Colonia Fall Build Trip
There is a build team trip to the Penitas this Fall! The goal of this trip is to help Buckner finish up some of their current house builds so families can be in their new homes for the holidays. This trip is open to anyone. If you are younger than 18 than an adult will need to go with you. The cost is $175 a person, this will cover lodging (Wed-Fri) and breakfast/lunch (Thurs-Sat.). The team will stay at the Valley Baptist Retreat Center and twin bunkbeds are the only sleeping options in the dorms. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, November 4 and if you have any questions, please email stephanie@woodlawnbc.org.
WKids Family Playdate & Dinner
November 13 there will be a Family Playdate and Dinner at Hat Creek in Buda (371 Old San Antonio, Buda, TX 78610). All Wkids families are invited. Kristen Carnline will be overseeing the playdates. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Kristen at 512-779-6857.
Harvest Brunch
Mark your calendars for November 15 for the Harvest Brunch. The purpose of the Harvest Brunch is to bring the church together to celebrate all that God has provided for us. The event will begin at 10AM in place of LifeGroups for that Sunday. This will allow people from both services to fellowship together. We are asking people to volunteer to bring casseroles or fruit for brunch. The church will provide hot biscuits.
Click below to sign up to bring a food item. You do not need to register to attend the brunch.
WKids Friendsgiving
All families are invited to a time of thanksgiving, fun and food in Fellowship Center. Chicken nuggets and drinks will be provided. Families can bring a side or dessert to share. This is the in-person Family Discipleship meeting for November.
A Christmas Experience 2026
Come enjoy A Christmas Experience at Woodlawn! Sunday, December 6 from 5PM to 8PM.
There will be experiences for all ages to enjoy!
Snow Slide with additional snow areas to play
Petting Zoo
Make your own Smores
Decorate sugar cookies and Christmas Ornaments
Designated areas for your Christmas Pictures
Food to purchase from local vendors
Food is available at a cost. The food this year is Turkey Legs, Kettle Corn, Burgers, and Roppolos pizza.
Where to Park:
All parking is free.
Handicap parking is available in the parking lot on campus and the parking attendants will help you find a space. Make sure to tell them when you enter the parking lot you need handicap parking.
There is limited parking in the parking lot on campus. The only entrance to the parking lot can be found through the South entrance located on Cactus Lane.
Additional parking spots can be found in the parking lots at Joslin Elementary School.
Street parking is available on Cactus Lane, Cimarron Trail, and Pack Saddle.
There is parking available to the East of Woodlawn across Menchaca Road. There will be constables helping pedestrians cross Menchaca.
Volunteer for "A Christmas Experience"
Starting in December 2016 (skipping 2020 due to Covid), Woodlawn has given the gift of A Christmas Experience to our community! This is an evening filled with snow slides, food trailers, ornament making, petting zoo, cookie decorating and more! A Christmas Experience will be on Sunday, December 6th from 5:00-8:00pm.
A Christmas Experience is a success only thanks to the many volunteers who serve the great people of South Austin. It is now time for volunteers to sign up to help. After signing up to volunteer, there will be a first-time volunteer information meeting on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30pm or 6:30pm. Returning volunteers can attend if you need a refresher otherwise an email with general information will be sent out. The leader of the team you signed up for will contact you about a team specific meeting that will take place on Wednesday, December 2.
WKids Family Playdate & Dinner
December 11 there will be a Family Playdate and Dinner at Hat Creek in Buda (371 Old San Antonio, Buda, TX 78610). All Wkids families are invited. Kristen Carnline will be overseeing the playdates. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Kristen at 512-779-6857.
Women’s Christmas Creative Social
Join us for a festive time of creativity and fellowship! We will transform a small simple lantern using Christmas greenery, ribbon and a candle, arranged on a decorative base. This piece will be perfect as a small centerpiece or placed on a side table, or a thoughtful holiday gift. We will have background Christmas music, Christmas themed cookies & treats, coffee and hot chocolate, to enrich our time together and fully immerse ourselves in the beauty of the season.
When: Saturday, December 12 11:30AM-1:30PM
Where: Fellowship center
Cost: $20 per lantern (if you participate in the craft)
Seating will be available for anyone who wants to join the festive fellowship but does not want to craft.
Choir Christmas Musical
Experience the wonder and beauty of the nativity story through a celebration of music on Sunday morning December 13. The musical titled “Glorious Night When Christ is Born” will be presented by the Woodlawn Choir at both 9AM & 11:11AM Worship Services.
Jesus' Birthday Bash
All families are invited to celebrate Jesus’ birthday with the Christmas story, family crafts, and cupcakes in Fellowship Center. This is the in-person Family Discipleship meeting for December.
Jesus's Brithday Party
On December 16, Woodlawn students will come together to celebrate Christmas by throwing Jesus a birthday party! We will enjoy games, food, prizes, and a Christmas story. Invite your friends and come wearing your ugliest Christmas sweater and join the fun as we celebrate Jesus!
Details:
Date: December 16
Location/ Time:Great Hall/ 6:00-7:30 PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Join us this Christmas Eve, for a special candlelight worship service as we remember and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. You will hear the Christmas story, worship together, and light candles to remember Jesus as a light to the world. This is a family event, so all ages are encouraged to attend. (Childcare will not be provided.) This is one of our most attended worship experiences throughout the year, so you will want to make sure you arrive early.
Holiday Brunch
Join us for a Holiday Brunch at Woodlawn at 10AM on December 27. This will be a potluck brunch. Bring your favorite breakfast food for this event. You can bring donuts, kolaches, sausage balls, or any other breakfast finger food that you enjoy. There will be regular Worship Care during the 9:00AM and 11:11AM Worship services. However, there will be no LifeGroups or childcare during the brunch.
DNOW 2027
DNOW Registration opens December 2
Disciple Now will be here before you know it! Join us from February 26 to 28 at Woodlawn Baptist Church for a fun-filled weekend focused on God. At Dnow students will be broken up by grade and gender with their friends, dive into God's word at Host homes with their leaders, and will serve our community. Dnow is the best weekend of the year and we hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email jadin@woodlawnbc.org.
Registration info:
Opens: December 2nd
Closes: February 24th
Cost is:
Early registration $50/person (Dec 2 - Dec 21)
Regular registration $60/person (Dec 22- Jan 31)
Late registration $70/person (Feb 1- Feb 24)
Woodlawn Student Ministry Vision Casting
God is doing incredible things in our student ministry, and we are excited about where He is leading us next!
We invite you to join us on Sunday, November 1, immediately following the second service in the Great Hall for a special Parent Gathering (students are welcomed). We’ll be sharing our vision for reaching students both inside and outside our church walls, along with some exciting new updates for the upcoming season specifically Sundays and Wednesdays.
Here is what to expect:
Vision & Direction: A look at where Woodlawn Student Ministry is headed and new ways we’re engaging students.
Q&A Time: An open space to ask questions and share feedback.
Prayer: Partnering together in prayer for our middle and high school students.
If you have any questions in advance, please feel free to reach out and ask Jadin.
We can't wait to see you there!
Family Pumpkin Party
All families with kids that are infants through 6th grade are invited for an afternoon of pumpkin fun! Pumpkins and supplies will be provided for painting or carving for each child that attends! Fun will be had by both parents and kids as we gather to enjoy a time of fellowship this Fall season. Please rsvp for your family by Wednesday, October 21 to guarantee your kiddos pumpkins.
The Great Pumpkin Chase
All students (7-12 grade) are invited to stay after church for lunch in Great Hall and The Great Pumpkin Chase! Students will be put in groups to travel around South Austin for an exciting scavenger hunt! Parents will pick up students at Woodlawn at 4:00PM. All students must have a medical form on file. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 21. Text “PUMPKINCHASE” to 512.777.2944 or click the link below.
Family Discipleship
Family Discipleship will begin on Wednesday, October 21 at 6:00pm in Fellowship Center! The vision of Family Discipleship is to partner with parents to make disciples through time, moments, and milestones with their kids. Family Discipleship is moving to an in person meeting once a month with a take home component for families to use throughout the rest month on their own. The in-person meetings will consist of Worship, Bible Study, Missions and Fellowship. There will be childcare available for ages 4 years old and younger. The Fall in person meeting dates are October 21, November 18(Friendsgiving) and December 16 (Jesus’ Birthday Party).
Fields of Faith
On October 19th, students from across Austin are coming together for FIELDS OF FAITH at Burger Stadium! Come for a night of faith, worship, powerful student testimonies, fun, games, and an incredible message!
Student led worship
Games + fun
An opportunity to encounter Jesus and grow in your faith
Burger Stadium — 3200 Jones Rd, Austin
October 19, 2026
6:00–9:00 PM
Bring your friends. Bring your team. Bring your school. ALL are welcome!
75th Anniversary Celebration
This October, Woodlawn invites you as we commemorate 75 years of ministry here in South Austin! Sunday, October 11 we will have a special day of celebrating God’s faithfulness—past, present, and future. Join us in a special Sunday morning worship and fellowship as well as a Sunday afternoon block party with fun for the whole family and everyone is invited!
A DAY FULL OF CELEBRATION!
Sunday Morning Worship:
The day begins with morning worship, choose to attend either our 9AM choir-led worship service or our 11:15AM band-led worship service. Both services will have special moments of recognition of the 75 years of Woodlawn with emphasis on God’s faithfulness then and now and as we move forward in the coming years!
Celebration Brunch:
In-between both service, head on over to the Fellowship Center for a fellowship brunch! Grab a bite to each and catch up with old friends and maybe meet some new ones as well!
75-Year Timeline – Leave Your Mark!
Find this large multi-print piece marking the entire 75-year timeline of Woodlawn’s history, with major events highlighted throughout the years. Leave your own mark with a variety of stickers: When you began attending Woodlawn, Came to Christ, Got baptized, Got married, Felt called to Missions, and more! Grab a sticker and place it on the timeline for each moment in your life at Woodlawn!
Capture the Moment at our Photo Opportunities:
We’ll have a special 75-Year photo opportunity during morning worship as well as at the block party. We’ll also have a special photo booth setup during the block party, grab your friends and family and take home a keepsake memory from the day!
Afternoon Block Party:
At 4:00PM the block party kicks off! We’ll have games like axe throwing, push car races, cornhole, and more on the lawn—not to mention BINGO and board games available inside in case you’re wanting something a little bit cooler. We’ll have snacks and food available (both for free and for purchase) so bring your hunger!
COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT
Celebrate 75 years in style with a t-shirt to commemorate the weekend! The cost of the special Woodlawn 75th Anniversary T-shirt is $20. The proceeds from the sale of the t-shirt will go toward offsetting the cost of the event. **Preorder your shirt now and have it available on October 11! Deadline to order is September 27.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Parking Options (We are expecting a large crowd):
Joslin Parking Lot and Cimarron Trail. (Woodlawn back parking reserved for handicapped parking) All other Parking will be fenced off.
Shuttle Service: There will be shuttle service from Burger Stadium parking to the church. Use the south entrance off Jones Road to park.
If possible, ride with a friend.
Food:
Texans on Mission – Free Street Tacos
FBC Grandview – Free Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
Kona Ice - $ (you will need to pay for Kona Ice)
Cotton Candy and Kettle Corn - $ (you will need to pay for Cotton Candy and Kettle Corn)
Punch, lemonade and Water will be provided around the campus.
Free Cupcakes
Games:
Bingo (Inside)
Axe Throwing (And plastic tomahawk.)
Push Car Races
Turtle Races
Rod Casting
Corn Hole
Football Toss
Gigantic Connect 4
Inflatables
WKids Family Playdate & Dinner
Starting on October 9th once a month there will be a Family Playdate and Dinner at Hat Creek in Buda (371 Old San Antonio, Buda, TX 78610). All Wkids families are invited. Kristen Carnline will be overseeing the playdates. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Kristen at 512-779-6857. Future dates are November 13 and December 11.
BSM Lunch
Woodlawn will serve college students Lunch at the UT Longhorn Baptist Student Ministries building. The lunch will be lasagna with sides and cookies. Woodlawn needs volunteers to cook lasagnas, prepare and deliver cookies to the church, or go to the BSM on Wednesday and serve lunch. When you sign up to volunteer, you can choose which option you would like to volunteer for.
The church will provide the volunteers with the frozen lasagnas, and they will cook them and return to the church on Wednesday morning. All lasagnas and cookies need to be dropped off at the church office by Wednesday, September 30 by 10:00AM. (You can also drop the cookies off on September 29 between 8:00AM and 4:00PM).
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jadin at Jadin@woodlawnbc.org.
75th Anniversary T-Shirt
Celebrate 75 years in style with a t-shirt to commemorate the weekend! The cost of the special Woodlawn 75th Anniversary T-shirt is $20. The proceeds from the sale of the t-shirt will go toward offsetting the cost of the event. **Preorder your shirt now and have it available on October 11! Deadline to order is September 27.
1st Grade Bible Presentation
All First Graders are invited to participate in our Bible Presentation on Sunday, September 27. First grade is an important steppingstone in each child’s life. Learning to read is one of the milestones that a child will develop in first grade. Our hope is that as a child learns to read, they will develop a love to read God’s word & they will have a strong spiritual foundation for a lifetime. We will recognize all first graders that sign up. Please reserve your child’s Bible by texting First Grade to 512-777-2944 or by clicking below.
Men's Fellowship- Pancake Dinner
The men will be coming together for a fellowship on September 20 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Center. This time we will have a Pancake Dinner. One of the goals of Woodlawn is to encourage those that attend Woodlawn to build community among each other. There will be a short devotion and table discussions at the fellowship that encourages discipleship and fellowship. There is no cost to attend the fellowship, but it is helpful for people to register for the event so that we know how many pancakes to make.
Family Silent Disco & Movie Night
Families with kids in 6th grade or younger are invited to a night of music, dancing and movie watching. There will be pizza and popcorn provided. Each person will get a set of three channel headphones and can choose to hear music or the movie. The fun will start at 6:30pm. There are a limited number of headphones so make sure to register.
Splash Bash
Come and join Woodlawn’s annual Splash Bash at Twin Oaks Ranch on August 30 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. This is a fun event for all ages. Twin Oaks Ranch is a church camp located in Buda Texas. There will be a large pool for people to swim, a dining hall to eat and play games, and a creek with canoes. We will start serving food at 5:30PM. The church will provide Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, and you can sign up to bring fruit or desserts. While bringing a food item is optional, we are asking people to sign up to help us get a head count for the food. When you sign up you will be asked how many will attend with you.
Choir Christmas Kick Off
On August 26 at 6:30PM, in the Choir Room, the Celebration Choir will kick-off the Christmas season by introducing our musical GLORIOUS NIGHT…WHEN CHRIST WAS BORN. We will hear the musical together for the first time. We will then enjoy a great time of Christmas fellowship with HOT WASSAIL, CHRISTMAS COOKIES and other Christmas delights.
Being a part of the Christmas Choir does not commit you to Sunday mornings in the 9:00AM service, but you would be more than welcome to join for those times as well. The Celebration Choir will present GLORIOUS NIGHT…WHEN CHRIST IS BORN on Sunday morning, December 13 in our 9AM and 11:15AM services.
If you have questions about being part of the CHRISTMAS CHOIR, please reach out to Robert at robert@woodlawnbc.org or call or text Robert at 512-577-3682.
Church Work Day
On Saturday August 22, Woodlawn will have a church workday. There will be walls that need to be painted, closets that need to be cleaned out, and other random projects around the church campus. Many of the activities will take place indoors, but there could be some random outside projects as well. If you are able to help, please register so that we can be better prepared for the event.
Promotion Sunday
The children and youth at Woodlawn will be promoted to new LifeGroup classes this Sunday morning. There will be volunteers available in the Preschool area and Children’s classes to help everyone find the correct room. And, all youth will meet in Great Hall and then break out into their specific LifeGroup based on their grade.
Student Silent Disco & Movie Night
Get Ready for Wednesday Nights! We’re talking free food, worship, and diving into God’s Word. To end our summer with a celebration, come join us for some silent disco and a movie!
Bring your friends and let’s celebrate!
Kolache & Cereal Brunch
Woodlawn will have a Kolache and Cereal Brunch during the LifeGroup hour on August 9. This will be an opportunity for both Worship services to fellowship together. There will also be information available for all the different LifeGroups that meet at Woodlawn on Sunday mornings. If you are looking for a Sunday morning Bible study at Woodlawn, you will learn more about the different options for the whole family.
Rec Game Night
Get Ready for Wednesday Nights! We’re talking free food, worship, and diving into God’s Word. Bring a friend!
Monday Munchies- Culver’s
A time to hang out and enjoy food together.
Location: Culver’s - 3424 W William Cannon Dr
August Month of Missions
During the month of August, Woodlawn will be highlighting the different missionaries and mission organizations that are supported through your gifts to Woodlawn. To learn more about the different missionaries and mission organizations that Woodlawn supports, you can go to www.woodlawnbc.org/missions.
Worship Mission Highlights: On Sunday mornings during worship, the church will highlight different ministries and missions that reach outside the church walls.
Email Mission Highlights: On Tuesdays during the month of August, a Missions Email will be sent each week that highlights a Missionary or Mission organization supported by Woodlawn. You will also learn how you can be involved in missions through this email.
Special Mission Offering: There will be special offerings that you can choose to give toward during the Month of Mission. Choose to give to Local Missions, International Missionaries, Missionaries in Spain, or our local ministry to Joslin through Academy 4.
TruCare Diaper Drive: August 2-23
Trucare provides free medical services and pregnancy information for mothers who are struggling to make future decisions concerning their pregnancy. Trucare will also provide parenting education, encouragement, and support for these mothers. As they stay involved in these educational activities, they are able to earn points to receive baby items. One of the items they can receive are Baby Diapers. Trucare is currently low with their diaper inventory. Beginning August 2, Woodlawn will be collecting diapers for Trucare. The Diaper sizes they need the most are sizes 5 and 6. They also need Baby Wipes. PLEASE NO PULLUPS. There will be a place set up in the Connection Center beginning Sunday, August 2 to bring your donations.
Student Nerf Night
Get Ready for Wednesday Nights! We’re talking free food, worship, diving into God’s Word, and a super fun activity you won’t want to miss.
Bring your friends and let’s have a blast!
Monday Munchies- Mighty Fine
A time to hang out and enjoy food together.
Location: Mighty Fine - 5601 Brodie Lane #1300
Student Pool Party
Get Ready for Wednesday Nights! We’re talking free food and a super fun activity you won’t want to miss. July 22 we will be meeting at the Cox house for a fun pool party! All students in completed 6th–12th grades are invited! Bring your friends and let’s have a blast!
Preteen Camp
Zephyr Kids Camp is 4 days of excitement and non-stop fun. We have a block rotation schedule that allows the most time at as many activities as we can fit into the day. The Zephyr staff takes great pride in making sure that your completed third through sixth grade students have an awesome time, while learning truth from God’s Word at the same time. Each night has a dynamic worship time followed by some wild and crazy special events…fireworks, games and fun! This year’s theme is Lost and Found with a focus on Luke 15.
Where: Camp Zephyr is in Sandia, Texas about 3 hours Southwest of Austin.
Who: Students who are in 3rd through 6th grade(Spring 2026)
Monday Munchies- Chick-fil-a
A time to hang out and enjoy food together.
Location: Chick-fil-a 161 W Slaughter Ln, Bldg A , Austin, Tx 78748
New To Woodlawn Lunch - July
Whether you’re new to Woodlawn, recently joined the church, or maybe you’ve been attending for a long time but would like to learn more about Woodlawn, you’re invited to join us for a special free lunch of July 19 at 12:20PM following 11AM worship. This is an opportunity to meet the Ministry Staff and learn more about the core values and purpose of Woodlawn.
VBS Volunteers Needed
First volunteer training is Sunday, May 17 at 12:15pm.
Final Training is Sunday, June 21 at 12:25pm.
100 volunteers needed! Vacation Bible School is an incredible service opportunity and is our largest community outreach of the year! There are opportunities to teach Bible Study, Missions, Crafts, Recreation and Music kids in Preschool through 5th Grade. There are 2 volunteer trainings that will fully prepare you for an awesome week!
If you are interested in volunteering at VBS please signup below. All volunteers must attend trainings, pass a background check, and complete the child protection training. Volunteers must be 16 years old or older and attend Woodlawn. Please reach out to Stephanie Shouse with any questions at email stephanie@woodlawnbc.org.
Vacation Bible School
Illumination Station
Jesus spoke to them again. “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life. John 8:12
At VBS this Summer kids will get to visit Illumination Station to shine a light on the truth of who Jesus really is. Kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals while discovering Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world. Kids will be challenged to answer Jesus’ questions, “who do you say that I am?”.
Who: Kids ages Four Years Old (by June 1st) through completed Fifth Grade
When: July 13-17 (registration closes on July 6 or when capacity is reached)
Times: 9:00am-12:00pm (drop off starts at 8:50am)
Cost: Free
Extra Information: Preschool Classes will be limited to 18 kids and School Age classes will be limited to 25 kids. Pre-registration will end Sunday, July 5 or when classes reach capacity. Class assignments and drop off/pick up details will be emailed the week before for any questions, please email stephanie@woodlawnbc.org.
Middle School VBS
At Middle School VBS your students will get to enjoy a week full of fun, worship, and growth in their faith. This is a great place for your students to meet others and make friends as well as be stretched in their walk with Christ. All students who have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grade by May 2026 are invited to join Middle School VBS. There will be Bible study groups and recreation Monday thru Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm. Click the button below or text “MSVBS” to 512-777-2944!
Who: Students who have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grade by May 2026
When: July 13-17
Times: 9:00am-12:00pm (drop off starts at 8:50am)
Cost: Free
For any questions please email jadin@woodlawnbc.org.