UPCOMING EVENTS

VIRTUAL EVENTS

COVID has changed “how” we do some things, but the work of ministry continues. Join us as we continue using a hybrid method to keep the connection.

ACCESS ACS (WATTS CHAPEL MEMBER DATABASE)
To log into Access ACS (WCMBC Member Database)

Go to the Resources and Events Menu
Click on Member Resources
Click ACS Member Login
Enter your email address (must match the email in your member profile)
Enter your password
If you forgot your password, click the link
If you need a login, click to register for an account.

To update your information in ACS:
Click the Home Menu and select My Profile
Click Edit (top right-hand corner)
Update any information that has changed.
To Update or Add your photo:
Click the Personal Photo button
Click Choose File and select your photo
Preview Photo
Save your Changes
SERMON SERIES

Join us each Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM for worship and Pastor White’s new sermon series Let Me Be Great”.

Masks are required for IN-PERSON worship. You may also continue to join us virtually each week for worship via Livestream, FaceBook Live, and YouTube Live.

SUNDAY WORSHIP UPDATE

Beginning Sunday, June 4, 2023, the wearing of masks will be optional. Please continue to practice safety protocols.

CHILDREN'S CHURCH/TEEN TALK

Join the Children & Youth Ministry for Children’s Church and Teen Talk during the 10:30 AM worship service. On 2nd Sundays, Elementary-school youth will have an opportunity to connect with each other and caring adults as they learn more about God in an engaging and interactive way. On 4th Sundays, Middle, and High School-aged youth will have an opportunity to connect with each other and caring adults as they discuss topics relevant to today’s teens while developing a biblical foundation to grow closer to God and each other.

KINGDOM MEN CONCLAVE

Watts Chapel in partnership with Cary First Christian, Christ Family and Kingdom Excel Global ministries are co-sponsoring Kingdom Men Conclave from June 16 through June 18 . This is a collaborative Men’s Day Celebration. The weekend will include men’s fellowship on Friday night at the Durham Bulls Game, Empowerment Workshops on Saturday (at Christ Family Church), and culminate with worship at our respective churches. Register by Sunday, June 11 at 11:59 PM.

Click here to register.

Click here for additional information.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Watts Chapel will hold Vacation Bible School IN PERSON Monday, June 12 through Wednesday, June-14 .  Sessions begin each night at 6:30 PM. This year’s theme is “Church Matters”.  Join us for this time of enrichment and enlightenment.

WATTS SCHOLARS GRADUATION RECOGNITION

Attention All Graduating HS and College Seniors and Graduate Degree Recipients:  The 2023 Baccalaureate Celebration will be held on Sunday, June 25 immediately following the 10:30 AM worship service. The Watts Scholarship recipients will be announced at that time. Let’s recognize and celebrate their accomplishment.

To participate in the ceremony please click the link below to sign up. The deadline for all submissions is Sunday, June 11 at 11:59 PM.  Please adhere to this deadline.  No late submissions will be accepted.

Baccalaureate Recognition Form

WHITE PARTY IN THE PARK

Watts Chapel’s Marriage Enrichment Ministry is sponsoring a White Party in the Park on Saturday, June 24 at Harold Ritter Park (301 Lochmere Dr, Cary) from 2 PM to 7 PM.

The day will feature music by DJ Cozart, Dancing, Line Dancing,  Food Trucks, Fun, Fellowship and MORE! Tickets are $20 per person and include a meal ticket. A Slushie Truck will also be onsite for purchase. This event is open to ALL!

Attire: ALL WHITE

Click here for tickets.

Email marriageenrichment@wattschapel.org with any questions.

MEDIA TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED

The Watts Chapel Media Team is looking for volunteers to assist with weekly broadcast production and social media. We are looking to build our team with anyone eager and willing to learn what it takes to operate cameras, direct, assist with social media, and assist with audio production. Email Sis. Simone Keith at wattschapelav@gmail.com if you are interested.

GIRL SCOUT LEADERS NEEDED

We are in need of Girl Scout Leaders for the Daisy, Junior, and Teen Levels.  Each Troop needs two Leaders.  Your support is needed to ensure the program may continue.  For additional information, please contact Angela Rogers at wattsdaisygstroop@gmail.com.  These Leaders will be for the 2023 School Year.  Thank you for your support!

TRANSPORTATION TO WORSHIP

Watts Chapel’s Transportation Ministry will begin providing transportation to church for the 10:30 AM Worship Service on April 16 for riders within a 5-mile radius from the church’s address (3703 Tryon Road, Raleigh). Reservation requests may be made Monday mornings at 9 AM and must be received no later than 11 AM on the Friday prior to the upcoming Sunday Service. Transportation Waivers are required for each rider. Children 16 and under are required to be accompanied by an adult, 18 or older. Masks are required.

NOTE: Watts Chapel Transportation Vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair lift ramps.

Click here to request transportation to Sunday’s 10:30 AM worship service.

Click here for information about the transportation process.

CHILDREN & YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

Are you interested in working with the Children and Youth Ministry? Sign up to complete the volunteer training course that can be completed online at your own pace. In this free training, you’ll dive into critical topics that will help you gain new insights and increase the effectiveness of your ministry. Register via the below button. If you have any questions, please email childrenandyouth@wattschapel.org.

Click here to register for training.

BIBLE STUDY & AWANA

Bible Study and AWANA will return in September.

Parents, click here to register your child for the 2023-24 AWANA Session. Registration will also be held prior to the start of each session. Email awana@wattschapel.org for additional information.

MONTHLY RUN/WALK CHALLENGE

The Health & Wellness Ministry is encouraging members to stay active and healthy. Members are invited to participate in the Run/Walk Challenge from June 1 to June 30. Walk or run 50, 75, or 100 miles this month. Download the NRC (Nike Run Club) App on your Smartphone or Smartwatch. Those who are participating in this month’s challenge, there’s still time to finish strong! Email wellness@wattschapel.org to join the challenge or for more information.

BEYOND 529s

The cost of college is soaring and young men and women are graduating with enormous amounts of debt. A 529 plan is a well-known way of tax-free saving for your children’s education, but is there an alternative? The Investment Committee presented Beyond 529, a way parents. grandparents, and others can start a savings plan to invest in their children’s future. A Financial Advisor for Edward Jones was onsite at Watts Chapel on Monday, April 17. Below are the documents shared.

The grandparent gifting opportunity

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) – What are my options?

It takes a family to fund an education

Investments and Services

Estate considerations the opportunity with 529 savings plans

Education savings comparison chart

Donating your IRA distributions to a charity

BIBLE READING PLAN

Watts Chapel will follow the FOUNDATIONS:  A 260-Day Bible Reading Plan for Busy Believers by Robby Gallaty in 2023. Copies may be purchased via Amazon and Christianbook.com. 

AWANA VOLUNTEERS

The 2022-23 AWANA Session has begun. Volunteers who love children, love Jesus, and love teaching children about Jesus are needed.  If interested or for more information, email awana@wattschapel.org

WATTS CHAPEL COOKBOOK

“Coming Soon”

NEW DISCIPLES ORIENTATION CLASSES

New Watts Chapel Members – Join the New Disciples Ministry for Virtual New Disciples Orientation classes which will be held via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of *February, April, May, August, October, November and December.

*November and December classes will be held on the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays.

***************************************
Adult Sessions: 10:30 AM

Youth Sessions: 1:00 PM

Click the link below to log into your Virtual Zoom Class. Contact Deacon Weeks at newdisciples@wattschapel.org with any questions.

Click here to join the Adult AND Youth New Disciples Orientation Class via Zoom.

SATURDAY SMALL GROUP

 Join Saturday Small Group each Saturday for their upcoming 8-week series.

Journeying Through the Storyline of the OT -Vol 2
July 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug 5, 12, 19, 26

Journeying Through the Storyline of the OT -Vol 3
Sep 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18

Email  christianed@wattschapel.org for additional information.

***************************************
Adult Sessions: 9:00 AM
Youth Sessions: 10:15 AM

Click here to join the Adult AND Youth Small Group Session via Zoom. 

MEN OF WATTS (MOW)

Join the Men of Watts for “Virtual” Men’s TNT on the FIRST Tuesday of each month.

Click here to join the Men’s TNT Zoom Meeting.

KINGDOM MEN CONCLAVE

Watts Chapel in partnership with Cary First Christian, Christ Family and Kingdom Excel Global ministries are co-sponsoring Kingdom Men Conclave from June 16 through June 18. This is a collaborative Men’s Day Celebration. The weekend will include men’s fellowship on Friday night at the Durham Bulls Game, Empowerment Workshops on Saturday (at Christ Family Church), and culminate with worship at our respective churches. Register by Sunday, June 11 at 11:59 PM.

Click here to register.

Click here for additional information.

WOMEN OF WATTS (WOW)

Join the Women of Watts for “Virtual” Women’s TNT on the SECOND Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. All women ages 18 and above are encouraged to attend.

Click here to join the Women’s TNT Zoom Meeting.

SENIOR MINISTRY

The Watts Chapel Senior Ministry invites everyone age 55 and above to meet with them via Zoom every 3rd Tuesday at 10 AM. Guest speakers, Senior News, Senior health tips, trips, and more are how they keep their minds and bodies active. Join them for fun and fellowship and to connect with other like-minded Seniors. Email seniors@wattschapel.org for more information. 

The Seniors’ Ministry will return in September 2023. Enjoy your summer!

Click here to join the Seniors’ Zoom Meeting.

JOIN OUR E-MAIL LIST

Stay current with Watts Chapel news and information.
Click here to join our e-mail list.

RIGHT NOW MEDIA

Get Your Free Right Now Media Account. Members of Watts Chapel have unlimited access to thousands of Christian videos online. It’s like a Christian Netflix.

To get your free account, click here.

If you already have an account, click here to log in.

TLC MINISTRY, CARE BUDDIES

The TLC Ministry provides prayer, encouragement and resource information to our Watts Chapel family members who are caring for elderly, special needs or disabled loved ones. Caregivers click here to complete the census form so we may better serve you. Also, TLC Ministry is seeking compassionate Care Buddy volunteers who can call, pray for, or lend a listening ear to our brothers and sisters as they care for their loved ones. If you would like to learn more about how you can help a Watts Chapel Caregiver, please contact us at tlcministry@wattschapel.org.

EMPLOYMENT NEWS

If you are unemployed or underemployed, our website has a new resource to help you. As we learn of new employment opportunities in the Triangle area, we will post them. Please go to our HR Resources page. There you will find job openings, training opportunities, and more. In addition, if you know of job opportunities, please send the information to hr@wattschapel.org and we will post it for thirty days.