Community West Church launched on April 20, 2014, as a church plant of Third Church (Richmond). A small pioneering group of us went out, believing we were being led to be part of something new that God was inviting us into.
Over the years, we've seen Community West grow as our people have shared their excitement about the works of God done in and through our church family.
We are a church of authentic community, intentional discipleship, and generous hospitality, committed to making disciples sent in love until, by God's grace, we see the people and places of West Richmond and beyond transformed by the love of God through Christ Jesus.
Amen. May it be so, God.
Community West is an ECO Presbyterian church (Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians). We're grateful to be a part of a movement of flourishing churches making disciples of Jesus Christ. Distinctly, ECO is Reformed in our theology, evangelical in our mission to share the Gospel, and egalitarian in our commitment to see all people identified, equipped, and sent to build God's kingdom.
As a church, we want to be obedient to however God in whatever flourishing next step of faith God is calling us to take.
In 2025, our leaders began exploring the development of the old tennis courts just behind our church building. After much discernment, we feel strongly that this space is meant to be an expression of our commitment to serve and witness to the youngest generations of our church and community.
We've chosen to name the space "Elliot's Place", in memory of Elliot Mayfield, the son of two of our covenant partners, Terry and Sarah Mayfield.
Elliot's Place will be a safe, accessible, and joyful environment for Community West and her neighbors. We strive to nurture spiritual growth, welcome children of all ages and abilities, strengthen families, and provide grace-filled spaces for reflection, healing, and play.