This year marks 100 years that Watts Street Baptist Church has been in existence! Our anniversary theme of “THANKS and YES” is based on the quote by Dag Hammarskjöld, “For all that has been, THANKS. To all that shall be, YES.” During the month of May, our focus is THANKS and YES…Watts Street Missions and Community Connections! Watts Street Community Connections Day! Saturday, May ...
Holy Week Services at Watts Street
As we move through this sacred week, we invite you to join us for these opportunities for worship, reflection, and community. Palm Sunday, April 2 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary We begin our Holy Week journey by waving our palm branches as we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Maundy Thursday, April 6 Maundy Thursday takes its name from the Latin Dies Mandati, the day of the ...
2023 All Ages Beach Retreat
We’re heading back to Fort Caswell! The 41st annual WSBC All Ages Beach Retreat is Friday, April 14 – Sunday, April 16, 2023. Click on this link to learn more. ...
March Forums
The first three Sundays in March, the Adult Education Committee held the following forums during Sunday School: March 5, 12, and 19 in the Fellowship Hall Deuteronomy: A Deep Well for our Wilderness led by Dr. Dan Day Jesus and the early church found Deuteronomy to be a deep well of wisdom for daily trials and for braving the new world of God’s “kin-dom.” Unfortunately, much of this ...
“Bless the Lent We Actually Have” Lenten Small Group Opportunity
Lent is an incredible time for spiritual honesty, for reflecting on the truth: “Life is so beautiful. Life is so hard.” Beginning March 2, for five Thursdays during Lent, Dorisanne will be leading two small groups based on Kate Bowler’s new book Bless the Lives We Actually Have. The daily guide includes references to the book, but the book is not necessary for participating. You can download the ...
Creation Care Ministry Webinar: “Reducing Our Impact on God’s Creation”
Are you confused about what to recycle and where to take items? Are you unsure if a used light bulb from a bedside table, a battery from a remote control, a pair of worn shoes, or an empty pasta box goes in RECYCLE or GARBAGE? View the slides or watch the video from our 3-13-23 zoom webinar, “Reducing Our Impact on God’s Creation” sponsored by WSBC’s Creation Care Ministry. You will learn about ...
Anthem Commissioned for WSBC’s 100th Anniversary
The anthem we commissioned for WSBC’s 100th anniversary has arrived and we are so excited! Composed by Sherry Blevins, the anthem, “Let Us Walk in God’s Light” is based on Micah 6:8. The anthem will be premiered on March 5 and Sherry Blevins plans to be at our church to hear it! About the Composer Sherry Blevins is a sought-after artist and award-winning music educator, conductor, ...
Green Lent Challenge
Three traditional practices promoted at WSBC that are taken up with renewed vigor during Lent are prayer (justice with God), fasting (justice toward self), and almsgiving and social action (justice toward neighbor). The Creation Care Ministry hopes you will add some creation care practices to your toolbox in order to deepen your Lenten experience. On Sunday, February 19th, the congregation ...
How to Help Earthquake Victims in Syria and Turkey
The earthquake in southern Turkey/northwest Syria this week is beyond our worst nightmares. In addition to offering our prayers, one way we can respond is by supporting the relief organizations listed below: (Most of these recommendations came from PBS.) UNICEF is on the ground in Turkey and Syria helping children and families in the aftermath of two devastating earthquakes. World ...
Adult Education Retreat with Dr. Lauren Winner
Cardigan Sweaters, Magnolia Trees, and Brioche: Overlooked Biblical Metaphors for God Saturday, February 4 10 am to 2 pm Dr. Lauren F. Winner, Duke Divinity School Professor and Episcopal Priest, will lead us in exploring often-overlooked biblical images for God. Shepherd. Father. Judge. Friend. Light of the world. Alpha and omega. King. Mother hen tending her brood. These are some of ...
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