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Newsletter 312: 18.10.26

Minister: Rev'd Becki Stennett

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Dear Earlsdon Methodist Friends,

The chilly start to autumn seems to have reverted to summer temperatures – dare we put the big coat away again? It does get confusing. I am sure that nature too must be quite thrown by our changing weather.

It’s a big weekend at Earlsdon church as we gather on Saturday to celebrate the life of Ros Light with her family and friends. There will also be sadness as we grieve her loss and realise how much she will be missed.

At 6pm the Lantern Festival begins and all are welcome to this free event – with or without lanterns – to bring some joy and light to Earlsdon. There will be hot chocolate to drink and Dayspring Steel Band will help set the tone of celebration.

Some of our members have been busy preparing and packing shoe boxes to be sent to children in need at Christmas. One of our knitting ladies shares a photo of the gifts she has made.

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You may – or may not – have noticed that this month marks the 800^th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis (19^th August 1181- 3^rd October 1226). Francis of Assisi is well known for his affinity and connection with the natural world. His lifetime’s journey was learning to know God within all that he experienced on this earth and in the heavens. Apparently, it was only in the year before he died that he wrote his famous ’Canticle-of-the-Creatures.pdf

In a somewhat more prosaic style, I have been pondering the earth, starting with some rather small worms!. My thoughts are HERE in ‘Grounded’.

Ed

Sunday 18^th October
Worship at 10.30am led by Revd Graham Gee

Morning Worship is available to access via the usual zoom link.

Coffee and tea are available after morning service

Sunday 25^th October
Worship for All with Holy Communion at 10.30am led by Revd Becki Stennett

Sunday 1^st November All Saints Day
Worship at 10.30am led by Revd Ian Coates

Sunday 8^th November
Worship at 10.30am led by David Kershaw

Sunday 15^th November
Worship at 10.30am led by Revd Siperire Mugazaweta

Sunday 22^nd November
Worship with Holy Communion at 10.30am led by Revd Sam McBratney

Sunday 29^th November
Worship at 10.30am led by Revd Becki Stennett.
This is a joint service with Central Hall, Radford & Holbrooks and Woodside Avenue Churches

Church Family News and Prayer:

All are welcome at the Memorial Celebration for Ros Light /Rosalind Roberts at Earlsdon Church at 11am, on Saturday 17^th October followed by a light buffet in Wellspring.
We continue to hold in prayer, the family and friends of Ros who will be preparing for her funeral and gathering to celebrate her life.
We think of her daughter Kathryn, along with Felix, Ross and all those who were especially close and dear to Ros.

Lantern Festival: Saturday 17^th October from 6pm. Lantern

Come along and join in the fun! We do a short walk around the neighbourhood with our lanterns then regroup at church for a drink of hot chocolate and a chat. Dayspring Steel band will add to our enjoyment.

This has become an autumn feature in EMC’s diary attracting people from within the local community. Bring along your creative lantern or just turn up.

Mondays

Banner Group meets on Mondays at 2pm above Wellspring If you love being creative with embroidery, design and sewing, speak with Gill W, Helen, Heather or Lynda.

‘Come and Sing!’ 7.30pm in Church fortnightly, taking a break in August. Next meeting on 26^th October. This group is for anyone who loves singing- you don’t need to read music.

Monday Evening House Group meets fortnightly and next on 19^th October

Tuesdays

Intercessory Prayer Group meets weekly on zoom at 11am. Speak with Lorna or Helen if you would like to join.

Evening Bible Study and Fellowship Group meets fortnightly, at Ray’s, next on 20^th October

Wednesdays

Worship Band meet for rehearsal in church, 8pm. The next meeting is 28^th October.

Wednesday Worship meets fortnightly in Wellspring. Next on 28^th October

Wellspring Café
Thursdays & Fridays 9.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. Saturday 9.30 a.m. - 12.00 noon
The usual menu of drinks and light food is available during normal opening hours. Prayer Shawl knitters meet on Thursday

The Café will be closed on Saturday 17^th October in preparation for Ros Light’s Memorial Celebration at 11am

Harvest Donations
Thanks to all who donated with Harvest Thanksgiving items of food. There were more goods donated than in recent years. The Wellspring staff are grateful for the items which can be put into the Moses Basket cupboard. Lynda and Dave Pinks are pleased to be able to take the rest to Carriers of Hope for that charity to give to refugees and asylum seekers in need.

Sherbourne Recycling Visit
If anyone would like to join the visit to Sherbourne Recycling at 10am on Friday 23rd October PLEASE LET LORNA KNOW BY SUNDAY. She has information which you need to read beforehand and a spreadsheet which she needs to fill in and send to our hosts at least 3 days before the visit, so you cannot just turn up at the last minute! We have 8 going at the moment. The maximum is 20, so if you are interested, please get in touch soon.

Eco-Space – Caring for God’s World

The Eco-Group continues to make progess in checking out what we can do more of, in both awareness and action.

Some of our members are involved with ‘iNaturalist’ an online community where people can discuss and check out their curiosity with nature. There is the option to identify plant species which you are not sure about using the phone app and learn from others’ knowledge and experience. Here is the link:
A Community for Naturalists · iNaturalist
Elaine and Dave Hodges can tell you more if you are interested.

We will also be flagging up opportunities to be part of national monitoring in 2027; RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch takes place in January and the annual Butterfly Count in July / August. Watch this space for more information!

WOODSIDE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP

We had a lovely afternoon last Tuesday learning about the plight of hedgehogs, what we can do to help and watching a delightful video about a lost little hog. Many thanks to our Christine Short for her very interesting talk. A collection was made afterwards for the Hedgehog Society (final total to be confirmed).
We meet again on Tuesday, 27th October, at 2pm when we look forward to welcoming Rev Graham Gee, together with his wife, Alison, for another of their interesting presentations.
We always finish with a refreshing cup of tea (and biscuits).
Our Earlsdon friends are always welcome to our meetings.

Kathleen Wykes

Events and meetings coming up:
CTEC Prayer Breakfast at EMC Saturday 7^th November 8am

Church website: https://www.earlsdonmethodist.org.uk/
Church office email: office@earlsdonmethodist.org.uk
Church Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EarlsdonMC
Circuit website: https://covnunmethodist.org.uk/
District website: https://www.wmmethodists.org.uk/
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Lois Talbot (Edited for website by Tim W), 16/10/2026

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details below) for our Sunday Service starting at 10.30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Parking is available at the front & back of the adjacent Church Hall, accessible from Earlsdon Avenue South.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are available after the service, please stay and have a chat.

Plan your journey:
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Accessibility: Both the Church & Church Hall have level or ramp access, and chair lift access to upper floors. There are disabled access toilets in both buildings. The main worship area of the Church also benefits from a hearing loop. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10.30am, but when the music is led by our Worship Band, we have a few hymns &/or songs before the service starts. There is then a warm welcome from one of our Stewards. Church news & extra notices may also be given at this time. Our services are typically an hour long, with a mixture of hymns, prayers, bible readings and a sermon. One of our leaders will give the sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We finish with a final worship song before a final prayer is said. (Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.)

EMC Congregation

What about my children?

If you would like information of the activities available for children please Contact Us.

Have you got children? Would you like to bring them to church?

Earlsdon Methodist Church aims to provide a safe & welcoming environment in which children can be themselves & have fun learning about our Christian faith. Please see our Sunday Services page for more information on Sunday morning groups for children.

Current mid-week groups available for children are as follows:

Prayers & Bears – every Wednesday morning (term time only) starting at 8.45 am. This is held in the church & is open to parents & carers with pre-school children.
Dayspring Steel Band – please follow this link for more information.

If you have any questions about any of the above then please Contact Us .

Children

Getting Connected

Church Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, morning, afternoons and evenings.

Our groups include:-

Centenary Choir (alternate Mondays)
Tuesday Prayer Prayer & Reflection online
Tuesday Intercessory Prayer online
Wednesday Midweek Prayer & Meditation
Wednesday Worship (held fortnightly)
Dayspring Steel Band
3 in 1 Youth Group
Wellspring Café
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Check out Church Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes