United Baptist Church
Bearing witness to Jesus our Savior.
Bearing one another's burdens.
Bearing fruit that lasts.
We're About Jesus and His Kingdom
A Church for the Less-Than-Perfect
We take the word "family" seriously here. On most Sundays we remind everyone that anyone who walks through the doors of our church is an instant family member--no longer are they visitors. As a family we gather to worship the God who saves us, trust his Son Jesus Christ for grace and acceptance, and lived empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve all people, regardless of stigma or category, to the glory of Almighty God. We love to sing together, pray together, learn together, grow together, serve together and of course, eat together (after all, we're Baptists!).
Families spend time with one another, care for each other's best and encourage each other to fulfill one's God-given potential. That's family--and that's Jesus' vision.
We're proud to be faithful Baptists, supporting and affirming Christ's freedom through his Holy Spirit ("The Four Fragile Freedoms" by Walter "Buddy" Shurden). We are Christ-followers who believe wholeheartedly in giving to missions and participating in missions; after all, we are called to live out the mission of serving one another in love (Matt. 28:19-20). Therefore we spend much of our year giving generously to mission efforts which promote God's Kingdom reign so that we might bless the poor, the hungry, the widow, the orphan, the homeless, the neglected, the persecuted, the abused, and the outcast.
We laugh a lot and don't take one another too seriously. But what we do take seriously is Jesus Christ and his passion for caring for our UBC family and for our community (both local and abroad), demonstrating compassion and generosity for all people. We are unapologetically less-than-perfect; we hope to add more imperfect people to our bunch, reminding one another that we don't have it all together. And that's ok...our God's got it together! In fact he brought everything together in Christ Jesus. And God's gift of grace in Jesus must be our focus, not only here at UBC, but in all of God's set-apart, local churches: "For it is by grace [we] have been saved, through faith--this is not of [ourselves], it is the gift of God" (Eph. 2:8, NIV).
So worship and serve the Lord with us. You're welcomed--just as you are.
So get to know us. You'll be nurtured--just as you are.
Bring your hopes and dreams, as well as your messes. You're loved--just as you are.
This is the Way of Jesus, and we'd like, by God's grace, to imitate his Way.
Would you like to worship with us? We'd love to serve you, and hopefully
serve alongside you one day soon!
UBC Vision Statement:
We are broken and forgiven followers of Jesus called to know God and make Him known in our communities and in our world; a family where everyone is nurtured and loved.
UBC Mission Statement:
Christ has commissioned us to reach out to nonbelievers with the life changing message of Jesus while encouraging believers to become fully devoted followers of the Savior. (ref. Matt. 28:19-20)
UBC Core Beliefs:
We are Christ-centered, Bible-based,
and Ministry-focused.
UBC Core Values:
WORSHIP
Our purpose is to glorify God the Father, Honor Jesus the Son and live in the power of the Holy Spirit through Prayer, Praise, Stewardship, and sharing the Word.
(Matthew 22:37; John 4:23)
SERVICE
We believe that each believer has received a spiritual gift(s) and should offer these gifts in service to others, as good stewards of the grace of God.
(1 Peter 4:10; Colossians 3:17)
COMMUNITY
We are committed to being intentionally involved with others in supportive, encouraging relationships, seeking in every way to love others as Christ has first loved us.
(Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 John 1:7)
COMMITMENT
Each member shall be a witness for Christ in the world, a shining light, a transformer within society, and a reconciler in a culture of conflict. This covenant shall be lived out in our daily lives.
(Matthew 5:16-18; Ephesians 5:8-10)
DISCIPLESHIP
Intentional participation in relationships with others at different levels of spiritual maturity is essential. While we provide many occasions for growth and formation we place a higher priority on the value of relationships. Jesus shepherded his disciples, even as we, his disciples today are called to mentor and be mentored by others.
(Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Philippians 3:12)
UBC Motto:
"Every Member a Servant"
WORSHIP TIMES:
Sunday
Sunday School, 9:45am-10:45am, various classrooms
Corporate Worship, 11:00am, Sanctuary
Wednesday
Mathetes Adult Bible Study, 5:45pm-6:45pm,
Fellowship Hall & Online
(Livestreamed on Church Facebook Page)
Children and Youth, 6:00pm, Educational Wing
Choir Rehearsal, 7:00pm, Choir Room
CHURCH STAFF:
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Will Watson
Admin. Assistant: Sarah Martin
Music Minister: Beth Godwin
Youth Minister: TBD
Pianist: David Lane
Would you like to learn more about our church? Please fill out the "Contact Us" form at the bottom of the page and we'd be happy to help!
Community News
Important Dates, Events, and Mission Opportunities in our Community
UBC Clothes Closet
The United Baptist Church Clothes Closet will serve the community on the 3rd Saturday of each month (unless otherwise modified/cancelled). They meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm. Our thanks to our UBC family for your support of this local mission. God bless the Clothes Closet in 2023!
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center -
Mobile Health Clinic
WFBMC Mobile Health Clinic is seeing patients who do not have insurance every Friday at The Salvation Army Center of Hope, from 9am until 12:30pm, 1255 N. Trade St. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments can be made by calling 336.448.1063. Please share with anyone you know that has a need.
Crisis Control Ministry
Neighbors helping neighbors Crisis Control Ministry at 336-724-7453. Services are provided on a first come, first served basis. To view the 2023 Gift of the Month please click on the following link: https://www.crisiscontrol.org/ways-to-give/foodgift-of-the-month.html
Click the "Watch Here" button below to watch Video Worship Services and listen to Sermons via our Facebook page. Then, scroll through the Facebook Newsfeed to watch the worship service and listen to the sermon by the date, sermon title and scripture referenced in each Facebook post.
Livestream Archives
*Livestreamed or Recorded Video Worship Services and Bible Studies*
Ministries
"Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly
as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom..." Col. 3:16
Serving through Missions
A Call to Serve the church and the local, national and global community
Youth and Children's Ministries
Growing in Christ and sharing his love with others
Music Ministry
Exalting the Name of Jesus through Music
Calendar
*Coronavirus Updates*
Read below about our church's latest updates/decisions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
As it relates to giving we presently have 4 ways to do so:
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