Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church is committed to Loving God, Loving Others, and Serving All.
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church takes seriously God’s command to be good stewards of the earth. This includes a dedication to caring for the environment in various ways. We are committed to witness through humble, approachable service and careful stewardship of our resources.
Church members perform community service days such as neighborhood litter pick-up, and litter bag distribution at Tweetsie Trail. We serve only fair trade coffee, and have become a Certified GreenFaith Church. The group has also sponsored various hikes and walks to enjoy with wonders of nature, including the Bluebell Hike at Winged Deer Park and a stroll along the Watauga River at Sycamore Shoals State Park. Please consult our calendar or announcements for various scheduled events.
In 2019, WAPC negotiated with Johnson City to establish a community pollinator garden located at the corner of East Watauga Avenue and Stuart Street, adjacent to our church. Since that time, this garden has proved to be an oasis of beauty with an ever-changing array of flowers and colors that attract bees and other beneficial insects, including butterflies. Many of our green-thumbed members contribute their time in planting, weeding and overall maintenance of the garden. The new season is about to begin. Stop or drive by anytime; the garden is always changing.
Spread a little sunshine - annual plant distribution project
Deemed “Spread a Little Sunshine Campaign” by JCHA, our annual plant distribution of tomatoes, peppers and marigolds, along with soil, to participating residents of the Johnson City Housing Authority has been quite successful. This was our sixth year working with both Evergreen Nurseries and the JCHA to bring a personal touch to the residents. We receive many requests to participate and we deliver to approximately 125 households as we have done in past years usually on the Saturday following Mother’s Day weekend in the Spring. Members from Covenant Presbyterian Church and ETSU/U-Kirk have been invited to participate. We rejoice that this ministry is so well received and appreciated.
