Churches in Winston-Salem

Active churches in Winston-Salem

1046 Miller St, Winston-Salem
redeemerws.org
70 sermons · 10 days ago
3395 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem
pinedale.church
3 sermons
4989 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem
rescuehousechurch.org
3 sermons
1350 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem
renewalfellowshipucc.org
1 sermon
930 East 14th Street, Winston-Salem
mtcalvaryws.org
1 sermon

Types of churches in Winston-Salem

Moravian Heritage Churches

Rooted in Old Salem’s Moravian legacy, these congregations emphasize liturgical simplicity, choral and brass music, and seasonal traditions like candlelight lovefeasts and sunrise services. They draw neighbors from West Salem, Washington Park, and the Historic District, offering close-knit community life grounded in the city’s earliest history.

Spanish and Multicultural Churches

Responding to the city’s growing Latino population—especially in Waughtown, Southside, and along Sprague Street—these churches offer Spanish or bilingual worship. Expect lively music, family-centered ministries, and practical support like ESL classes, pantry assistance, and immigration-resource referrals.

Winston-Salem Young Adult Churches

Centered near Wake Forest, WSSU, Salem College, and the Innovation Quarter, these congregations design late-morning or evening services, small groups, and volunteer projects for students and twenty-somethings. Many meet or serve in neighborhoods such as Reynolda, Ardmore, Buena Vista, and downtown to fit campus and work schedules.

Winston-Salem Black Churches

Anchored in East Winston, Boston-Thurmond, and the Liberty Street corridor, these congregations blend gospel choirs, call-and-response preaching, and strong neighborhood outreach. Many host food distributions, voter registration drives, and mentoring for youth while maintaining deep ties with WSSU and long-standing civic leadership.

Sermon clips from Winston-Salem churches

38s
#GodRestores
“Elijah asked a god to answer so that the people would know that he is god and that it is he who has turned their hearts back. Who turns their hearts back? God does. Christian, perhaps you've wandered. Maybe you've returned to an old sin. Maybe you've neglected the Lord and you're sitting there and you know it and you feel the sting of that conviction. Don't miss this. It is the living God who is the one who restores wandering in rebellious hearts.”
63s
“But what's fascinating is Jesus isn't a ghost. He eats with them. He talks with them, he walks with them, he's physical and yet different, glorified, unlocked, operating beyond the limitations of this broken world and I think that's a glimpse of what's actually coming for us because heaven isn't us just floating around in a jamming heart party for eternity. The Christian hope is resurrection, real bodies, real life, real joy, a restored creation fully saturated with the presence of God, which means the best things that you and I have ever experienced in this life, things like beauty and music and laughter and wonder and adventure and joy, They are not disappearing in eternity, they're being perfected. C. S. Lewis basically said, All the beauty that you and I experience here are just echoes, right, of something greater, something better.”
38s
“But when we find out that Jesus actually, when he came in human form, he gave up his divine rights. And everything that he did I want you to think about what he did. Feeding the 5,000, raising the dead, calming the storm. He did all of that not as fully God only. He did it as a human being submitted to God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Do you see the difference there? And now the reason that he's he did that was to give an example for us because now no longer can I go, well, I'm not Jesus?”
42s
#ChooseObedience
“But let me ask you this. You may believe everything that I've just said. You know that there's only one true God. You know that money, success, relationships, you know, whatever. You know, you may know those things can't satisfy you. But what happens when following God threatens something that you really want? You know, when telling the truth might cost you someone's approval, do you still tell it? Or when obeying God threatens your comfort, do you still choose to obey the Lord? You see, the thing that you cannot bear to lose may be, in fact, the very thing that you have begun to worship.”
34s
#JesusOurSavior
“And perhaps you're here this morning, and you're realizing that you've spent your whole life trusting in things that cannot save you. What should you do? You don't need another false god, and you don't need to become a better version of yourself. You need a savior. At Mount Carmel, the, fire fell upon the sacrifice. But at Calvary, Jesus Christ offered himself as the sacrifice of sinners and the wrath of God fell upon him. And three days later, he rose from the dead.”
47s
#FalseGodsFail
“And so my question for you this morning is is what are some of the things that you were looking to as your god? I mean, is it your your kids, your job, your status? Is it money? Is it your looks? Is it relationships? I mean, we can continue on this list. I think we've heard a list like that so many times, and yet we keep running back to those things thinking that they'll fill the void in our hearts. And yet what happens? Kids rebel, jobs disappear, money runs out. We lose our looks, relationships crumble. All of it ends in heartache, and all of it ends in pain. I mean, what kind of a god is that that leaves you empty and unsatisfied?”
38s
#PowerfulAndNear
“On the other hand, we also get intimacy and nearness. But there's times where we realize that we don't have the power to do anything for our loved ones or our friends. We often feel hopeless when it comes to meeting their deepest needs and desires. We are near to them. We love them, but we don't have the power to actually do anything to help them. And yet, the fire of the Lord shows that God is both powerful and he is near. He is powerfully able to work in our lives and cares intimately for us.”
42s
#CostOfWorship
“And so, you see, before you dismiss these prophets as foolish, I want you to ask yourselves, ask your hearts, examine your hearts, what is your worship costing you? Has your need to be in control made your home a place of anxiety? Or or or has your desire for approval led you to compromise the truth? Or or has your pursuit of comfort caused you to neglect the people that God has called you to care for. You see, you may not be cutting yourself on an altar, but you can still sacrifice your peace, your integrity, and your relationships for something that cannot save you.”
27s
#WorthyOfWorship
“And so you turn from your sin and you trust in this savior. And if you are here and you are a Christian, remember who it is that you worship. Not a God who cannot hear you, not a God who cannot save you, but the living God who gave his son for you. Did not withhold even his son. He is worthy of your worship. He is worthy of your life.”
29s
#JesusIsRisen
“We are left yet again holding our breath waiting to see. Everything was stacked against Jesus. But then like the dawn that was breaking the night, we witnessed the impossible. A stone rolled away, a grave left empty, and Jesus against all odds rising back to life. And in that breathtaking moment, Jesus won the ultimate contest. He defeated our great enemies of sin, of death, and of Satan.”

Why Winston-Salem churches are unique

With roots in the Moravian community of Old Salem, churches in Winston-Salem blend historic liturgy, choral music, and seasonal traditions with a practical, neighborly ethos. Services often pair reverent practices with accessible teaching and music, from brass and organ to acoustic and band-led praise. Many offer traditional liturgy and hymns, seasonal candlelight services, and modern worship with contemporary band under the same umbrella across different gatherings.
As a “City of Arts and Innovation” anchored by major universities, Winston-Salem churches invest deeply in students and creative expression. You’ll find rehearsal spaces and galleries used for ministry, internships that bridge faith and vocation, and weeknight gatherings timed around academic calendars, including robust college student ministries, creative arts in worship, and opportunities for young adults and professionals.
Neighborhood diversity—from historic districts to revitalizing corridors and family-friendly suburbs—shapes outreach and rhythms across Winston-Salem. Congregations respond with practical care, cross-cultural worship, and flexible schedules for healthcare and shift workers, often prioritizing bilingual Spanish-English services, urban community outreach and food support, and strong kids programs for young families.

Recent sermons from Winston-Salem churches

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