We look forward to once again honoring Dr. King’s life and prophetic vision and actions and we hope you will plan to join us for these special community events!
MLK Weekend Day of Service
Saturday, January 18
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Catawba Trail Farm (2080 Sawmill Creek Pkwy)
Members of Watts Street Baptist Church and St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church are invited to join together to volunteer and learn about the amazing mission of Catawba Trail Farm. We look forward to building relationships as we work together before we worship together on MLK Sunday. Be sure to dress warmly! All ages are welcome. Please RSVP to kelly@wattsstreet.org by Monday, January 13.
MLK Sunday Community Worship Service at Watts Street!
Sunday, January 19
11 a.m. in the WSBC Sanctuary
We are honored to welcome as our guest proclaimer, the Rev. Dr. Gloria Winston, Faith Matters Network’s Director of Spiritual Formation and Learning Journeys and the Executive Director of NCCU Wesley Campus Ministry. An ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, she received an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School and a doctorate of ministry in transformative leadership with a concentration in interfaith dialogue and peace building at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. What an honor to have Dr. Winston lead us on this important day!
We will be joined in worship by the congregation of St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church and community leaders from Durham. We invite all Watts Street members and friends to help us extend warm hospitality to our guests on this special day.
The January Minute for Mission on MLK Sunday will support the Walltown Food Pantry. Checks should be made out to WSBC with “Walltown Food Pantry” noted in the memo line or consider the text giving or QR code options.
MLK Sunday Lunch and Discussion
Sunday, January 19
12 p.m. in the WSBC Fellowship Hall
After worship, all are invited to the fellowship hall for a catered lunch, table talk discussion, and a Q and A session with Dr. Winston. Lunch reservations can be made using the REALM app or by contacting the church office (919-688-1366 or office@wattsstreet.org) by Thursday, January 16. When you make your reservation, please indicate your preference: baked chicken entrée, vegetable plate, or attending the session but not eating. If you prefer to stay masked during the session but you would still like the meal, take-out trays will be available.
Durham-wide MLK Celebration
Monday, January 20
10:30 am Rally at NC Mutual Building on Chapel Hill St.
11:30 am Celebration at First Presbyterian Church on Main St.
Dr. Anthony S. Lewis, new superintendent for Durham Public Schools, will be the keynote speaker for the event. Musical selections will be provided by singer, songwriter, and classically trained violinist, Kimberly Michelle.