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One Take: A candid conversation on race with Daniel Heath
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Bob speaks with Daniel Heath, Covenant's former director of contemporary worship and arts. Daniel just graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary. "I'm not speaking for the black community," he said. "I'm speaking from it."
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In this issue:
- We Can, We Must, We Will: The Christian call to dismantle racism
- New worship option debuts June 14
- First residents move into Mezzanine apartments
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 Why is gratitude essential to finding joy?
Tonight at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
Grace Lindvall leads tonight's look at the role of gratitude. It's part of a weekly conversation inspired by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who co-wrote a book on how to overcome life's suffering.
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Missing summer choir? Sing in Voice 101
Tonight at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
It's not the same as singing together, but you will be able to smile, wave to familiar faces and learn a few exercises from Kenney Potter to keep your voice healthy and singing well!
Contact Heather Potter for the Zoom link.
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Blood drive on Sunday features special guest
8 to 11 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
Your donation is needed more than ever as hospitals face shortages of blood due to the COVID-19 crisis. Please make an appointment as part of our social distancing efforts.
Parish Nurse Mary Mattiacci, who recently retired and moved to Durham, will return and be on hand to greet you.
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Summer Adult Sunday School starts this week
Sunday at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom
June: Places of Faith
- Discover the political and economic landscapes of ancient cities Thessaloniki, Galatia, Rome and Corinth. What lessons can we draw to better understand today's climate?
July: People of Faith
- Meet important - but often overlooked - contributors such as Moses, Mary, Noah and Lydia. How did their contributions influence the early Christian movement?
August: Practices of Faith
- Consider the meaning behind fasting, pilgrimage, evangelism and prophecy. Why do we still talk about these things after 2,000 years?
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Celebration of high school graduates is Sunday
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College graduates, let us hear from you, too
Submit a photo for worship montage
Covenant will recognize college graduates during worship on Sunday, June 14.
Please click here to submit a photo, the name of your school and your major.
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Young Adults, show off your best lunch dish
Let's see those cooking skills! Make your favorite lunch dish and share a photo on your Instagram story by tagging @covenantya. In the post, tell us what you made and how you made it.
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Urban Ministry Center, Men's Shelter have merged
The combined organization will oversee two year-round homeless shelters, coordinate Room In The Inn, and also run a drug treatment program at Moore Place in the North End neighborhood.
Director Liz Clasen-Kelly says the new name "describes our combined work in a simple and aspirational way."
How we can help: Make Texas Hash casseroles, cookies and brownies and bring to the church on any Wednesday in June from 11 a.m. to noon. Staff will be on the patio to greet you.
- Jessica and Ben Mallicote will host a virtual Texas Hash Cooking Show on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. There will be some fun videos about the shelter ministry and how folks have been involved over the years.
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Freedom School asks for books, supplies
Drop off at the church by Thursday
Responding to COVID-19, Freedom Schools will pivot to outdoor pop-up camps around the city from June 29 to July 31. Please drop off new or gently used books and supplies in the bin outside the Welcome Center before noon on Thursday. Details here.
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Sort canned goods at Second Harvest
Wednesday, June 17 at 1 p.m.
Join the crew to help provide food for those in need. In order to participate, you should be 17 or older and not in a high-risk category or caring for anyone who is. Click here to sign up.
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Dove's Nest needs cloth masks
Support a Covenant mission partner
Volunteers are asked to contribute cloth masks for Dove's Nest, a partner that welcomes mothers with their children as they work to overcome alcohol and/or drug addiction.
Contact Lucy Crain for details.
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 Seeking recommendations for elder nominees
An Elder Nominating Committee is seeking nominees for Elder and Youth Elder. The church will elect 10 adults and two youths for terms beginning in January 2021.
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Congregational Notes
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