One of our local missions partners, Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality is hosting a “house meeting” at Watermark.

HOPE is an interfaith community nonprofit doing justice work within Hillsborough County. Their goal is to identify injustice and push local decision makers into committing to action to address specific needs using “people power,” in other words, people showing up in unity to convey concern and desire to see change. One of their biggest successes has been the HOPE Affordable Housing Act, passed in 2019 allocating 50 million in past years for affordable housing, with 1,100 housing units funded.

HOPE investigates community needs within each church or organization through organizing an annual “house meeting” and looking at the most common justice needs voiced across these meetings. Next year’s new focus will be chosen from the “house meetings” held this year. Watermark will hold their “house meeting,” Sunday, 1/25 at 12:30-2:00pm in the parsonage. Please join us! and RSVP below if you plan to attend. Lunch will be provided.

Reach out to Jenny Bannister or email community@watermarktampa.com with questions.

We’re inviting all parents of youth students to a special virtual meeting on Thursday, January 22 at 7 PM as we take time to listen and discern the next steps for our youth ministry.

Your voice, insight, and heart for your students matter deeply in this process, and we’d love for you to be part of the conversation.

Thursday, January 22

7:00 PM

Google Meet Link

This will be a space to reflect on where we’ve been, where we sense God leading, and how we can best support our students in this next season.

We hope you can join us!

If you have any questions, please email youth@watermarktampa.com

House Churches are kicking off the spring season in the coming weeks. On Sunday, January 18th, our House Church hosts will be present after the service to talk about their groups and when they’re meeting.

House Churches are the central way to connect with our church community by listening to each other and sharing life with others around the table.

You can learn more about all our house churches on the Watermark website and there’s a map of all our groups in the church lobby. 

If you have any questions, please email hcleadership@watermarktampa.com.

For all the moms who are seeking connection and camaraderie in what may seem like a lonely season of life. We meet once a month for an evening that we like to call our “Mother Culture Night”. Please join us for our Mother Culture evening, January 8th from 7PM-9PM.

What is Mother Culture?
Taking time to invest in ourselves is so important- to make sure we are being filled up so that we can go home refreshed and ready to pour into our families. This is what we call Mother Culture. If you are overwhelmed and at your wits end, let us rally around you, encourage and pray for you. If you are filled up and feeling healthy at this particular season, come ready to bless and encourage.

Are children allowed?
Our Mother Culture evenings are designed to be child free with the exception of nursing babes. We truly hope you’ll be able to join us!

Oh no- not another book to read! There is no required reading- all you have to do is come! This is not a house church or a book club. It is simply a gathering of mamas to build community and encourage one another.

Who organizes and leads this group?
While Carlen Hagenkotter is the organizer/administrator of the group, this is a group that we all take ownership of. We take turns leading, sharing our stories, pouring out our hearts, and we rotate bringing food. We have an ongoing sign up and love plugging each mama in wherever she feels led to add to the group!

Where do we meet?

We meet at the home of Laura and Joe Williams in South Tampa. Their address is 2525 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: It may be easier to just map the location to Bayshore Presbyterian Church, since that is where you will be parking! Park along the wall- their gate is connected to the parking lot there. Go through the gate, walk along the backs of all the units until you come to her unit #2525.

For more details on what Kindred is click here.

If you have any questions please feel free to email Bailey.

Our local missions partners at Revive and Restore are hosting a community meal at Watermark on Tuesday, 12/30 6pm-8:30pm and we are looking for volunteers! We will have a hot meal and a movie on the lawn.

Clothing, blankets, and other self-care resources will be distributed to those who need them, and we will be collecting donations every Sunday at the missions wall near the piano inside the building. We invite you to please contribute new or lightly used clothing of all sizes, bags/backpacks, socks, shoes, and any self-care items.

It is a gift to be able to recognize our privileges and the responsibility to care for the people around us who are houseless and underserved. Connecting with and engaging in conversations alongside those who have been impacted by unjust systems allows us to see the ways in which we can push back against the unevenness in our society and love each other better.

Sign up to serve at this event below or email Lori with questions or feedback.

Join us on Sunday, December 28th for a church-wide potluck brunch. Our goal is that every 5th Sunday of the year we’ll start our morning with a church-wide potluck brunch during our regular service time, followed by worship and a message. This is a chance to slow down, share a meal, and grow in community as we worship together.

Wee Watermark will be open after brunch for children preschool age and under.

What to Bring:
Let’s make this brunch delicious and diverse! Please sign up to let us know what dish you’ll be bringing. You can find the sign-up below or click here.

This year our Christmas Candlelight Service will be held on Sunday, December 21st at 6PM. Please invite your friends and family for our Christmas Candlelight Service. We would love to welcome them to Watermark.

We would also like to have some time before and after service to share some holiday treats. Please bring some of your favorite sweet or salty snacks to share with our community. We’re looking forward to celebrating Christmas with you!

*Please note Wee Watermark will be open for children from nursery to Red Room (1st Grade).

We will not be having any morning services this day.

Please join us for our 7th annual Mother Culture Christmas gathering! 

Even if you haven’t come before, please join us- we really have SUCH a blast at our Christmas party! We ask that everyone please bring a holiday dish to pass and a $10-$15 white elephant gift to participate in our yearly Christmas gift exchange. Feel free to get dolled up in celebration of the season, but please don't let it keep you from coming if you're not feeling “dressy” that night. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the season together!!

For all the moms who are seeking connection and camaraderie in what may seem like a lonely season of life. We meet once a month for an evening that we like to call our “Mother Culture Night”. Please join us for our Mother Culture evening, Thursday December 11th from 7PM-9PM.

What is Mother Culture?
Taking time to invest in ourselves is so important- to make sure we are being filled up so that we can go home refreshed and ready to pour into our families. This is what we call Mother Culture. If you are overwhelmed and at your wits end, let us rally around you, encourage and pray for you. If you are filled up and feeling healthy at this particular season, come ready to bless and encourage.

Are children allowed?
Our Mother Culture evenings are designed to be child free with the exception of nursing babes. We truly hope you’ll be able to join us!

Oh no- not another book to read! There is no required reading- all you have to do is come! This is not a house church or a book club. It is simply a gathering of mamas to build community and encourage one another.

Who organizes and leads this group?
While Carlen Hagenkotter is the organizer/administrator of the group, this is a group that we all take ownership of. We take turns leading, sharing our stories, pouring out our hearts, and we rotate bringing food. We have an ongoing sign up and love plugging each mama in wherever she feels led to add to the group!

Where do we meet?

We meet at the home of Laura and Joe Williams in South Tampa. Their address is 2525 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: It may be easier to just map the location to Bayshore Presbyterian Church, since that is where you will be parking! Park along the wall- their gate is connected to the parking lot there. Go through the gate, walk along the backs of all the units until you come to her unit #2525.

For more details on what Kindred is click here.

If you have any questions please feel free to email Carlen.

Finally Home serves foster families, single parent homes, relative caregivers, and special needs adoptive homes. We received wishlists for 20 children to sponsor as a church for Christmas this year, and each child has a wishlist of 3 gift items.

The wishlist cards are hung on the wallin the lobby to the right of the green wall. Sponsor a child with all three gifts, or collaborate with your friends and house church to go in on 3 gifts together.

The deadline is December 7th (TWO WEEKS AWAY!) to obtain and bring back the unwrapped gifts.

Please sign up below so we can keep track of which children are taken care of or scan the QR code on the card.

If you have any questions please email missions@watermarktampa.com.

We will not be having service on Sunday, November 30th. Please enjoy the holiday weekend with your friends and family.

Our local missions partners at Revive and Restore are hosting a community meal at Watermark on Tuesday, 11/25 6pm-8:30pm and we are looking for volunteers! We will have a hot meal and a movie on the lawn.

Clothing, blankets, and other self-care resources will be distributed to those who need them, and we will be collecting donations every Sunday at the missions wall near the piano inside the building. We invite you to please contribute new or lightly used clothing of all sizes, bags/backpacks, socks, shoes, and any self-care items.

It is a gift to be able to recognize our privileges and the responsibility to care for the people around us who are houseless and underserved. Connecting with and engaging in conversations alongside those who have been impacted by unjust systems allows us to see the ways in which we can push back against the unevenness in our society and love each other better.

Sign up to serve at this event below or email Lori with questions or feedback.

Get ready for a fantastic time at our 2nd Annual Fall Picnic and Chili Cook-Off, happening right after service on Sunday, November 16th!

We will be grilling hot dogs, making crafts, and playing on the bounce houses in the (hopefully) beautiful November weather. We are also hosting a CHILI COOK-OFF! If you’d like to participate, use the form below to sign up! This is a competition, so each chili will be judged by our panel of volunteers. If chili isn’t your thing and you’d like to contribute something to the food table, we’d love to see some beautiful autumn-themed desserts! Bake your best pie or cookies, or just grab something from the store. We hope to see you there!

For all the moms who are seeking connection and camaraderie in what may seem like a lonely season of life. We meet once a month for an evening that we like to call our “Mother Culture Night”. Please join us for our Mother Culture evening, November 13th from 7PM-9PM.

What is Mother Culture?
Taking time to invest in ourselves is so important- to make sure we are being filled up so that we can go home refreshed and ready to pour into our families. This is what we call Mother Culture. If you are overwhelmed and at your wits end, let us rally around you, encourage and pray for you. If you are filled up and feeling healthy at this particular season, come ready to bless and encourage.

Are children allowed?
Our Mother Culture evenings are designed to be child free with the exception of nursing babes. We truly hope you’ll be able to join us!

Oh no- not another book to read! There is no required reading- all you have to do is come! This is not a house church or a book club. It is simply a gathering of mamas to build community and encourage one another.

Who organizes and leads this group?
While Carlen Hagenkotter is the organizer/administrator of the group, this is a group that we all take ownership of. We take turns leading, sharing our stories, pouring out our hearts, and we rotate bringing food. We have an ongoing sign up and love plugging each mama in wherever she feels led to add to the group!

Where do we meet?

We meet at the home of Laura and Joe Williams in South Tampa. Their address is 2525 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: It may be easier to just map the location to Bayshore Presbyterian Church, since that is where you will be parking! Park along the wall- their gate is connected to the parking lot there. Go through the gate, walk along the backs of all the units until you come to her unit #2525.

For more details on what Kindred is click here.

If you have any questions please feel free to email Carlen.

Just Initiative is one of our local missions partner walking with families facing homelessness. Come celebrate 10 years of Just’s hard work and impact at their fundraising event on November 7th 6:30pm at Elevation Coffee Heights. Whether you are a longtime supporter or curious about the work they do, this event is for you!

Get tickets HERE.

Please email missions@watermarktampa.com if you’d like to attend, but cost is a barrier.

We are hosting a meet-up group for single parents and those who have experienced divorce or intimate partner hurt. We want our community to be a place where we support each other through difficult times. Two of our own will lead a small group discussion inviting others to share their common experiences. If you have had experience with divorce or single parenthood, please come join us.

There will be a meeting on Thursday,  November 6th, 6:45pm-8:30pm in the Gathering Room in the back of the church. If you have any questions please email steadfast@watermarktampa.com.

One of our local missions partners, Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality’s Convention is Tuesday, October 28th. This is one of the most practical ways to advocate for equitable policy change as a christian in Tampa Bay and a great opportunity to practice the discipline of nonviolence.

Email missions@watermarktampa.com with questions.

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Mt. Calvary Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4902 N 40th St, Tampa, FL 33610

For more information, contact us at HOPE@hillsboroughhope.org
Follow us on social media:
📸 Instagram: @hillsborough_hope
📘 Facebook: HOPE - Hillsborough Organization for Progress & Equality

Our local missions partners at Revive and Restore are hosting a community meal at Watermark on Tuesday, 10/28 5pm-7pm and we are looking for volunteers! We will have a hot meal.

Clothing, blankets, and other self-care resources will be distributed to those who need them, and we will be collecting donations every Sunday at the missions wall near the piano inside the building. We invite you to please contribute new or lightly used clothing of all sizes, bags/backpacks, socks, shoes, and any self-care items.

It is a gift to be able to recognize our privileges and the responsibility to care for the people around us who are houseless and underserved. Connecting with and engaging in conversations alongside those who have been impacted by unjust systems allows us to see the ways in which we can push back against the unevenness in our society and love each other better.

Sign up to serve at this event below or email Lori with questions or feedback.

If you are interested in learning about Watermark and or becoming a member, please join us on Sunday, October 26th at 9AM in the Gathering Room as Pastor Tommy will be leading our bi-annual Watermark 101 Membership Class.

Childcare will be provided.

Please RSVP below.

🍬🎃 Trunk or Treat at Watermark Church! 🎃🍬

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 24 from 6–8:30pm! Bring the whole family for a night filled with decorated trunks, candy, carnival games, a spooky petting zoo, and hot dogs. This is a safe and fun way to celebrate Halloween with our church and community.

We need YOU to make this night happen! Sign up to host a trunk by clicking the link below. If you can’t or don’t want to host a trunk, there are plenty of other volunteer opportunities available, from grilling hot dogs, setting up and tearing down, or even taking photos. We are also looking for candy and treat donations! Bring your contribution to church any Sunday before 10/24 and toss it in the labeled bin in the lobby. You can also ship it directly to us via Amazon by purchasing from our wish list!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Sign up for a trunk or other volunteer area:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044BADA62FA6F94-57467793-trunk

Amazon Wishlist:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/R5S220XF0NTL?ref_=wl_share

For all the moms who are seeking connection and camaraderie in what may seem like a lonely season of life. We meet once a month for an evening that we like to call our “Mother Culture Night”. Please join us for our Mother Culture evening, October 9th from 7PM-9PM.

What is Mother Culture?
Taking time to invest in ourselves is so important- to make sure we are being filled up so that we can go home refreshed and ready to pour into our families. This is what we call Mother Culture. If you are overwhelmed and at your wits end, let us rally around you, encourage and pray for you. If you are filled up and feeling healthy at this particular season, come ready to bless and encourage.

Are children allowed?
Our Mother Culture evenings are designed to be child free with the exception of nursing babes. We truly hope you’ll be able to join us!

Oh no- not another book to read! There is no required reading- all you have to do is come! This is not a house church or a book club. It is simply a gathering of mamas to build community and encourage one another.

Who organizes and leads this group?
While Carlen Hagenkotter is the organizer/administrator of the group, this is a group that we all take ownership of. We take turns leading, sharing our stories, pouring out our hearts, and we rotate bringing food. We have an ongoing sign up and love plugging each mama in wherever she feels led to add to the group!

Where do we meet?

We meet at the home of Laura and Joe Williams in South Tampa. Their address is 2525 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: It may be easier to just map the location to Bayshore Presbyterian Church, since that is where you will be parking! Park along the wall- their gate is connected to the parking lot there. Go through the gate, walk along the backs of all the units until you come to her unit #2525.

For more details on what Kindred is click here.

If you have any questions please feel free to email Carlen.

Join us on Sunday, October 5 at 12:00pm in the Large Group Room for an Information Lunch with HOPE (Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality).
Come enjoy a meal while learning more about this organization and the important ways it serves our community. Childcare will be provided, but please RSVP so we may plan accordingly.

Our local missions partners at Revive and Restore are hosting a community meal at Watermark on Tuesday, 9/30 5pm-7pm and we are looking for volunteers! We will have a hot meal.

Clothing, blankets, and other self-care resources will be distributed to those who need them, and we will be collecting donations every Sunday at the missions wall near the piano inside the building. We invite you to please contribute new or lightly used clothing of all sizes, bags/backpacks, socks, shoes, and any self-care items.

It is a gift to be able to recognize our privileges and the responsibility to care for the people around us who are houseless and underserved. Connecting with and engaging in conversations alongside those who have been impacted by unjust systems allows us to see the ways in which we can push back against the unevenness in our society and love each other better.

Sign up to serve at this event below or email Lori with questions or feedback.

Young At Heart :  Older adults in our church community who are interested in fellowship with other "mature" church-goers. 

Watermark is a young and vibrant community and those in the 50 + age bracket are looking for ways to connect. Lets start with a monthly lunch gathering after service and perhaps expand our mission as we pray, fellowship and discover how we can be of service to the church, community and each other. 

When: September 21st... right after church until 1:30ish
Where : The Parsonage
What:  Bring a dish to share for lunch

We will have plates, utensils, and drinks available. Please RSVP to Laurie by email.

For all the moms who are seeking connection and camaraderie in what may seem like a lonely season of life. We meet once a month for an evening that we like to call our “Mother Culture Night”. Please join us for our Mother Culture evening, September 11th from 7PM-9PM.

What is Mother Culture?
Taking time to invest in ourselves is so important- to make sure we are being filled up so that we can go home refreshed and ready to pour into our families. This is what we call Mother Culture. If you are overwhelmed and at your wits end, let us rally around you, encourage and pray for you. If you are filled up and feeling healthy at this particular season, come ready to bless and encourage.

Are children allowed?
Our Mother Culture evenings are designed to be child free with the exception of nursing babes. We truly hope you’ll be able to join us!

Oh no- not another book to read! There is no required reading- all you have to do is come! This is not a house church or a book club. It is simply a gathering of mamas to build community and encourage one another.

Who organizes and leads this group?
While Carlen Hagenkotter is the organizer/administrator of the group, this is a group that we all take ownership of. We take turns leading, sharing our stories, pouring out our hearts, and we rotate bringing food. We have an ongoing sign up and love plugging each mama in wherever she feels led to add to the group!

Where do we meet?

We meet at the home of Laura and Joe Williams in South Tampa. Their address is 2525 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: It may be easier to just map the location to Bayshore Presbyterian Church, since that is where you will be parking! Park along the wall- their gate is connected to the parking lot there. Go through the gate, walk along the backs of all the units until you come to her unit #2525.

For more details on what Kindred is click here.

If you have any questions please feel free to email Carlen.

Our local missions partners at Revive and Restore are hosting a community meal at Watermark on Tuesday, 8/26 5pm-7pm and we are looking for volunteers! We will have a hot meal.

Clothing, blankets, and other self-care resources will be distributed to those who need them, and we will be collecting donations every Sunday at the missions wall near the piano inside the building. We invite you to please contribute new or lightly used clothing of all sizes, bags/backpacks, socks, shoes, and any self-care items.

It is a gift to be able to recognize our privileges and the responsibility to care for the people around us who are houseless and underserved. Connecting with and engaging in conversations alongside those who have been impacted by unjust systems allows us to see the ways in which we can push back against the unevenness in our society and love each other better.

Sign up to serve at this event below or email Lori with questions or feedback.

House Churches are kicking off the fall season in the coming weeks. On Sunday, August 17th, our House Church hosts will be present after the service to talk about their groups and when they’re meeting.

House Churches are the central way to connect with our church community by listening to each other and sharing life with others around the table.

You can learn more about all our house churches on the Watermark website and there’s a map of all our groups in the church lobby. 

If you have any questions, please email hcleadership@watermarktampa.com.

Please join us on Sunday, August 10th, right after service, we’ll be holding a “Know Your Rights” workshop focused on what to do if you or someone you know encounters ICE. We’ll go over key information—especially when a warrant is legally required for ICE to enter homes, churches, or other spaces.

Even if you can’t attend the training, please save this number in your phone:

📱 Florida Immigrant Rights Hotline: 1-888-600-5762

Let’s stay informed.

Childcare will be provided during the meeting. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and let us know if you'll need childcare so we can plan accordingly.

With the start of the school year, some of our elementary kids will be moving classrooms! Because we combine grades in Wee Watermark, not everyone will move up so make sure you are selecting the correct room when checking your children in on August 10th. There has been some confusion in the past about the 4-5 year old class and the kindergarten class—if you have a 5 year old who is starting kindergarten this year then they will move up to Red Room (K-1st)! If your 5 year old is still in preschool, they will remain in the Green Room (4-5yrs). If you need help please ask a Lead at check in. :)

After service, we will have popsicles under the awning near the playground to celebrate! We hope you can join us.