Wednesday, Feb. 26 , 2020

Preaching, beautiful music and the imposition of ashes at noon in the Chapel and 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Enjoy lunch and dinn er in the Fellowship Hall. See the menus here.

For the evening service, p relude music begins at 6:30 as a time for prayer and reflection.  The  Angelus and Chorister Choirs will join the Covenant Choir in the evening.  Child care is available. There will not be evening children's programming.


Church-wide gathering with storyteller Casey Donahue
Sunday at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Casey Donahue holds a degree from Union Theological Seminary, loves officiating weddings... and eats ice cream for breakfast sometimes. She's also a lead instructor with The Moth, a New York City nonprofit dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Hear Casey's rich experiences in podcasting and helping others to share their stories. Child care is available. RSVPs are suggested. Click here.


Hike to the top of Crowders Mountain
Fresh air and fellowship for all ages
Join Covenant friends Saturday for a 3-mile (round trip) hike to the top of the mountain for amazing views. Bring a picnic to enjoy afterward! We'll carpool from Covenant at 8 a.m. or you can meet us at the trailhead at 9 a.m. Our quarterly hikes are for all ages and skills. Details and RSVP.




First Sunday Talk: Telling the truth about ourselves
Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in FH207
Speaking with vulnerability helps to form a caring, supportive community. A panel of inspiring people will share who they are and what they believe. This is part of a year-long First Sunday series. Meet the panelists:
  • Helen Adair King: A breast cancer survivor, Helen has done amazing work to raise awareness and empower countless women across our city and nation.
     
  • Betsy Ragone: A Covenant staff member, Betsy lost her son, Michael, to the opioid crisis. She has since started an organization - Michael's Voice - to educate people and gather recovery resources for those impacted by this epidemic.
     
  • John Baxter: A veteran of the Vietnam War, John witnessed firsthand the trauma of combat. He has used that experience to become a strong advocate for peace, healing and reconciliation.
Yoga for elementary-age children
This week in Sunday School
First- through fifth-graders can participate in yoga after Power Up during Sunday School this week. Dress in comfortable clothes you can move in!  Contact Claire Brown for questions.

Young Adults host First Sunday Brunch
Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at Flower Child
Come share a wonderful (and healthy!) meal with us at Flower Child, a popular restaurant in the heart of South End. Newcomers are especially welcome. Meet at the restaurant. Details here.




Lenten devotional series starts next week
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Ministers will lead Lenten Bible study 
Next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in FH207
A minister will teach for 15 minutes on the following words related to Lenten themes. A discussion will follow.
  • March 4- Julia Watkins on Sacrifice 
  • March 11 - Katherine Kerr on Community
  • March 18 - Grace Lindvall on Hunger
  • March 25 - Ian Clark on Fear
  • April 1 - Bob Henderson on Wonder
Prepare items for Men's Shelter dinner
Next meal is Tuesday, March 31
We are in need of Texas Hash and desserts. Please place items in the Fellowship Hall freezer at your convenience. This is a great service opportunity for groups and families. 

Spots remain for Yucatan mission trip
Kenya trip is full
There are a few spots left for an adult trip to the Yucatan (Oct. 18-24).  A 20-person building team will work with Accion  Ministries to strengthen Mayan communities.

Thank you for an incredible morning
The Mission Festival brought in more than $80,000 to strengthen our congregation's peace-building work and keep mission trips affordable for youth and families.

It wasn't just about dollars. People of all ages participated in meaningful ways - from Sunday School classes who collected coins to bakers who followed time-tested recipes for cakes and cookies. Thanks to all who took part in a memorable day.


Congregational ministry coordinator
Coordinate Covenant's care and fellowship groups including, but not limited to, care teams, support groups, and women's and men's ministries. Learn more here.
 
Director of middle school youth ministries
This position oversees education and programming for youth in grades 6-8, including Sunday School, Youth Fellowship Night, small groups, retreats and more. Learn more here.
 
Director of children's ministries
This position oversees Christian education and programming for children from birth through grade 5, including Sunday morning activities and child care. The director is a voice for both the needs and the faith development of children. Learn more here.
 
Children's ministry assistant
This position assists the director with lesson planning and preparation, room set-up, technology and volunteer coordination, among other duties. Learn more here.

Rec Wing/Fitness Center
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Covenant News
february issue 
Congregational Notes
memorials, celebrations