Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Table
Our Journey of Faith
Who We Are
Watauga Community Church is a welcoming, open-hearted Christian community rooted in the mountains of Western North Carolina. We gather around Christ’s table with joy, seeking to follow Jesus through compassion, justice, and genuine belonging. Our doors are open to all — seekers, believers, questioners, and neighbors — as we worship, serve, and grow together. We believe faith comes alive in community, and here you’ll find encouragement, grace, and a place to call home.
Our Affiliations
The ICCC is an inclusive, ecumenical Christian body uniting independent and community-focused congregations in shared mission. Rooted in justice, fellowship, and service, the ICCC supports churches in living out the Gospel through compassion, unity, and community engagement.
The PCA is a welcoming network of progressive Christians and ministries committed to equality, inclusion, and social justice. Grounded in the life and teachings of Jesus, the Alliance embraces diverse beliefs, affirms LGBTQ+ people, and works to build compassionate, community-centered faith spaces.
The North Carolina Council of Churches is an ecumenical organization uniting Christian denominations and faith communities across the state around shared commitments to justice, compassion, and public witness. Since its founding in 1935, the Council has worked to address pressing moral issues—including poverty, racism, environmental care, workers’ rights, and healthcare—through advocacy, education, and collaboration. Rooted in the Gospel call to love neighbor and seek the common good, the NC Council of Churches empowers congregations to live out their faith in both service and social action, building a more just and compassionate North Carolina for all.
Church World Service is a global faith-based organization dedicated to ending hunger, alleviating poverty, and supporting refugees and displaced people around the world. Through local partnerships, disaster relief, advocacy, and compassionate service, CWS works to build a world where every person has food, shelter, and dignity.
What is a Community Church?
A community church is a congregation formed around shared faith rather than a single denomination. As part of the International Council of Community Churches (ICCC), we stand in an ecumenical tradition that values unity, open fellowship, and freedom of conscience. People from many backgrounds worship together without needing to think alike to belong.
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As a community church, we serve our local community and extend our fellowship through digital worship. Whether gathered in person or online, we pray, learn, and serve side-by-side—creating space where neighbors near and far can grow in Christ. Membership is open to all, and participation can happen in the sanctuary or from home. Our mission continues across screens, social media, and virtual gatherings, ensuring that the call to “love God and love neighbor” reaches beyond our four walls.
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To put it simply:
We are a welcoming, united, Christ-centered church—local in heart, global in reach, in person and online.
About our Pastor
Rev. Daniel Coffey, M.Div. & M.A.C.E.
Rev. Daniel Coffey is a passionate pastor, educator, and community builder committed to creating spaces of welcome, justice, and spiritual growth. He holds a B.A. in Religion from American Public University (Magna Cum Laude), a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Union Presbyterian Seminary, along with some Doctor of Ministry work through South College. Daniel is a recipient of the McLaughlin Rural Church Award and other recognitions for leadership and service. Rooted in the Christian tradition and shaped by love for rural communities, he brings warmth, creativity, and a heart for service to ministry — believing faith is lived through compassion, shared stories, and open tables where everyone belongs.
