Who We Are
Quite simply we are a group of people who strive to love God and one another, share in life together, and be God’s love to others.
We think of ourselves as pretty ordinary, friendly people. We live in the surrounding communities and across Calgary. We are singles, young families, empty nesters, and retirees. Our youngest is only a few weeks old and our oldest would prefer we not share their age. We are a melting pot of cultures, interests, and occupations.
Some can’t remember a time when they didn’t believe, and some are just beginning to explore faith. Some have been part of this church most or all of their lives, and some have just started attending in the past few months.
But what we all have in common is this place feels like home. It’s a place where people know your face and name, are happy to see you and truly want to know how you are doing. A place where you can count on a hug, a prayer or a listening ear and a cup of coffee. A place where you are welcome just as you are.
Our Values
Our History
Photo: 1927 - Calgary Free Methodist Church, Inglewood
Our congregation first formed in 1911 as Calgary Free Methodist Church.
In 1957, the congregation moved to a building in the community of Spruce Cliff.
Having outgrown the Spruce Cliff space, Calgary Free Methodist Church purchased a parcel of land in 1979 on the western edge of the city in the middle of farmlands.
In 1983, construction on a new building at the corner of 85th Street and Old Banff Coach Road was completed.
Mindful of the growing community around us, Calgary Free Methodist Church became West Springs Free Methodist Church in 2005.
In 2019, the congregation decided to shorten our name to West Springs Church, though we remain affiliated with the Free Methodist Church in Canada.
2020 saw us move to our current home off of 77th Street SW.