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Hymn festival welcomes renowned composer
Sunday at 3 p.m. in Sanctuary
Singing, bells and organ music combine to make a spectacular sound in "The Journey: A Festival of Hymns," in celebration of Peek Music Weekend. This musical program is designed for adults and children alike to discover the power of music to enhance our worship.
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 Blood drive will respond to urgent need
Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon in Gym
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 New to Covenant? Dinner is on us
Sunday at 6 p.m. in Sanctuary Parlor
Meet other newcomers, enjoy a catered barbecue dinner and learn more about
Covenant at a Q&A with Senior Minister Bob Henderson. Child care is available. Feel free to bring children, too.
Contact Lora Borrelli for details.
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Tonight: A look at criminal justice reform
 Dinner is available from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Tonight's menu is pulled pork, baked beans, slaw, cornbread and apple crumb cake.
- Tonight at 6:30 p.m.: Erik Ortega shows us disparities in the courtroom, jail and criminal justice system. Erik is an advocate for people released from incarceration.
- Feb. 12: Responding faithfully to what we have learned
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Open Table on Wednesday, Feb. 19
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The Enderly Park neighborhood in West Charlotte is just three miles from center city, making it a target for developers. However, talks of gentrification and displacement can overshadow the everyday stories of its residents. Hannah Hasan wants to change that. Hear a talk by Hannah at 6:30 p.m.
Chili Cook-Off: On this same evening, Covenant will host a chili-cook off. Enjoy our house chili and vote for your favorite chili sample from the cook-off. To enter the competition, please contact Michelle. Dinner is available from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Details here.
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 Ian Clark to remain on staff for additional year
Pastoral residency extended to 2021
Session voted to extend until Spring 2021 the term of Ian Clark as Covenant's pastoral resident for Education. Ian leads our growing Young Adults ministry and also plans First Sunday Talks and guest speakers.
Julia Watkins, also a pastoral resident, previously agreed to remain on board until 2021 to continue her leadership with mission and outreach programs.
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 Collecting spare change in Sunday School
To help create Wall of Love
Bring nickels, dimes and quarters to Children's Sunday School during February. We will use the collective offering to contribute toward purchasing items from the Wall of Love at the Mission Festival on Sunday, Feb. 23.
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 Welcome bags for new residents at Mezzanine
Take a bag, return it with basic necessities
You can help people moving into Mezzanine, the affordable housing supported by Covenant. Reusable shopping bags are available at church on Sunday. Bags will include a shopping list with additional instructions and can be returned on Sunday, Feb. 23. A virtual shopping list can be found here.
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 Brunch will lift up teachers, staff at Highland
Bring brunch items by Sunday
A brunch spread prepared by Covenant members is served in the staff lounge at Highland. Please bring snacks, drinks, flowers and notes to the collection point near the Fellowship Hall kitchen by noon on Sunday. Sign up here.
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 Join mission teams headed to Kenya, Yucatan
Registration opens at 8 a.m. next week
Registration opens on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for Kenya (June 18-27) and the Yucatan (Oct. 18-24). Spots are limited on a first-come, first-serve basis. Our mission team is thrilled with the increased interest. Details here.
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 What you can do at Mission Festival
Sunday, Feb. 23 in Rec Wing
With all that is happening in the world today, it's easy to give in to hopelessness. But as people of faith, we are called to act. An opportunity awaits to do just that.
Proceeds from the festival keep mission trips affordable for our children and youth. Join us for food and fellowship, a bake sale, and live and silent auctions. Among the prized items:
- Golf packages - Linville Golf Club, Myers Park Country Club, Charlotte Country Club and Hugh McColl's favorite course in Georgia
- Experiences
- Tickets
- Vacations
- Artists' Market
- Home furnishings and household items
Ways you can help:
Donate a treasure, make something for the bake sale or be a volunteer.
Drop off auction items in Education Wing Room 322
on Sundays, Feb. 9 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Congregational ministry coordinator
Coordinate Covenant's care and fellowship groups including, but not limited to, care teams, support groups, and women's and men's ministries. Learn more here.
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Director of middle school youth ministries
This position oversees education and programming for youth in grades 6-8, including Sunday School, Youth Fellowship Night, small groups, retreats and more. Learn more here.
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Director of children's ministries
This position oversees Christian education and programming for children from birth through grade 5, including Sunday morning activities and child care. The director is a voice for both the needs and the faith development of children. Learn more here.
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Children's ministry assistant
This position assists the director with lesson planning and preparation, room set-up, technology and volunteer coordination, among other duties. Learn more here.
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Rec Wing/Fitness Center
click for schedules
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Covenant News
february issue
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Congregational Notes
memorials, celebrations
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