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 7th, 6:45pm-8:45pm in the large group room in the back of the church. Childcare for any age will be provided. If you have any questions please email missions@watermarktampa.com.

🎃👻 Trunk or Treat at Watermark Church – October 26th! 👻🎃

Come celebrate Halloween with us at our annual Trunk or Treat event on October 26th, from 4 to 7 pm! Enjoy a delightful evening of candy, costumes, and community spirit as you stroll through our festive parking lot filled with creatively decorated trunks. We’ll be serving up delicious hot dogs and popcorn to keep you fueled for all the fun! We’re also looking for volunteers to help make this event a success—your support is greatly appreciated! To view the volunteer opportunities or sign up for a trunk, please click the Sign Up Genius link below.

Can’t host a trunk or volunteer but still want to help? We are accepting candy donations! Visit our Amazon wishlist to send your donation directly to the church, or feel free to bring someone in any Sunday before the 26th!

Bring your family, put on your best costumes, and join us for a fantastic time. See you there! 🍬🌭🚗

Sign Up Genius for Trunks & Volunteer Opportunities

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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: October 20th... 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.

The church is hosting a work day on October 19th from 11am to 5pm to complete several grounds-keeping projects as well as some fall cleaning. There will be jobs ranging from fixing up to yard work to decluttering. You do not have to stay the full day. Whatever time you are able to contribute is greatly appreciated! Lunch will be provided. If you are able to lend a helping hand please RSVP below.

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 October 10th 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.

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,  October 3rd, 6:45pm-8:45pm in the large group room in the back of the church. Childcare for any age will be provided. If you have any questions please email missions@watermarktampa.com.

Our local missions partners at Revive and Restore are hosting a community meal at Watermark on Tuesday, 9/24 5:30-8pm 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.

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 September 12th 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.

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,  September 5th, 6:45pm-8:45pm in the large group room in the back of the church. Childcare for any age will be provided. If you have any questions please email missions@watermarktampa.com.

Our local missions partners at Revive and Restore are hosting a community meal at Watermark on Tuesday, 8/27 5:30-8pm 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.

On Sunday, August 25th we will be having a membership luncheon and Q+A. We invite those who are considering becoming members at Watermark or those who are already members and have questions they would like to ask our Pastors and leadership team. 

In the 4 weeks leading up to this luncheon Tommy, Leo and others will be speaking on various topics including What is The Church, Our 3 Circle Ecclesiology, a journey through the Apostle’s Creed, and maybe a little Revelation sprinkled in. 

We hope this sermon series will empower and enrich you as we all seek to better love God, emulate Christ, and discern the Spirit as the body of Christ. We invite those contemplating membership to attend these weeks leading up to the luncheon as a way of preparation. So whether you are new to our community, or a long-time member looking for a refresher, we would love to have you in attendance.

Please RSVP so we can account for the amount of food needed.

House Churches are kicking off the fall season in the coming weeks. On Sunday, August 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.

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: August 11th... 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.

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 11th. 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.

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,  August 1st, 6:45pm-8:45pm in the large group room in the back of the church. Childcare for any age will be provided. If you have any questions please email missions@watermarktampa.com.

Our local missions partners at Revive and Restore are hosting a community meal at Watermark on Tuesday, 7/30 5:30-8pm 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.

Our Annual Congregation Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 23rd immediately following service. This meeting is open to anyone attending Watermark, but voting is limited to members.
Members: voting this year will be done virtually, you will receive a separate email with a link to cast your vote on June 23rd immediately after service.

Meeting Documents are posted below and a paper copy is available in the lobby.

• Watermark Church Rules of Order 2024

• Constitution and Bylaws

• Watermark Church 2023-2024 Projected Actual Budget VS 2024-2025 Proposed Budget

• Watermark Church Congregation Meeting 2024 Sample Ballot

If you have any questions please email the Watermark Governing Board.

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,  June 6th, 6:45pm-8:45pm in the large group room in the back of the church. Childcare for any age will be provided. If you have any questions please email missions@watermarktampa.com.

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: June 6th... 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.

Please join us for our Mother Culture evening.

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 fried and and at your wits end, let us rally around you, encourage and pray for you. If you are filled up and feeling healthy in this particular season, come ready to bless and encourage.

There is no required reading or beverage requests at this time- all you have to do is come willing to connect with fellow mamas in your season of life.

We do rotate bringing a snack and also ask for a volunteer each month to share from their life in what we call "The Hot Seat"- it's NOT scary, we promise!! The Hot Seat is simply a time to share with the group a little more about yourself and share various aspects of your personal story in order to offer a feeling of transparency and reality as you walk out your Christianity in your home, family and the world around you. We believe that the deeper we get to know each other, the more love and sisterhood we find in each other as we walk together through our journeys of life and motherhood.

We generally meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm. 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!

A massive THANK YOU to Laura for opening her beautiful home. What a gift she is to us!

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS:: Please park at Bayshore Presbyterian Church. Park along the wall- their gate is connected to the parking lot there. Go through the gate at the west end of the lot, walk along the backs of all the units- The William’s Unit is the last one with floral branches mural painted in the courtyard. Just come on in and up the stairs.

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, 4/30 6-8pm 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.

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,  April 25th, 6:45pm-8:45pm in the large group room in the back of the church. Childcare for any age will be provided. If you have any questions please email missions@watermarktampa.com.

Join us for a family movie night on Friday, April 12th, at 6:30pm! We will be showing The Super Mario Bros Movie in the sanctuary. There will be popcorn, treats, and drinks for a donation. All proceeds go to helping us refresh our playground area for Wee Watermark and our neighborhood! We hope you will make it for this fun community event! To RSVP, please use the form below so we know how many will be joining us.

Please join us for our Mother Culture evening.

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 fried and and at your wits end, let us rally around you, encourage and pray for you. If you are filled up and feeling healthy in this particular season, come ready to bless and encourage.

There is no required reading or beverage requests at this time- all you have to do is come willing to connect with fellow mamas in your season of life.

We do rotate bringing a snack and also ask for a volunteer each month to share from their life in what we call "The Hot Seat"- it's NOT scary, we promise!! The Hot Seat is simply a time to share with the group a little more about yourself and share various aspects of your personal story in order to offer a feeling of transparency and reality as you walk out your Christianity in your home, family and the world around you. We believe that the deeper we get to know each other, the more love and sisterhood we find in each other as we walk together through our journeys of life and motherhood.

We generally meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm. 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!

A massive THANK YOU to Laura for opening her beautiful home. What a gift she is to us!

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS:: Please park at Bayshore Presbyterian Church. Park along the wall- their gate is connected to the parking lot there. Go through the gate at the west end of the lot, walk along the backs of all the units- The William’s Unit is the last one with floral branches mural painted in the courtyard. Just come on in and up the stairs.

For more details on what Kindred is click here.

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

Please join us on Sunday, April 7th immediately after service for a community cookout and playground refresh. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided. Please feel free to bring a side, desserts will be provided by our Youth Group.

During this time we will be adding new mulch to the playground. If you can bring a pair of scissors to help open bags and a change of clothes.

Come and gather with us as we proclaim that God has entered into the world in a new way through Jesus, and what that means for our life together. We will have baptisms during the sunrise service for all who want to take that step, please RSVP below.

This year we will be having 2 gatherings:

Sunrise Service 7:15AM - weather permitting; Baptism will be during this service.
Regular Service 10:30AM

Wee Watermark will be available for children 5 years and under for the 10:30 AM service.

If you have already signed up to be baptized here are some things you should know:

~ Please make sure you all wear dark colored clothing since you will be getting wet and you may want to make sure you also wear a pair of comfortable pants as you will need to be stepping in and out of the baptismal pool, and the step might be a little high for shorter people. 

~ There will be plenty of towels provided as well has bags for your wet clothing if you choose to change on site. 

~ Before you step into the water with me, there will be a moment in case there is anything that you would like to say. Feel free to express whatever is on your heart, or something that expressing what this means to you at this point in your life. If you feel uncomfortable with talking, thats totally fine as well, just say your name and come on over.

~ All baptisms will be directly following the sunrise service.

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: March 24th... 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.

This month we're planning a special social event at Corner Club in Tampa.

DETAILS:

March 21st 7-9pm at Corner Club in Seminole Heights!

"Build Your Own Bouquet" night

Everyone bring a “bouquet” of a single variety of flowers to share- roses, carnations, filler flowers, greenery, etc. and a vase to arrange in.

For more details on what Kindred is click here.

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