Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Today: Ash Wednesday worship services
Noon in Chapel and 7 p.m. in Sanctuary
Prepare to receive the risen Christ anew with prayerful reflection, beautiful music and the imposition of ashes. Lunch and dinner are served in the Fellowship Hall. Before the evening service, you are invited to a time of contemplative music beginning at 6:30 p.m. Guide to Lenten season.
  • Starting Monday, the Covenant pastoral staff offers a weekday devotional as one way to anchor your day. You can sign up here.
New sermon series begins Sunday
'One Community, Many Faiths' offers perspectives on salvation

Roofing going up this week
Concrete and steel work continues
With favorable weather, our new building is seeing significant progress this week. Crews are hoping to pour the ground floor concrete, complete the roof decking and possibly set the commemorative signed beam in place Friday. 

What's ahead for child development center
You're invited to info sessions
Learn about Covenant's new Child Development Center (CDC) on Sunday, March 17 at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall 207. Hear about plans for the waiting list, playground, director search and more. Bring questions!

Highland students will visit BizTown
Seeking volunteers for the field trip
Fourth graders from our CMS partner school will visit BizTown, a simulated town where children operate a bank, manage a restaurant, write checks and vote for mayor. We need eight volunteers to work with the kids from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14. Contact Marilynn Mickle to get involved.

Serve dinner for Room in the Inn during March
Meals are on Tuesday nights 
Share a meal with our Room in the Inn guests on March 12, 19 and 26. Please plan to arrive by 5:15 p.m. to the Fellowship Hall. Meals, overnight hosts and van drivers have already been scheduled.  Get connected here.

Please consider two additional opportunities to enrich our relationships. Open to all, even if you're not able to volunteer.
  • Read A Riff of Love by Greg Jarrell, a brief reflection on his experiences sharing hospitality with neighbors in Enderly Park, where he is the co-founder of QC Family Tree, one of Covenant's non-profit partners. Copies of the book will be available in Julia's office soon.
     
  • Participate in a dinner and discussion of A Riff of Love at the home of Kim & Grady Moseley on Tuesday, April 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP by March 28.
Habitat build ready to get started
Swing a hammer, make a difference
Build with us! Covenant has adopted a Habitat house during March and April. We are looking for lunches at the work site as well as help with child care so parents can participate.  Details and registration are here.

A project for kids, too! Children are invited to two Saturdays of play and learning with Anne Lowrance at the church on March 16 and April 6 while parents work at the job site. We'll build a shed and do creative projects. 

Lift up teachers, staff at Highland
Monthly appreciation brunch is March 18
On third Mondays 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, March 17.  Get connected here.


Farewell celebration for Jessica Patchett
Sunday, March 17 at noon
After seven years as associate pastor for education, Jessica Patchett has accepted a call to serve as senior pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. A reception welcomes all in the Fellowship Hall on Jessica's last day in worship.  
 
You can contribute to a love offering here or at the event. Please write "Jessica Patchett Love Offering" on the memo line of your check. Note: gifts are not tax-deductible. 
 
"I have enjoyed seven magnificent years as a member of the Covenant community," Jessica said. "Here I have gained beautiful friendships, grown in love and grace, and, yes, met and married my husband. Every day, I marvel at the thousands of wonderful people with whom I have worshiped, studied, laughed, cried, walked and run, prayed and played."
 
Share input on associate pastor for education search
Listening sessions are this month
Prior to a search for staff leadership, the Personnel Committee invites you to share your thoughts on qualities needed in Covenant's next associate pastor for education. We also welcome suggestions for people to serve on a search committee. Please submit names by March 20 to the below email.

The Personnel Committee will host listening sessions on the following dates. If you prefer to give comments in writing, please send an email to CovenantAssocPastorEducation@gmail.com.
  • Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. in FH203
  • Sunday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m. and noon in FH203
Sisters in Spirit welcomes DeeDee Dalrymple
Tuesday, March 12 at 7 a.m.
Women are invited for breakfast and a faith story from DeeDee Dalrymple of Effortless Entertaining, who will share ideas on opening our homes, opening our hearts and giving the gift of hospitality. 

On second Tuesdays every month, we gather from 7 to 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Come dressed ready for work or for working out.  RSVP here.

news_tablet.jpg A talk on the future of journalism
Wednesday, March 13 at 11 a.m. in Ed Wing 201
Covenant's active adults group (TLC) welcomes Taylor Batten and Peter St. Onge for a talk on the future of journalism and newspapers. Taylor and Peter attend Covenant and write for the opinion page of The Charlotte Observer.

Refreshments are at 10:30 with talk at 11 in Ed Wing 201. No RSVP needed.

Peek Memorial Concert welcomes Jonathan Ryan
Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m. in Sanctuary
Covenant and the Charlotte AGO present Jonathan Ryan, one of the brightest younger artists in the field. Jonathan elicits acclaim for his depth of musicianship, sense of architecture and great sensitivity within the composer's spirit.

Wanted: Input on future of youth ministry
Listening sessions planned for March
You may have read that Ministry Architects will work with Covenant for the
next 12 months to develop a blueprint for a sustainable youth ministry. You are invited to be part of this building process by attending a listening session in March. We need your thoughts, concerns and vision for our youth ministry. See a list of listening sessions here.

Assistant teacher in Covenant Preschool
Working with children ages 2-3
Responsibilities include assisting lead teacher in developing and carrying out plans.  Details here.


FITNESS at COVENANT
classes, hours
COVENANT NEWS
march issue 
CONGREGATIONAL NOTES
memorials, celebrations