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Behold! Three worship services today
11 a.m., 3 and 5 p.m.
 A special offering will support God's work with our mission partners at Highland Renaissance Academy in Charlotte as well as our church's new Child Development Center, providing assistance of up to 50 percent of tuition for qualifying families. Learn more in this video.
- 11 a.m., Children's Worship: A brief service is followed by Nativity animals on the Circle and birthday cake for Jesus.
- 3 p.m., Music of Appalachia: The worship team and special guests will showcase the mandolin, fiddle and upright bass.
- 5 p.m., Traditional Candlelight Worship: This service features the Covenant Choir and Carolina Chamber Players. A prelude begins at 4:45.
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One worship service on Sunday
11 a.m. in Sanctuary
Covenant will hold unified worship with traditional music and leadership from Ian Clark, Martin Pruitt and Mary Kate McAlister. Ian will share why the voices of young people matter for the church and wider world - even if they, like the young Christ, are still growing in both wisdom and stature.
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 Make year-end giving count for 2019
Give in worship, online or via mail
Thank you for your continued generosity as we approach year-end. As of this publication, Covenant has received $2,611,590 toward an annual budget of $2,900,000, leaving a shortfall of $288,410 to be collected by year-end. Please consider a tax-deductible contribution in these ways:
- During worship. Contributions made during services through Sunday, Dec. 29, will be credited to 2019 unless otherwise noted.
- You can give online here. Please complete before midnight Dec. 31.
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 Where we stand on 2020 pledges
Stewardship campaign moves toward goal
Your support is moving us toward the 2020 pledge goal. As of this printing, we have received pledges totaling $2,437,200. This includes nearly 140 households that increased their pledges from 2019. That's good news, but
we are still 19 percent short of our pledge goal of $3,010,000.
We ask you to commit so that we may position our ministries for the greatest impact.
Please
make a pledge online
or return a pledge card in your pew.
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A celebratory morning in the Fellowship Hall
Kicking off 2020: First Sunday Talk and return of worship
 On the first Sunday of each month, church-wide forums explore issues affecting our culture and world.
On Jan. 5, consider how stories can be told through different and creative mediums. A 9:30 a.m. panel includes four leading voices in Charlotte:
- Lauren Levine Corriher, a writer whose work is regularly featured in the Charlotte Agenda, Huffington Post, and more.
- Kia Flow, a spoken word poet, who has been a part of SlamCharlotte and won the National Poetry Slam.
- Marvin Espy, one of Charlotte's most talented and versatile artists. He is a two-time Hart Witzen Gallery "Best in Show Winner" and was recently named of the 20 ArtPopCLT 2019 winners.
- Candace Chambers, who, in addition to teaching students at a local community college, also teaches creative writing to incarcerated students.
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 What's new at 11 a.m. Fellowship Hall service
Acoustic music, faith stories
If you would like to attend worship with children or youth, this will be an easy way. Or, if you simply want a more casual and intimate environment, this might be for you. A redesign grew from interviews with church members as well as planning sessions to explore new ideas. Among the big changes:
- Bringing the band down off the stage so it feels less like a concert and more like we're all singing together.
- Faith stories from members of our community relating to the theme for the week. This replaces the sermon talk-back.
- Interactive elements such as prayer at the baptismal font and chalkboard.
- A folk vibe that utilizes acoustic guitars, limits percussion and highlights vocals.
- An enhanced children's play area with new toys and play mat.
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 Christmas morning breakfast for our guests
A fitting occasion for Room in the Inn
On Christmas morning, all are welcome for a festive community breakfast for our Room in the Inn guests. We have plenty of breakfast items - just bring yourself! We are in need of volunteers for New Year's Eve. Contact Julia Watkins.
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 Prepare items for Men's Shelter dinner
Next shelter night is New Year's Eve
We are in need of Texas Hash and desserts. Please place items in the Fellowship Hall freezer at your convenience. You can find the recipe here. This is a great service opportunity for groups and families. Contact Terry Horne to let us know you made a drop-off.
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PW Retreat at Pinehurst Resort
A weekend of exploring your mindful awareness led by Cheryl Hoover, Martha Isaacs and Kim Moseley.
Details and registration.
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Men's Getaway at Etowah
Golf, hiking, NCAA watching and a Sunday devotional. It's a great entry point for first-timers and new folks.
Details and registration.
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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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Openings in Child Development Center
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Advent season at Covenant
click for schedule
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Covenant News
december issue
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Congregational Notes
memorials, celebrations
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