Reopening in May!
We’re back, we’re back, we’re back! (Can you tell we’re excited?) On Sunday, May 2nd, we’ll be resuming two in-person services: one at 9am and one at 11am. Heroes Gate will also be opening back up, so bring your kiddos! Read More
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Easter Jam Photo Gallery
Easter Jam was a hit! Dozens of families turned out for this sunny Saturday adventure. And while finding eggs is fun, we were most excited about begin able to see so many of you in person!
Enjoy these photos from the day. Read More
Good Friday & Easter 2021
We welcome you to join us for two upcoming special services! On Friday, April 2 at 7pm, we’ll hold a special live-streamed service for Good Friday as we reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice. Along with worship and some unique reflections, we will also participate in virtual communion. On Sunday, April 4 at 10am, join our live-streamed service as we joyfully celebrate the power of Jesus’ resurrection! Read More
Easter Jam Egg Hunt & Downloads
Are you ready for some safe family fun? We’re hosting an outdoor Easter egg hunt right on our front lawn with fun activities for kids of all ages. Each family will be assigned the task of finding twelve multicolored eggs including a bonus golden egg for a special prize. Read More
The Gift of a Good Meal
Why the party hats, you ask? At the end of March, Woodland will celebrate one year of running the food shelf in our building when Merrick Community Services realized they wouldn’t have the capacity during COVID. After crunching the numbers, our figures show that we’ve served roughly 64,960 meals to families facing food scarcity. Read More
Podrishioner Profile: Chris, Denise and Rachel
Both Rachel and her dad discovered Woodland through Greg’s books. Chris says, “What I like about WH is the stance on simply loving others and social justice, as well as openness to questions. It’s good to hear other ideas.” Rachel agreed, saying, “Woodland has answered questions I’ve had for so long and kept me spiritually healthy during a difficult time.” Read More
Meeting the Challenge of Distance Learning
In fall 2020, Woodland joined our partners at The Lift and Close to My Heart daycare to begin a distance learning program for 32 students who were grades K-6 with one 7th grader. Many of you will remember our Working Parents Fundraiser that raised money to help support the effort. Now that many of these students have returned to in-person learning we want you to know just what an impact you helped make for these families during the height of COVID. Read More
SOMA: Come join us!
This year’s School of Missional Apprenticeship (SOMA) class is coming down the home stretch which means: we’re accepting applications for the fall! Students this year learned and served together, built community over shared meals and even faced down their first snow storms, together. Read More
Learning to Love during Lent
Lent is a time when we walk alongside Jesus, in simplicity, prayer and surrender. It helps prepare our hearts to reflect on the cross and to celebrate the resurrection. We encourage you to go through this Lent Devotional between now and Easter! Read More
Ash Wednesday Drive-Thru Photos
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold last night and joined us for the Ash Wednesday Drive-Thru! We had a great turnout, and though it was cold, it warmed our hearts seeing so many familiar faces in person. We hope you find the contents in the box fun and helpful during this Lenten season. Check out a photos from the evening! Read More
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