Woodhouse Close Church

Woodhouse Close Church An ecumenical Church "Methodist,Church of England and United Reformed worshiping as one.

Woodhouse Close Church is a Local Ecumenical Partnership formed between the Methodist Church and the Church of England and we are joined by local members of the United Reform Church (URC)

Currently the Methodist Superintendent Minister, Rev David Payne, has pastoral oversight for our church and we are grateful for his support and leadership. All enquiries for baptisms funerals and weddings shoul

d be addressed to him in the first instance. He may be contacted on 01388 778207

We are an active Church which seeks to serve the community in which we are situated. We support and work closely with the registered charity, Woodhouse Close Community Centre which is based in the church building, providing much needed support for the local and wider community. Church members volunteer with others to assist in the provision of a Crisis intervention service, including a foodbank, Meals on Wheels, Luncheon Club and various other activities. You can find more details on the website and pages for the Woodhouse Close Community Centre.

As you may be aware I am raising vital funds to support Prostate Cancer Research following successful treatment of my ca...
07/05/2026

As you may be aware I am raising vital funds to support Prostate Cancer Research following successful treatment of my cancer.
I would like to thank the church members together with friends and family who have already donated helping to raise £165 in the first week. I have walked over 35 miles to date. If you wish to donate please scan the QR code below which will take you to my Just Giving page. Many thanks.

15/04/2026

Pop in to our very popular "Thrift Shop" for amazing choices of clothing, household items and much more all at very realistic prices to help our community. Staffed by a dedicated gang of volunteers. Proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Church premises in these difficult times. Cashless payments also accepted.

The Church has had a very busy week leading up to Easter Sunday. Thank you to all the leaders who contributed to the Eas...
05/04/2026

The Church has had a very busy week leading up to Easter Sunday. Thank you to all the leaders who contributed to the Easter reflections last week. It is heartening to see our congregation for Sunday worship is on the increase.
Our Community Centre is as busy as ever especially the thrift shop throughout the week. Many thanks to the many volunteers who help.
We have new donations coming in every day so come along for a good bargain.
We could do with a handy person to do odd jobs as and when especially to tend for the small Church garden cutting the grass etc.
For more details contact Peter on 07450779290 for more details.
Many thanks and have a happy Easter time.
Dont forget we can organise Baptisms, Weddings and funerals,
If you wish to contact Revd. Rachel Pinkney please phone 07445189524 who will be happy to help.

Please see below of a volunteering opportunity at our Community Centre.
29/03/2026

Please see below of a volunteering opportunity at our Community Centre.

23/03/2026

Our Community centre is wanting volunteers to drive their van a couple of hours on various days.
Please see below for further details.
Many thanks in advance.

22/03/2026

Our "Thrift Shop" has been re-stocked for Easter. Plenty of bargains at very reasonable prices. What no cash! We now take cashless payments.
All proceeds go towards the running of the Church Centre.
Staffed by volunteers.

Pleas find below this weeks newssheet.Dont forget we can arrange Marriages, baptisms and funeral services tailored to yo...
08/03/2026

Pleas find below this weeks newssheet.
Dont forget we can arrange Marriages, baptisms and funeral services tailored to your needs. Contact Revd Rachel details on our newsheet. We are your Community Church.

Please see below this weeks newssheet.Dont forget we can arrange Baptisms, weddings and funerals in addition to our norm...
23/02/2026

Please see below this weeks newssheet.
Dont forget we can arrange Baptisms, weddings and funerals in addition to our normal Sunday Services.

NEXT SUNDAY CAFE CHURCH COME ALONG FROM 9-45am AND ENJOY REFRESHMENTS AND BACON SANDWICHES BEFORE THE SERVICE STARTS AT 10AM A relaxed modern service suitable for all the family. Crafts for the kids etc.
Come and give it a try.

We are looking forward to our Christmas Services.We would love to see you at any of the services we hold especially the ...
13/12/2025

We are looking forward to our Christmas Services.
We would love to see you at any of the services we hold especially the "POP UP NATIVITY" on Christmas Eve at 6pm replacing our usual Christingle Service, This is a truly family service with Christmas Crafts and a book for every family.
Do come and join in the celebrations.

Thank you Charlie for a speedy repair to prevent any falls.
27/10/2025

Thank you Charlie for a speedy repair to prevent any falls.

Address

Bishop Auckland
DL146PD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+441388450838

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