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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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Covenant names CDC managing director 
Join us in welcoming Chris Callaway
A lifelong educator, Chris began working at a child care center while in high school in his hometown of Ojai, Ca. He earned a degree in child development from Cal State - Northridge. He's been director of an Easter Seals Child Development Center, a seasonal and migrant Head Start program and, since 2015, Program Director at Isla Vista Youth Projects in Goleta, Ca., overseeing two centers with a total of 10 classrooms, 140 children and 40 staff members.
In his own words, "I have dedicated my career to enriching the lives of the children and families involved in my programs. My philosophy is to provide high quality educational opportunities in a fun, safe and caring environment that is tailored to each child's unique abilities and culture."
Chris and his wife, Karla, have two daughters and are expecting in September. Please join us in welcoming Chris to Covenant and supporting him in this important endeavor for our community.
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Work begins on Morehead Street playground
Hear from design team about progress, what's next
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 Last week of Open Table for the season
'Attending to the Impossible' at 6:30 p.m.
- New Every Morning: Waking up With Wonder: Explore the beauty of God's call and our response to it. Open Table concludes tonight with Julia Watkins in Fellowship Hall 207. See the full series here.
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Spring social for young adult parents 
Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. on FH patio
Are you a new or expecting parent? B
ring the family to our spring social! There will be space for children to play along with
food, live music and live-streaming of the Masters. Child care is available for those who want it. Details here.
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 Palm Sunday brings special music
Trumpet, children's choir and Voices of Eden
- Trumpet solo at 8:45 a.m. Chapel service
- Brass and handbells as well as children's choirs at 11 a.m. traditional
- Voices of Eden, UNC Charlotte's student gospel choir, will join 9:30 and 11 a.m. contemporary worship on Palm Sunday
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 Teacher Appreciation Week at Highland
Lift up educators at our partner school
Through Covenant's partnership with Highland Renaissance Academy, we lift up teachers and students by providing after-school programs, reading buddies and more.
Contribute time, gifts or supplies to support our upcoming teacher appreciation week (May 6-10)
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Details here.
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 This summer: Be a camp buddy
Highland students will go to Camp Harrison
Every year, Covenant partners with YMCA's Camp Harrison to send 20 Highland students to summer camp. We particularly need camp buddies to encourage and guide families in preparing for this new experience. Consider serving June 16-22 or 23-29. Financial support is also welcome - it costs $550 to send a student to camp. Contact Julia Watkins to learn more.
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 Provide dinner for Men's Shelter
Next meal is Tuesday, April 30
Help serve our neighbors by preparing Texas Hash and desserts. Our next meal is Tuesday. Please place items in the Fellowship Hall freezer at your convenience. Contact Terry Horne to let us know if you made a drop-off.
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 Fresh Air. Fellowship. Hike with Covenant.
Next hike is Saturday, May 11
Join Covenant friends and families for hikes led by Rev. Grady Moseley and Lauren Sawyers. The hikes are accessible for all ages and skill levels.
Next up, on Saturday, May 11, we'll gather in Linville, NC mid-morning to take one of several hiking options, and then meet for barbecue and social time at Suzanne and Bob Henderson's nearby home. Details here.
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 Uptown Bible Study launches new series
The Bible's Problematic Texts
For those who work or live in uptown Charlotte, we meet from noon to 1 p.m. at Foundation for the Carolinas and offer the same study on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The front desk will point you to the right room. Feel free to bring lunch. We have water and coffee available.
Coming up next: In the week following Easter, we'll kick off a one-month series called "The Bible's Problematic Texts" on
controversial and troubling verses. We'll discern how these verses can be understood in light of a God who seeks justice and peace for the world. Get connected here.
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Apply for college scholarships through Covenant
Service work and music aid available
For many years, Covenant has awarded scholarships to deserving college students for undergraduate and graduate studies through the Douglas E. Matthias Scholarship Program.
The undergraduate fund provides need-based support for graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen. Scholarships are also available for study at Union Presbyterian Seminary and any graduate study that leads to a life of Christian service. Applications are due April 15.
The Susan F. & Stephen J. Talley Music Scholarship provides funds for the study of traditional church
music at a seminary or college, organ study at an intermediate or higher level, and/or church music conference participation by high school youth interested in traditional church music.
Details here.
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HOLY WEEK AT COVENANT
worship schedule
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COVENANT NEWS
april issue
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CONGREGATIONAL NOTES
memorials, celebrations
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