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Stewardship campaign getting closer to goal
Submit a pledge, help Covenant cross finish line
We are currently at 73 percent of our pledge goal. If you have not yet made a pledge, please click here or return a pledge card in Sunday worship.
Your financial commitment enables Covenant to position our ministries for the broadest reach.
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Open Table Christmas Party with Santa
5 to 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Take part in a merry evening of Open Table dinner and photos with our favorite Santa Claus, who returns for another year of service.
RSVP here.
On the menu: Chicken tenders; roasted chicken; mac & cheese; green beans; rolls; salad bar; ice cream; Christmas cookies
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Contemplative Advent service: A time to slow down
6:30 p.m. in Chapel
In the hustle and bustle, it can be hard to find time to reflect on the meaning of the season.
Through scripture, poetry, art and silence, let us ready our hearts for the coming of the Christ child.
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Special music in worship on Sunday
Chapel and Sanctuary services
- Chapel: Henry Trexler will perform a Bach sonata on the Viol da gambe.
- 11 a.m. Sanctuary: Christmas Concerto by Flute Ensemble (Doug Bacon, Rebecca Duncan, Jo Ann Evans, Emily Schauer) Cello: Suzanne Harmon
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Christmas Caroling with Covenant friends
Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m.
- 5 p.m. - Soup and sandwich dinner in the Fellowship Hall
- 5:45 to 6 p.m. - Practice singing our carols
- 6 p.m. - Depart on foot (Neighbors are expecting us). We'll carry song booklets and light-up candles.
- 7 to 7:30 p.m. - Return to church for cookies and hot chocolate.
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Interfaith visit to Temple Beth El
Friday, Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Covenant members are invited to Temple Beth El for a special MeckMIN event. We need to RSVP to the Temple by Friday, so
please let Jen Christianson know if you can join our Covenant group.
- 5:15 p.m. Reception and snacks
- 5:30 p.m. Orientation to the service, led in the chapel by Rabbi Klass
- 6 to 7:30 p.m. Service with lighting of menorahs
- 7:30 p.m. Dinner (no cost; donations accepted) with the Temple community.
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Covenant to hold Lessons & Carols services
Sunday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
This historic service will feature prelude music from the CPCC Early Music Consort. The service will be led by the Covenant Choir with handbell music from Covenant Ringers, with children's choirs at 11 a.m. and Youth Chorale at 5 p.m.
- At 5 p.m., an offering will be taken to support Crisis Assistance, one of our community's most vital nonprofit organizations.
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Showing our love for teachers at Highland
Next teacher brunch is Dec. 17
You can contribute food, drinks, flowers and notes.
Click here to see the list of needs through SignUp Genius. We deliver to the teachers' lounge every month!
Ways to serve at Highland:
Click here for a full list of opportunities, including an undergarment drive led by the Covenant Preschool.
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Young Adults host Christmas party
Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Strike City
Join us at Strike City for food and games! Bring $5 if you'd like to bowl; we'll cover
the rest. Newcomers are welcome.
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Covenant welcomes Sally Jackson
Sally will support Ed Wing staff and Parish Nurse
Sally Jackson will join the Covenant staff on Monday as the Administrative Assistant to the Education Staff and Parish Nurse.
Sally, a graduate of UNC-Charlotte, comes to us from the law firm of Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog, where she handled administrative and clerical duties. In her new role, Sally will assist with logistics for classes, adult small groups, children's programs, guest speakers and seasonal activities throughout the year.
Sally volunteers with many community organizations, including the American Cancer Society, Charlotte Guild Debutante Club and Forest Hill Church, where she volunteers in mission and serves as a Life Group Leader. Sally and her husband Bill are parents of two adult children and are expecting their first grandchild in February.
Please join us in welcoming Sally and supporting her work in the Education Wing.
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