Important Dates

Our first service at Riverside Elementary School will be Sunday, October 13.


The Basics

Based on our current pattern of growth, as well as current ministry and logistical needs, we are renovating our existing facility to accommodate the following:

  • Security | Added Security for our Preschool and Children’s spaces
  • Functionality | Increased functionality in our atrium and programming space.
  • Modernization | Overall modernization of our facility.
  • Capacity | Increased seating capacity for our worship center.

The Goal

Our goal is to accommodate up to 500 people weekly in this facility over the next 3–5 years.

Key Updates

  • Approved! | The Maury County School Board has graciously approved our request to use Riverside Elementary as our temporary relocation facility. Thanks to all those involved in that decision and to each of you for your prayers.
  • Move-In Date | We are tentatively shooting for Mid-to-late September as our first Sunday at Riverside. This could change based on construction schedules. We will keep you posted.
  • Trustee Approval | During the week of September 22, the trustees approved the plans and timeline for our campus renovation. We also had a church Town Hall meeting going over our plans for renovations.

Volunteer Teams

Thanks to all of you who signed up to serve on a team. Your team leader is assessing the response and working with us to determine the next steps. You can still sign up today to join our volunteer teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are we going?

  • We’re using Riverside Elementary at 203 Carter Street, Columbia, TN, as our temporary relocation facility.

When is our first service in the new space?

  • We will be in the new temporary space starting October 13.

How long will we be there?

  • We will be at Riverside Elementary for 6–9 months.

What are the service times?

  • Our service times will stay the same, at 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
  • Next Gen Ministry will meet at 9:30 a.m. for all ages, and at 11:00 a.m. for birth to age 3 on Sunday.
  • Students will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays and from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
  • The Sunday morning Adult Group will meet at Riverside Elementary at 9:30 a.m., while all other groups will meet off-campus. Please contact your Life Group leader for the location of your group!

Will there be regular West End Wednesday programming while at the school?

  • There will be no regular Wednesday activities at the school.
  • However, Student Ministry (grades 6-12) activities will continue week to week at various venues. Be watching the calendar, the Student page, and your inbox for that info.
  • We are also planning some church-wide Wednesday night events during the fall as space allows to keep us connected.
  • We are also working on non-traditional Bible study options for Wednesdays at various venues. Details to come as soon as they are available.