WestGate Church | Saratoga Campus

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• Christopher Carrillo★★★★★11 months ago

  Pastor Jay and Pastor David are great; thoughtful and well studied. Rosie and Heather and Kim and Leslie at Kidztown are devoted and nurturing and kind. …

• Josh Mattson★★★★★a year ago

  Every time I have gone there they have always been kind and treated me with respect. About a year and a half ago found out they have office hours During the week in the middle of the day that a person who was struggling with some sort of Overwhelming obstacle could go and ask for prayer and even in some cases , help to overcome whatever difficulty they were facing. They have been amazing church and such a blessing to the community.

• John Z★★☆☆☆a year ago

  They were not hospitable - very discordant with today’s teaching of being empathetic. The ushers and service staff were off putting, unhelpful and largely unfriendly. It doesn’t seem like the even congregation wants to make new people feel welcome either: arriving late means you’re in the way, and people will have to move a little (while in the same seat) so you can get to the empty chair a couple of seats in from the aisle. The pastor sounded nice and was a little funny though

• Jack Schmit★★★★★9 years ago

  We attended Easter Sunday service with our daughter and son-in-law. Wonderful service, friendly people, welcoming place that honors God, the Bible and the risen Lord, Jesus Christ. So blessed that our kids have found a home in this church. When we come back to California, we will visit again.

• Esther Gordon★★★★★13 years ago

  This is a great church that is very involved in local and global missions. During the main services Steve and other pastors do a great job of speaking in a way that people who are new to church and those that have been around a while can get something out of the message. It is a large church so to get to know others in the church I would highly recommend joining a Life Group.

• Paul Rohde★★★★★13 years ago

  After coming up from southern California about a year ago and looking at different churches, this is my home. They speak from the bible and practice what they preach. Friendly, open, good leadership. They focus on community and the people around them and the city is a better place because of them. Really really glad to call this place my he church.

• Holly Gallagher★★★★★10 years ago

  This was the first church we attended as it came up first on a Google search for churches in San Jose. So we were a bit skeptical. But we were greatly surprised. The worship is wonderful, the sermons are impactful,thoughtful and interesting and the grounds are inviting and fun. The cons: The music/ worship is loud. They do offer ear plugs. But if you like to hear yourself sing, you'll be disappointed. I saw this as an opportunity to sing loud It is a big church so be prepared to join a Life Group (small group) in order to meet people. Although I find you need to do that for any church size. I always left the service refreshed and ready to engage in another week for The Lord. I also loved the opportunity to serve with Westgate Water. The church collects, sorts and redeems any CA CRV products and gives all the money to find wells in areas that need clean drinking water. They team up with Living Water International to make this possible. It's awesome to see the transformation you can make in someone's life with something that would of been just thrown away. The church looks for opportunities to make a difference in their community all in the name of Jesus.

• Breanna Turner★★★★★2 years ago

  When you volunteer at westgate to host hospitality hour for rotating safe car park, these are the items our guest like to have. Serving others is so rewarding. Giving them a safe place to talk, share, and enjoy food without judgment means a world of hope for them. I'm greatful westgate has partnered with others to provide this safe place for a small handful of homeless people.

• The Tourist Trip★★★★☆8 years ago

  I found this church via their website. I loved their design and quickly decided that I would visit the church. It has now been 3+ years since I first attended and I've found some amazing people to call my community. 4/5 stars only because no one is perfect, but all are welcome.

• Jake Zawmby★★★★★8 years ago

  New to California and I'm already unequivocally decided on this church. I've worked and volunteered at many churches from Atlanta to Boston to Scottsdale Arizona and sometime's it would take a hunt to find the right fit, but after only one visit I'm without doubt. Pastor is solid, sermon rocked, preaching princapals I agree with and grounded in the scripture. I'll be attending that newcomers event this coming Sunday, you better believe!

• Michael M★★★★★11 years ago

  Friendly people, great messages and engaging worship. They are impacting the local community via Beautiful Day and other outreach efforts. They are actively involved with helping communities around the world by bringing them fresh water as well as hope!

• Beverly Silva★★★★★10 years ago

  This has been my church family for over 20 years. A great faith, bible based church that knows how to worship! Excellent passionate sermons with relevants to today life time.

• J L★★★★★a year ago

  I really like this church. It’s just a bit far for me.

• Anne Hsia★★★★★3 years ago

  Love the worship and teaching here. Great community too!

• Roger Cloud★★★★★7 years ago

  The First Person I meet on My First Visit to Westgate Saratoga was Debbie the Coffee Lady. Her first impression on me of Christian Love carried thru The entire Church. Westgate is the Greatest. Parking is at a premium so visitors need to get there early. Roger Cloud

• Donna Novi★★★★★10 years ago

  I love Westgate! I always leave feeling 10 times better than when I arrived. Nice people...pastor Steve is amazing and so are all of the worship leaders...the music ministry is phenomenal!

• mike im★★★★★10 years ago

  I've been attending this church for 6+ years. A great community. Great children's program, and for adults, parking can be tight though

• Seamus Mooney★★★☆☆3 years ago

  We had gone here several years ago. Much has changed. Grateful they were able to facilitate a memorial for our beloved family member.

• Marc Kreidler★★★★★2 years ago

  Grade A preaching, pro level worship, tremendous children's program. Dozens of Life groups to choose from.

• Shannon Maselli Harkins★★★★★8 years ago

  Such a real place, so authentic, not fake. Warm people, truth from the Bible, a people who do their best to focus on loving God, one another and our neighbors, in true Jesus style.

Services and facilities

Events and programs

• Start Here

  Bi-weekly

  A two-week course to introduce new visitors to the church community

• Life Groups

  Weekly

  Community groups for deeper connection and spiritual growth

• Care + Counseling

  Ongoing

  Support and counseling services for church members

• Hospitality Hour

  Ongoing

  Program supporting homeless individuals through safe car parking and community engagement

• Beautiful Day outreach

  Ongoing

  Local and global outreach initiatives, including providing fresh water to communities in need