A Family, Not Just a Sunday
Wildwood started in 2002 with a few families and a simple conviction: that everyone deserves a place to belong. Twenty-four years later we're a diverse community of all ages and backgrounds in the heart of Raleigh — still believing the same thing.
We're not about pretense or performance. We're about loving God, loving people, and walking through real life together. You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to come as you are.
- ✓Two Sunday services — 9:00 & 11:00 AM
- ✓Kids ministry & nursery at every service
- ✓A welcoming home for all ages and backgrounds
- ✓Rooted in Raleigh for over 24 years
There's a Place for You
Whatever season you're in, there's a way to connect, grow, and serve at Wildwood.
Kids Ministry
Safe, fun, age-appropriate environments where kids from birth to 5th grade learn and belong.
Youth Ministry
Middle and high schoolers build real friendships and faith on Sunday and midweek.
Small Groups
40+ groups across Raleigh where life happens together — the best way to belong.
Community Outreach
Serving our city through local partners, food drives, and seasonal initiatives.
Worship
Heartfelt, all-ages worship that makes space to encounter God together.
Care & Prayer
A caring team that walks with you through hardship, prayer, and life's milestones.
What to Expect on Sunday
New to Wildwood? Here's everything you need to know before you walk in.
Come as You Are
Jeans, dress, stroller, whatever — there's no dress code and no pressure. Just come.
Easy to Find
Friendly greeters will meet you at the door, help you check in your kids, and point you to coffee.
About an Hour
Services run about 70 minutes — modern worship, a down-to-earth message, and a warm welcome.
Your Kids Are Safe
Secure, loving kids and nursery environments at both services, with a simple check-in.
No Strings Attached
We won't single you out or put you on the spot. Connect at your own pace — you're our guest.
Your First Few Weeks
Belonging doesn't happen all at once. Here's an easy path in.
Visit on a Sunday
Join us at 9 or 11 AM. Let us know you're coming and we'll have someone meet you.
Grab Coffee & Connect
Stick around after the service — meet the team, ask questions, no pressure.
Find Your People
Join a small group and discover the community that makes Wildwood feel like home.
Come See for Yourself
Make a Difference With Us
Faith comes alive when we serve together. From welcoming guests and leading kids to serving meals across Raleigh, there's a place for your gifts. Many of our members say serving is where they finally felt like they belonged.
- ✓Serve on a Sunday team
- ✓Join or lead a small group
- ✓Partner with our local outreach
We'd Love to Meet You This Sunday
Let us know you're planning a visit and we'll have a friendly face ready to welcome you, save you a seat, and help with your kids. No pressure — just come as you are.
From Our Community
We visited Wildwood not knowing a soul and left feeling like family. Two years later this community has walked with us through a new baby, a job loss, and so much joy.
My kids actually ask to come to church now. The Kids Ministry team is incredible — safe, fun, and genuinely caring. It's changed our whole weekend.
I came in skeptical and a little broken. No one pressured me. They just made room for me, week after week, until I found a faith and a family I didn't expect.
Our small group has become our closest friends. Wildwood does community better than anywhere we've ever been — it's real, not just a Sunday thing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time are services?
We gather every Sunday at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Both services are identical, with kids and nursery available at each.
What should I wear?
Whatever's comfortable. You'll see everything from jeans and t-shirts to dresses. There's no dress code at Wildwood — just come as you are.
What about my kids?
We'd love to care for them! We offer secure, fun, age-appropriate environments for birth through 5th grade at both services, plus a midweek youth program for older kids.
How long is a service?
About 70 minutes — modern worship, a practical and encouraging message, and time to connect afterward over coffee.
I'm not religious. Can I still come?
Absolutely. Wherever you are on your journey — curious, skeptical, or somewhere in between — you are genuinely welcome. No one will single you out or put you on the spot.
Where do I park and where do I go?
We have free parking on-site at 2400 Glenwood Avenue. Friendly greeters will be at the doors to help you find everything you need.
Let Us Know You're Coming
Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll have someone ready to welcome you this Sunday.