Student Accommodation at Woodlands

Woodlands is an exciting place to be as a student and a place to call home during your time at University. 

As a church, we have unique student accommodation in the top floor of our building on Woodland Road right in the heart of Clifton and the University of Bristol campus. We believe that living in community is a great way to really enjoy your time at university. 

The student accommodation is made up of 16 study bedrooms, a shared kitchen/diner, a lounge and shared bathrooms. Each study bedroom is for an individual, has it's own basin and and comes furnished with a bed, desk, desk chair, comfy chair, wardrobe and drawers, bookshelf and two small tables.

We have a live in senior resident who welcomes new residents and is the first port of call for any questions. 

The flats have been COVID-19 risk assessed and the communal areas are cleaned once a week by our cleaning team.

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If you’re interested in arranging a viewing or finding out more information, please fill in the form below and our Accommodation Manger will be in touch.

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STUDENT ACCOMMODATION: VIRTUAL TOUR & PHOTOS

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Holiday Club in August

Woodlands Church is running a Holiday Club full of Fantastic Feats!

Tuesday, 24th August - Thursday, 26th August 2021 from 9:30am - 12.00pm daily.

Come and join the Circus for three days of Storytelling, Worship, Teaching, Crafts, Games and Silliness.  It is going to be fantastic!

Featuring: Acts of Faith, Hope and Courage, Crafts, Worship and impossible challenges from the Ringmaster himself!

For children in reception to year 6.

We're really excited to be able to offer this opportunity for children to connect with God and each other again and are praying they have a great time.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your kids in soon!

• Fantastic Feats Holiday Club

Life Messages | Dave Mitchell at 8.30am | 22 August 2021

This summer we have an open theme…

22 August 2021 - 8.30am Service

Life Messages

Dave shares a life message about mercy, closeness with God and the analogy that Church is the bride of Christ.

Life Messages: The Church | Dave Mitchell at 7pm | 15 August 2021

Our summer series is an open theme…

15 August 2021 - 7pm Service

Life Messages

On Sundays in August, a different person will be sharing a LIFE MESSAGE each week, we've asked the team to think of the thing they would most like to say to the Church. Dave is sharing with us his passion and vision for the Church.

We hope you can join us in person or online throughout August as our leaders share with us what’s on their hearts right now.

Life Messages: Prayer | Rob Scott-Cook at 11am | 15 August 2021

Our summer series is an open theme…

15 August 2021 - 11am Service

Life Messages

On Sundays in August, a different person will be sharing a LIFE MESSAGE each week, we've asked the team to think of the thing they would most like to say to the Church. Rob is talking to us about his passion for prayer today.

Life Messages: God's Love | Laura Harris at 7pm | 8 August 2021

Our summer series is an open theme…

8 August 2021 - 7pm Service

Life Messages

On Sundays in August, a different person will be sharing a LIFE MESSAGE each week, we've asked the team to think of the thing they would most like to say to the Church.

We hope you can join us in person or online throughout August as our leaders share with us what’s on their hearts right now.

Life Messages: Jesus | Rachel Riddall at 11am | 8 August 2021

Our summer series is an open theme…

8 August 2021 - 11am Service

Life Messages

On Sundays in August, a different person will be sharing a LIFE MESSAGE each week, we've asked the team to think of the thing they would most like to say to the Church. Rachel is talking to us about Jesus today.

Life Messages | Nigel Savage at 7pm | 1 August 2021

Our summer series is an open theme…

1 August 2021 - 7pm Service

Life Messages

On Sundays in August, a different person will be sharing a LIFE MESSAGE each week, we've asked the team to think of the thing they would most like to say to the Church.

We hope you can join us in person or online throughout August as our leaders share with us what’s on their hearts right now. Tonight Nigel is talking to us about spiritual authority…and drumming too!

Life Messages: Wholeness | Clare Thompson at 11am | 1 August 2021

Our summer series is an open theme…

1 August 2021 - 11am Service

Life Messages

On Sundays in August, a different person will be sharing a LIFE MESSAGE each week, we've asked the team to think of the thing they would most like to say to the Church.

We hope you can join us in person or online throughout August as our leaders share with us what’s on their hearts right now. Today Clare is talking to us about wholeness.

If you feel moved by today’s message - be sure to sign up for our Wholeness Course happening in the autumn.

www.woodlandschurch.net/wholeness

August EcoChallenge: Call for Change

At Woodies, we are keen love God's creation and our People + Planet group is key in helping us to reduce our impact on the environment as a church. Our monthly EcoChallenges help everyone in church to take part from home. This month, David Parker shares the some helpful tips for how to get involved.

August 2021: EcoChallege - “Call for Change”

In November the UK is hosting the UN international climate change conference, COP 26. It is of vital importance because it is at this meeting that countries are expected to make further commitments towards keeping global warming under 1.5 degrees, as outlined in the Paris agreement of 2015.

We need to be praying that this is a success and that countries make real, significant commitments.

We can also call on our government to lead the way. The Climate Coalition, which is made up of many different organisations, including among many others Tearfund and Christian Aid, has launched a petition and campaign called The Time Is Now asking the government to commit to:

• Invest in clean energy revolution in the UK.

• Protect, restore and expand our green spaces.

• Leave no one behind: increase support to the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change at home and abroad.

You can sign the Climate Coalition’s declaration ‘The Time Is Now’ and find out more using the links below:

• Tearfund website: https://www.tearfund.org/forms/reboot-declaration  

• The Time is Now campaign site: https://thetimeisnow.uk

 For a greater impact you could consider writing to your MP, the Prime Minister or the Chancellor. Watch the video below and consider sharing it with your friends and family and on social media. #TheTimeIsNow

GET INVOLVED WITH PEOPLE + PLANET

If you’d be interested in finding out more about the Woodlands People + Planet group, or have some feedback about the challenges, connect with us:

• Email lydia.klimecki@bristol.ac.uk 

• Find us on Facebook

Offering for The Ballards

On Sunday, the 1st of August at our 11am and 7pm services we will be taking time to pray for Steve & April Ballard from our team as they move on from Woodies.

Steve & April are leaving Woodlands to start a new Church plant with the West of England Baptist Association called 'Open House', where they will be supported by a small core of people, including a number from the Woodlands Group of Churches.

Steve & April have had a big impact on our life as a Church and we will miss them and want to thank them for the many ways they have served.

We will be taking an offering towards the cost of setting up the new Church. This offering will go towards ministry expenses, premises rental and equipment hire, etc.

To donate, use the link below:

• Support the Ballards: Give to help cover church planting costs

If you are a UK tax payer, please remember to tick the Gift Aid Box!

Life Messages Series

Our summer series is an open theme…

On Sundays in August, a different person will be sharing a LIFE MESSAGE each week, we've asked the team to think of the thing they would most like to say to the Church.

We hope you can join us in person or online throughout August as our leaders share with us what’s on their hearts right now.

Remember you can book in advance to attend church in person. Capacity will be limited and COVID safe precautions will be taken. We’re also serving hot drinks before each service. Simply book online here:

• Sunday Services - Online Bookings

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TALKS FROM OUR LIFE MESSAGES SERIES

Heart of David Series: Repentance | Clare Thompson at 7pm | 25 July 2021

How can we all be people after God’s own heart?

25 July 2021 - 7pm Service

The Heart of David Series: Repentance

In the Bible, King David is called ‘a man after God’s own heart’. This July, we will be looking at how David’s heart is revealed as much in the Psalms as in the amazing narratives of his life in 1 & 2 Samuel.

The sermon series aims to invite us to examine our own hearts and ask how we can cultivate and guard a heart of worship.

Also - remember our others services today also looked at the same topic. Check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION

Read 2 Samuel 12 andPsalm 51

David certainly had stuff to repent of. For someone described as a man after God’s own heart, it is alarming to read about his adultery and subsequent murder to cover his tracks.

His psalm of repentance in Psalm 51 however is one of the great milestones of the Bible in helping us return to God.

1. ‘Above all else guard your heart says the proverb. What was it about David’s life that allowed him to become so hear hearted, so blind to right and wrong in the story of Bathsheba?

2. It has been said that the greatest spiritual danger comes when we no longer sense the need to repent. What are the stages that you recognise in becoming hard hearted? How could that progression be stopped?

3. In Psalm 51 David says ‘Against you, you only have I sinned’ v 4. What does that mean? Surely he sinned pretty big time against Bathsheba and Uriah?

4. What was it that brought a change of heart, repentance to David? What place does prophetic or preaching ministry have in challenging sin today?

It has often been said it’s good to keep short accounts with God. Consider the Lord’s prayer as a discipline to keep your heart soft and repentant.

Heart of David Series: Repentance | Tim Dobson at 8.30am | 25 July 2021

How can we all be people after God’s own heart?

25 July 2021 - 8.30am Service

The Heart of David Series: Repentance

In the Bible, King David is called ‘a man after God’s own heart’. This July, we will be looking at how David’s heart is revealed as much in the Psalms as in the amazing narratives of his life in 1 & 2 Samuel.

The sermon series aims to invite us to examine our own hearts and ask how we can cultivate and guard a heart of worship.

Also - remember our others services today also looked at the same topic. Check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION

Read 2 Samuel 12/Psalm 51

David certainly had stuff to repent of. For someone described as a man after God’s own heart, it is alarming to read about his adultery and subsequent murder to cover his tracks.

His psalm of repentance in Psalm 51 however is one of the great milestones of the Bible in helping us return to God.

1. ‘Above all else guard your heart says the proverb. What was it about David’s life that allowed him to become so hear hearted, so blind to right and wrong in the story of Bathsheba?

2. It has been said that the greatest spiritual danger comes when we no longer sense the need to repent. What are the stages that you recognise in becoming hard hearted? How could that progression be stopped?

3. In Psalm 51 David says ‘Against you, you only have I sinned’ v 4. What does that mean? Surely he sinned pretty big time against Bathsheba and Uriah?

4. What was it that brought a change of heart, repentance to David? What place does prophetic or preaching ministry have in challenging sin today?

It has often been said it’s good to keep short accounts with God. Consider the Lord’s prayer as a discipline to keep your heart soft and repentant.

Heart of David Series: Repentance | Dave Mitchell at 11am | 25 July 2021

How can we all be people after God’s own heart?

25 July 2021 - 11am Service

The Heart of David Series: Repentance

In the Bible, King David is called ‘a man after God’s own heart’. This July, we will be looking at how David’s heart is revealed as much in the Psalms as in the amazing narratives of his life in 1 & 2 Samuel.

The sermon series aims to invite us to examine our own hearts and ask how we can cultivate and guard a heart of worship.

Also - remember our others services today also looked at the same topic. Check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION

Read 2 Samuel 12/Psalm 51

David certainly had stuff to repent of. For someone described as a man after God’s own heart, it is alarming to read about his adultery and subsequent murder to cover his tracks.

His psalm of repentance in Psalm 51 however is one of the great milestones of the Bible in helping us return to God.

1. ‘Above all else guard your heart says the proverb. What was it about David’s life that allowed him to become so hear hearted, so blind to right and wrong in the story of Bathsheba?

2. It has been said that the greatest spiritual danger comes when we no longer sense the need to repent. What are the stages that you recognise in becoming hard hearted? How could that progression be stopped?

3. In Psalm 51 David says ‘Against you, you only have I sinned’ v 4. What does that mean? Surely he sinned pretty big time against Bathsheba and Uriah?

4. What was it that brought a change of heart, repentance to David? What place does prophetic or preaching ministry have in challenging sin today?

It has often been said it’s good to keep short accounts with God. Consider the Lord’s prayer as a discipline to keep your heart soft and repentant.

Heart of David Series: Courage | Rob Scott-Cook at 7pm | 18 July 2021

How can we all be people after God’s own heart?

18 July 2021 - 7pm Service

The Heart of David Series: Worship

In the Bible, King David is called ‘a man after God’s own heart’. This July, we will be looking at how David’s heart is revealed as much in the Psalms as in the amazing narratives of his life in 1 & 2 Samuel.

The sermon series aims to invite us to examine our own hearts and ask how we can cultivate and guard a heart of worship.

Also - remember our others services today also looked at the same topic. Check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION

Read 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 55

One of the most iconic friendships in Scripture is the friendship of David & Jonathan. (1 Sam 20).

There is a covenantal love that goes beyond self-interest, or the grave. Yet David who was clearly capable of great loyalty and great love, also experienced and practiced betrayal in relationships. Psalm 55 expresses his sense of pain at broken relationship (v 14).

Friendship is extremely powerful in our lives, and Jesus himself said to his disciples ‘I no longer call you servants, but friends’. How can our friendships sustain us and enrich us including in our discipleship? How do we handle the pain of loneliness or betrayal?

1. In marriage we make solemn covenantal promises to one another. Is there a place for that kind of covenant in other relationships? What are the relational loyalties in your life right now? How do they affect your faith?

2. How did Jonathan & David handle the ‘comparison trap’, and their own personal ambitions, in walking out their friendship?

3. Jonathan’s friendship with David angered his father, Saul. Have you ever experienced conflict when your friendship (and faith) loyalties have angered your family? How have you navigated those tensions?

4. What does ‘betrayal’ in friendship look like? How can Church handle breakdown in relationship between two people in community? What happens when a dating couple in a small group split up for example?

5. How can great friendships avoid becoming cliques?

It’s worth thinking in our small groups how we can build deep and trusting friendships, but also make room in those communities for new people. How do we make that work in practice?

C.S. Lewis writes brilliantly on friendship and relationships in his book ‘The Four Loves’.

Heart of David Series: Friendship | Nigel Savage at 11am | 18 July 2021

How can we all be people after God’s own heart?

18 July 2021 - 11am Service

The Heart of David Series: Friendship

In the Bible, King David is called ‘a man after God’s own heart’. This July, we will be looking at how David’s heart is revealed as much in the Psalms as in the amazing narratives of his life in 1 & 2 Samuel.

The sermon series aims to invite us to examine our own hearts and ask how we can cultivate and guard a heart of worship.

Also - remember our others services today also looked at the same topic. Check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION

Read 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 55

One of the most iconic friendships in Scripture is the friendship of David & Jonathan. (1 Sam 20).

There is a covenantal love that goes beyond self-interest, or the grave. Yet David who was clearly capable of great loyalty and great love, also experienced and practiced betrayal in relationships. Psalm 55 expresses his sense of pain at broken relationship (v 14).

Friendship is extremely powerful in our lives, and Jesus himself said to his disciples ‘I no longer call you servants, but friends’. How can our friendships sustain us and enrich us including in our discipleship? How do we handle the pain of loneliness or betrayal?

1. In marriage we make solemn covenantal promises to one another. Is there a place for that kind of covenant in other relationships? What are the relational loyalties in your life right now? How do they affect your faith?

2. How did Jonathan & David handle the ‘comparison trap’, and their own personal ambitions, in walking out their friendship?

3. Jonathan’s friendship with David angered his father, Saul. Have you ever experienced conflict when your friendship (and faith) loyalties have angered your family? How have you navigated those tensions?

4. What does ‘betrayal’ in friendship look like? How can Church handle breakdown in relationship between two people in community? What happens when a dating couple in a small group split up for example?

5. How can great friendships avoid becoming cliques?

It’s worth thinking in our small groups how we can build deep and trusting friendships, but also make room in those communities for new people. How do we make that work in practice?

C.S. Lewis writes brilliantly on friendship and relationships in his book ‘The Four Loves’.

Heart of David Series: Friendship | Dave Day at 8.30am | 18 July 2021

How can we all be people after God’s own heart?

18 July 2021 - 8.30am Service

The Heart of David Series: Friendship

In the Bible, King David is called ‘a man after God’s own heart’. This July, we will be looking at how David’s heart is revealed as much in the Psalms as in the amazing narratives of his life in 1 & 2 Samuel.

The sermon series aims to invite us to examine our own hearts and ask how we can cultivate and guard a heart of worship.

Also - remember our others services today also looked at the same topic. Check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION

Read 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 55

One of the most iconic friendships in Scripture is the friendship of David & Jonathan. (1 Sam 20).

There is a covenantal love that goes beyond self-interest, or the grave. Yet David who was clearly capable of great loyalty and great love, also experienced and practiced betrayal in relationships. Psalm 55 expresses his sense of pain at broken relationship (v 14).

Friendship is extremely powerful in our lives, and Jesus himself said to his disciples ‘I no longer call you servants, but friends’. How can our friendships sustain us and enrich us including in our discipleship? How do we handle the pain of loneliness or betrayal?

1. In marriage we make solemn covenantal promises to one another. Is there a place for that kind of covenant in other relationships? What are the relational loyalties in your life right now? How do they affect your faith?

2. How did Jonathan & David handle the ‘comparison trap’, and their own personal ambitions, in walking out their friendship?

3. Jonathan’s friendship with David angered his father, Saul. Have you ever experienced conflict when your friendship (and faith) loyalties have angered your family? How have you navigated those tensions?

4. What does ‘betrayal’ in friendship look like? How can Church handle breakdown in relationship between two people in community? What happens when a dating couple in a small group split up for example?

5. How can great friendships avoid becoming cliques?

It’s worth thinking in our small groups how we can build deep and trusting friendships, but also make room in those communities for new people. How do we make that work in practice?

C.S. Lewis writes brilliantly on friendship and relationships in his book ‘The Four Loves’.

Social Distancing Update

Here’s an update about what we’ll be doing on Sundays now that the easing of mandatory social distancing measures are in effect as of the 19th July 2021.

Many of us have been looking forward to being able to mingle freely, sing and relate with normal social contact with our friends when we gather at Church.

We are also all conscious of the sacrifices people have made to protect one another in our communities. We are aware that a significant minority of people struggle with the philosophy of mask wearing or have reservations about the vaccine or have not been vaccinated.

All this at a time when Covid infections are very high indeed in our area. While the August 16th target date is yet to be reached for changes to self isolation for vaccinated people, legal self isolation is one consequence of the pandemic which has disrupted people's wedding, holiday and other precious social plans.

Bearing those things in mind this is our proposal for Woodlands Central services over the next month, as we try and gauge the outcomes from government changes.

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SUMMER PLANS FOR SUNDAYS

ONLINE SERVICES WILL CONTINUE
First of all, our online provision will continue. The 8.30 am service will be zoomed and 11am and 7 pm will be live streamed as well as in person. For the vulnerable and those cautious about quickly returning to former patterns of worship, we understand and will try and serve you in this way.

ZONED SEATING ON SUNDAYS
At our in person services we plan two seating zones in Church. For those who feel confident about this we will have an area at the front of Church where seating will be closer together. You will be able to sing, but we'd like to ask you to put on masks when you do so while infection rates are so high for other people's protection.

Behind the sound desk we will have a socially distanced seating zone for people who want to be in the building, but would value feeling in a safer space. People sitting here will be invited to leave before the rest of the congregation when worship finishes.

BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Importantly we would like you to book your free ticket for worship, indicating which zone you want to sit in to help us manage this well. We are still limiting capacity in our new zoned areas. These arrangements will begin from Sunday 26th July.

Do bear with us as we try and walk the narrow path of freedom and responsibility. We welcome any feedback about this (and anything else to be honest!. Feedback is learning).

Heart of David Series: Courage | Tim Dobson at 11am | 11 July 2021

How can we all be people after God’s own heart?

11 July 2021 - 11am Service

The Heart of David Series: Courage

In the Bible, King David is called ‘a man after God’s own heart’. This July, we will be looking at how David’s heart is revealed as much in the Psalms as in the amazing narratives of his life in 1 & 2 Samuel.

The sermon series aims to invite us to examine our own hearts and ask how we can cultivate and guard a heart of worship.

Also - remember our others services today also looked at the same topic. Check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION

Read 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 18

1 Samuel 17 is the story of David & Goliath, and Psalm 18 is a psalm that speaks of God equipping David for battle ‘he trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze’ v 34.

We are probably somewhat uncomfortable with the battles and bloodshed that are part of the Old Testament story. Certainly God himself says to David (1 Chronicles 22:8) that he is too much of a man of blood to build a temple for God.

Yet to be a man after God’s own heart and to have a warrior heart is not a contradiction to the Old Testament world view that sees God as a warrior God.

For us it’s important to remember the words of Paul in Ephesians 6 ‘our struggle is not with flesh and blood’.

1. What are the good qualities of a warrior spirit? How do we celebrate these in Church culture? (Salvation army history?)

2. How important is it for followers of Jesus to have courage? (N.B. Revelation 21:8)

3. What ‘giants’ might we need to fight today? What are the Lord’s battles today? (1 Sam 17:47)

4. What is the link between the warrior spirit and God’s heart for justice and His Kingdom to come? Did Jesus ever demonstrate a ‘warrior’ spirit?

5. How are we trained for spiritual warfare?

6. In what ways does fear stop us doing what God has called us to do in our personal or community lives?

As Christians we are not always good at confronting power. It’s easier to care for the powerless. But all through Church history there have been amazingly courageous men and women who have led and inspired the Church to face the challenges of the age? Who are your inspiring ‘Spiritual Warriors’? (Harry Kane doesn’t count).