The Congregational Conversations Coordinating Committee conducted a survey in summer 2017 to continue the planning process started in November 2016 with small group discussions. Three ad hoc groups have been working in the areas of nurturing our congregational life, exploring relationships with our neighbors, and caring for our church building. This survey gathered thoughts on themes that have ...
Archives for August 2017
August Mission Opportunities
August 13 Minute for Mission Church World Service Durham is our August Minute for Mission partner. CWS Durham connects newly arrived immigrants and refugees with resources and services to meet their immediate needs and assist them with gaining the skills and tools needed for long-term self-sufficiency. The staff provides case management services, immigration legal services, English classes, and ...
Youth-led Service of Thanksgiving
Sunday, August 13, 11:00 a.m. (Youth meet in the sanctuary at 9:00 a.m.) Through songs, readings, prayers, and reflections, the Watts Street youth will offer thanks to God and share with the church family about their experiences at the PASSPORT youth missions camp in Greenville, SC, the senior high Hurricane Matthew Relief Trip in Warsaw, NC, and service-learning projects right here in Durham. ...
Boost Your Leadership Skills!
"Leadership isn’t the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It’s a process ordinary people use when they’re bringing forth the best from themselves and others. Liberate the leader in everyone and extraordinary things happen." – James Kouzes Each of us is given the power to lead and to be a positive influence in the life of our church community and at work. Join us on Saturday, ...
Welcome Sunday!
We celebrate Welcome Sunday and Christian Education Sunday on August 27. Children and youth are promoted to new classes. In worship we welcome first graders and present them with Bibles. Following worship, we enjoy conversation at "Eat Dessert First", offered by our deacons. We hope you’ll stay around a while to make new friends and spend time with old friends. ...