Over the last 100 years, our church facilities have been a blessing both to our faith community and the larger Durham community. We have grown to understand our facilities as a critical part of our ministry. Over the last few years, the committees and groups responsible for our building have identified the most pressing facility needs and envisioned what an expanded facility might look like. We ...

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Sunday, September 24 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary (No Sunday School on this day) We gather to celebrate 100 years of God’s people meeting together at the corner of Watts and Urban, seeking the path of following Jesus together – caring, risking, questioning, worshipping, and so much more. We also look to the future and lean into the beautiful Dag Hammarskjöld quote, “For all that has been, ...

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In this life we cannot always do great things, but we can do small things with great love. – Mother Teresa We invite every member and friend of the congregation to prayerfully consider engaging with a Watts Street Mission Group, in ways big or small. You can learn about our WSBC Mission Groups and Community Connections in this Missions Brochure 2023-2024. For a "glance" at what's coming ...

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Welcome to all who worship with us! Whether you are with us in the sanctuary or watching on your computer from home, we gladly say, Thank God you are here! If you’re visiting or interested in joining the church, you are invited to email Dorisanne at dorisanne@wattsstreet.org and she’ll be delighted to speak with you. If you’re worshipping with us online, we invite you to gather these items near ...

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The WSBC Adult Education Committee and the WSBC Denominational Relations Committee are offering several opportunities this month for education and growth around the subject of racial equity. The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story You are invited to join us in a discussion of The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones. This book is an anthology of essays and poetry examining the ...

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In this life we cannot always do great things, but we can do small things with great love. – Mother Teresa As we continue to wade through these days of COVID-19 , here are some ways we can care for our neighbors who are most vulnerable:   February Missions Baskets for the Diaper Bank of NC There is an immediate need for preemie, newborn and size 1 diapers, 2T/3T, 4T-5T pull-ups and ...

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Many of us have been praying for the 12 families living in the Braswell Properties on Buchannan Blvd. Their homes were recently acquired by a property management company and they received notice that they must vacate the premises by the end of the month. Many have no family in town, are elderly, disabled, and have lived there for 45+ years.  They are finding rents in Durham soaring and out of ...

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Our Advent 2021 theme is "Close to Home".  We hope you will join us throughout this sacred season for worship, music, and special events for all ages!   Advent Resource Available WSBC is providing the printed Advent materials: Persist. Proclaim. Advent At Home., written by Mary Elizabeth Hanchey; the artist is Carlye Daugird. We also have a limited number of Advent candles available ...

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We invite you to worship with us at Watts Street every Sunday at 11 am!  Whether you gather with us in the sanctuary or you watch the livestream service from home, we gladly say, "Thank God you are here!" The Livestream Service begins each Sunday at 11 a.m. and can be found on the Watts Street Baptist Church Facebook page. You do not need a Facebook account to watch the video. (You can click ...

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We are 2 weeks’ away from UN climate negotiations in Glasgow, Scotland, and people of diverse religions are rising together in a global, grassroots, multi-faith action called FAITHS 4 CLIMATE JUSTICE to show that “destroying the planet is against our religions.” Fires, droughts, and floods are happening around the globe leaving poverty, trauma, and injustice in their wake. Governments and other ...

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