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 What's new in 11 a.m. Fellowship Hall worship
Re-imagined service debuts Sunday
Experience church in a new way with an hour of acoustic music, faith stories and prayer in a casual setting. Rather than sitting, you'll be getting up and lighting candles, writing a name on a chalkboard or visiting the coffee station.
People from different walks of life will share powerful faith stories. Some have lovely endings. Others are open-ended. All will reflect on the question of God's faithfulness through the highs and lows of life.
Musically, the worship team will move to the floor instead of the stage, with an emphasis on acoustic guitar and styles that foster intimacy.
Learn about the service
and sample a playlist of music you'll encounter.
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 Hear an acclaimed panel of storytellers
First Sunday Talk at 9:30 a.m.
As we focus on storytelling in 2020, four leading voices from Charlotte's arts and culture scene will explore ways to tell stories in new and creative ways. These remarkable individuals work in the fields of s
poken word poetry, v
isual arts, j
ournalism and e
ducation. Meet the panel.
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 Last day to make giving count for 2019
Give online or via mail
Today is the last day to contribute to Covenant and receive 2019 tax credit. The church has received $2,683,000 toward an annual budget of $2,900,000, leaving a shortfall of $217,000 to be collected by today. If you wish to fulfill a pledge or make any other gifts, please consider the following ways:
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 Update on pledging for 2020
Stewardship campaign moves toward goal
The Session will adopt a budget in January with the necessary adjustments. As of this printing, we have received pledges totaling $2,444,350. That's a strong number, but we are $565,650 - or 19 percent - short of the goal of $3,010,000.
We ask you to commit so that we may position our ministries for the greatest impact.
Please
make a pledge online
or return a pledge card in your pew.
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 A hike to kick off new year
Saturday at Nanny's Mountain near Lake Wylie
Kick off 2020 with an easy, 2-mile hike with Covenant friends at Nanny's Mountain, just south of Charlotte. The popular quarterly hiking group will meet at the church at 8 a.m. to carpool or at 9 a.m. at the trailhead. Bring a snack to enjoy after the hike.
Details here.
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 Young Adults host First Sunday Brunch
Sunday at Mac's Speed Shop at 12:30 p.m.
Meet friends and connect with those you know well at Mac's Speed Shop on South Boulevard. No RSVP is required. While all are welcome, this monthly offering is especially for those who are newcomers.
Details here.
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 Open Table kicks off with game night
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Enjoy a relaxed evening of board games, coloring stations and active group games for all ages. All are welcome in the Fellowship Hall for dinner beginning at 5 p.m.
Make dinner reservations here.
- New Open Table series in January: A five-week series on race explores personal identity and societal injustice, with a focus on theology, education, law and housing. A powerful line-up of guest speakers will join us Jan. 15 to Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
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 Film screening of Just Mercy
Thursday, Jan. 9
The film, starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx, tells the true story of a black man wrongly accused of murder. He spends six years on death row before Bryan Stevenson, a lawyer with the Equal Justice Initiative, gets him exonerated. Location TBA.
Contact Lucy Crain for tickets.
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 Lift up teachers, staff at Highland
Next brunch is coming up
Every month, we deliver a brunch spread to the staff lounge at Highland. You're invited to contribute snacks, drinks, flowers or just a note of encouragement. Please bring items to the collection point near the Fellowship Hall kitchen by noon on Sunday, Jan. 11.
Get connected here.
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 Welcome, Alyssa Pacheco
Interim director of middle school ministries
Alyssa Pacheco will join the staff Jan. 6 as interim director of middle school ministries. Alyssa graduated from Queens University after completing her studies a semester early. She has a strong interest in youth ministry, having served as a CROSS Guide at Myers Park Presbyterian Church and a youth volunteer at The Grove.
Alyssa interned in the Mayor's Office and served at Queens as a Civic Engagement Fellow, helping with voter registration and engagement. Please join us in in supporting Alyssa's ministry among our youth.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Openings in Child Development Center
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Rec Wing/Fitness Center
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Covenant News
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Congregational Notes
memorials, celebrations
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