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Our Mission

The Woodside United Methodist Church is more than a building.  We are a warm and open community that welcomes all people.  We try to apply the gospel of Jesus Christ to today’s world.  We seek to use our unique gifts in God’s service.  We are proud of our past and look forward to a vibrant future.  Above all else, we strive to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and our neighbors as ourselves.

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Worship on Sundays

9:00 a.m.

We worship God in person and on Zoom every Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m.

We enjoy fellowship over the best piping hot coffee you can get in a church,

along with baked goods and other bites immediately following worship.

Take a comfy seat where you will find yourself among friends.

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Come join in...

WHY DOES LENT BEGIN WITH ASHES?

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LENT Worship Series

starts Feb 18
How often do you find yourself thinking, “It’s too late”—too late to change, to overcome a struggle, to heal a relationship, or even for the world to be different? Through Jesus, we are assured it is not too late. God does not give up on us. God keeps calling us to turn around and come home. This turning is called repentance—a gift that makes real change possible, not only for us as individuals but for our communities. Repentance is often tangled up with guilt and shame, but in this Lenten season of self-examination, we will discover together that it is actually a source of hope, freedom, and transformation.

BIBLE STUDIES

LENT BIBLE STUDY
This outreach ministry of our congregation is an opportunity to be in community with those who are quite isolated. You can join via  Zoom to share in scripture study with our neighbors at one of the local nursing homes
 
Thursdays Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26
10:30 a.m.

DEEPER BIBLE STUDY

Take a deeper dive into the Sunday morning scriptures.

Missed worship on Sunday?

Still join anyway!​​

 

Thursdays at 7:00 pm via Zoom​

What's Coming Up?

Choir Rehearsals - Sunday mornings at 8:30 am

Not a singer but have other musical talents? Share then as well!

NEED to FEED Bags

Are available for those in need, and for those who would like to share with someone in need. Check the weekly announcements in church on when more items are needed and packing days.

 

LENT BIBLE STUDY - Thursdays in March at 10:30 a.m.

Outreach at a local nursing home, but also available via Zoom

Weekly DEEPER Bible Study - Thursdays at 7 pm

This is a deeper dive into the Sunday morning scriptures via Zoom

Leadership Team Meeting  - Saturday, March 28 at 10 am

via Zoom

MAUNDY THURSDAY - Thursday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m.

Outreach worship service at a local nursing home.

GOOD FRIDAY - Friday, April 3 at 12:30 p.m.

Worship in the sanctuary.

EASTER - Sunday, April 5

Worship in the sanctuary at 9:00 a.m. follow by Easter Brunch in Fellowship Hall!

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Prayer is the ministry of all people. When you submit a prayer request we will reach out to pray with you privately. If you would like your prayer request shared on Sunday morning, please let us know.

Are you looking for space for your outreach, mission, small business, meeting, or some other interesting purpose? Contact us below.

Contact Us

Get in Touch with Us

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Church Office:

708-447-1760

82 Woodside Road

Riverside, IL. 

60546

Accessibility Statement

​We have braille editions of the United Methodist Hymnal and The Faith We Sing. The Sunday morning bulletin is at a larger sized font for more comfortable reading. Our building does not yet meet ADA requirements. A person would need to be able to make it up about 5 or 6 steps at a time. We encourage persons with physical challenges to join us online.

 

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