At Woodland, we often talk about how God’s first mandate was for us to care for the earth and the animal kingdom. So this summer, as part of our commitment to creation care, we’re replacing ash trees on our property, and spiffing up the north end with a rain garden—the largest in Maplewood! Read More
Woodland’s School of Everyday Mission (SEM) is a three year online discipleship program forming students in Jesus’ character in order to go out and serve the world. This May, our first class of SEM students graduated! Read More
Patrick Showers, our Associate Children’s Pastor, says that 6th grade is a unique year because it is a time of hovering between childhood and adolescence. So, when 6th graders make their move from Heroes Gate to Echo, both ministries work to create a bridge (literal and figurative) to smooth this transition. Read More
The “Echo Echo Awards” is the last Echo service before they shift into Summer Mode! It’s a time to celebrate the students and all the amazing ministry that happened throughout the year. Read More
Our annual Covenant Partner Gathering included a video celebrating and reviewing the past year. It’s always fun and encouraging to look back and at how God has been working. (And especially fun to laugh at ourselves!) Read More
In the mood for an epic music video? Watch and learn why Echo is “the best youth group around … True story y’all!” Read More
On April 24-26, Woodland Hills hosted The Jesus Collective UNITE 2024 conference! Thanks to those of you who were able to attend! It was a busy, yet wonderful few days full of connection, teaching, workshops and worship — all amongst like-minded people wanting to Center on Jesus! Check out some photos from the event… Read More
Throughout our Dear Church series, we listened in on what the Spirit had to say to the seven churches in Revelation. At the end of the series, we brought it home and listened for what the Spirit might be saying to our church. Read More
For our week three theme, Greg shared about Resisting the Powers and gave us an exercise to put what we hear into practice. Read More
A scene change occurs in Revelation chapter 4, when John is moved “in the Spirit” from the earthly plane into the heavenly realm. Here he sees the wonders of God’s throne room where worship occurs day and night and where God governs the world as the slain lamb. This series takes us behind the scenes to the dwelling place of God and the source of all goodness. Read More