission, each of us needs to feel empowered, equipped and understand the vital part we each play in God’s unfolding plans for our city. This series will unpack our Woodies value of ‘every member a minister’ and the radical call of discipleship from the Bible.
Here’s what our messages will be looking at each week…
7th July: Called
14th July: Equipped
21th July: Gifted
28rd July: Transformed
You can also go deeper with the topics using the series Discussion Notes….download a PDF copy below.
MESSAGES FROM THIS SERIES
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inHope: July's Mission Partner
Each month at Woodlands Central, we have a monthly offering where we raise funds to support our local mission partners.
This July, we’re highlighting the work of InHope, a Bristol based charity with a vision of communities where everybody can reach their God-given potential, free from injustice and insecurity. InHope helps people overcome insecurities such as homelessness, hunger, addiction and poor mental health.
Find out more about how you can get involved with inHope through volunteering, praying, fundraising and more:
https://www.inhope.uk/get-involved/
Find out more about inHope’s work on their website:
www.inhope.uk
You’re invited to take part in their Wild Goose Chase this summer, a family friendly summer holiday activity.
In July and August across central Bristol, 15 of Joy’s knitted Wild Goose friends will be loose!
Will you join her in taking on a Wild Goose Chase and help her to find the secret phrase? Your hard work will unlock a special certificate!
As well as a low-cost way to have fun, get outside and spend time together during the holidays, you and your friends and family will learn about homelessness and be helping people in need, who rely on the Wild Goose for food, clothes, toiletries, a shower, laundry and much more.
“The Wild Goose saved my life, and it has helped so many other people. You feed us no matter what. You look after us.” – a Wild Goose Guest
Purchase a digital trail map for £3, which includes a map and information on how to receive your certificate once you’ve finished. Every map purchased could provide a meal for someone who is rough sleeping in Bristol!
You are also always welcome to give online to our Local Partnership Fund, which supports of mission partners in Bristol.
Groundbreaking: Church Planting | Tim Dobson | 2nd June 2024 at 6.30p
In June, we’re focusing on what ‘reproducing the life of Jesus’ really means for us as a church. One aspect is Churches reproducing Churches, which is both a strategy of multiplication and a sign of life. This series will help us think about the place of Church planting in God’s plans to redeem humanity, and what that means for us in Bristol.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
Groundbreaking: Church Planting | Dave Mitchell | 2nd June 2024 at 11am
In June, we’re focusing on what ‘reproducing the life of Jesus’ really means for us as a church. One aspect is Churches reproducing Churches, which is both a strategy of multiplication and a sign of life. This series will help us think about the place of Church planting in God’s plans to redeem humanity, and what that means for us in Bristol.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
Beloved: June's Mission Partner
Each month at Woodlands Central, we have a monthly offering where we raise funds to support our local mission partners.
This June, we’re highlighting the work of Beloved, a Bristol-based organisation who offer support to women working in the indoor sex industry in our city and the surrounding areas. Beloved aims to offer love, hope and time to talk in various ways.
There are plenty of volunteer roles, whether as a driver or visitor on Beloved’s outreach programme, through to being an ambassador, promoting and and representing them in your setting.
Volunteers join the very heart of the Beloved team, a tight-knit community where everything they do is rooted in prayer. There are various socials throughout the year and Beloved provide detailed and relevant in-house training to every individual.
Find out more about volunteering with Beloved by emailing:
volunteers@beloved.org.uk
Find out more about Beloved’s work on their website:
www.beloved.org.uk
Beloved are also hosting a special Summer Fundraiser Event at Woodlands on July 20th, 6pm-10pm.
3 course dinner, live auction, dance and funk band.
Tickets start at £25.
Book your ticket now!
You are also always welcome to give online to our Local Partnership Fund, which supports of mission partners in Bristol.
Groundbreaking Series
Groundbreaking Series
Breaking new ground in reaching our City
In June, we’re focusing on what ‘reproducing the life of Jesus’ really means for us as a church. One aspect is Churches reproducing Churches, which is both a strategy of multiplication and a sign of life. This series will help us think about the place of Church planting in God’s plans to redeem humanity, and what that means for us in Bristol.
Here’s what our messages will be looking at each week…
2nd June: Church Planting
9th June: All Nations (Global Partners Weekend)
16th June: Brave
23rd June: Visionary
30th June: United
You can also go deeper with the topics using the series notes. Download a copy below.
MESSAGES FROM THIS SERIES
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Following Jesus Today: Witnesses | Tim Dobson | 26th May 2024 at 11am
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.
Love Running Celebration | Philip Jinadu | 26th May 2024 at 6.30pm
On 19th May, a group of 245 people from churches across the city took part in a mass entry into the Bristol 10k as part of Love Running. They raised an amazing £70k to give away to amazing charities including International Justice Mission as well as local partner charities right here in our city working on causing close to our hearts including:
Homelessness // InHope
Vulnerable women // Beloved & One25
Food poverty // NBSG Foodbank
Prisoners & Ex-offenders // Sixty One
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
Bible School with Dan Viner & Tim Dobson: The Seven Fold Spirit of God
Once a month, we run Woodlands Bible School during our 6.30pm service. We are joined by Dan Viner & Tim Dobson, speaking on The Seven Fold Spirit of God. All are welcome.
19th May 2024
Listen to the session below:
Bible School with Jack Johnson from WTC Theology: What the Bible says about Communion
Once a month, we run Woodlands Bible School during our 6.30pm service. We are joined by Jack Johnson from WTC Theology speaking about Communion. All are welcome.
21st April 2024
Listen to the session below:
Following Jesus Today: Baptism in the Spirit | Tim Buckley | 19th May 2024 at 6.30pm
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.
Following Jesus Today: Baptism in the Spirit | Clare Thompson | 19th May 2024 at 11am
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.
Thanksgiving Evening
Join us as we celebrate God's goodness to us as a church family over the past year. We will be worshipping together, enjoying good news stories, a glimpse at future plans and the surprisingly entertaining financial accounts!
Evening starts at 7.45pm.
The Noise Celebration | Krish Kandiah | 12th May 2024 at 6.30pm
We were happy to host a final Citywide Noise Celebration Evening at Woodlands Church with guest speaker, Krish Kandiah, looking back at what has happened over the last 24 years of The Noise and taking a look forward to the new season ahead.
Come on the journey with us either in person or on the weekly livestream.
Following Jesus Today: Holy Relationships | Nigel Savage | 12th May 2024 at 11am
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.
Following Jesus Today: Christian Community | Clare Thompson | 5th May 2024 at 6.30pm
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.
You can also check out Steph Lake-Cook’s presentation on Creation Care to help inspire you to think, learn and also make positive changes in your lifestyle. Download the slides as a PDF below.
Following Jesus Today: Christian Community | Dave Mitchell | 5th May 2024 at 11am
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.
May Prayer Calendar
Pray each day
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.
Following Jesus Today: Creation Care | Dave Mitchell & Steph Lake-Cook | 28th April 2024 at 6.30pm
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.
You can also check out Steph Lake-Cook’s presentation on Creation Care to help inspire you to think, learn and also make positive changes in your lifestyle. Download the slides as a PDF below.