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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
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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:
Sat., Sun., M., W. -
Tracy 614-946-2982
T., F. -
Katie 614-625-1335
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PASTORAL LEADERSHIP &
PROGRAM STAFF
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Parish Associate
Dir. of Children's Ministry
Dir. of Youth Ministry
Dir. Children's Center
Assistant for Children's Ministry
Organist/Pianist
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All Deacons are "contact points" in addition to their team assignments. Contact any Deacon.
Moderator:
Vice-Moderator:
Jill Cameron
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Communion Coordinator:
Staff Liaison:
Deacon Ministry
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This Sun., April 16
Easter Sunday
A plant grows from solidified lava
Easter: So, Why the Fear?
It's Monday morning as I'm writing this to you. My mom -- who is very sick and having a hard time getting her breath these days -- called to tell me that my "little" brother Nate is in Intensive Care with blood clots. Two days ago when we talked, she told me my niece is off using heroine again.
In a couple of hours I'll be in the car driving to Delaware (the State). I am already wrapped in love. People are already offering various helps. I've cried a lot.
This is often what life looks like -- a lot of brokenness graced both with unspeakable pain and unfailing love. There's an Easter sermon in here somewhere. I can feel the seeds of it growing within me. God is palpable right now.
But when I say that there is a sermon in what is happening to me and my family, please know that I do not mean to simply draw your attention to me. I am one molecule, one quark, of the evidence of God's abundant and steadfast love. What we need to hear again, all of us, is our Great Story of death and resurrection, our Easter story.
What a gift it will be to be with you all on Easter morning as we celebrate Love that is stronger than Death. We need to proclaim that, to grab hold of Resurrection and God's Saving Power with all that is within us. That's how we claim Life amidst suffering -- with Love so bold and brilliant that words fail and hope blooms.
Yours ever in that hope
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Katie
GATHERING WORSHIP SERVICE:
- Giving Our Tithes and Offerings to God.
We do not pass the offering plate at Gathering, but giving money back to God who gives us all things is part of our worship. Some of us give on line. Some give in person; There's an offering box by the main door. We will dedicate all our offerings -- and the offering of our lives -- to God during our prayers of the people.
- Gathering Food Sign Ups. If you are able to bring food for us to share one Sunday and have not received an invitation from Tori Vazquez for Sign Up Genius, please put your email on our yellow sign up sheet on each table -- circle it in marker and request to be added to Sign Up Genius or email
Katie
. Thank you!
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HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
April 13 - Maundy Thursday
, 7pm, Taizé Worship Service, Tenebrae,
Communion, Taizé sung by our Chancel Choir and congregation.
April 14 - Good Friday,
10am, *TGIGF, children; 7pm, Worship Service.
Artist-in-Residence Organist, Jason Keefer
April 15 - Easter Vigil,
8pm, Begin in the courtyard. On the Cusp of the New.
April 16 - Easter Sunday,
8:30 & 11am, Worship Services.
Artist-in-Residence Organist, Jason Keefer, Brass Ensembles.
10am Gathering
April 23 - **More Easter Celebration & Children's Egg Hunt,
10am
*Thank God It's Good Friday! - Fri., April 14, 9:30-11:30am
Children are not the only ones who wonder why this sad day is called good. We'll talk about that, about how amazing and wonderful it is that nothing ever can stop God's love. We'll learn about this Holy Week and the story of Jesus loving and loving and loving. We'll make things, play games, eat hot cross buns and other snacks and have a wonderful time. Cost is $5. Please register Here:
http://tinyurl.com/tgigf2017
**Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration! - Sun., April 23, 10am
Good news! Easter is a season, not just one day! We will be outside if the weather is good or in the education wing if it is not. Bring empty baskets and get ready to join in the fun!
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Events, Meetings, News and Opportunities
After School Teacher Needed for 2017-18 school year. We're growing, and looking for another creative, kind, responsible teacher to join Covenant Children's Center. Work with children K-5th grade, part-time 2:30-6pm, M - F during the school year. Holiday breaks and summers off. Paid training. College degree preferred. Contact
Caroline McGeoch, childcenter@covenantpcusa.org.
Tues. Night Spiritual Formation - Tues., April 11, 7pm
Knowing Enough: Mindful Eating, Stewardship & Sabbath. (
Katie Kinnison).
April 12, 1pm, 120; 7pm, Lounge
Jean A. Mortland Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 in memory of Jean A. Mortland because of her appreciation for excellent music and advocacy for higher education. Jean was a 40+ year member of Covenant and taught at Capital U. Law School. Her faith was service oriented and socially active. Her leadership at Covenant was a gift of intellect, passion, and strength. She left a substantial bequest to us which was supplemented by donations made in her memory to reflect her love of music, higher education and the Christian faith. The recipient is selected by the Worship and Arts Commission. Applicant should be pursuing a college or graduate degree in music or theology, a member of Covenant or associated closely in some manner, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in his or her vocation. Also considered are overall GPA, financial need, and written recommendations. The candidate must be enrolled in the institution of higher learning to which the gift will be directed.
Deadline is May 1. For info and application form, contact
Ingrid.
2017-18 Children's Center enrollment. Applications and info about Preschool, Kindergarten Enrichment, and the After School Care program are on the
church website. Contact
Caroline McGeoch, 614-451-6677 x23,
Support Survivors of Human Trafficking!
- Also, we make toiletry kits for women released from jail with nothing. 5-8 bags needed each month. Cost is $15 a piece, and our middle school youth are assembling the bags and writing notes of encouragement. Checks should be made out to Covenant, with HT BAGS on the memo line.
11am Worship Services Streamed Live at YOUTUBE.COM. Search and bookmark covenantpresbyterianoh. Previous worship services, music and special events are also available on the Youtube site.
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ONGOING EVENTS & PROGRAMS:
No PNO in April due to Good Friday.
AmazonSmile is an automatic way for you to support Covenant
at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the same low prices and vast selection as Amazon.com, plus Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Covenant. On your first visit to
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Men Connecting With God, Breakfast. 4th Sat./month, 8am, Lounge
Pancakes, gruel, coffee provided. You're invited to bring something to share. We continue the video series by Marcus Borg Embracing And Adult Faith - What It Means To Be A Christian, understanding issues in contemporary Christian practice and theology. Contact
Jim Mehler.
Blessing Your Home or Office. Stephen Ministers can come bless your living or work space. For more information, contact
Katie Kinnison.
SOS Food Pantry Team: We take food to hungry families and need your help.
To volunteer, contact Betsy & Mark Owen, Connie Bohn, or Carol & Bob Lowery.
Leader: Nancy Cowman, bncowman@sbcglobal.net
Mission Sewing - 1pm, Tuesdays, rm. 121
Contact: Diana Sanders, jrssand@aol.com
Campanile Handbell Choir - Rehearses Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30pm.
Young Adults - 2nd Wed./month, 7pm, El Vacquero, Riverside Dr.
Join Young Adults events. Contact Tim Augsback
augsbacktj@gmail.com .
Chancel Choir - Rehearses Thursdays, 7pm. All voices are welcome.
New book:
Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most by Marcus Borg. Paperback available from Amazon for $10. Discussing Chapters 1 and 2.
Prayer Shawl Circle - 2nd & 4th Fridays, 9:30am, Lounge
Prayer Shawl Circle invites knitters/crocheters to knit at your leisure. Shawls provide comfort for those with illness, and celebrate marriages and births.
Louise Davidson, 614-792-1289.
Deacons at Ronald McDonald House - 2nd Sat/ 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.
Automatic Debit Transfers From Your Bank Account to Covenant is a means of paying your contribution. All we need is your bank checking account number, routing transit number and the dollar amount to be debited weekly or monthly. The Automatic Debit Authorization form is on our website under
Applications, Registration Forms, and in the church office. Return your form to
Ingrid Brooker.
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