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A Merry SEM Christmas

Although most interactions in our School of Everyday Mission (SEM) happen during online classes, the SEM experience emphasizes relationships, and students are intentional about connecting outside the classroom, whether through a lively WhatsApp chat or informal meetups. Read More 


Seeking Christmas: Nativity Scenes

Our Christmas series branding featured nine nativity sets from around the world. We wanted to share these beautiful scenes up close, so you can enjoy the creativity and artistry! Read More 


Today’s Harvest Grand Opening

It happened—Today’s Harvest, our newest partner, has launched! Today’s Harvest is a free food market open six days a week for anyone in need of fresh healthy food. Read More 


Christmas Eve Service

Join us on Christmas Eve for a special service! In addition to worship and teaching time, we have a few things that will make this service special. Read More 


Kickoff to Christmas with Heroes Gate

What comes before Christmas? Advent!

At Heroes Gate’s Kickoff to Christmas Advent event, families came together to play Bingo and eat treats. After reading a chapter together, each kiddo also got an Advent book to take home. Read More 


Blood Drive: Thanks!

Congrats, we hit our goal with 33 donors—including 5 first time donors—providing  39 units of blood!  So whether you donated here at Woodland or somewhere else, we want to say a big “Thank you!” You are making a life-saving difference! Read More 


Share Your Story: Gretchen

We always enjoy hearing your stories—God works in so many beautiful ways around the world! Here, Gretchen, a podrishioner from Ecuador, shares her story.  Read More 


Making Space Fundraiser

Our 2024 Making Space fundraiser is kicking off. This Christmas, we hope to raise money for improvements to our tiny home construction area! Read More 


New Series: Seeking Christmas

Throughout Jesus’ life, people were always seeking him; some for healing, some for hope, some for answers. The first of these seekers arrived at his manger on that very first night. The seekers included outcasts and foreigners, rich and poor, young and old, the devout and not-so-devout, the widow at the bottom of society, the king at the top of society and everyone in between. Read More 


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"I was incredibly blessed by everyone who came out to the clean-up event to serve neighborhood seniors. It literally brought me to tears knowing that there are amazing people out there restoring my hope in what it means to love and serve each other."

– Merrick Community Services staff member