Church of the Covenant

Boston, Massachusetts

This Week at Covenant

NEW & NOTABLE THIS WEEK AT COVENANT

PALM SUNDAY ALL AGES WORSHIP

Join us this Sunday, April 2, for our all ages, intergenerational Service of Palms and Passions. Beginning with a procession with palms, we will journey with Jesus through the stories of Holy Week, share Communion, and prepare our hearts for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter. Kids and youth of all ages are encouraged to participate in worship - email Rev. Kate to learn more!

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING

This week on Palm Sunday, Covenant joins with thousands of other congregations, - Presbyterians, UCC, American Baptists, Methodists and more - in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). As Christians, we are connected to people who suffer, and sometimes we are overwhelmed by contemplating the needs of those who have been the victims of both natural and human made disasters. By giving through OGHS, we can support the victims of earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires and drought, as well as those who have been displaced and traumatized by war and violence. Our OGHS dollars support the victims of mass shootings and other forms of violence, like the Boston Marathon bombings ten years ago. They help those who are recovering from disasters and those who are simply working to alleviate poverty and hunger through sustainable development projects in the U.S. and around the world. Together through One Great Hour of Sharing, we can each make a big difference in the lives of those who suffer, so let's give generously. If you are worshipping in person Sunday, you may put cash or a check in the offering envelope in your bulletin and put it in the offering plate. You may also mail a check payable to Church of the Covenant to 67 Newbury St., Boston MA 02116. Or you may donate online at cotcbos.org/give.html. Select the One Great Hour of Sharing option.

NICA COMPANIONS ADULT ED

Get a taste of the recent delegation to our sibling church in Nicaragua. Join the delegates, after church this Sunday, April 2, as they bring alive their experience - including some of the sights, tastes, and sounds.

NO WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYERS NEXT WEEK

While we have opportunities to worship together on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this Holy Week, we will not have our regular Wednesday evening prayers on April 5.

PHYLLIS GALT MEMORIAL SERVICE: Will be held Saturday, April 29 at 11am at the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford, CT. Service might be live-streamed: https://events.locallive.tv/worship/fishchurch (we will pass on more info as we find out).

UPCOMING WORSHIP

Please join us each Sunday at 10:30am and during the special services listed below as we come together in community to pray, sing, share celebrations and concerns, and hear God’s still-speaking Word proclaimed in these Hybrid services (in-person and Zoom options). Zoom Link for each service.

• Sunday, April 2, All Ages Palm Sunday Service, Communion
• Maundy Thursday, April 6, 7:30pm @ Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St.
• Good Friday, April 7, 7:00pm, Seven Last Words Tenebrae, COTC
• Holy Saturday, April 8, 1:00pm, Contemplative Vigil, Zoom only (please note time change and move to Zoom)
• Easter Sunday, April 9, Festive Music with Choir & Redline Brass, Rev. Rob preaching, Easter Egg Hunt following worship

LENT 2023: THE WAY OF CURIOSITY

Creatively opening ourselves to deeper truths through bolder questions. Join us this Lent (Feb. 22-April 9) as we journey through the wilderness with Jesus, cultivating more curiosity around topics related to our daily living in search of deeper truths. Together we will consider: Embodied Practices, Make Believe, Simple Living, Active Art and Banned Subjects. Together, let’s get curious and imagine a world where more (beauty, joy, vision, love, God) is possible.

THIS LENT AT COTC

BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAYS

On Wednesday mornings we are continuing our journey through the Gospel of Matthew. You are welcome to join this group of comics and scholars, cynics and believers, in a warm online embrace, having fun debating the meaning and relevance of the Bible, then and now. If you'd like more information, contact Jan Gough at revjangough@gmail.com.

LIFE ALIVE MINISTRY

Our young adults (aka “Life Alive”) enjoy a robust fellowship and community that gathers monthly for brunches and weekly for prayers. Want to join us or have questions? Email Rev. Joshua. 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILIES

The nursery is open during in-person worship, and we're continuing Godly Play, youth classes, and other special activities with kids, youth, and families. We share regular updates via email, so let Rev. Kate know if you want to receive updates.

THE APRIL ISSUE OF THE COVENANT NEWS can be read online here.