Welcome, Pastoral Residents: Thanks to all who attended a welcome party for Julia Watkins and Ian Clark last week at Sugar Creek Brewing. Learn more about upcoming Young Adults outings.
Dedication of prayer shawls
Sunday at 8:45 a.m.
The Chapel service will include a dedication of prayershawls bound for friends in need of support. If you are interested in joining PrayerShawl Knitters, click here to contact Sally Graves.
Special music: Traditional worship services will feature music by Suzanne Harmon on the cello.
Discover Seven Habits for Growing in Faith
Adult Sunday School: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in FH203
A series called Seven Habits for Growing in Faith will be led this week by Rev. Joan Watson with a focus on friendship. Newcomers are welcome. Full schedule here.
Lifting up children: Freedom School begins Monday
Volunteer spots open
Kim Robertson and our missions team are seeking volunteers for Freedom School from June 18 through July 26. Our church hosts a site for 80 children in grades K-8 at Highland, our CMS partner school.
Scholars will visit the Covenant campus next Tuesday and Wednesday. We need ice cream servers!
Click here to see the full menu of volunteer opportunities.
Bring a picnic to the Circle
Wednesday, June 20, 5 to 7 p.m.
Enjoy ice cream and popsicles provided by the Early Childhood Education Committee. Open Picnic Table is third Wednesdays every month during summer. Contact Lauren Sawyers for details.
Click for details
Summer front porch book chats
Sundays monthly at 6 p.m. beginning June 24
Chat with Jessica Patchett and Covenant friends about life and good books in a relaxed setting. For directions to host homes, contact Sally Jackson in the Ed Wing.
June 24 - Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I've Loved, by Kate Bowler
A committee has been established to nominate 10 adult church members for election to the Session for a three-year term and two youth members to serve a one-year term beginning in January 2019. Details and online form here.
Summer choir welcomes all
Lift up your voice - with no pressure
Do you love to sing?
Summer choir is a great opportunity. Just show up in the Choir Room on Sunday mornings before worship to rehearse an easy anthem. No experience or music-reading ability is required.
Begins June 24 with the Covenant staff invited to participate
Rehearsal is at 10 a.m. in the Peek Music Room
No robes necessary; we will have music and folders ready for you
No expectations of long term commitment--just come and sing as you are able this summer
Jen Christianson accepts call in Illinois
Former pastoral resident joins church staff
Jen Christianson accepted a call to serve as Pastor of Congregational Life at Winnetka Covenant Church in Wilmette, Ill. Jen will fill a variety of roles in pastoral care, preaching, adult education and spiritual formation, beginning on July 23.
Steve Carriker goes on medical leave
You can send well wishes to Steve and his family
Steve has begun an extended medical leave following a 28-year tenure as Covenant's property manager. Covenant paid tribute to Steve with a send-off celebration this past Sunday. Click here to share well wishes with Steve.
Discover Seven Habits for Growing in Faith
