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Faith + Career: How Christian beliefs influence our professional lives
Adult Summer Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
 Hear from leaders and innovators in the fields of medicine, engineering, law, politics and more. A weekly panel series welcomes Covenant folks to share how their work and faith intersect. We'll be in Fellowship Hall 207.
- Week One on Sunday: The faith of those who teach. Chris Callaway (Covenant's new CDC Director); Michelle Richards; Kristin Horner and Carla Haughton. Damon Nelson will facilitate. Details here.
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Summer worship, music opportunities and more
Worship at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
- Summer worship: Chapel and Fellowship Hall worship are paused through Labor Day. Join us during the summer months for worship at 9:30 (contemporary) and 11 (traditional).
- Covenant Kids and Youth Summer Sunday School
- Childcare is available in the Parlor for infants-Kindergarten.
- Elementary-age students attend 9:30 worship, then after the time with children, follow a leader (holding shepherd's crook) to the Chapel for a lesson. Pick up is in the Chapel.
- Middle and high school students will meet in The Landing (bottom floor of Fellowship Hall) from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fifth graders are invited to join us.
- We need volunteers! Will you be a teacher or shepherd for one week? Sign up here!
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Summer Choir: Begins June 16 and runs until Sept. 1. Rehearsal is at 10 a.m. in the Peek Music Room. Everyone is invited for any and every Sunday.
Come every week or drop in.
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 Fresh Air. Fellowship. Hike with Covenant.
Saturday at Landsford Canal State Park
See the world's largest population of Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies. We'll end with a picnic lunch. It's the next installment of a new quarterly series. Details here.
- Fly fishing with Grady Moseley: Friday to Sunday, June 14-16, near Boone for two full days of wade fishing. We will stay at Valle Crucis Conference Center and fish nearby rivers, guided by Due South Outfitters. Details here.
- A day at U.S. National Whitewater Center: On Saturday, June 22, join Covenant folks for biking, hiking and organized activities throughout the day. We'll have a reserved tent from 4 to 8 p.m. for music and fellowship.
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 Charlotte Housing Justice Bus Tour
Sunday at 12:15 p.m.
A bus tour leaving from Covenant is led by Greg Jarrell of QC Family Tree. We'll explore racial segregation in the development of Charlotte. Along the way, hear from a former resident of Brooklyn neighborhood, one of the casualties of 1960s-era urban renewal. Space is limited. Register here.
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 Deep Dive: Are science, religion compatible?
Sunday, June 9 at 7 p.m. in FH105
Are science and religion compatible? Are they necessarily at odds, or do they complement one another? How do miracles fit into the equation? Deep Dive Questions is a series led by rotating speakers on questions submitted by people in the congregation. No RSVP needed.
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 Film screening with The Park Church
Friday, June 14; time TBA
The Charleston church shooting is the subject of a new film. Covenant and The Park Church will reserve seats for a screening of EMANUEL when it appears in movie theaters across the country in June.
The film -- from executive producers Stephen Curry and Viola Davis -- examines the healing power of forgiveness following the tragedy at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Contact Lucy Crain for details.
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 Many ways to serve at Freedom School
Be a reader, chaperone or supply shopper
Read to a youngster, chaperone a field trip or donate supplies as we sponsor a Freedom School for 60 children at Highland from June 17 through July 25. This is a great opportunity for high school students. Details and registration here.
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 Blood drive is coming up
Sunday, June 9 from 8 a.m. to noon
The Health and Wellness Committee hosts a quarterly blood drive in the Rec Wing Gym. Walk-ins are welcome but an appointment shortens your wait time. Snacks will be served. Contact Parish Nurse Mary Mattiacci.
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 Seeking recommendations for elder nominees
Please submit by June 30
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 2020. Details and online form here.
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Director of high school youth ministries
This position is responsible for nurturing the Christian faith of youth through healthy, supportive and challenging relationships, and through the development of Christian-based activities and programs for grades nine through twelve. Learn more here.
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Director of preschool
This position is responsible for creating, managing and expanding a developmentally appropriate preschool that is consistent with the total church program, in particular the Christian education of young children. Learn more here.
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FITNESS AT COVENANT
learn about our rec wing
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COVENANT NEWS
june/july issue
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CONGREGATIONAL NOTES
memorials, celebrations
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