West Side Church

All are welcome - no asterisk*

West Side is a church that provides a variety of spiritual growth opportunities and experiences. We recognize that there is no “one size fits all,” when it comes to how people live out their spiritual journeys.

While many enjoy meeting God through songs, prayers and messages during Sunday morning worship; others find just as much meaning and joy in serving together at the Alpha House or with Habitat for Humanity. While still yet others find the peace of God in tending to our lovely memorial garden in our front yard.

This open-minded approach to the many diverse pathways of spiritual growth is not a new idea. In fact for centuries, United Methodists have forged their spiritual journey via a balanced diet of Scripture, Experience, Reason & Tradition. These four avenues make up what we call the “quadrilateral,” which teaches us to ask the following questions:

•  What is Revealed in Scripture?

•  How does Tradition illuminate the path ahead?

•  How does our Experience inform us?

•  What can be confirmed by Reason?

So at West Side you will discover a multi-generational church of both thinkers and doers, of musicians and accountants, of students and those enjoying retirement, of scientists and handymen-philosophers (and throw in some football fans for good measure!). We take a progressive approach to living out our faith and thrive in serving our community and world. We practice collaborative and empowering leadership, with the hope of equipping humble and genuine followers of Christ with the holy love and courage needed to be lights in this day and age.

This is a safe place to ask questions. This is a sanctuary to find acceptance and community. This is a group of people on a quest to be real and totally imperfect in our attempts at being Jesus’ followers. And with the help of the children in our midst, we can learn again to laugh at ourselves, and to grieve as needed as well. For if we can be known for anything, let us be known for compassion and mercy - for ourselves and for each other. And then - maybe just in little bits at a time - we will become the change we are looking for.

Come along with us and engage in your spiritual journey at West Side. It’s completely fine to be anonymous and find your own space. Or to dive in the deep-end and get as involved as you please. All are welcome.

Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask about the ancient paths. Ask where the good road is. Walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16

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Current & Upcoming Events

  • YouTube Sermons

    Missed a service or want to revisit a sermon? Our sermons are now available on YouTube!

  • Trunk or Treat

    West Side’s annual Trunk or Treat is back! Join us October 26th from 5-7pm for bounce houses, lawn games, and of course, candy!

  • Small Group - Anxious for nothing by Max Lucado

    Join us Wednesdays at 10:30am!

  • West Side Reads

    Get ready for September, West Side Readers... We will be reading Original Sins: the (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism by Eve L. Ewing.

October Community Offering

Old Mutare Mission Hospital

In 2024, West Side had the privilege of hosting the Mefors, a missionary couple from Nigeria. Some of you may remember one of their many projects was a feeding program for pregnant women, who stay at the Waiting Mothers Home until their delivery at the Old Mutare Hospital in Zimbabwe. When Ms. Mefor gave the talk to our church on regarding the pregnant women at the antenatal clinic, 90% of them were staying at the Waiting Mothers Shelter anticipating delivery at any time.

Another church had provided significant funding for this program. But in July, the Mefors were told this support would not continue, severely limiting the program's growth. Your contribution will help reduce the support shortfall.

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