Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Faith + Career: How Christian beliefs influence professional lives
This week's panel: Leaders in business and finance
Business and finance are the engines of Charlotte's economy. The industry affects your money and, in many ways, the future of our community. How do Christian principles like justice and compassion fit into the picture?

Join moderator Ian Clark for the next Faith + Career, a series exploring professional life in the context of faith. This week's panel of business leaders includes Jimmy White, Ali Summerville, Damon Nelson and Tim Kendrick. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. We'll be in main Fellowship Hall.  Details here.

Choir goes to Hamlet, NC for music outreach day
Supporting a smaller congregation
The choir will travel on Sunday to First Presbyterian Church in Hamlet, 90 minutes east of Charlotte, to support and lead worship in a smaller congregation within our Presbytery. Bells, trumpet and soloists will highlight traditional worship.

Summer worship, children's activities and more
Education Wing is closed for renovations
  • 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!
       
  • Summer Choir:  Sing with the choir any Sunday from  June 16 through Sept. 1. Rehearsal is at 10 a.m. in the Peek Music Room.   Come every week or drop in.
Renovations prompt temporary office assignments
Where to find staff members 
With the Education Wing under renovation, some staff members have moved to temporary locations:
  • Sanctuary conference room: Education staff including Grace Lindvall, Perrin Tribble, Ian Clark, Anne Lowrance, Sally Jackson, Mollie Lee, Mary Kate McAlister
  • Chris Callaway, managing director of child development center, is in Ed Wing 1st floor art room.
  • Parish Nurse Mary Mattiacci is in the music office room.
Blood drive is Sunday
Rec Wing Gym 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.

Deep Dive: Are science, religion compatible?
Sunday at 7 p.m. in FH105
Are science and religion at odds, or do they complement one another? How do miracles fit in? Deep Dive Questions is a series led by rotating speakers on questions submitted by people in the congregation. No RSVP needed. 
Interested in Covenant's child development center?
Online interest form available starting June 17
Families interested in enrolling in Covenant's new child development center are invited to submit an online interest form. The form will be available on our website beginning on Monday, June 17 at 9 a.m. 

The full-day program, for children six weeks to five years old, offers high quality child care and education for families of diverse economic backgrounds. We hope to open in early November.

Mary Kate, Perrin invite high schoolers for lunch
Join us under the magnolia tree
We'll be on the patio under the magnolia tree for BYO lunch and small group conversation  on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. June 12 and 19 with Mary Kate McAlister and July 17 and 24 with Perrin Tribble. Details here.
 
Screening of film on Charleston church shooting
Wednesday, June 19, 7 p.m. at Phillips Place
The Charleston church shooting is the subject of a new film. Covenant has reserved seats for a screening of EMANUEL, a story examining the healing power of forgiveness following the tragedy at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. A discussion will follow.  Contact Lucy Crain.
 
Covenant at U.S. National Whitewater Center
Saturday, June 22
Covenant will host a day at the U.S. National Whitewater Center for folks to enjoy hiking, trail biking, kayaking, climbing and just listening to music.
  • Plan to do as much or as little as you'd like before ending the day with social time at Covenant's reserved tent space by the water.
     
  • Covenant members will lead optional activities for group participation throughout the afternoon. Hiking and biking are free; all other activities are included with the purchase of a Day Pass.
     
  • From 4 to 8 p.m., we'll have a reserved tent at the "Big Drop" in the whitewater channel for River Jam music, food and a great view of the rapids. Learn more here.
Be a camp buddy to a child
Be a reader, chaperone or supply shopper
Camp buddies guide families in preparing for YMCA's Camp Harrison by helping with forms, packing lists and transportation to the church parking lot. We are looking for folks to provide lunch and drive the van to and from camp.  Consider serving June  16-22 or 23-29.  Contact Julia Watkins.
With your help, Freedom School boosts literacy 
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.
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.
 
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.
 
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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