“You should come check out church. It meets in a brewery—so whether you like it or not, you can always grab a drink after.”
I never planned to start a church in a brewery. It just kind of happened. But what began as a quirky invitation has grown into something far more meaningful—a community where people experience radical welcome, rediscover faith, and make a real impact in the heart of Atlanta’s Upper Westside.
Each Sunday morning at Westside Table, people gather in the back of Round Trip Brewing for worship. Some are curious. Others are skeptical. But they’re all greeted with a smile and one simple message: No matter who you are or how you got here, we’re really glad you are here.
Our church offers a casual, come-as-you-are environment where faith meets real life. Each week includes:
- Uplifting music to inspire your spirit.
- A practical message from the Bible to challenge and encourage.
- Holy Communion at the Open Table, where everyone is welcome.
- Dynamic kids and youth environments designed to help young people grow in their faith.
Jesus was once asked what mattered most. His response was simple: Love God with everything you have, and love your neighbor as yourself. At Westside Table, we take that seriously.
That’s why every Friday we host the Collins Memorial Food Pantry, providing fresh groceries to over 200 families—at no cost—right here in our neighborhood. We partner with Bolton Academy and Frank L. Stanton Elementary School to support teachers and promote literacy. We walk alongside the Agape Youth and Family Center, which works to end generational poverty, and we support Tech Wesley, a campus ministry helping Georgia Tech students grow in faith during their college years.
But maybe the most beautiful part of Westside Table happens after the benediction. As the service ends, chairs start moving. Black and white, young and old, first-time visitors and long-time members—everyone grabs a chair and helps make room for what’s next. It’s simple, but powerful. It reminds us of something I say almost every week: Westside Table is a group project and everyone has a part to play.
In those moments—in the “chair line”—conversations happen. Prayers are shared. Friendships are formed. Community is built across every imaginable divide.
That’s what it looks like when God shows up in a brewery on Sunday morning.