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Church-wide Habitat build needs you
Join hands (and hammers) to build a home
We're putting together a team of volunteers to build a Habitat home for Dina and her 15-year-old son (photo at right).
- You can build with the Covenant staff on Thursday, April 19.
- Or you can be part of the congregation-wide build Friday and Saturday, April 20-21.
- Contact Mike Ferone to join the crew.
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How to be a parent and a caregiver
Sundays at 9:30 a.m., April 15 and 22
Are you taking care of aging parents while raising young adults?
Hear from two experts, Ashley Brooks of Caregiving Corner and Marc Rizzo, a therapist specializing in couple/family communication issues.
- Week One: Smarter ways to communicate with your young adult(s) and aging parent(s).
- Week Two: Common scenarios involving parents (health care, living arrangements, finances).
- To get connected, contact Susan Ferone, Covenant's care coordinator.
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Gathering for parents of young adults 
Sunday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Are you the parent of a high school senior or college-age student? Covenant's College Council invites you to a casual time of food and camaraderie at the Spivey home, 215 King Owen Court.
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 Open Picnic Table welcomes all
Wednesday evening on April 18
The "
table
" is still
open
this spring and summer. Bring a
picnic
, spread a blanket and connect with friends on third Wednesdays every month. Ice cream is provided by Early Childhood Education Committee. Contact Lauren Sawyers for questions.
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Redeeming Race: Commemorating the legacy of Dr. King
Small group opportunity begins this month
Join Covenant members Anne McQuiston and Diane Powell for a short-term, multi-racial, multi-church small group designed to explore themes of racial healing and Christian faith.
At Covenant and elsewhere,
groups will gather for "courageous conversations" such as:
* What can we in this room can do to improve race relations?
* How do you think churches are doing in regard to breaking
down racial prejudice?
* Ten years from now, do you imagine that race relations will
have improved?
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 Does your employer offer matching gifts?
Your contribution might be eligible
Some companies will match gifts for Covenant's work in support of affordable housing and early childhood education. You might be able to enhance your giving to our capital campaign.
Details here.
- What's next? April 15 is First Fruits Sunday, when we are challenged to offer our first gifts to the campaign to establish momentum.
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 Lift up the hard-working teachers at Highland
Next Highland Heroes brunch is April 16
You can contribute food, drinks, flowers and notes.
Click here to see the list of needs. Please drop off items in Fellowship Hall collection point near kitchen. We'll deliver to the school on Monday, April 16.
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 Two ways to support children who need our help
Freedom School, camp buddy program
- We are recruiting 20 individuals or families as "camp buddies" to support Highland kids for summer camp at YMCA's Camp Harrison. To get involved, contact Katie Cornwell.
- Our team is gearing up for Freedom School. Please bring these supplies to the bin in the Rec Wing: Paper towels, Kleenex, baby wipes, Clorox wipes, construction paper, colored pencils, markers. Contact Kim Robertson for questions.
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Director of Recreation Ministries
Full-time position
Rec Wing welcomes congregation members, friends and neighbors for a variety of fitness opportunities, sports leagues, camps and social gatherings throughout the year.
Details here.
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Admin assistant in Rec Wing
Regular work week is 29 hours
Serve as a friendly face welcoming guests and staff to the Rec Wing, Covenant's fitness center. You will answer calls, promote memberships and help manage administrative tasks.
Details here.
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