Worship on the Water
Worship on the Water (WOW) began under the leadership of Chuck and Evelyn Smith and Oliver and Sandra Kitchens and with support from Community LIFE Church. They saw a need for a casual, nondenominational service in our local community, especially for weekend visitors enjoying recreational time on Lake Wedowee. In 2010, SIFAT became the sponsor of WOW, and we have enjoyed providing summer worship services as a way to give back to the community that has supported SIFAT for so many years.
From Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, local residents and lake visitors meet on the shore of Lake Wedowee under the pines at Lakeside Marina at 9 a.m. every Sunday. Each week, guest musicians and speakers lead the service. Rain is not a problem, because the service easily moves to Lakeside’s porch.
Come by boat, come by car, come as you are!
If you have questions, want to suggest a speaker or musical group or would like to volunteer at WOW, please e-mail wow@sifat.org.
2026 Schedule
May 24 –John Ed Mathison and Jerry Rogers
May 31 –TBA
June 7 – Jimmy Yates
June 14 – Sallie Shaw and Fellowship Quartet
June 21 – Josiah Corson and TBA
June 28 – Carey Akin and Unshakeable Kingdom
July 5 – George Mathison and TBA
July 12 –TBA and Uncle Joe and the Medicine Show
July 19 – Janice Clark and Barry Waldrep with April Huddleston
July 26 – Hughey Reynolds and John and Jake Howle
Aug. 2 – TBA and Ryan and Missie Robertson
Aug. 9 – Josh Stitcher and Dawn Rooks with Friends
Aug. 16 – TBA
Aug. 23 – Jacob Wilkerson and Bear Creek Methodist Church
Aug. 30 – Todd Noren-Hentz and Joyful Sound
Sept. 6 – Billy Coleman and Clearvision
FAQs
What do I wear?
WOW is outside, so dress casually and comfortably.
Where do I park?
Please park outside of the fence enclosure and enjoy a short walk to the water, if you are able. There is limited space close to the water, so please reserve these spaces for those who need it most. Do not park in front of the boat ramp or block the storage units.
What if it rains?
We still have WOW! Look for us on the side porch of Allen’s Lakeside Marina.
Questions or need more information?
Call 256.396.2015 during the week or e-mail wow@sifat.org. Follow SIFAT on Facebook for regular updates about SIFAT and WOW.
Special Thanks
WOW is sponsored by SIFAT, but we could not make this happen every week without the help of others.
- Thank you to Allen’s Lakeside Marina for allowing us to use their parking lot weekly and porch for rainy days.
- Thank you to Lake Wedowee Docks for clearing your work area and moving docks each week.
About the Service
WOW is a nondenominational worship service held from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend on Lake Wedowee and is sponsored by SIFAT. Each week features different speakers and musicians. Bring your friends and family under the pine trees or on the water at Lakeside Marina at 9 a.m. each Sunday – we’ll see you there!
Donate to SIFAT/WOW
If you would like to donate to SIFAT/WOW, please use the button below. (remember SIFAT’s legal name is Southern Institute for Appropriate Technology).
