Welcome to
Southside Baptist Church!
We gather weekly to worship God, hear from His Word, and encourage one another. We love having guests and visitors join us for worship and would love for you to join us this Sunday. We hope the information below helps you plan your visit and know what to expect.
LOCATION
We're located at 709 9th Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601, just one block east of 6th Avenue. Look for the steeple!
WHAT TIME TO ARRIVE
Our Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 AM. We recommend you arrive a few minutes early to park, enter the building, and find a seat.
WHERE TO PARK AND ENTER
Park on the north side of the building and enter through the main doors under the steeple. Handicap-accessible parking is available on the west side of the building.
WHAT TO WEAR
On a typical Sunday morning some are dressed up a bit, but most choose to dress casually. We believe that God cares much more about the condition of our hearts than our outward appearance. You're welcome to wear something more casual or more dressed up--we'll be excited to see you either way!
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Our Sunday worship service is the central gathering for our church every week. The service is typically an hour in length and is filled with singing, praying, Scripture reading, and the preaching of God's Word. Our music is a mixture of traditional and modern hymns that support congregational singing. Our preaching is expositional, meaning that it is verse-by-verse through sections of the Bible with the goal of clearly explaining what the text means and how it applies to our lives.
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
We welcome and encourage children to participate in the Sunday worship service. It's a joy to have families worship together! Children's bulletins are available to help children participate in the service. Childcare is available during the worship service for infants through preschoolers, if needed. Contact us with questions.
ACCESSIBILITY
Our aim is to make our church facility accessible to everyone. Our facility is wheelchair-accessible. Assistive listening devices are also available. If there is any other way we can assist you, contact us and we will be glad to help.
FILL OUT A WELCOME CARD
If you're visiting Southside for the first time, we invite you to fill out a Welcome Card. We'd love to have the opportunity to answer any questions ahead of time and even meet you at the door to make your experience at Southside a warm one.
You are also welcome to call us at 256-353-8814 or send an email to info@southsidebaptist.net.