We celebrate All Saints’ Day in worship on Sunday, November 3, when we light candles, remember, and give thanks for our loved ones who have died since last year’s All Saints’ Sunday.  The Chancel Choir shares the anthem, "A Beautiful Land" by composer Benjamin David Knoedler. ...

Read More »

The Pictorial Directory is nearing completion.  There are only three days of photography left before publication.  Photography on November 7 and 8 will be at church and on November 9, at Croasdaile.  You may signup online through the church website at www.wattsstreet.org or see Linda Landers for paper signups after church on Sunday.  We want EVERYONE included! ...

Read More »

Watts Street Baptist Church, located at the corner of Watts Street and Urban Avenue in Durham’s Trinity Park neighborhood, is hosting its 42nd Annual Fall Bazaar and Church Yard Sale on November 2nd from 8 am until 1 pm. Customers who like to shop local will find lots of gifts suitable for the upcoming Christmas season! The event will feature handmade arts and crafts such as crochet and ...

Read More »

Sunday, October 20 12:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall After worship, we gather for lunch and the Fall Church Meeting. We’ll introduce new members, receive committee reports, learn about building renovations, discuss and vote on the 2020 church budget, and hear an update from the Staff Study group. No reservations needed for the meal. ...

Read More »

Sunday, October 13 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall Enjoy breakfast treats, learn about the ministries and mission efforts supported by our church budget, and take in some “food for thought” on the subject of stewardship. ...

Read More »

Saturday, October 12 4-7 p.m. at Solite Park (4704 Fayetteville Road) Enjoy food, conversations, and fun on the grassy fields, playground, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, and pump track. Bring a dish to share, lawn chairs or blankets, and Frisbees, balls, bubbles, etc. We’ll gather at the picnic shelter to eat around 5:30 p.m. Come one, come all! ...

Read More »

On Wednesday nights beginning September 11, the church family gathers for supper and conversations around the tables starting at 5:15 p.m. At 6:00 p.m., we begin a community time of prayers, celebrations and announcements. At 6:15 p.m., children ages 3 through-5th grades go to music and youth gather for Youth Service/ Learning. Adults are invited to For the Living of These Days with Dorisanne ...

Read More »

A series of three conversations about the life and ministry of Watts Street Baptist Church, is set for September 15, 22, and 29, from 9:45 to 10:45, in the Library. Church staff and lay leaders meet with visitors and recent new members. Children and youth are encouraged to go to Sunday School during this time. To learn more about the congregation, we invite you to attend these conversations, ...

Read More »

Eat Dessert First! Sunday, June 9, July 7, and August 25 Three Eat Dessert First events are planned in the next few months following Sunday worship. Enjoy cookies and lemonade, along with time for conversation. Make connections with new folks and strengthen existing friendships. Thanks to our deacons for sponsoring these events. Summer Potluck/Game Nights: Wednesday, June 12, July 17, and ...

Read More »

Vacation Bible School – June 16-20 Who is My Neighbor?  Learning to Love Like Jesus is this year’s VBS theme. Through five Bible stories, Who Is My Neighbor VBS leads children on a journey to discover more about God’s great love. From looking at how to be a neighbor and diving into what it means to live out our faith, this interactive VBS series will lead children through Bible stories focused ...

Read More »