Why Watershed?

Just as a watershed acts as a source of life, providing water to a geographic region, Watershed Church is a community of people living in response to God’s mercy and grace, sharing the good news of healing, restoration, and hope in Jesus Christ.
 

EARLY History

Watershed Church was founded in 2006 as an emerging congregation in the Christian Reformed Church. Informal services began during the summer on one of Traverse City’s many beaches. These gatherings eventually moved to rented space in a yoga room at the Grand Traverse Commons (we still meet outdoors in the summer!).
 

THESE DAYS

Our Sunday worship services are held in the South Chapel of what was once All Faiths Chapel on Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

We do our best to nurture a Christian community where people can relax and be themselves, knowing they will be accepted and loved for who they are. We enjoy time together through things like our Camp Watershed getaways to Cedar Bend Farm, and we nurture spiritual growth through prayer groups, book studies, a faith formation class for adolescents, and special services (and much more).

We are committed to restoring the world through proclaiming and demonstrating the love of God in Jesus Christ. We partner with local organizations like Single MOMM, Freedom Builders, and Bethany Christian Services.

Of course, no church community is perfect - and we aren’t. But isn’t that kind of the point? Watershed exists for imperfect people who have found healing, wholeness, and hope in Jesus Christ.