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Audio Sermons View our audio content on Podbean at https://westside7.podbean.com 4/7/2024 3/31/2024 3/24/2024 3/17/2024 3/3/2024 2/25/2024 2/11/2024 2/4/2024 1/28/2024 1/21/2024 1/14/2024 1/7/2024 12/31/2023 12/24/2023 12/17/2023 12/10/2023 12/3/2023 11/26/2023 "Don't Let Go: Learning to Pray Relentlessly to Build Resilient Faith”- Pastor Samantha Tidball "These Little Moments" by Pastor Adam Bissell (Gospel Reading: John 20:1-18) "Facepalm Sunday" by Pastor Samantha Tidball (Gospel Reading: Luke 19:37-44) "Non-Compliance" by Pastor Adam Bissell (3/17/24) Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:14-30 3-3-24 Sermon "Trusting God, our Generous Giver" - Pastor Samantha Tidball 2-25-24 Sermon - "Defying Empire" - Pastor Adam Bissell 2-11-24 Sermon "The Power of the Word in the Wilderness" - Pastor Samantha Tidball 2-4-24 Sermon - "Alternative Community" - Pastor Adam Bissell 1-28-24 Sermon ".....But I Say to You" - Pastor Adam Bissell 1-21-24 Sermon - "The Word of God; the Bible and Beyond" - Pastor Samantha Tidball 1-14-24 Sermon - "The Bible is For Us" - Pastor Adam Bissell 1-7-24 Sermon - "Restart" - Pastor Adam Bissell 12-31-23 Sermon - "Accessing Joy in a Chaotic World" - Pastor Samantha Tidball 12-24-23 Morning Service - "Making Room for Love" - Pastor Adam Bissell 12-24-23 Evening Service - "Making Room for Love" - Pastor Adam Bissell Lessons & Carols - Pastor Samantha Tidball's Message 12-10-23 Sermon - "Peace Via Repentance" - Pastor Adam Bissell 12-3-23 Sermon - "Hope-fully" - Pastor Adam Bissell 11-26-23 Sermon - "When Did We See You" - Katie Grosh IF YOU FALL DOWN// 2.26.2023 Due to power loss we did not have in-person worship on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Please join us for our online worship at the following link: Worship Service - February 26, 2023 ​ Bulletin - February 26, 2023 ​ Musical Offering by Music Director Jacob Carroll and vocalists Tyler Middleton, Hayla Alawi & Marissa Redding - February 26, 2023 ​ Pastor Adam's Musical Offering - February 26, 2023 ​ Costa Rica Mission Facebook Page

Community Life Connect with groups and activities that inspire & move you Getting involved is an important part of growing in your faith journey. West Side provides many opportunities for you to learn and grow. ​

Top of Page Introduction Worship Times Getting Here Children's Program We're happy that you want to visit! Introduction Worship Times Getting Here Children's Programs First Impressions Matter Coming to a new church for the first time can be difficult. What will the service be like? Will the people greet me? Will they seem too pushy? Will I fit in? Come and see why so many people have found West Side Church to be a welcoming place to learn about the life and love of Jesus Christ, and to find deeper meaning and an opportunity to serve and be served. People of all ages, races & backgrounds -- single people, married people, families -- people just like you. Welcome. Introduction Sunday Morning 10:30 am Come and join us this Sunday. We have ample parking behind the church and one time use worship bags for children to take home and utilize during the service. Dress is casual and comfortable. ​ 900 S. Seventh St. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 734-663-4164 ​ Worship Times Getting Here Sunday School meets at 10:30 Little Ones ​ Children are always welcome to stay with you during the service. If you prefer we offer infant and toddler care during worship time. If you elect to have our trained staff watch your small ones, we will have you check them in with our family tracking system, and then we will introduce you to our child care staff. Children's Program

WELCOME TO THE PRAYER GARDEN West Side Church's Prayer Ministry This is a safe place for you to submit a request for prayers of joy and/ or concern. ​ Request may be submitted anonymously.

Ways to Give Stewardship is an important part of a Christian life. Christian stewardship is an important part of living a Christian life. We are all encouraged to live into the Biblical principle of tithing - giving one tenth of all that we have been given to building God's Kingdom here on earth. There are many opportunities to support this Kingdom work at West Side Church. Our day-to-day ministries and programs our supported through our regular worship giving. We are beginning phase two of our Foundation for the Future capital campaign which is updating our facilities to better serve our community and enhance the worship experience. We also support a variety of current mission needs in our community and around the world through specific designated giving that includes our monthly communion offering. ​ Through the United Methodist Commmitee on Relief (UMCOR) we provide direct support with no overhead cost to national and worldwide emergent needs. ​ ways you can donate: In Person Each Sunday we encourage everyone committed to the mission and vision of West Side Church to make a financial commitment. If you're not able to make it to our outdoor worship service or donate online, you can mail your gift of support to the church. ONLINE Donate You can sign up to give electronically on a recurring basis or make a one time gift through our on-line portal. You can also download the giving app for your android device here , or your iOS device here . Text-to-give It's easy to give with your smart phone by using Test-To-Give! Simply text the amount you'd like to give to 84321 . ​ The first time you text you'll get a link to follow in order to set up your Text-To-Give account. Thereafter you will simply text the amount you want to give to 84321 . ​ Here's a VIDEO that will walk you through the process. Christmas 2020 100% of our Christmas offering this year will be divided evenly between two charities: ​ United Methodist Commission on Relief (UMCOR) International Disaster Relief Fund ​ ​ A Brighter Way - a local charity that helps individuals transitioning from prison back to society Text "Christmas" and the dollar amount you wish to give to 84321

Vacation Bible School VBS 2020 cancelled due to COVID. Check back in with us next year to see what we have planned! See Pics from Prior Years Anchor 1 Discover Your Strength in God Thanks to all of our Volunteers!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Please Reach Out Office Phone (734) 663-4164 Office Hours Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am-2pm Wednesday 9am-Noon Emails Office westside@westside-umc.org Adam Bissell, Pastor adam@westside-umc.org Samantha Tidball, Associate Pastor samantha@westside-umc.org Jacob Carroll, Director of Music jacob@westside-umc.org

Serving at West Side There are many ways to use your gifts inside the church. What excites you? There are so many opportunities to make a difference in the life of our church. Explore some of the many places you can help by clicking on options above, or by talking with our staff. Hospitality Do you have a gift of making people feel welcomed? Find out about serving as a greeter, a host, or an usher Learn More Worship & Music A powerful, moving worship experience requires talents from an entire worship team. Do you have gifts that you would like to share as part of the worship experience? Lay readers, communion assistants, choir members, instrumental musicians, sound and video operators all play an integral role in worship. Do you have gifts to share? Learn More Grounds & Gardens Are you blessed with a green thumb? Do you love to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty? We pride ourselves on our beautiful memorial garden, flower beds and lawn. By spreading the work among a group of volunteers, we can keep each gardener's work load light while still maintaining the beauty and scerenity of our outdoor spaces. Learn More Please reload

Prayer Ministry Prayer is an important part of a spiritual life. Included in that life is personal prayer and group prayer. If you are in need for prayer in your life -- for you, a family member, a friend or a neighbor -- we have a prayer ministry that includes a prayer group and a prayer list circulated to our members. ​ Call us if you have a prayer request: 734-663-4164

Our children participate in a rotation style curriculum from Deep Blue. Each week children explore Bible stories using hands on activities in cooking, art, drama, missional outreach, and more!

WELCOME TO WEST SIDE CHURCH 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 All are welcome to join us for our Sunday Worship and Sunday School at 10:30a.m. 900 South 7th St. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (734) 663-4164 westside@westside-umc.org Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am-2pm Listen to our most recent sermon 4/7/24: Don't Let Go: Learning to Pray Relentlessly to Build Resilient Faith” - Pastor Samantha Tidball To listen to all of our recent sermons, click here To read our recent newsletters and sign up, click here Coming Soon New Member Classes Contact the office at 734-663-4164 or Westside@westside-umc.org for more information. UM FOOTBALL PARKING Parking for UM home games has been offered here since the 1970's. The price is $40 and it is on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions please call Irene at 734-223-0392.