Who we are
boldly
inclusive,
faithfully
thinking,
progressively
Baptist.
We are fully inclusive.
At Weatherly Heights, we celebrate the worth, gifts, and talents of every person. All are seen as equal before God. Regardless of race, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation, everyone is welcome to join, participate, and lead—as preachers, deacons, teachers, or members of committees and ministry teams.
We are a thinking church, faithful to Jesus’s teachings.
We honor the Baptist belief in “the priesthood of the believer,” which means we respect and celebrate diverse perspectives on faith and scripture. We also value the rich variety of religious traditions in Huntsville, embracing our own faith while respecting the beliefs of others.
We are a progressive Baptist church.
Weatherly Heights is proudly affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Baptist World Alliance. We interpret the Bible through the lens of Jesus’s life and teachings as shown in the Gospels. As one of the first Baptist churches in Alabama to ordain women as clergy and deacons, we are committed to breaking new ground. From creating an English as a Secondary Language (ESL) program for Huntsville’s migrant population to welcoming Ukrainian refugees and members of the LGBTQ+ community, we are dedicated to inclusion and hospitality.
We are rooted in tradition and thrive in community.
Our church is built around meaningful traditions like Sunday School classes, Wednesday night Bible studies, and lay-led special courses. We also value international and local missions, social gatherings, and hands-on ministry. Worship at Weatherly connects people to God through scripture, prayer, and service.
We also reflect the broader Christian tradition through thoughtful worship. Symbols like our banners and clergy robes remind us of our deep roots in faith and our connection to Christians around the world. Our music draws on these traditions, offering beauty and inspiration to enrich the worship experience.
In short, we are a unique, Jesus-centered, progressive Baptist church, and you are most definitively welcomed here!
Vision Statement
Weatherly Heights Baptist Church is an inclusive, discovering fellowship that exists under the lordship of Jesus Christ, to
Worship God with reverence while expressing warmth and joy
Educate our people by blending heartfelt biblical faith with intellectual integrity
Practice personal evangelism and social justice
Champion Baptist distinctives while embracing inter-Christian and interfaith dialogue
Genuinely care for one another as children of God