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Newsletter 300: 12.07.26

Minister: Revd Doreen Koffie-Williams

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Dear Earlsdon Methodist Friends,

Are you caught up in World Cup Football fever or Wimbledon Tennis fever or maybe transfixed by the excitement of yet another by-election (pause for optional slight groan)…..or not feverish by any of these - just too warm??

We hope that you are enjoying some of this summer’s entertainment. A fair and healthy competition is always fun, whoever you are supporting. Fairness and sound intentions being the key I suspect.

Here we have the weekly newsletter, both serious and a little fun – offered with warm intention and hopefully a fair representation of our church family.

This week we have the zoom link included rather than as a separate attachment. If this is not helpful, please do say. We include a recipe to make your own household cleaning solution, a message from ‘Clothing Coventry’ and a reminder that it’s not too early to be preparing for the Christmas boxes which will be sent out to children who have very little. I have been reflecting on a few recent experiences around ‘Communicating the Message’. A hymn shared by Victor completes our offering this week.

Ed

Sunday 12^th July
Worship at 10.30am led by EMC Worship Band

Morning Worship is available to access via the usual zoom link

Coffee and tea are available after morning service

Sunday 19^th July
Worship at 10.30am led by Karen Brooks

Sunday 26^th July
Worship with Holy Communion at 10.30am led by Revd Stuart Jennings

Sunday 2^nd August
Worship at 10.30am led by Revd Sam McBratney

Sunday 9^th August
Worship with Holy Communion at 10.30am led by Revd Graham Gee

Church Family News and Prayer:

Praying for Church and Community

The activities we will focus on next week are:

Prayer Shawl ministry (knitters in Wellspring and beyond)
NHS baby clinic who use the church hall

Praying the alphabet

As we pray through the alphabet, we arrive at ‘I’. Again, I can think of three in our church family. (We seem to be a very trinity based church in terms of our names!) Maybe there are more? Let’s think of them this week.

(If you don’t know of anyone in church with the letter of the week – maybe you could ask around and say hello to one of them?)

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

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 Next Meeting Monday 20^th July

Monday Evening Housegroup meets fortnightly, next on 13^th July.

Tuesdays

Intercessory Prayer Group: 11am online

Evening Bible Study and Fellowship Group 7.30pm at Ray’s fortnightly. Next meeting 14^th July

Wednesdays

Worship Band meet for rehearsal in church, 8pm. Next meeting 15^th July. An open invitation to join if you are interested.

Wednesday Worship 7pm. A short act of worship held fortnightly. Coffee available from 6.45pm. Next meeting 22^nd July

Outdoor Worship at Coombe Abbey with friends from around the circuit on Saturday 18^th July, meeting in the café area at 10.45 for 11am start

Shoe Box Appeal

It is that time of year to think about the T4U Shoe Box Appeal for children who have nothing. The appeal is asking for the same items as previously with an extra request for games/items for boys aged 12 years. At a time when there is so much misery for children around the world it is a chance for us to make a small contribution to children's happiness & a reminder to them that others do care.
We will be packing boxes on Monday October 12th so gifts & financial donations will be very welcome from September. They can be brought to Wellspring or to Wendy Winch or Gill Spokes.
Suggested items for the boxes are woolly hats, scarves, gloves, stationery items, small toys & games, soft toys (Not home knitted), tooth brush, tooth paste, soap etc.

Thank you for your kindness.
Wendy Winch & Gill Spokes

Clothing Coventry: Free School Uniform Pop Up Event Volunteers needed

“I am writing on behalf of Clothing Coventry, a local charity that provides free clothing, shoes, school uniforms, and essential items to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship across Coventry. Every summer, we run a large Free School Uniform Pop-Up event to help local families prepare for the new school year, and this year we are expecting to support hundreds of children and young people across the city.

I would be grateful if you could share this volunteering opportunity with ClothingCov

your congregation. We are looking for volunteers to help us sort school uniform, welcome and assist families, restock displays, and support the smooth running of the event. No previous experience is required, and every hour volunteered makes a real difference to local families.”
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Free School Uniform Pop-Up Event
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Monday 10th August – Friday 28th August (weekdays only)

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Volunteer sessions:

9:30am – 1:00pm
12:00pm – 3:30pm
Full day: 9:30am – 3:30pm (with a break in between)

If you have members of your congregation who may be interested in volunteering, they can find further information and book their sessions via our website:
https://clothingcoventry.org/uniform-volunteer-information/
Thank you for helping us spread the word. With the support of local volunteers and community organisations, we can ensure that more children in Coventry have the school uniform they need to start the new academic year with confidence.
Kind regards,
Anna

WOODSIDE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
Due to the heatwave, there is a possibility that we may have to cancel next Tuesday's meeting - if so, we will have the talk by Rev Pauline and Roslyn at a later date.
In the meantime, please make a note of our future dates:

28th July - Rev Ian Coates will give another of his interesting talks
11th August - Keith Chapman will give another illustrated talk (using our screens) regarding ancient caves
25th August - we meet at the home of Sue and Brian Davies to enjoy sunshine, tea and cakes in their lovely garden (indoors if wet)

All meetings finish with a refreshing cup of tea (and biscuits).
Our Earlsdon friends are always welcome to join us - why not bring a friend?

Kathleen Wykes

Events and meetings coming up:’

Circuit & District Service, Saturday 25^th July, to say farewell to Revd Novette Headley, who has been our District Chair for Birmingham District, now West Midlands, 3pm at Coventry Central Hall, followed by food

Circuit Methodist New Year Service on Sunday 6^th September 3.30pm, at Woodside Avenue Church

Eco-Space – Caring for God’s World

All Purpose Cleaner

We continue the theme of cleaning products you can make yourself without using lots of harmful chemicals – and you can keep reusing the plastic bottles you already have!
This one I use for spraying on kitchen and bathroom surfaces including mirrors, windows, toilet seats - and it works wonders. Also, with a squirt of washing up liquid added it makes a great floor cleaner.
You will need: white vinegar (to which you can add old lemon or orange peel if you want a nice smell), surgical spirit (available from chemists or online).

To make 250ml (or scale up the quantities):

60ml white vinegar
150 ml water
40ml surgical spirit

You can also add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance if you like.

Mix these together directly in a spray bottle – or any suitable bottle.

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/
West Midlands District website: https://www.wmmethodists.org.uk/

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Lois Talbot (Edited for website by Tim W), 10/07/2026

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.
Click here to see more.

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