But we have plenty of reminders of its great community events in this series of photos from the Shields Gazette archives.
How about a flashback to the day Tommy The Trumpeter visited the toddlers group at the church. Or what about a look back at the day the church launched street dance classes.
We have all this and much more so join us as we head back in time.
5. A special day for Sheila
Back to 2011 when Sheila Collier retired from the Westoe Methodist Church playgroup after 23 years. Photo: Stu Norton
7. A flashback to 2003
Rev Glynn Lister pictured as work started at the church in 2003 but who can tell us more? Photo: IB
8. A big day for the Boys Brigade
Members of the 9th South Shields Company of the Boys' Brigade who won their gold badges and held their open night at Westoe Methodist Church in 1977. Pictured are Kevin Thompson, Graham Ramsey, David Ross, Barry Graham, Elliott Shotton, Stephen Main, Michael Riggs, Mark Falconer, Martin Harrison, Philip Johnston and Mark Fleet. Photo: Shields Gazette