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Covenant Presbyterian Church
2070 Ridgecliff Rd.
(corner of Redding)
Upper Arlington, OH
614-451-6677
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8:30 & 11am
Traditional Worship Services
-Children dismissed to
A Joyful Noise & Wiggle Worship.
10am
Gathering,
Fellowship Hall,
Alternative Worship
(family friendly, interactive)
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Spiritual Verge (grades 6-8)
LL006,
Tom Billman
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Treasure Finders,
age 3 - 5th grade
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Nursery, Birth - 3 years
4-5:30pm
Verge (grades 5-8)
5:30-7:30pm
Youth (grades 8-12)
6:30pm
Bible Study, 120
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Pastors on call for pastoral care week of Dec. 12:
Sat., Sun. -
Tracy 614-946-2982
Mon., Tues., Fri., -
Katie 614-625-1335
Wed., Thurs. -
Jim 614-886-3681
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PASTORAL LEADERSHIP &
PROGRAM STAFF
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Parish Associate
Director of Children's Ministry
Director Covenant Children's Center
Assistant for Children's Ministry
Organist/Pianist
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YOUR 2016 DEACONS
If you know a member with a need, or for more information contact Terry Kennedy Mancini, 614-530-1732 tmancini@columbus.rr.com
Participate in occasional and one-time services to our members:
1. Pray for someone for a short time.
2. Prepare all or a part of meal.
3. Provide a ride to
church or an appt.
4. Help serve breakfast at Ronald Mc Donald House
5. Participate in the Mid-Ohio Food Bank
All Deacons are "contact points" for any member of the congregation in addition to their team assignments listed below. Members requiring any type of support should contact any Deacon. Check your Covenant Directory or call the office, 451-6677, for contact information.
Moderator: Sharon Steingass
Vice-Moderator:
Jill Cameron
Treasurer: Rusty Miller
Recording Secretary:
Bob Lowery
Communion Coordinator:Tim Scott
Communications Lead: Terry Kennedy-Mancini,
Co-Lead Connie Kennedy
Staff Liaison: Rev. Jim Mehler
1. Communication
Lead/Coordinator: Terry Kennedy-Mancini;Co-Lead: Connie Kennedy
Milissa Campbell, Bobbie Gier, Sharon Steingass, Scott Mizer, Steve Zilles, Chris Primm, Barry Fonarow, Jan Fonarow
-Congregation Contact (visits/calls) -
homebound, limited mobility,
-Special needs
-Cards (birthday, get well, etc.) & church information -- Heidi Hallas, Terry Kennedy-Mancini
-Meals to members in need - Jill Cameron
-Prayer Chain - Chris Primm
-C.A.R.E.S. rides -- Bonnie Beth Mitchell
-Flowers - Heidi Hallas
-Care Notes - Rusty Miller
-Bereavement service -- Terry Kennedy-Mancini
2. Outreach
-Ronald McDonald House:
Milissa Campbell
-Mid-Ohio Food
Bank: Milissa Campbell
-Adopt-a-Family: Bobbie Geir, Rusty Miller
-Compass: Rusty Miller
-Crop Walk: Rusty Miller
-Bloodmobile: Mona Connolly
3. Service
-Communion Prep (Coordinator):
Tim Scott
-Sunday A.M. Events (e.g. Deacon Ministry -Promotion: Danny Franz
-Older Adults: Connie Kennedy
-Youth: Ali Koeneman
4. Liaisons
Church Officer Nominating Committee: Pete LuPiba
Nurture & Outreach: Andrew Patterson
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This Sunday, Dec. 18
4th Sunday of Advent / Christmas Joy Offering
Katie Kinnison preaching
Sometimes you have to decide whether to stay or go.
Joseph stayed. He was going to leave. The situation looked bad. But then he had that dream, and Joseph stayed.
So, the first thing I want to say is that one should not always stay. There was a time when the Church said, "Stay!" no matter what. People were damaged, even broken, by that command. Whether or not to stay is often an issue for discernment.
Staying can be a great gift and a way into deeper life.
Staying can be a gift for the person who would be left alone to face the darkness. Staying can be a gift for the people being oppressed who would otherwise be invisible. Staying can be a gift for the one who remains in the crucible of change and is forever transformed, opened up and able to love in ways once unimaginable.
I think there is an art to staying. Let's explore it this Sunday.
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Sun., Dec. 18
Spiritual Verge (grades 6-8), 10am, LL006
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The Christmas Story & Luke
Verge (grades 5-8), 12-1:30pm. Help organize the Christmas Eve Children's Service rehearsal: costumes, candles, run through the service, organize ushers. Lunch provided. NOTE: No Verge Christmas or New Year's Day.
Youth (grades 8-12),
5:30pm
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Holiday Cheer
Ways to give and help this Christmas season:
Christmas CATCH
Thurs., Dec. 22
We have been asked to serve the 75 women of CATCH Court their Christmas celebration lunch. You may help by joining us, dropping off food, or making a financial contribution. Contact
Katie Kinnison or sign up at the Mission and Social Concerns table in the hallway.
Mid-Ohio Workers Angel Tree...
benefits
: Children of Mid-Ohio Workers Association.
In a nutshell:
"Ornaments" on the tree in the Covenant hall provide gender and age of children. Unwrapped gifts should be left beneath the tree, which last year provided two gifts each to 120 children. Gifts are distributed at a holiday dinner Dec. 17. Volunteers also needed to sort gifts on Thurs., Dec. 15.
Contact
: Karen Hjelm,
khjelm43@gmail.com
Central Ohio Rescue & Restore Coaltion
Seasons Greetings:
Christmas Caroling, Sun., Dec. 18, 4pm
Everyone is invited to join in Christmas caroling in Covenant's neighborhood. We will gather in Fellowship Hall for a brief practice session led by members of the Chancel Choir before departing to spread Christmas cheer to our neighbors. Carolers will return to Fellowship Hall for pizza at 5:30pm.
Longest Night -
Wed., Dec. 21, 7pm
Whatever the reason, if you would like some time to sit with the hard parts, to honor the pain in your life and in the world, join us for The Longest Night service. Tell the truth about the darkness and behold the Light bursting in. If you would like a ride to and from the service, please stop by the table in the hall and let the Stephen Ministers know of your request -- or call the church office
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Christmas Eve, Sat., Dec. 24 (child care provided both services)
- 5pm Children Lead 5pm Christmas Eve Service... it's never too late to be a part of this adventure. If your child would like to be a part of this service, we'd love to have him/her. Let Erin know. Dress rehearsal Sun., Dec. 18 after the 11am service. Join us for lunch, passing out costumes and a run-through of the service.
- 8pm Candlelight Service
Sun., Dec. 25 - 10am One Service
Christmas stories and songs.
Sat., Dec. 31 - 5-7pm come and go as you wish.
Meditative reflection and communion.
Sun., Jan. 1 - 10am One Service
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The Youth Director Search Committee...
is at work! Using information provided by the Youth Ministry Renovation Team, we created an ambitious but realistic timeline to find and hire a Youth Director (part-time but long-term) for Covenant's kids in grades 5-12. If you know of someone who would be an amazing leader for our youth and all-around wonderful addition to Covenant, please provide their contact information to a member of the committee:
Tracy Keenan,
Linda Billman,
Carol Craven,
Mike Davis,
Cary Hanosek,
Rusty Miller,
Dave Speas, and
Tori Vazquez.
Your prayers for this important work are appreciated.
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Events, Meetings and Opportunities
Congratulations! Charlotte Gross was selected in a very competitive process to be a member of the first student/family/staff team to provide an interfaith partnership between Ohio Wesleyan U. and the Noor Islamic Center and B.R.E.A.D. Please contact
Tracy if you'd like to help her team with their expenses.
Young Adults
Wed., Dec. 14 (2nd Wed./month), 7pm, El Vaquero, Riverside Dr.
If you're interested in joining Young Adults events and outings, contact Tim Augsback, 859-322-2398,
augsbacktj@gmail.com.
Rumi Celebration
Sat., Dec. 17, 7:30pm, Here at Covenant
The Columbus Sufi Circle invites all to the celebration of the death day of the mystic poet Rumi. There will be music, singing, dancing, poetry, and desserts. You may bring a Rumi poem to share and a dessert if you'd like. Come dressed for dancing.
Spiritual Cinema
Mon., Dec. 19 (3rd Mon./month) 6:30-9pm, Lounge
The Peanuts Movie. Charlie Brown, the world's most beloved underdog, embarks upon an epic and heroic quest, while his best pal, the lovable beagle Snoopy, takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, the Red Baron. Contact Beth Askue, 614-284-1767, or Susan Imel, 614-262-7444.
We have quilts!
The very generous gift of antique heirloom, appraised quilts from Jane and Paul Morton has given our congregation and friends the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind quilts. What a great time of year to buya warm quilt and make a donation to CPW with all funds to be given to their mission work. If interested in seeing the quilts and learning more, call Gail Griffin, 614-457-2346.
PRIMETIMERS Christmas Party & Gift Exchange
NOTE DATE: TUES., DEC. 27, 12pm, Lounge
Bring finger food to share and a wrapped gift for each person making a reservation. Call Dorothy Grossman, 614-488-2820.
- Jan. 5 (Every 1st Thursday), 11:15, meet at church
Serve lunch to women rebuilding their lives. Sign up on the Mission & Social Concerns board in the hall or contact
Katie Kinnison.
- Jan., 6, 8:15am, meet at church
Take breakfast to CATCH Court. Contact
Katie.
- ALSO, we're making toiletry kits for women released from jail who have very little support. Five to eight bags are needed each month at $15 each. You may donate to help the cause or contact Katie Kinnison. Checks should be made out to Covenant with Human Trafficking in the memo line.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon., Jan., 9, 1-6pm, Fellowship Hall
Donations save lives! In the season of giving, consider giving the gift of life to someone you will likely never meet. Sign up in the hallway between services or call Mona Connolly, 614-886-4413. Volunteers are needed to staff the drive; Sign up in the hall, e-mail or call.
Parents' Night Out
Fri., Jan. 13, 6-8:30pm (2nd Fri. of each month)
Parents go out while their children eat, play, watch movies. Donations accepted. Questions: Erin Wise,
erinwise3@yahoo.com. Register by Tues., Jan. 10:
http://tinyurl.com/covenantpno.
Peace School - Children 3 years old -5th grade
Mon. Jan 16, 10am-12pm, Fellowship Hall
Martin Luther King Jr. day is a perfect time to dream of peace. Join us for stories, games, crafts that celebrate and seek God's peace for the world. Youth and adults can help.
Tuesday Night Spiritual Formation -
The Mystics: Sufi Poets
Tuesdays, Jan. 17, 24 and 31, 7pm, Lounge
Discover more mystical poetry with this Interfaith gathering. Contact
Katie Kinnison to get the poetry ahead of time -- or just show up and enjoy!
Variety Show 2017
Sat., Feb. 11, 7pm
Back to the Future: Covenant Style
Start working on special songs, performances, etc. to do with "time," that make reference to time, or songs from another time. Email Cherie Brooks,
cheriebrooks@covenantpcusa.org, with acts you would like to perform.
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ONGOING EVENTS & PROGRAMS:
Tuesdays, 8:15am, Lounge
Mission Sewing (NOTE: No Mission Sewing Dec. 13 or 20)
1pm, Tuesdays, room 121
Contact: Diana Sanders, jrssand@aol.com
Campanile Handbell Choir - Rehearses Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30pm.
In these conversations we seek the intersections between scripture and our lives. How do we understand the Holy One? What is our purpose in being? How do we relate to God, to others, to ourselves? These stories can help us.
No 7pm bible study on Dec. 21.
Young Adults
2nd Wed./month, 7pm, El Vacquero, Riverside Dr.
If you're interested in joining Young Adults events and outings, contact Tim Augsback, 859-322-2398, augsbacktj@gmail.com .
Chancel Choir - Rehearses Thursdays, 7pm
Sing with us! All voices are welcome.
Every 1st Thursday, 11:15, meet at church
Women's Theology
1st & 3rd Fridays, room 120
Spong's Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy. Everyone welcome! Amazon has kindle and hard back versions (about $19).
Prayer Shawl Circle
2nd & 4th Fridays, 9:30am, Lounge
Prayer Shawl Circle invites knitters/crocheters to knit at your leisure.Yarn and patterns provided. Shawls provide comfort for those with illness, and celebrate marriages and births. Louise Davidson, 614-792-1289.
Deacons at Ronald McDonald House
2nd Sat. of Each Month, 7:15am
Ronald McDonald House, 711 Livingston Ave.
Men's Spirituality
Every Other Sunday, 9:30am, Rm. 120
Richard Rohr's book
Wild Man to Wise Man.
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Financial Opportunities:
(T., W., Th., 8:30am-4pm)
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Automatic Debit From Your Bank Account is Now Available!
To make it more convenient for you, we are offering automatic debit as a means of paying your contribution to Covenant. This involves automatic transfers from your checking account to the church. All we need is your bank checking account number, routing transit number and the dollar amount to be debited. You will have the option to have your contribution debited from your account weekly or monthly. If you are ready to get started on this option, please complete the Automatic Debit Authorization form available on our website on the Applications, Registration Forms, Information Sheets page or in the church office. Return your completed form to Ingrid Brooker.
- 2016 Per Capita is $32 Per Member. Each member of Covenant is also a member of the larger church, the Presbyterian Church USA. It is part of our responsibility to support the work of the administrative bodies of the national church - the General Assembly, the Synod, and the Presbytery - by making a per capita payment each January. This year, that is $32 per member, for a total payment due of $20,384. Please pay your share so that this money doesn't need to come from this year's budget. Your contribution will free up funds for other vital church programs that meet the spiritual needs of our congregation. Per Capita envelopes are available at the Welcome Table. - Your Stewardship & Budget Commission.
- Estate Planning. Consider naming Covenant as a beneficiary of your IRA and/or life insurance policy. Naming Covenant as a beneficiary provides you tax savings, along with the ability to make a meaningful gift without the outlay of cash. Life insurance policies may be an existing or new policy and be partially or fully paid. For both options, the proposed gift can be accomplished by naming Covenant as a complete (or partial) beneficiary. Contact your plan administrator to obtain the correct forms and your tax advisor for information specific to your individual situation.
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