Echo is the 7th-12th grade (youth) ministry with the mission of encouraging a community of students to experience the Kingdom of God.
Upcoming Events
(Many of our events require a Student Release form. Download Liability Form or pick one up at the Hub.)
You can download our Summer Calendar or find it at the Hub.
Summer Retreat
June 21-23 @ Camp Jim, cost is $90
Our summer retreat is coming up fast! We’ll be heading up to Camp Jim for a weekend of connecting with each other and with God! Registrations can be found at the Hub or download it here. There are still scholarships available (applications at the Hub or download it here), but please apply before May 31st. After May 31st, the cost goes up to $90.
Here’s the packing list and info about departure time:
PLEASE ARRIVE AT 2:30 FOR CHECK-IN
Leaving WHC @ 3 pm Friday
Return to WHC @ 1pm Sunday
Packing List
BRING
$ for fast-food dinner on Friday
Bible, notebook / journal and pens
Bedding
Sunscreen & bugspray
Swimsuit and towel
Clothes that can get dirty
Toiletries
Shoes for running
Flashlight
DO NOT BRING
Anything valuable
Video game system
Energy Drinks
Anything illegal
Summer House Group
June 26, July 3, 10, 24 and 31; 7-8:30pm @ Woodland Hills Church
Summer house group is a great way for students in 9-12th grade to connect over the summer. This summer we will be going through a video series as well as spend time having fun. We meet 7-8:30pm on Wednesday nights as listed above and you can pick up an info card at the Hub.
Foundations
July 9-11, 12-3pm cost: $20 (includes lunch each day)
Foundations is a unique opportunity for incoming 7th and 8th graders to discover the heart and soul of Echo. High school students will assist the Echo staff in orienting our newest students to the values and rhythms of Echo in a casual environment with a lot of interaction and hands-on activities. Foundations will be at a host home, will include lunch and is highly encouraged for all 7th and 8th grade students. Students are also encouraged to bring a personal journal each week. You can pick up a registration at the Hub or download it here.
Echo Band EP now available!
You can buy a copy at the WHC store during weekend services for $5! More info here.
More Information
There are several ways to keep up with our Echo (youth) ministry:
- Get more information specifically for Parents, Volunteers or Students.
- Stay connected through the Echo Facebook page ( or WHC Echo Community group)and the Echo YouTube channel.
- Check out the Echo blog.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Damaris at 651-287-3014 or daxelson@whchurch.org.
4 comments
olivia July 23, 2012
What day of the week during the school year do you meet? Do you also meet on Sundays?
Thanks
Olivia Gori
damaris July 30, 2012
Hi Olivia!
During the school year we meet on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm. This is our large group time for students 7th-12th grade. We also have House Groups on Sunday nights, 6-8pm, which meet in homes and are for students in 9th-12th grades. We’ll start up the first week after Labor Day!
shari April 16, 2013
what curriculum do you use for jr high girls? we are looking for something for our daughters at our church.
damaris April 17, 2013
Hi Shari!
Jr High girls are in our younger journey groups. We create our own curriculum for journey groups in house at Woodland. If you have any questions about the curriculum you can contact Erica Hunt at ehunt@whchurch.org