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Park & Praise
(This event is full!) It’s been awhile since we last met together as a church body, and we want to change that. Read More
Echo Fall Kickoff
It’s back to school and back to Echo!
Danny Churchill, Woodland’s Emerging Generations Pastor, says, “We’ve been in a tough spot and now we’re going into a new school year with its own unique stresses. Our Echo community is here to support parents and students as they face difficult choices and new realities.” Read More
Together
Woodland’s Gathering Groups are an easy, low risk way to engage authentically with others while diving deeper into the weekend sermons. Shawna Boren, our Engagement Pastor, says, “Of course, there is a measure of risk any time you put yourself out there in a new way, but these groups are well worth it.” The Blaine, Minnesota Gathering Group can attest to this. They believe the rewards far outweigh the risks. Read More
An Update on In-Person Services
Like other churches around the world, our leadership teams have been in prayer and discussion regarding our return to in-person weekend services. Back in May, we made the commitment to hold off on gathering in the building until at least this fall. Since then, both the pastoral team and the church board have been regularly processing this decision. Read More
Local Listener: Justin Kay
Justin was not raised with religion, so his world was rocked when he first came to understand God’s character. Around 2006, he was open to believing in a higher power, but had no understanding of God or the Bible. Later on, in an AA meeting he was invited to a service at Woodland by his friend, Kevin. He remembers feeling welcomed and experiencing church in a completely different way than ever before. Read More
Tiny Home Fundraiser Goal Met!
Over the past few weeks we held a fundraiser to help out one of our partner organizations, Settled, in building their second Tiny Home, among other goals for this summer. We’re happy to say we’ve surpassed our goal of $35,000 with a total of $38,049 — thanks to you! Read More
Podrishioner Profile: Bryan & Stephanie Carey
Bryan and his wife Stephanie are missionaries partnering with local peace activists to bring healing and holistic reconciliation to broken communities in Bosnia. But the path that led them there has been a winding, challenging one. Read More
Food Shelf Update
The Coronavirus has left many around the world struggling with food insecurity, and Minnesota is no exception: our food shelves have seen a spike in families and individuals needing assistance. For some, it’s their first time receiving this kind of help due to the rise in unemployment. In an article for KARE 11, Second Harvest Food Bank predicted a growing surge in hunger for Minnesota. They estimated that, “by August, more than one in eight people will be struggling to put meals on the table.” Hunger Solutions, another anti-hunger organization, believes that for many, food shelf visits have become “the ‘new normal.’” Read More
Vessels Update
If you’re a young adult wondering if you’ll fit in, let us ease your worries. Vessels is all about creating a fun and welcoming community. Danny, our Emerging Generations Pastor, says, “You fit in by showing up as your real self on a journey to become the person God created you to be. None of us have arrived. We’re all in process.” Vessels is committed to learning how to love well and inviting others to join in. Each person’s unique perspective is what makes the group so great! Read More
Tiny Homes are Good News
“You cannot separate the gospel—the message we proclaim as Jesus’ followers—from taking care of your neighbor. It’s incompatible. If it isn’t good news to the poor, then it’s not the good news.” This fundamental belief has been at the core of Mosaic’s love for their neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. Read More
