WDBC Revival 2025
Please join us this year for revival, Wednesday, October 22nd – Friday, October 24th.
WDBC Homecoming Memory Wall
On the blank wall in the hallway, we will create a visual tribute that tells the story of our church, our families, and our legacy. This wall will honor:
-Members and loved ones who have passed on
-Former members and families who were part of WDBC through the years
-Church events, ministries, and moments worth remembering
-Generations of history that have shaped our 133-year journey
Pastor Johnson’s vision is to create a lasting display of who we are and where we’ve come from—a celebration that brings families back home, honors those who came before us, and reminds us of God’s faithfulness through the decades.
How You Can Participate
We are asking every member to contribute printed photos (no frames needed) of:
Family members connected to WDBC (past or present)
Deceased loved ones who were part of our church family
Church programs, ministries, choirs, baptisms, anniversaries, weddings, youth events, or special services all at WDBC
Any moment that represents the life and legacy of WDBC
Photos will be attached using non-damaging command strips, and all originals will be returned after Homecoming.
Submission Details
Please submit printed photos in person to:
Sis. Audrey Wiltshire
Minister Shekeala Billie
Preferred Deadline: Sunday, October 19
Final Deadline: Tuesday, October 22 (First night of revival)
Let’s fill the wall with memories worth celebrating. Whether your photo is from 5 years ago or 75 years ago, even from 133 years ago—your story is part of our story.
Help us make this Memory Wall a powerful reflection of faith, family, legacy, and home.
All Hands On Deck Cleanup Day
Saturday, October 18th at 11:00 AM
This is a full fall cleaning — inside and out. Every ministry area, every room, every closet, and every corner of the church will be refreshed in preparation for:
Revival Services – October 22–24
Homecoming Sunday – October 26
To help us organize teams and assignments, please use the link below to sign up and select your preferred area — or choose “Anywhere Needed”:
We will also have a Follow-Up Refresher Clean on:
Saturday, October 25th at 11:00 AM
to make sure everything is ready for Homecoming Sunday!
This is more than a cleanup — it’s a moment of unity, stewardship, and preparation for revival.
Let’s honor God’s house together!
Are you with us?
Sign Up Here:
Homecoming 2025
For more information about upcoming homecoming events, click on the link!
BISHOP CURRY BIO
The Rt. Rev. Michael Bruce Curry served as the 27th presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church.At the church’s 78th General Convention in June 2015, he was elected to a nine-year term in this role and was installed in November of that year; he retired in 2024.
Throughout his ministry, Bishop Curry has been a prophetic leader, particularly in the areas of racial reconciliation, climate change, evangelism, immigration policy, and marriage equality. The animating vision and message of his ministry is Jesus of Nazareth and his way of radical, sacrificial love, and he regularly reminds Episcopalians they are “the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement.”
Widely regarded as one of the most dynamic preachers of our time, Bishop Curry was ordained a priest in 1978 and served parishes in North Carolina, Ohio, and Maryland until his election as the 11th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina in 2000.
Bishop Curry has been extensively involved in Crisis Control Ministry and the Absalom Jones Initiative, founding ecumenical summer day camps for children, preaching missions, creating networks of family day care providers and educational centers, and brokering millions of dollars of investment in urban neighborhoods.
The descendant of enslaved Africans brought to North America by way of the trans-Atlantic slave routes, Bishop Curry was born in Chicago in 1953. His father was also an Episcopal priest, and after Bishop Curry’s mother died when he was young, he and his sister were raised by their father and grandmother in upstate New York.
Bishop Curry attended public schools in Buffalo, graduated with high honors from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School. He furthered his education at The College of Preachers, Princeton Theological Seminary, Wake Forest University, the Ecumenical Institute at St. Mary’s Seminary, and the Institute of Christian Jewish Studies. He holds honorary doctorates from Yale University, Virginia Theological Seminary, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and Episcopal Divinity School.
The author of five books and a regular guest on national and international media outlets, Bishop Curry was named the 2018 religion newsmaker of the year by the Religion News Association.
A resident of Raleigh, North Carolina, Bishop Curry is married to Sharon (Clement) Curry, and the couple has two adult daughters, Rachel and Elizabeth.
Fellowship Weekend 2025
The West Durham Baptist Church Member Engagement and Retention Ministry presents Fellowship Weekend 2025! Please see fellowship events below.
Friday, August 22nd
All men are invited to a discipleship session in our church’s fellowship hall at 7pm with The Forge Men’s Fellowship. Contact Deacons Greg Simpson or Jeff Hopkins for any additional questions.
Saturday, August 23rd
All Women are encouraged to join our Women’s Ministry for breakfast at Golden Corral Restaurant, located at 5006 Apex Highway, here in Durham, at 9am sharp. See Sister Audra Simpson, Women’s Ministry representative, for any additional questions.
Saturday, August 23rd
the Youth Ministry will gather for a fellowship picnic at Dorothea Dix Park, located in Raleigh, NC, at 1pm. Youth parents will receive shelter information in an upcoming ministry communication. See Sister Nikki Starnes or Minister Adrian Blackmon for any additional questions.
Sunday, August 24th
We will conclude our Fellowship Weekend with our Family and Friends Day Service at 10am. You are encouraged to wear any West Durham Baptist or spiritually-leaning tee shirt. Following the morning service, church family and friends will remain in the sanctuary for a congregational photo, followed by a fellowship dinner in our church’s fellowship hall.
Sundae Sundays
Stop by the parlor on Sundays in June after service and support our youth to help them reach their fundraising goals!
Vacation Bible School
Contact Sister Audra Simpson at audramk@hotmail.com.
WDBC Kitchen Ministry Fish Fry
The WDBC Kitchen Ministry is hosting a Fish Fry on Saturday, June 7th at 1 PM! Come enjoy crispy whiting fillets, your choice of sides, dessert, and a drink—all for just $15 per plate. Fish sandwiches are available too for $7. Pre-orders and pre-payment will be available online soon. Support our ministry and bring your appetite!”
Want to pre-order? Click the link!
Paint It Away
Ladies of WDBC, listen up! Sometimes, life gets heavy, the to-do list grows long, and the mind needs a moment to breathe. So why not Paint It All Away? It’s time to breathe, create, and unwind.
The Women’s Ministry invites you to Paint It All Away, a relaxing afternoon of color, conversation, and connection on Saturday, May 31st from 1 PM to 3 PM in the WDBC Fellowship Hall.
Light refreshments will be served. A good time is guaranteed.
Let this be your peaceful escape. Come laugh, create something beautiful, and enjoy the company of amazing women. You don’t have to be an artist — just bring your heart and a willingness to let go and let God refresh you through fellowship and fun.
Come paint it all away with us — we’ll save you a paintbrush.
