We invite every member and friend of the congregation to prayerfully consider engaging with a Watts Street Mission Group this year, in ways big or small. You can learn about our 2022-2023 WSBC Mission Groups and Community Connections in this Missions Brochure. From there, we hope you will complete the WSBC Mission Groups and Community Connections Interest Form. Completed forms can be sent ...

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On this Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, we’ll “Sound the Call” for WSBC Mission Groups and present Bibles to our Sixth Graders. Dorisanne Cooper is preaching on Luke 16:1-13 and the Chancel Choir shares the anthem, “Be Thou My Vision” (arr. John Ferguson).  After worship, all are invited to join us for the All-Church Photo on the front steps and the “Dinner on the Grounds” in the Urban Ave. ...

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We invite children and their families to join us for a Very Breezy Social at the Eno River State Park (covered pavilion at Fews Ford access).  Bring your favorite side dish to share; fried chicken and biscuits provided. We’ll spend time reconnecting and playing with our friends at the river. Eva Irmy and Elizabeth Sasser host this event on August 13, from 4 to 6 pm.  RSVP to Esther Soud Parker at ...

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As we move through this sacred week, we invite you to join us for these opportunities for worship, reflection, and community. Maundy Thursday, April 14 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Maundy Thursday takes its name from the Latin Dies Mandati, the day of the commandment, referring to Jesus’ commandment that the disciples love one another. On this night, we'll gather around candlelit tables ...

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We join with people around the world in praying for Ukraine.  At noon on Wednesday, March 9, we will offer a brief prayer service on Zoom.  All are welcome.  A Zoom link will be sent out by email to the congregation next week. In the meantime, we share this message from Oleg Kobelev, a friend of Watts Street and partner of Robin Coull: A lot of folks asked me how they can help Ukraine and ...

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022 6:30 p.m. in the WSBC Sanctuary Full to the Brim: With All That You Are.  As we begin our Lenten journey, we’re invited to come fully as we are. The prophet Joel proclaims, “return to God with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping and with mourning.” Your brokenness, joy, gifts, and doubts all belong to God. God wants you, authentically. Come as you are, with ...

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Worship in February - Online Only 11 am on the Watts Street Baptist Church Facebook page Only worship leaders and audio/video volunteers present in the sanctuary. Before worship, we invite you to gather these items near your computer: the worship bulletin, a Bible, and a candle to light with us at the beginning of the service. Wherever you are or whatever time you are watching the service, we ...

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Saturday, February 12 at 8:30 a.m. Looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day to work outside! Come help us prune, pull up excess ivy, and clean up winter debris. No expertise is needed: there is a job for everyone! Bring gloves and your favorite yard tools (optional) Thanks to the WSBC Building and Grounds Committee for coordinating this event. ...

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Join us online for worship on Sunday, February 6, the Fifth Sunday of Epiphany. The service will be livestreamed at 11 am on the Watts Street Baptist Church Facebook page.  Only worship leaders and audio/video volunteers present in the sanctuary. Dorisanne Cooper's sermon is entitled, "The Body of Christ" (I Corinthians 12:12-31a).  We will also celebrate communion together. Before ...

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