• Open Table Kickoff Night: Why do we sing? How do we sing? What should we sing? How do we get better? Worship is active and we are the participants! Come sing, and laugh and think about our calling to worship God through song.

Sunday marks the return of Covenant's full worship schedule. Communion is at all services.

• Chapel at 8:45 a.m.
• Contemporary worship at 9:30 a.m.
• Traditional worship at 11 a.m. including special music by Doug Bacon, flute
• Contemporary worship at 11 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)
• Adult Sunday School pauses for Convocation Sunday
• Youth and Children's Sunday School offered at 9:30 a.m.

Wiley Cash's new book offers an opportunity for local Christians to wrestle with our faith commitments and how they inform how we engage issues of employment,
race, gender, the church and local politics. All are welcome. Details here.

• Wiley will deliver the Twitty Lecture at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
   
• He will also speak in the 11 a.m. Fellowship Hall service.

Children will attend new grade levels as Covenant kicks off a new year of Sunday School. Newcomers are always welcome! Details here.

All youth and youth parents are invited to a fun, informative evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Learn about our weekly schedule, retreats, special events, youth music, missions and more! All are welcome. No RSVP needed.

A congregational meeting will be held to elect 10 adult elders to the Session class of 2021 and two Youth Elders to serve one-year terms beginning Jan. 1. A slate of nominees has been developed by the Elder Nominating Committee. Additionally, nominations may be made from the floor. The nominee must consent and be present.

You're invited to hear about progress on our child development center/hospitality space and investment in affordable housing. No RSVP needed. Bring your questions!

• Sunday, Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. in FH203
• Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in FH (main)
• Can't make it? Click here to send a question/comment. A team member will get back to you.

You can contribute food, drinks, flowers and notes.  Click here to see the list of needs through SignUp Genius.  Please drop off items in Fellowship Hall collection point near kitchen. We'll deliver to the school on Monday, Sept. 17.

Whether you're an experienced runner or totally new to the sport, we would love to have you. Each session, in addition to a run, will include an uplifting devotional and a time for prayer. Beginning Sept. 6, we will meet Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. and Tuesdays at 6:15 a.m.  Details here.

Women are invited for faith stories and topics that impact our world. Dr. Hayes Woollen will talk about brain health and staying healthy as we age. Hayes is the son of Covenant members Tom and Velva Woollen. He will be joined by Dr. Charles Edwards. Details here.

Escape to the mountains for a fall weekend with Covenant friends. Families will stay at Camp Grier while Young Adults and Youth will have their own gatherings. On Saturday night, all Covenant groups will convene after dinner for a campfire, singing and s'mores. Details here.