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Happy November to you! I have to confess that, of all the seasons, this one is actually my favorite: calm before the chaos of December, a day devoted entirely to feasting with people I love, and an open invitation all month long to reflect on the abundance of blessings I enjoy every day. While we're on the subject...I'm grateful for each of you, and for all of the wonderful learning, fellowship and service we've already enjoyed together this year. I hope you'll join us this month as we turn to celebrating: first with our Friendsgiving dinner, then in December with our Christmas party. Regular groups and classes, including our new book club at Amelie's, will continue too, and are always welcoming new members.
With prayers for safe and happy holidays for each of you.
Yours,
Jen
Pastoral Resident, Adult Discipleship, Young Adult Ministries
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WE WANT TO KNOW!
Winter Retreat
January 12-15, 2018;
Banner Elk/Boone Area
Reserve your spot by November 21st by completing this
survey or via the QR code to the right. As before, we'll rent a house together and provide food and lodging for one cost. All winter sports are at your own cost.
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GIVE THANKS
Friendsgiving
Sunday, November 19;
5-7PM
Catawba Brewing Co.
933 Louise Ave. Ste 105
Join us for this Thanksgiving tradition! We'll provide
main dishes (including a vegetarian option) and coffee. Bring a side or dessert to share. Post your dish on our
facebook
event page! Don't forget to bring a box for leftovers!
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after 11am worship
Stop by the
Alternative Gift Market on the track at Covenant's Rec Wing (opens at 8:30), then
join us for a meal at the Mayobird on East Boulevard!
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Tuesday, December 12;
6:30-8:30PM
Queen Park Social
4125 Yancey Rd
Join us at Queen Park Social for food and games! Bring $5 for shoes if you'd like to bowl; we'll have lanes reserved, along with shuffleboard. Don't forget to check out the arcade games too ($1 per play)!
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Check out Covenant's annual Advent devotion this year on "Anticipation." Pick up a printed copy beginning Sunday, November 26th or sign up online to have devotions sent to you, Monday-Friday throughout Advent, as well as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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BOOK CLUB CONTINUES TONIGHT
Tuesday, November 14; 7-8:30pm
Amelie's @ Park Road, 4321 Park Road
Join us for a discussion on
It
Happened on the Way to War
, by Rye Barcott.
Look for the table with our sign!
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REDISCOVER
Sunday School & Small Groups
Sundays & Tuesdays
Millennials
Sunday School Class Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in FH105.
We'll explore an Animate series on the Bible.
YA Women's Group
Tuesday evenings 1st Tuesdays in FH201, 3rd Tuesdays in various locations, 7-8 p.m.
Join Eleanor Sojka, Ashley Holland, Ally Hunter and Sarah Lipsey for conversations and outings.
YA Men's Group
Devotions and Drafts 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m.
Join John Lipsey and Austin Flynn for good conversation at Dilworth Grille.
YA Women's Group
Sunday evenings.
Mostly women in our 20s and 30s who gather for friendship. Led by Jessica Patchett.
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Rabbi Klass: "What I Love Most About Being Jewish"
Sunday, December 3; 9:30am; FH207
As part of our First Sunday series on "What I Love Most About Being ____"
Rabbi Dusty Klass was born and raised in Seattle WA. She completed her undergraduate work at University of California, Santa Barbara and spent her junior year abroad in Dublin, Ireland. Before entering rabbinic school, Rabbi Klass spent two years as NFTY-SoCAL Regional Advisor, supporting and guiding teen leaders of the Reform Jewish youth movement. She was ordained from the Los Angeles campus of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion with masters degrees in Hebrew Letters and Jewish Educational Leadership. Rabbi Klass is passionate about youth work, social justice, and meeting people where they are at.
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 A SPECIAL INVITATION
Friday, December 15; 5:15pm
5101 Providence Rd
Covenant members are invited to Temple Beth El for a special event hosted in partnership with MeckMIN. Please RSVP to Jen Christianson by December 8th to reserve your spot.
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Shine On! An Epiphany experience to brighten your soul.
Join us for an illuminating hour of conversation and creativity celebrating the sacred Epiphany story and how it's unfolding in us today.
When: Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., from Jan. 10 to Feb. 7
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Save the dates for our Women's Retreat and Men's Getaway!
The Women's Retreat is February 2-4, 2018 at Pinehurst.
Men's Getaway will be March 9-11, 2018 at
Etowah Valley Golf & Resort.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHILDREN'S, YOUTH MINISTRIES
Sundays and Wednesdays
Our children's and youth ministries rely on a team of volunteers to make everything run smoothly each week. As we look to the coming weeks, we need greeters to welcome newcomers, shepherds to accompany teachers with large (fabulous!) classes, and hall assistants to help when we run out of goldfish or need to find another pair of scissors. If you would like to participate in Covenant's children's and youth ministries, please click here for more information
and learn how you can sign up online.
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