You may have heard Tommy and Leo discuss emphasizing missional living more in the coming year. For more details go to our blog post.
We have come up with 2 values to focus on this year as a church. First, Service - we value showing up for each other in service with the time and resources available to us. Second, Community - we value connection with each other, walking alongside each other and taking part in the pain and growth of each other’s lives. Every week, we will communicate with each other an emphasis on one habit for missional living that reflects one or both of these values, whether it be sharing a meal with others, educating yourself on a particular justice topic, or reaching out to someone in your life who is suffering. We are often doing this work in the half circle/missional space quietly on the individual level. We want to bring comfort and encouragement to having this conversation as openly as we talk about the other "circles" - like house churches and Sunday gatherings.
March 2025 - Plan to attend a Watermark or other local outreach volunteer event
Look at the calendar for an event to attend this month (or early next). Showing up to a volunteer event bolsters our community with needed support while deepening our understanding of local service needs. Hopefully you’ll meet someone you wouldn’t have otherwise crossed paths with. Below you will find a list of some upcoming events you can be a part of, check it out! This will be updated regularly, with links or event updates.
Watermark Outreach Events March-April 2025
Saturday, March 1st 9AM-1PM - Just Initiative Work Day
Organizing indoors and outdoors and fixing up the Free Boutique and Office areas. Painting, moving furniture, cleaning, raking/planting potted flowers are on the itinerary for the day. Come help for any time that you have available! Location: Just Initiative Boutique 1503 E 26th Ave, Tampa 33605
Tuesday, March 11th 7PM-8:30PM - Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality (HOPE) Rally.
Come listen to the issues the research committees will share regarding Housing Affordability, Mental Health, Criminal Justice Reform, and Care for Creation along with 300 other members of local churches seeking change from our local lawmakers. This event is a fabulous introduction to this organization. Location: Mt. Calvary Seventh-Day Adventist Church 4902 N 40th Street, Tampa 33610
Monday, March 17th-Friday, March 21st - Just Initiative Spring Break Field Trips.
If you have time over spring break during the day and would be interested in volunteering with the kids that participate with Just Initiative, email missions@watermarktampa.com and we will get you connected! Location: various
Tuesday, March 25th 5PM-7:30PM - Revive and Restore Community Dinner.
Come serve and eat a provided hot meal alongside the unhoused and underserved in our community. Lori Martin hosts this event with Revive and Restore the last Tuesday of each month, and we are always looking for volunteers to participate and enjoy getting to know the local community over a shared table. Location: Watermark Church 6608 N Central Ave 33604
Friday, April 4th 6:30PM-8:30PM - Timothy Initiative Stories of Hope Fundraising Dinner.
Come learn about the Timothy Initiative with speakers from within the program (addiction recovery and support), guest speakers, live music, and food from around the Tampa area. Volunteer for the event and join for free, or patronize the event for $75 per ticket. Location: the Portico
Tuesday, April 8th 6:30PM-8PM - Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality (HOPE) Nehemiah Action.
Come participate in HOPE’s largest event of the year bearing witness to the changes we are petitioning of local lawmakers and their responses live and in person. The year’s researched proposals will be stated regarding Housing Affordability, Mental Health, Criminal Justice Reform, and Care for Creation and we will ask for commitments from County Commissioners, City Councilmen, etc. for actionable changes. Location: Bible-Based Fellowship Church 4811 Ehrlich Road, Tampa 33624
Friday, April 18th 6PM-9PM - Revive and Restore Fundraising Dinner
Come support the raising of remaining funds for the Revive and Restore ministry truck. These events are known for fabulous food! Location: MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) 4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa 33617. Cost: $100 (kids are free and the exhibits/IMAX will be OPEN) *if you are able to go, but the cost is prohibitive, please email missions@watermarktampa.com
Sunday, April 27th 12:30PM-2PM - Immigration Rights event after church.
One of our church members is a local immigration lawyer. Come hear her discuss the basics of US Immigration rights, including information on the current implications for our local community. Lunch provided. Applicable for immigrants, friends, family members, and local allies alike. Location: Watermark Church 6608 N Central Ave 33604
Please join us at one or more local outreach event in March or April, and email us missions@watermarktampa.com with any difficulty jumping in to an event.
Or let us know about an event or organization you know about that we may not!