Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018
Stewardship update for 2018
Help Covenant reach our goal
We are at 90 percent - within reach 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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First Sunday Speaker: What I Love Most About...
Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Hear from Amee Roome and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in FH207 as part of our interfaith dialogue series. 

Then, on Sunday, Jan. 21, Covenant members are invited to worship at 1 p.m. with the Charlotte South Stake of the LDS Church. We will meet at the meeting house at 5815 Carmel Road. Fellowship and Q&A will follow. 
Covenant to install new class of elders
Sunday at multiple services
Members of the Session Class of 2020 (ordained and/or installed):
Eric Davis, Mary Delk, Allyson Easterling, Debbie Enna+, Gene Graziano+, Sally Harriss, David Isaacs+, Bill McNairy, Damon Nelson, Katie Stewart. 

Youth Elders (2018): Zane Shockley, Joel St. Onge
+Installed only, having previously served as Elder
Uptown Bible study with Justin and Ben
Resumes Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m.
Join Justin Hicks and Ben Mallicote for lively discussion. "Perhaps unexpected is just how much it reinvigorates our spirits mid-week, when many can use it the most." Our group meets in a conference room at uptown's Foundation for the Carolinas.   Contact facilitator Jessica Patchett.
Two series begin Wednesday night, Jan. 10
Click below to learn what's new at Open Table
Workshop for parents and children
Our friends from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library and Read Charlotte will reveal the art and science behind "active reading."
 
A spiritual exploration
Sandra Boozer leads an hour of conversation and creativity celebrating the Epiphany story and how it's unfolding in us today..
Grief and Healing - Taking the Journey Together
Begins Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m., Parlor
A discussion and support group invites adults who are experiencing loss from the death of a spouse, parent, sibling or friend. Find a path forward in a small group setting. Contact Susan Ferone to get connected.
Reserve your spot for PW Retreat in Pinehurst
"Seeking Wholeness in a Broken World" is Feb. 2-4
Hear stories from scripture and life about people who have experienced the kind of love called "forgiveness." Dig a little deeper into what it means to say "In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven," and consider how this might help you.


Learn about 2018 mission trips
Drop-in coffee on Sunday, Jan. 14
The missions team will host a drop-in coffee info session in the FH Library on Sunday, Jan. 14 from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. 

Learn about our trips to Yucatan, Mexico (June 24-30) and Kenya (September). Contact Carla Leaf for questions.

A way to celebrate educator heroes
Next teacher brunch is coming up
You can contribute food, drinks, flowers and notes.  Click here to see the list of needs. Please drop off items at Covenant by Sunday, Jan. 14. We'll deliver to the school Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to the MLK holiday.

Ways to serve at Highland:   Click here for a full list of opportunities, including an undergarment drive led by the Covenant Preschool.


Award honors Mary Lynne Calhoun
Reception is Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.
Covenant member Mary Lynne Calhoun will receive the Loy Witherspoon Distinguished Service Award from UNC Charlotte's Cooperative Campus Ministry.

Mary Lynne served as dean of the UNCC College of Education. Friends are invited to a reception at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Click here to RSVP.


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