Awaken each day to grow in grace, wrestle with faith and discover new mercies. Printed copies are available around campus. You can also receive a devotion via email each morning. Subscribe here.

Many know Lent best as the season when we throw away chocolate and shut down our social media pages out of some vague sense of obligation. But look closer. What does it mean to put aside distractions and walk empty-handed into the wilderness?

• Tonight - Julia Watkins on Sacrifice 
• March 11 - Katherine Kerr on Community
• March 18 - Grace Lindvall on Hunger
• March 25 - Ian Clark on Fear
• April 1 - Bob Henderson on Wonder

A Covenant audience of more than 150 learned about storytelling as a spiritual practice from Casey Donahue of The Moth, a New York City cultural institution. Casey also shared a faith story during the Fellowship Hall service. You can hear her remarks here.

After a one-year break due to campus construction, VBS returns to Covenant this summer. Children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Scholarships are available.

• Click here to register online.
   
• Click here to be a volunteer.

Amid a divisive election, Young Adults are making space for faith-centered conversations on faith and politics on  third Sundays every month in the Welcome Center.

In March, we'll explore the pursuit of a society that upholds the dignity of all people, including ethnic/religious minorities, immigrants and those of different sexual and/or gender identities. Details here.

You're invited to contribute snacks, drinks, flowers or just a note of encouragement for a monthly brunch spread. Please bring items to the collection point near the Fellowship Hall kitchen by March 14. Sign up online.

Help beautify Covenant's worship spaces March 30 to April 3 in preparation for Holy Week. The Men's Group will provide supplies for polishing, painting, replacing light bulbs and more. See the list of projects here.

Please place Texas Hash and desserts in the Fellowship Hall freezer at your convenience. This is a great service opportunity for groups and families. 

• Contact Terry Horne to let us know you made a drop-off.
   
• You can find the recipe here.

Build with us! A church-wide Habitat build is in West Charlotte just 15 minutes for Covenant's campus. All experience levels are welcome as we install dry wall. We also need volunteers to provide lunches. Contact Julia for details.