Who we are
Unlock a world of warmth and welcoming vibes by visiting our vibrant church community, where every face is a friendly one!
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
“We are called by God to develop educational and outreach programs for youth, minister to the needs of people in our communities, provide opportunities for spiritual nurture and care, help people discover their purpose and make a difference in the world.”
OUR OPEN & AFFIRMING STATEMENT
“We declare ourselves to be Open and Affirming. We strive to be a congregation that includes all persons, embracing differences of sexual orientation, gender and its expression, marital status, age, mental and physical health and ability, racial and cultural identity or background, and educational and socioeconomic status.”
Listen up.
Music is a major element of our ministry.
Meet the Team at WHCC
WHCCLA Welcomes Guest Pastors & Speakers
Throughout the year WHCCLA invites a variety of guest pastors and speakers to provide the message on Sunday Morning.
Children & Youth Ministry
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Marshelle Giggles-Mills
Children & Youth Ministries Director
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Dharshani Fernando
Sunday School Assistant
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Angelo Maalat
Sunday School Assistant Teacher
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Fiona Nettleship
Sunday School Assistant
Music & Sound
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Bryan Windom
Singer & Song Leader

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Sunday Service & Event AV
Studio Evolution Sound

Behind the Scenes
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Riley Powers
Office Assistant
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Marie Saee
Financial Assistant
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The Woodland Hills Community Church Nursery School is a non-profit, non-sectarian preschool for children aged 2 to 5 of any race, religion or national origin.
Our school is sponsored by the Woodland Hills Community Church, but religious instruction is not taught at the school.
Nursery School Director
Sarah Asheim
2026-2027 Leadership Team
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Mark Elswick
Moderator / Chief Executive Officer / Facilities
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Wayne Wilkins
Vice Moderator
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Nita Standke
Secretary/Registrar
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Kevin Ayres
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
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Emily R Sue
Children Youth Ministries & Nursery School Liaison
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Larry Moad
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Donna Beebe
Marketing & Fundraising
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David Eychner
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Kathi McIlvain
The 9-member Leadership Team works with the Pastor to set the vision for the Church and achieve the Mission defined by our community.
The team meets the third Tuesdays of the month from 7:00-8:45 PM. All active participants in the church are invited to attend the monthly meetings in our church zoom room (8183460820).

