Wood Green

Sunday Worship

We meet at 10:30am every Sunday for Worship & Fellowship. The worshipping community of The Salvation Army Wood Green is made up of a wide and diverse mix of people from all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. We gather for Sunday worship to share fellowship with one another and with God in ways that express spiritual creativity, inclusivity, and love.

Holy week resources: 

Please find below information about devotional resources for Holy Week and Easter. I hope that there is something here that helps you journey Holy Week fruitfully and profoundly. 

1. Our first recommendation is The Salvation Army daily Holy Week email. A mixture of context, scripture, prayer and thoughtful application. Takes two or three minutes to read through a couple of times – a good way to start the day. Just click here to subscribe: A journey through Holy Week | Salvationist
2. Our second recommendation is the 'Meditating...' series, which gives four ways of connecting with Easter: prayer, scripture, art and music. They can be accessed here: Moments of Meditation | Salvationist 

Good Friday worship starts at 10am: 

Good Friday worship will consist of praise worship and a period of personal reflection. 

Easter Sunday celebration starts at 10.30am:

Easter Sunday celebration will be an opportunity to sing and make music to the  Lord as we celebrate His resurrection and all it means for us. We will again gather afterwards for Hot Cross Buns.

Every Sunday in term time, from 12:15 until 13:00 

Finishes for summer on 26th July, restarts 6th September

Good News Kids is church especially for children aged 5–11. Each week we share a fun and welcoming time together with a drink and a snack, games, and activities. The children hear a Bible story brought to life, join in a short interactive reflection, and get creative with a craft to help them remember the day’s message.

*For safety, parents are required to sign their children in at the start and out again at the end of each session. Parents are also welcome to stay for the session.

Women of Hope

Women of Hope next meeting will be on Saturday 12 September.

Women of Hope is a welcoming and informal discipleship group for women of all ages. We meet on the second Saturday of each month, from 10:30am to 12.30pm. We share refreshments and conversation before beginning with a short opening prayer. One of our members then leads a relaxed discussion based on a chapter from a chosen book, creating space to reflect, grow in faith, and encourage one another.

Once a month men from the community meet at a local cafe for breakfast together, For more details on timings email wood.green@salvationarmy.org.uk 

Each Monday evening, we gather together to explore Scripture, listen to one another and think about what God might be saying to us through the Bible.

Each week, someone brings along a Scripture passage for us to read and discuss together. There’s no need to be a Bible expert - just come ready to listen, ask questions, share your thoughts and discover something new.

Every other Monday from 7:30pm.

For the autumn term, starting Monday 14 September, the fortnightly dates are:

• Monday 14 September
• Monday 21 September
• Monday 5 October
• Monday 19 October
• Monday 2 November
• Monday 16 November
• Monday 30 November
• Monday 14 December

Every Monday evening, we take some time to pause and pray together.

These reflections are simply a way of helping us do that, to think about where we are as a Salvation Army in Wood Green, what is happening around us, and where we sense God leading us.

This feels particularly important in this season as we navigate the transition from our old building into our new one. So, wherever you are, take a few moments each Monday evening to reflect, give thanks and pray with us.

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Reflection and Prayer Prompts

Monday 12th October

Matthew 5.3-6

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

Reflection

This text reinforces that the Old Testament promise of a time of salvation is being realised through the proclamation and ministry of Jesus Christ - that he has come to fulfil the prophetic hope. This is illustrated through Isaiah 61, which provides a rich backdrop to the theology and promise of Matthew 5.3-6, in that such hardships do not place people beyond God’s Kingdom. In Isaiah 61, Heilszeit (time of salvation) is announced not to the powerful, but to the poor, broken-hearted, captive and mourning. Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount by speaking of a remarkably similar group.

Jesus came into the world to directly challenge the values of Roman rule - all that it prized: power, wealth, and status. He came announcing a Kingdom that brought about a reversal of imperial values and their devastating consequences. Yet within the distress, God’s favour is found, and through Jesus’ ministry, God’s victory is beginning to show itself.

The Beatitudes can be difficult to pull into a modern, first-world context and make relevant. Yet they present to us a doorway through which the disciple must pass if they are to truly understand the wider Kingdom message - they reorientate the disciple before everything that follows, particularly in Matthew.

While Luke’s Beatitudes have a particularly direct focus on the lived circumstances of the poor, hungry and mourning, Matthew draws us further into the inner life of the disciple through spiritualising the sermon - the poor ‘in spirit’ and those who hunger and thirst ‘for righteousness’. There is also a suggestion that whilst the person is blessed through God’s saving act - an eschatological blessing - our response is to turn towards God and allow that blessing to shape who we are and how we live. So perhaps Luke particularly challenges what we do, while Matthew draws us deeply into who we are becoming.

I encourage us this week to pray into the tension between the light and the darkness. That those who know they need God recognise themselves included in the portrait that is the Sermon on the Mount: the poor, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger. The spectrum of such reaches far and wide. We must pray for those who are still under a dark shroud.

Prayer Points:

1. Who do we struggle to believe could be blessed by God? Pray for them by name.

2. Where have our comfort, wealth or status stopped us seeing those still living under a dark shroud?

3. Pray that people would not only hear about the Kingdom from us, but encounter the forgiveness of Jesus through who we are and what we do.

Bless you, Ian.

Our over 60's fellowship is designed for those aged 60+ and takes place on selected Tuesdays from 12 noon until 2pm throughout each month (£3 per person). Following a welcome and light lunch, we have a time of fellowship. This is sometimes an opportunity for a quiz or game of fun bingo, and sometimes is led by a visiting guest or speaker, or showcasing a particular craft / skill. For more information, please email: wood.green@salvationarmy.org.uk or pop in for a programme leaflet that includes all the upcoming dates.

Come and have a browse at our friendly Pop-Up Charity Shop at Wood Green Salvation Army.

We have a changing selection of pre-loved clothing, homeware, books and other bargains, with new items arriving regularly. Whether you’re looking for something for yourself, a gift, or simply fancy a rummage, you’re very welcome!

Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am.

Every purchase makes a difference. All money raised supports the ministry and community work of The Salvation Army in Wood Green, helping us to create spaces where people can find welcome, friendship, practical support and hope.

Come along, have a look around and support what we’re doing in our local community.

*If you would like to volunteer and help out in our Pop-Up shop please email wood.green@salvationarmy.org.uk for a volunteer application form.

Family Life Parent & Toddler Group 

From 13:00 until 14:30 (Term-time only) - restarting on 10 September.

Each session begins with free play and a simple craft activity in the lounge, giving children space to explore and create. We then move into the community hall for some active fun, with scooters, pushchairs, and more. Afterwards, we return to the lounge where the children gather in a circle to enjoy some fruit, listen to a story, and join in with songs—rounding off the session with calm, connection, and joy (Sessions are completely free).

*Family Life is for children aged up to 3 years. Family Life is provision for children aged 0–3 only. This age boundary is consistently maintained. Our activities, space layout, art activities and toys are designed specifically for this developmental stage, and keeping to this age range enables us to provide a safe and suitable environment for everyone.

Tuesday

Seniors Lunch Club - 12noon until 2pm 

Seniors will be restarting on 15 September

Seniors is designed for those aged 60+ (£3 per person). Following a welcome and light lunch, we have a time of fellowship. This is sometimes an opportunity for a quiz or game of fun bingo, and sometimes is led by a visiting guest or speaker, or showcasing a particular craft / skill. For more information, please email: wood.green@salvationarmy.org.uk 

Wednesday

Wood Green Community Wardrobe (referrals from within the London Borough of Haringey) - finishes on 29 July, restarting on 9 September.

Our clothing scheme in Wood Green supports vulnerable residents as the cost-of-living crisis continues. Working through referrals only - from local authorities, medical centres, local community groups, and key workers - our volunteers recycle and redistribute items in good condition to those who are in need and struggling to clothe themselves or their families.

For more details email: wood.green@salvationarmy.org.uk or call 020 8888 9466 (answering machine).

Community Wardrobe & Recycling Team - 11:30 until 14:30 - - finishes on 29 July, restarting on 29 August.

Volunteers help keep our Community Wardrobe stocked and organised, sorting through donated items and preparing them for use. If you are interested in volunteering, please email wood.green@salvationarmy.org.uk

Thursday

Family Life Parent & Toddler Group - From 13:00 until 14:30 (Term-time only) - restarting on 10 September

Each session begins with free play and a simple craft activity in the lounge, giving children space to explore and create. We then move into the community hall for some active fun, with scooters, pushchairs, and more. Afterwards, we return to the lounge where the children gather in a circle to enjoy some fruit, listen to a story, and join in with songs—rounding off the session with calm, connection, and joy (Sessions are completely free).

*Family Life is for children aged up to 3 years. Family Life is provision for children aged 0–3 only. This age boundary is consistently maintained. Our activities, space layout, art activities and toys are designed specifically for this developmental stage, and keeping to this age range enables us to provide a safe and suitable environment for everyone.

Saturday

Women of Hope - On the second Saturday of each month, from 10:30 until 12:30

Women of Hope is a welcoming and informal discipleship group for women of all ages. We meet on the second Saturday of each month, from 10:30am to 12.30pm. We share refreshments and conversation before beginning with a short opening prayer. One of our members then leads a relaxed discussion based on a chapter from a chosen book, creating space to reflect, grow in faith, and encourage one another.

Men's Breakfast

Once a month men from the community meet at a local cafe for breakfast together, For more details on timings email wood.green@salvationarmy.org.uk 

This section provides information about how The Salvation Army Wood Green can help with a range of issues being faced by our community today.

It is our aim to address the root cause of need and restore independence to everyone, so that life can be lived to the full (John 10:10).

Please note that wherever we give practical assistance we will be asking for some basic personal details (name, DOB, address and contact number) and why you are needing the help, in order to be able to keep a record of the help that we are being asked for and what help we are providing. If you would like to know how we use your data, please click here.

Food

We do not offer a weekly Foodbank service at Wood Green Salvation Army, but we we can:

• Refer you to a local Trussell Trust Foodbank and give information about other local foodbanks.
• Depending on donations we may be able to provide a one-off bag of food in an emergency.
• Please click here to see an informal network of community groups and foodbanks run by volunteers that provide emergency food to local people in need of support.

Energy costs

Whilst we do not currently offer energy top ups at Wood Green Salvation Army, we can:

• Signpost you to information about help with bills that is available elsewhere, such as from your energy supplier or local authority

Finding accommodation

Whilst we cannot refer you into accommodation or provide accommodation directly at Wood Green Salvation Army, we can:

• Signpost you to advice on contacting your local authority in order to make a housing application.
• Provide other useful contact numbers for those who can help in finding accommodation.

Toiletries (by referral only)

We keep a stock of toiletries ranging from shower gels to shampoos, deodorants, toothpaste, and more. We also currently provide sanitary towels and incontinence pads. Referrals should be made a key worker. Please email: wood.green@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information.

Therefore, we can:

• Provide you with a selection of toiletries (once a month)

Clothing (by referral only)

We keep a stock of second-hand clothing for people of all ages and sizes. Clothing includes: t-shirts, jumpers, trousers, skirts, coats, shoes, hats, scarves and other accessories.

Therefore, we can:

• Provide a seasonal selection of clothing (up to three times per year)

Please note, that availability of clothing sizes and items depends on demand and supply which is primarily through donations. Referrals should be made a key worker. Please email: wood.green@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information.

Bedding (by referral only)

We keep a stock of second-hand bedding sheets of all bed sizes, duvets, pillows and sleeping bags. 

Therefore, we can:

• Provide a selection of bedding (up to twice a year)

Please note, that availability of some bedding items depends on demand and supply which is primarily through donations. Referrals should be made a key worker. Please email: wood.green@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information.

Finishes for summer on 22 July and restarts on 9th September.

St James Legal Advice Clinic operates from our building on Lymington Avenue each Wednesday (term time) between 1 and 3 pm. Please note, that the doors usually open around 11.30am where those who come for the clinic can have a cup of tea and a bit of light refreshment. People are issued a number on entry on a first come-first served basis and it is a very busy clinic, so please come early to be seen. 

St James operate two other clinics locally and details can be found at: St James Legal Advice Centre CIO

Please see the top of our website for days and times we are open this week - this will change week to week. Please place the bags inside the porch on Sunday if there is no-one at the reception.

So many in our community are so kind and regularly donate a variety of things to us for passing on to those in need. This includes: money, clothing, food and toiletries. Here is a bit more information about what you can donate, when you can donate it and what happens to it.

Firstly, please note, we DO NOT accept: 

• furniture (of any size or type);
• mattresses, duvets or pillows (hygiene reasons);
• electrical items
• white goods.

Also note, we DO NOT have a collection service to pick up donations.

What can you donate?

CLOTHING ITEMS:

• We accept: clothing and shoes (all ages and sizes).
• We ask that all clothing and bedding items should be clean and in good order; those that are not cannot be used to help others.
• Any clothing not suitable for our Community Wardrobe project or able to be passed on locally is sent to our warehouses in the UK to be recycled or redistributed to the Salvation Army charity shops across the UK.

BEDDING:

• We accept: bedding sheets (all types and sizes)
• We ask that it is clean and in good condition.
• We do not accept mattresses, duvets, sleeping bags or pillows, unless the item is new and still boxed / wrapped.
• Any bedding not suitable for our Community Wardrobe project or able to be passed on locally is sent to our warehouses in the UK to be recycled or redistributed to the Salvation Army charity shops across the UK.

*If you are unable to wait until we are open to donate clothing or bedding, we have a Salvation Army Clothes Bank at Haringey's Western Road reuse and recycling centre. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 until 16:00.

TOILETRIES:

• We accept: soap, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, wipes, toilet roll, tissues.

FOOD:

• We accept: non-perishable staples such as long life milk, pasta, rice, chopped tomatoes, breakfast cereals, tinned veg and fruit.
• We ask that any food donations are in date, unopened, unused.
• Although we do not operate a foodbank, we do provide an emergency food bag where needed and so it is helpful to have a little surplus food.

If you would like to support our work in Wood Green financially, you can donate to us in the following ways:

Cash and cheques sealed in an envelope can be posted through the letterbox of our building in Lymington Avenue.  If you want to help us take advantage of Gift Aid, then please include your address and we'll send you a Gift Aid form in the post.
 
You can also give online by clicking on this link:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tsa-community-support-000304

If you would like to make a donation to us via a bank transfer, then please make a BACS payment using these details:

Bank: Reliance Bank Ltd
Sort Code: 60-01-73
Account No.: 00178123
Account Name: SATCO General Income
Reference: WO12/11000/GIFT
*Please note the payment reference is essential to make sure the money gets to the right place*

The Salvation Army is a Christian organisation and part of the universal Christian Church.

Its message and the lifestyle it advocates are based on the Bible's teaching. Its work is to make known the good news about Jesus Christ and to persuade people to become his followers.

We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.

We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.

We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead – the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory.

We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.

We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.

We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation.

We believe that we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.

We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.

We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.

Our identity, vision and God-given mission as disciples of Jesus Christ are shaped by the values of the Kingdom of God as we love God and love others, reaching for fullness of life for all with Jesus. Our values are reframed as statements of intent to assist us in how we live them out.

Boldness    

We will courageously and confidently seek to fulfil our five mission priorities: share the good news, seek justice and reconciliation, nurture disciples of Jesus, serve others without discrimination, care for creation;

Compassion    

We will serve with the unconditional love and grace of God as the pattern for our behaviour, with a bias to the poor and marginalised;

Passion    

We will bring our best selves, our God-given energies and our convictions to our work, service and learning, whether as officers, members, employees or volunteers;

Respect    

We will welcome each person with the dignity of those created in the image of God, valuing their diversity, seeking to serve each other’s flourishing and transformation within God’s love;

Integrity    

We will be honest and transparent in all our dealings with each other and those we serve, being open about our motives and agendas;

Mutual accountability   

 We will willingly and freely give full account for our actions to those we interact with and expect the same in return, recognising the link between individual responsibility and mutual accountability.

As part of our commitment to prayer, we believe prayer changes things and we pray for the community and for the world throughout the week.

How It Works:

1. Email Us: Send your prayer requests to wood.green@salvationarmy.org.uk.
2. Confidentiality: Your prayers remain confidential; we respect your privacy.
3. Prayer: We will pray!

You’re Not Alone. Let’s Pray Together!

The Salvation Army have a range of prayer resources listed on its Prayer Resources page, including Prayer Matters, the One Thing series and other worship and prayer resources to use. 

We are at the heart of the local community, providing a warm welcome and an offer of hope to everyone. Many of our programmes are run by volunteers, and whatever your skills or passions are we can find a role for you! 

Email wood.green@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information.