NEW and UPDATED ITEMS are highlighted in blue.

 

 

Deacons' Special Offering

Sunday, September 2
Our special offering this month will go to RTS Partnerships. This offering is designated for seminary scholarships to assist students with their educational expenses at Reformed Theological Seminary.

Sunday, September 2 | 7:30 PM
Join us Sunday in WC 211 after the evening worship service to hear from Pastor Imbumi Makuku as he shares about their ministry in Kenya. There will be refreshments and a time for questions and answers.

First Wednesdays Prayer Time for Senior High

begins Wednesday, September 5 | 6-7 PM

Senior high students are invited to join with Link leaders and staff for dinner (bring your own) and a time of prayer on the first Wednesday of each month. We'll meet in CLC 5 from 6-7 PM. This will be a monthly time of prayer for the church and the youth ministry. After prayer, we'll move to the CLC Youth Center for our regular weekly Link programming. Please consider joining us.

Trail Life USA Open Houses

Thursdays, September 6 and 13 | 6:30 PM

Trail Life USA is a Christian outdoor adventure, character and leadership program for boys and young men grades K-12. The program centers on outdoor experiences that build a young man's skills and allow him to grow on a personal level and as a role model and leader for his peers.

 

 

Mondays, September 10-December 17 | 6:45-8:30 PM*

DIVORCE RECOVERY
This year, we are offering three divorce recovery groups: DivorceCare for men, Single & Parenting for women, and DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K). Please go to our Divorce Recovery webpage for information about each of these groups.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
For grief support, we offer GriefShare for men and women. Please go to our Grief Support webpage for information about this support group.

*NEW THIS YEAR: Join us for dinner at 6 PM, before the group gatherings, in CLC 5. There is no charge for dinner

If you have questions about any of these groups or would like to register, please contact Mary Jo Culver ( [email protected] or 704-814-1039).

Faithful Conference

September 21-22

Don't miss our first annual Faithful Conference! The 2018 theme is "Our Unchanging Christ: Yesterday, Today, and Forever," with general sessions led by keynote speaker Al Mohler. The Faithful Conference is a multi-church event that aims to equip and inspire Christians for doctrinal fidelity, personal integrity, and corporate witness in the Charlotte area and beyond. The conference will include large group gatherings and breakout sessions. See faithfulconference.org for conference information, schedule of events, information about our speakers, FAQ, and to register. Registration will close on Sunday, September 16.

MinistrySafe Seminar

Saturday, September 29 | 9 AM-2 PM

Please join the leadership of Christ Covenant Church for an important seminar about sexual abuse awareness and skillful screening training, presented by MinistrySafe, a leader in sexual abuse prevention. Through this training, participants will learn how to recognize the offender's "grooming process," respond to reports of abuse and screen prospective staff members and volunteers for high-risk candidates. For information and to register, go to christcovenant.org/ministrysafe. The deadline for registration is Monday, September 24.

 

 

 

Theological Reading Group

September 12, October 10, and November 15 | 7 PM

In partnership with the RTS Paideia Center for Theological Discipleship, Christ Covenant will be hosting theological reading groups beginning this fall.

      Do you desire a rich theological diet so you can develop maturity in Christ? Do you want to read Christian classics but don't know where to start? Would you like to grow with people who share your love for theology and learn from those who have gone before you? If so, go to paideiacenter.com and sign up at the (very) bottom of the webpage to be notified when registration opens.

      The fall session will meet once a month from September-November in room WC-105. Blair Smith will lead a discussion of Gregory of Nazianzus's Theological Orations, which were influential behind the trinitarian theology of the Nicene Creed we recite in worship.

HisAbilities Speaker Series #1

When Relationships Become Idols: 

Deciphering between healthy & codependent relationships

Mondays | Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 8, 29 | 6:30 - 8:30 PMa

The Set Free ministry is hosting a 4-part series for women about deciphering between healthy and codependent relationships. Guest speakers will help explore the differences between biblical, life-on-life friendships, and codependent relationships that threaten our spiritual health. The first session is Monday, September 17 at 6:30 PM. There is no cost to attend and no RSVP required. See the insert this Sunday for more information.

Women's D.I.Y. Day Registration

 

 

MAKE UP Date for Youth Volunteer Training

Sunday, September 9 | 9 AM

Lydia Schoeck is doing a make up training for any youth that still want to serve in Children's Ministry this year but have not yet been through the training. Our primary openings are during the evening service. This FINAL training will be held in B204.

9th Grade Welcome

Wednesday, September 12 | 6-7 PM

Students in 9th grade are invited to join with Pastor Stewart Neely and Meesh Robinson for a time of welcome and discussion about Link, our Wednesday night programming for high school students. If you have already attended Link and have questions or if you have never attended Link before, we'd love to have you join us! We'll serve pizza, and meet in the CLC Youth Center. This event is FREE! For more information about high school ministries, click here.

 

 

Calling All Artists in Our Congregation! 

For our 2019 Missions Conference, we are inviting artists in our congregation to contribute to our lobby displays. Our theme will be "Love Your Neighbor," and we will be exploring this theme through local opportunities and international missions. All works will need to go through an approval process. Sketches, concepts, and dimensions will need to be submitted to Kelsey Cawthorn by Thursday, October 18. Once approved, final works must be turned in to the Outreach & Missions office by Thursday, January 23. Please contact Kelsey Cawthorn  for more information.

Full Time Facility Maintenance Technician Needed

We are in need of a maintenance technician at Christ Covenant Church. This person would be responsible for ensuring the maintenance, repair and set up of facilities, grounds, and equipment are met on a timely basis. For more information and an application, please go to the CCC Employment webpage.