J.D. Womack and Noel Womack, met in the office of the J.D. Womack Company to discuss the feasibility of establishing a congregation in the Westwood section of the city. A second meeting was held two weeks later, April 21, 1952 at which time a general meeting was scheduled for May 12, 1952 at 7:30 p.m. at the Boyd Nursery building on Morrison Street in Westwood. It was also suggested at this meeting that a letter be requested from the Elders of the Central congregation that this new congregation in no way represented a faction or Split from the Central church and that its establishment was being made with their approval.

Approximately 70 residents assembled at the May 12th general meeting. Henry Boyd, serving as chairman, advised those present that the F.C. Boyd family had offered property for the construction of a church building, if the decision were made to proceed. Words of encouragement were given by ministers of the Central, East End and West Riverside congregations. Five men were appointed to serve as Trustees: J.A. Dillon, Sr., Chairman, Henry Boyd, Treasurer, Clyde Winters, Secretary, RS. Brady, and J.D. Womack.

The Westwood church met for the first time the following Sunday, May 18,1952, in the Boyd Nursery barn then located across the street from the church's present location. John High, a popular local funeral director and member of the Central church spoke at the first service. Hulon Flatt served as song leader. Robert Brady made the announcements. Noel Womack served at the table assisted by Herman Mitchell, John Deadman, Cecil Prater and David Ray. Prayers were led by J.J. Walker and Hillard Molloy.

Within a week, on May 24th, the Trustees arranged for Stanley Mclnery to move from the Morrison church to become Westwood's first minister. He began his ministry with Westwood June 1, 1952, and served until October 9, 1955. Westwood's first baptism occurred early in his ministry when Ramsey T. Boyd, son of Tallman and Sara Boyd, was baptized, August 7, 1952.

Plans for a building were drawn and ground was broken for construction on July 28, 1952. Under J.D. Womack's supervision, a beautiful colonial style brick edifice was constructed and completed by the end of the year. The first service in the new building occurred December 28,1952. By 1957 the membership had grown from 135 to 228 and by the fifth anniversary of the first meeting, the balance on the building debt had been retired in full. Construction began on a two-story classroom wing in 1964. In January 1974, the Lynwood Smith property adjoining Westwood's property was purchased; a spacious home, now the minister's residence, is situated on this seven acre tract of land, which may be used for expansion as needs arise. A beautiful covered picnic pavilion was completed in 1981 and is often used for church picnics and group fellowship activities. The pavilion as well as an adjoining ball field are also used extensively by many local community groups throughout the year. In 1994 a new 29 passenger bus was purchased and in January 1995 an auxiliary building to house our bus and general storage was completed.

Pulpit ministers who have served Westwood over the years include:

Westwood has always had a deep concern for its youth and the youth of our community. Since 1978, it has had a full-time youth minister on staff. Youth ministers who have served Westwood include: Rob Mossack, Dave Dockins, Ike Reeser, Jack White, Russ Carney, Mike Steakley, Luke DeLaVergne,
 and Shelby Kohring.

Since, 1965, a Nursery and Day School Program has operated in Westwood Educational facilities. Under a board of Westwood members, and a staff composed mostly from Westwood, Westwood Nursery and Day School is recognized in the community as a quality program of instruction and training. Members of the Westwood church were also instrumental in the establishment of the F.C. Boyd Christian School in 1978. Westwood's members are well represented on its board, faculty and staff, and make substantial contributions of time and money to its ongoing operation.

It is our purpose as a congregation of God's people to bring honor and glory to God the Father through our worship, our service to our community, and through sharing with the world the good news of Jesus. It is our desire that in everything we do, whether in word or deed, that we do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.