Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Faith + Career: Adult Summer Sunday School
This week's panel: Active retirees
Consider these eye-catching figures: Worldwide, the elder population is expected to more than triple to 2.1 billion by 2050.
 
About half of the people born today in the developed world are expected to live past the age of 100. This is up from a life expectancy of 71 currently.
 
We can expect huge demographic shifts in careers, families, finances and retirement. Get insights on what it all means at this week's  Faith + Career at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We'll welcome retirees who are making the most of the retirement. 
  • Alan Morrow
  • Cynthia Tyson
  • Gale Pendergraph 
  • Sarah Crowder
  • Facilitator: Robin Goodson
Summer choir welcomes you to sing
Join the choir any or every week
Come every week or drop in occasionally. Rehearsals are Sundays at 10 a.m. in the Peek Music Room (located downstairs in Sanctuary building).  Contact Heather Potter for details. Here's a look at special days:
  • June 23: Staff Day
  • July 28: College and Young Adult Day
  • August 4: Covenant Choir Alumni Day
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 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!
Interested in Covenant's child development center?
Online interest form available starting Monday
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.

Share your thoughts on search for children's ministry director
Listening session is Sunday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
The Personnel Committee invites you to a listening session to share your hopes and dreams for the children's ministry and to provide input on qualities needed in our next director.  

 
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 19 with Mary Kate McAlister and July 17 and 24 with Perrin Tribble. Details here.
 
Picnic Basket On The Table With Blue White Checkered Tablecloth. Summer Lawn In The Background Bring a picnic - dessert is waiting
Wednesday, June 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Bring your own picnic and join Covenant friends on the Circle for Open Picnic Table. Trikes, bikes and scooters are welcomed. Chalk art, games and frozen dessert are provided by the Early Childhood Education Committee.
 
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 a limited number of 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 in the theater.  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.
Young Adults host Night at the Knights
Please RSVP soon. Game is Sunday, July 28 at 5 p.m.
Watch our hometown team take on the Pawtucket Red Sox. Your $20 ticket  includes dinner. We need to confirm a headcount no later than June 28, so please let Ian know if you can join! All are welcome, especially guests.
See how partner agencies are changing lives
Site visits this summer
Join Covenant folks for visits to three partner nonprofits. We'll meet at the church 15 minutes prior to the visit. Lunch is included. RSVP to Lucy Crain.
  • Tuesday, June 18 at noon, The Relatives: Learn about OnRamp, a resource center for young adults who are working toward employment, education and housing opportunities.
Highland students heading to Camp Harrison
A few openings left for second camp session
Camp buddies guide families in preparing for YMCA's Camp Harrison. We are looking for camp buddies, van drivers and lunches  during the second session of camp from  June 23-29.  Contact Julia Watkins.
With your help, Freedom School boosts literacy 
Be a reader, chaperone or supply shopper
If lower income children can't continue to learn through the summer, they fall behind their higher income peers. That's the rationale for Freedom School. You can help as we sponsor a site at Highland starting next week.  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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