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Dear Friends,
In late August we celebrated the arrival of a new programming year with a successful and fun rooftop kickoff party. It was such a joy to see so many members of our community, especially a number of new faces. I hope you enjoyed it!
With the kickoff party behind us, we now have the opportunity to translate that energy into participation. I'm proud to share that Covenant Young Adults has a rich diversity of ways for you to be involved. Our small groups are starting up, as are our many opportunities for learning, service, and fellowship.
Now is a great time to develop new routines and habits that strengthen your life of faith. If that is something you are interested in - and I hope you are! - our Young Adult community is a great place to start. This newsletter will help you to understand some of the opportunities that are available to you, and I am always here to help you find the right place to plug in: reach out any time!
I'm grateful for the ways that you enrich this congregation.
Blessings,
Ian Clark
Ian.clark@covenantpresby.org
Pastoral Resident, Adult Discipleship & Young Adult Ministries
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Urban Walk!!
September 22 from 9-12:30
One of our goals this years is to increase our opportunities for service to the community. However, before we can be effective servants we need to be aware of the realities that many of our neighbors face. Join us for our first Urban Walk: you'll see and experience many of the challenges facing our community. If you're interested in serving with us this year, you are strongly encouraged to join us. Please bring $2.20 for the bus. We will meet in the Church parking lot at 9:00 am and return by 12:30.
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Last call for the Young Adult Retreat!
October 12th - 14th
As we quickly approach the time of our young adults retreat, we need to begin finalizing our roster of participants! Are you on it yet? If not, you can reserve your spot and pay online by clicking
HERE. The cost of $150 covers your lodging and breakfasts. The retreat runs from Friday evening (October 12) through Sunday afternoon (October 14)...and at no extra cost you can also arrive on Thursday for a time of optional programming and free time!
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Starting Point!
Sunday, September 23rd
If you are new to Covenant or are considering becoming a member, join us at the Starting Point dinner where you will hear more from our Senior Minister, Bob Henderson, about Covenant's mission. We look forward to welcoming you! For more information, please contact Lora Borrelli at lora.borrelli@covenantpresby.org.
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Men's fellowship Breakfast Welcomes Joe B. Martin
Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7 a.m.
All Young Adult men are welcome to partake in this breakfast as a way to learn and grow relationships across the congregation. Hear a message from Joe B. Martin, who grew up at Covenant and is now minister at Sardis Presbyterian Church. Joe will share how Covenant influenced his faith journey.
RSVP here.
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First Sunday Brunch
Rhino Market (W. Morehead Street)
Sunday, October 7th
12:30 p.m.
Join Covenant Young Adults for our initial First Sunday Brunch of this new programming year! This is an opportunity for young adults to get to know one another in a casual, fun setting. All are welcome!
We will meet at Rhino Market at 12:30!
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Covenant Running Club
Everyone is welcome to be a part of Covenant's new running club! This club is designed to help you grow in both faith and fitness - and build some new friends along the way! Each meeting will offer a choice of a 3 or 2 mile run which starts and ends at the church, and will also include an inspiring devotional and time for prayer. Beginning September 6, the club will meet Thursday evenings at 6:45PM and Tuesday mornings at 6:15am. You are welcome to attend one or both depending on your schedule! Meet at the Circle in front of the sanctuary. All abilities are welcome, and those with children are very welcome to bring jogging strollers!
Interested? Contact Ian at
ian.clark@covenantpresby.org
to be added to our communication list.
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Deep Dive Questions: A New YA Educational Opportunity
October 21st
Boo! Do Presbyterians believe in ghosts? Come find out at our Halloween themed Deep Dive Discussion! We will meet Sunday, October 21st in room FH203 at 7:00 p.m.
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Rediscover Small Groups on Sundays and Tuesdays
Covenant Young Adult small groups are a great way to build friendships, grow in faith and learn. We hope that you will consider joining one of the following groups.
YA Men's Group
YA Men's Group 1st and 3rd Tuesday Evenings Led by Austin Flynn, John Lipsey
YA Women's Group Tuesday's
The Path 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at Covenant Led by Robin Goodson and Ashlee Anderson
Faith and Fellowship 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Away From Campus Led by CK Rizzo and Liza Quinn
Brand Women's Group Tuesdays twice a month, Away From Campus Led by Kathleen Brand
YA Women's Groups Sunday's
Sunday Night Women. Twice a month Led by Jessica Patchett.
YA Couple's Group
We have opportunities for young adults in committed relationships to grow in faith together and better understand how they can use their relationship to serve God. If interested, contact Ian for more details!
Go to the Covenant Website for more details!
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Help Covenant at a Habitat for Humanity Build
Friday, September 21st and Saturday, September 22
Julia Watkins, Pastoral Resident, needs volunteers for Covenant's Habitat for Humanity build on Friday and Saturday! If you want to help, email Julia at julia.watkins@covenantpresby.org. If you are joining us for the Urban Walk event, you are welcome to volunteer for an afternoon Habitat shift.
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Secret Saints Urgently Needed!
Our Secret Saint ministry supports Covenant members who have gone away to college. With small gestures of love throughout the year, this program helps remind students of their connection to Covenant and can even create new friendships! College students are considered young adults - so this is a great way to support our community. Can you help? We have a strong need for volunteers. Contact Ian if you are interested! We can even try to match you with a student at a particular college or in a particular major.
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Serve With Us!
Friday, October 19th
Spend your Friday night with some amazing kids in west Charlotte! Covenant Young Adults is sponsoring a community meal for QC Family Tree - and we need your help! Can you serve with us? Please RSVP to Ian at
ian.clark@covenant.org
by October 15th.
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Volunteers needed for Children's and Youth Ministries
Sundays and Wednesdays
Our children's and youth ministries rely on a team of volunteers to make everything run smoothly each week. As we look to the coming weeks, we need greeters to welcome newcomers, shepherds to accompany teachers with large (fabulous!) classes, and hall assistants to help when we run out of goldfish or need to find another pair of scissors. If you would like to participate in Covenant's children's and youth ministries,
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Sign Up for Covenant Young Adult Text Messages!
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Follow us on Social Media
We'd love to have you follow us on our social media channels! These are great ways to stay in the loop about what is going on in the Young Adult Community. You can find us on Facebook at "Covenant Presbyterian - Young Adults" or on Instagram @covenantya. One of the easiest ways to help our ministry grow is by sharing, liking, and engaging with our content: It's a simple way to spread the word about what we're up to!
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