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Who we are

We are a Roof Digging Church

Follows Jesus.  Loves all people. Impacts the community.

In the book of Mark, we learn of four men who knew Jesus was a healer.  So, they did all they could to get a paralyzed man to His feet so the man could walk again.  They let nothing stop them.  Not his unwieldy weight.  Not the weather.  Not the long walk.  Not taking time away from family and work. Not an impassable crowd.  Not even a roof.

 

At Woodlake UMC, we strive to be like those four men.  We want to make the love of Jesus accessible to our church body, to Chesterfield County and beyond.  

See Woodlake's initiative to
being an inclusive Church

Join us on Sunday for
modern worship at 9:30am online and in-person
and traditional worship at 11:00am in-person.

​Meet the pastors of Woodlake UMC

Lauren

Lead Pastor

Lobenhofer
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Josh

Associate Pastor

Dalton
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Leadership Committees

CHURCH LEADERSHIP
COUNCIL

Envisions, directs, and evaluates the ministry of the church.

Chair, Nikki Karnes

Meets 4th Wednesday

FINANCE
COMMITTEE

Creates, implements, and oversees the financial policies of the church.

Chair, Steve Holliday

Meets 3rd Wednesday

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Oversees and maintains the buildings and land of the church.

Chair, Dwight Hargrave

Meets 2nd Wednesday

STAFF PARISH RELATIONS
COMMITTEE

Supports pastors and staff in ministry and church policy.

Chair, Paul McCray

Meets 2nd Wednesday

COMMITTEE ON LAY LEADERSHIP

Identifies, recruits, and trains leaders in the church.

Vice-Chair, Jocelyn Leahey

Meets 1st Wednesday

We Believe

A Roof Digging disciple is called to a deepened Christian life anchored by worship, growth, service, giving and sharing the unconditional love of Jesus.

Contact us

Join Woodlake UMC

How to become a member

Profession of faith

Reaffirmation of faith


Transferring membership from another church

How to be baptised

Schedule meeting with a pastor

Church membership & pastor meeting is required

Attend weekend worship at least 42 times a year

Membership Goals:

  PRACTICE GRATITUDE DAILY  

Worship is our response to
God's love

Worship

Engage in a small group or class at least once per year

Membership Goals:

PRAY AND READ
THE BIBLE DAILY

The process of becoming more like Jesus

Grow

Serve once per month inside or outside Woodlake UMC

Membership Goals:

PERFORM DAILY ACTS OF KINDNESS AND JUSTICE

We were created

to serve, not to be served

Serve

Give financially to the church with the goal of tithing

Membership Goals:

PRACTICE GENEROSITY DAILY

You can't out give

God

Give

Invite five people to Woodlake UMC each year

Membership Goals:

PREPARE DAILY TO
SHARE YOUR FAITH

Good news

is meant to be shared

Share
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