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Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017
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Tonight: Open Table programs begin
Dinner available at 5, programs at 6:30
On the menu is fried chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans, ice cream and salad bar. Dinner is served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for $7 (adults) and $5 (kids) with a $25 maximum.
Programs for all ages include:
- The Power of Early Education: Hear from experts and gain the tools to become a stronger advocate, particularly for children affected by poverty. This is a five-week series. Details here.
- Wednesday Vespers: Join Martha Isaacs and Grady Moseley in the Chapel for spiritual disciplines helpful in seeking God. This group will meet weekly.
Click here to RSVP for dinner so that we can plan accordingly.
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Learn more about capital campaign
Responding to the needs of our city, campus
Covenant leaders will host a Q&A session to describe plans for a $10 million capital campaign to respond to critical needs of our city and campus. All are invited to attend and ask questions.
- Tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (immediately following Open Table programming)
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Session issues statement in response to Charlottesville violence
'Following Christ's call to live in reconciled relationship'
As members of the larger Body of Christ, we again affirm that the hatred, intimidation, and violence of the white supremacist and neo-Nazi rallies in Charlottesville are fundamentally incompatible with the gospel. As Christians, we renounce this, and any, hateful ideology, and affirm that God delights in the dignity of all humanity. Click here to read the full letter.
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Share input on traditional music search
Listening sessions begin Thursday at 6 p.m.
Share your thoughts on the qualities needed in Covenant's next director of traditional music. The search committee will host listening sessions on these dates:
- Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Music Room
- Sunday at noon (Fellowship Hall) and 4 p.m. (EW312)
- Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Meet the committee: Mary Delk, chair; Amy Hunter; Kevin Strawn; Sven Bader; Sarah Crowder
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Full worship schedule has begun
Fall marks return of four services
- 8:45 Chapel: An intimate, meditative worship experience
- 9:30 a.m. Contemporary: Joyful music by singers and instrumentalists in the Sanctuary
- 11 a.m. Traditional: A Sanctuary service with the full Covenant Choir and special musicians
- 11 a.m. Fellowship Hall: Americana-style music, a message and talk-back opportunity
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Get connected with a small group
Many discussion groups get underway this week
Make our big church feel small by joining a small group. Some meet during the week. Many gather on Sundays. Click here to see the offerings.
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PW hosts annual fall dinner
Monday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Join Covenant's Presbyterian Women for a fall dinner to kick off a new season. Newcomers are welcome.
Rev. Jessica Patchett will share her recent world travels.
Fellowship is at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $8. RSVP here.
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Provide brunch items for teachers at Highland
A way to thank our educator heroes
Volunteers deliver a teacher brunch on third Mondays every month, beginning Sept. 18. You can contribute food, drinks, flowers and notes.
Click here to see the list of needs through SignUp Genius.
For questions, contact Lauren Sawyers, who heads up the project.
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Be a project leader for Covenant Impacts Charlotte
Annual day of service is Sunday, Nov. 12
Mission and outreach is recruiting team leaders to head up our projects at partner sites around the city.
Contact Lucy Crain if you would like to serve in this role.
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Community service to reflect on Keith Scott shooting
Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian
Covenant members are invited to a community-wide worship service to mark the one-year anniversary of the Keith Lamont Scott shooting. More than a dozen congregations will join to explore ways to heal our divisions.
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Sign up for youth basketball league
Rec Wing welcomes ages 5-18
Generations of Covenant children and friends from the community have played in Covenant's youth league. Join us for a new season. Practices begin the first full week of November.
Click here to register.
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Director of Traditional Music
Covenant is seeking a full-time Director of Music, who will contribute to the overall worship life of Covenant Presbyterian Church through leadership of its traditional music ministry.
Click here
for details.
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FITNESS at COVENANT
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COVENANT NEWS
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CONGREGATIONAL NOTES
memorials, celebrations
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