Dinner is 5 to 6:30 p.m. followed by programs for all ages. Tonight's menu is lasagna and salad bar.  Make a dinner reservation here.

• New Every Morning: Waking up With Wonder: Hear Grady Moseley on Living the Dream as we continue a Lenten Bible study and spiritual reflections with the pastoral staff. Tonight in Fellowship Hall 207. See the full series here.
   
• Listening session on future of youth ministry: Ministry Architects, a respected church consulting group, is working with us to develop a blueprint for a sustainable youth ministry. Come to a listening session at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall 205 to offer your insights, frustrations and dreams.

Join Queens for an evening with Linda Sarsour, a Muslim American advocate for justice. Co-leader of the Women's March in Washington, DC, Sarsour will speak at Queens University in Burwell Parlor, offering insights about her role as a public leader whose message is grounded in the teachings of Islam. RSVP here.

A congregational meeting has been called for 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary on Sunday, April 7 for two purposes: to officially dissolve Covenant's relationship with Jessica Patchett and to elect an Associate Pastor Nominating Committee.

The Personnel Committee invites your thoughts on qualities needed in Covenant's next associate pastor for education. There are two opportunities to do so in person:

• Tonight at 6:30 p.m. in FH203
• Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and noon in FH203

If you prefer to give comments in writing, or to suggest names for the search committee (by the end of today), please send an email to CovenantAssocPastorEducation@gmail.com. 

 

Levi Bannerman has accepted a role as Assistant Director of Youth Ministry at White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh.

Fortunately, Levi will stay with us through Youth Sunday, allowing the youth to continue their tradition of excellence on this special day in their lives and ours. We will also work with Perrin Tribble, our Director of Christian Education, Mike Ferone, chair of High School Council, and Allyson Easterling, chair of Christian Education Committee, as we navigate a successful way forward.

The ground floor was poured last week and work continued on installing the exterior framing. Exterior framing will continue this week and work will begin on interior plumbing and electrical as well as some interior framing. Exterior stone work will also begin on the west elevation. The exterior is really starting to show the shape of the building and it is exciting to watch the progress. 

Help us beautify Covenant's worship spaces at a spring cleaning guided by Pat Burgess. Whether you have an hour or half a day, sign up for a time slot that works for your schedule March 25-29. We'll polish wood, clean cushions, replace bulbs and make minor repairs. No skills needed, just a willingness to serve. Fill out a worship response card, call the church office at 704-333-9071 or contact Pat Burgess for details. 

Build with us! Covenant has adopted a Habitat house during March and April. We are looking for help with child care so parents can participate.  Details and registration are here.

Camp Habitat is Saturday, April 6! Children will construct a shed for our Habitat family and enjoy music, arts and crafts with Anne Lowrance and a team at the church while parents volunteer at the job site. Two sessions: 8 a.m. to noon and noon to 4 p.m. RSVP to Anne.

Consider an opportunity open to all through mission and outreach:

• Read A Riff of Love by Greg Jarrell on his experiences sharing hospitality with neighbors in Enderly Park, where he co-founded QC Family Tree. Copies of the book will be available in Julia's office. 
   
• Participate in a dinner and discussion of A Riff of Love at the home of Kim & Grady Moseley on Tuesday, April 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP by March 28.

Covenant is taking part in a community-wide conversation on The Color of Law, the forgotten history of how our government segregated America. Next up is a panel discussion on the future of affordable housing. Bob Henderson will speak as part of the panel  at Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. Details here.