Marty’s Baptism Story
With our all-church baptism coming up this summer, we asked Marty to share a bit about why he decided to be baptized at a previous Summer Get-Together. Read More
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Baptism Classes
On Sunday, August 11 right after the service, we’ll be holding a Summer Baptism as part of our Summer Get-Together. In preparation for this important declaration of faith, we’d like those interested to attend a series of three baptism classes. Read More
At the Intersection of Faith and Art
Woodland’s Arts Group brings together artists of all kinds, expressing beauty and truth through a variety of media. Pam, Dave and Kay Lee are all art group members, and we asked them to sum up how they think about the intersection of faith and art. Read More
Staying Connected This Summer
Summer is a happenin’ time, and we have lots of things going on! We know summers get busy, but we hope to see you! Read More
Today’s Harvest Begins Construction
Open Cupboard is a new on-site partner organization that provides fresh, healthy food through a free food market called Today’s Harvest. Open Cupboard began operating in 1983, and since then it has become the most-visited food shelf in Minnesota. Last winter, we cleared out the north end of our building to make room for Today’s Harvest, and now construction on their space has begun! Read More
Woodland Adds a Rain Garden
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
SEM Celebrates First Graduating Class
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
6th Graders Cross the Bridge
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
Echo Echo Awards Night Recap
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
2023-24 Year in Review
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
