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Connection Point
New to the church and looking for ways to get plugged in? Connection Point is Atlanta Westside’s welcoming space for newcomers. Learn more about our church, meet some of our staff, and get to know other new folks.
Westside 101
If you’re interested in membership—or just curious about our church—attend Westside 101, which we offer regularly throughout the year. It is not a requirement for membership, but it will help you set healthy expectations if you do join.
How do I Join?
After Westside 101, the next step towards membership is an interview with two church leaders. During this conversation, we’ll make sure you understand and personally agree with our denomination’s membership vows along with Westside’s three “handshake vows.”
What about Baptism?
Baptism is God’s sign that a person is included among the people of God. As such, we baptize new believers who have never been baptized, as well as the children of believers who are raised in the church. Baptism is an act of obedience to Jesus’ command, but it does not guarantee anyone’s salvation.
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Meet the Connect team
Get to know the dedicated individuals on the Connect team.
Josh Kim
Pastor of Care
Lyn Cook
Director of Outreach and Mission
Clay Pilcher
Hospitality + Events Coordinator
Valerie Palmer
Administrator
Sterling Street
Content Creation Coordinator
Upcoming Connect Events
Discover a number of classes, groups and workshops coming soon.
Open Forum: The Hot Seat
Westside's Open Forums are designed for skeptics, seekers, and friends who don’t identify as Christian. Enjoying food and drink at Monday Night Brewing will set the stage for a short topic talk and then an extended question and response to questions asked. To create a safe hospitable community for our friends who do not identify as Christian, we ask that a Christian only register if planning to attend the series with a friend.
Open Forum: The Hot Seat
Women's Clothing Swap
Ladies, bring your gently used clothing, jewelry, and accessories to Westside the week before May 3rd—items you’d love to see get a second life with a new friend! "Shop" (all free) the donated items whether you bring clothes or not! Anything left over will be donated to one of our ministry partners.Click for more details.
Women's Clothing Swap
Westside 101
Are you interested in membership at Atlanta Westside? Want to find out more about our history, mission, or values? Come see what Westside is all about at Westside 101.
Westside 101
Congregational Meeting
All members are encouraged to stay after the second service for our spring Congregational Meeting. We’ll reflect on God’s faithfulness and look ahead with hope for the next season of ministry. During the meeting, we’ll vote on new elder candidates, introduce incoming Women’s Council and Diaconal Ministry team nominees, hear staffing and leadership updates, and reflect on this past year’s theme of Public Faith.
Congregational Meeting
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about our church services, beliefs, and membership.
Formal church membership makes your relationship to a local body explicit, including commitments that you make to the church, and commitments that church leaders make to you. To read a fuller argument for membership, check out this article written by our senior pastor. Members don’t have to agree with every doctrinal position of our church. You just have to believe some basic truths of the Christian faith and agree to some basic commitments about being a member.
The first step toward becoming a member is attending the class Westside 101. Check out our events calendar for the next class offering. You'll learn of next steps toward becoming a member during that time. The class does not commit you to membership.
Absolutely! If you're interested in Sunday serving opportunities, email Clay Pilcher. If you'd like to hear more about discipleship opportunities, reach out to Mamie Williams.
Westside's Meals Ministry is a great way to serve behind the scenes. Our Meals Ministry Team is dedicated to providing care and support to those in our community who need it most.
Whether it's welcoming a new baby, helping during an illness, or offering comfort during a difficult time, we assist with meals to bring a bit of relief and love. Serving behind the scenes in this way is a simple yet powerful way to show Christ's love to others. For more information, whether you're interested in serving, need meals or know someone who could use some help, please please reach out to Valerie Palmer and she will help get you connected.
If you’re looking for pastoral support or guidance, you can email Josh Kim, the Assistant Pastor and Director of Pastoral Care.
If you’re finding it tough to connect, joining a community group could be a great next step. Our groups are based on where you live, so you can easily connect with others in your neighborhood. These groups are all about doing life together, studying the Word, and supporting each other. We’d love to help you find a group that fits.
Also, check out our upcoming events—these are great opportunities to meet people and get involved.
We believe baptism is God's sign that a person is included among the people of God. For more on baptism, check out this Baptism FAQ blog post, written by Walter Henegar.
We have several opportunities to get plugged in, ranging from discipleship groups, serving groups, missions groups and more! For a list of opportunities, head over the Groups page.