Wednesday, Jan.  22, 2020
Congregational meeting on budget
Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
The Session has called a meeting to present the annual budget and vote on any proposed changes in terms of call for the installed ministers.

Budget gap remains: This year's budget is a bit different from other years in that it will necessitate additional pledging and giving to fulfill it. We are walking into 2020 with faith. There is still time to close the pledge gap of $97,916 and avoid the need for adjustments. Click on the link below to make a pledge.


Michael Lindvall will preach on Sunday
Father of our own Grace Lindvall
Michael Lindvall  will preach at 11 a.m. as part of the installation service for Grace, our associate pastor for education. He will also preach at 9:30 a.m.

Michael retired after 15 years as pastor of Brick Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. He previously served congregations in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Northport, Long Island. He is the author of What Did Jesus Do? A Crash Course in His Life and Times and two novels, The Good News from North Haven and Leaving North Haven.
  • A reception for Grace is at noon in the Welcome Center. All are invited.

Tonight: What's happening in classrooms
In a time of growing inequality and division, some of Charlotte's leading voices are equipping us to work for justice as Christians and concerned citizens. Each week covers a different topic.
  • Tonight at 6:30 p.m.: Disparities in the classroom and school system, a conversation with Eric Davis, chair, State Board of Education, and Dr. Raymond Barnes, CMS community superintendent for schools in West Charlotte
     
  • Next week: Disparities in housing and neighborhoods
  • Feb. 5: Disparities in the courtroom, jail and criminal justice system
  • Feb. 12: Responding faithfully to what we have learned

Workshops on storytelling
Tonight and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Storytelling makes our life experiences come alive. These one-hour workshops will equip you with new skills.
  • Tonight: Tracy Radosevic (right), Dean for the Academy of Biblical Storytelling, will help you consider your own story, learn new techniques and practice telling stories. Fellowship Hall 203.
     
  • Thursday: Tracy will share tools for telling Biblical stories in a way that makes them come alive in new and refreshing ways. Fellowship Hall 203. 
     
  • Contact Grace Lindvall to get connected.
Open Table welcomes children and youth, too
Drop-off and pick-up in Welcome Center
Tonight's menu is lasagna, garlic bread, salad and tiramisu. Drop-off and pick-up is in the Welcome Center for these opportunities:
  • Children's Choirs: Rehearsals for K-5 are 5:45 to 6:30 
  • Young Scholars: Elementary-age Bible study at 6:30 
  • Music & Movement: Ages 4-5 high-energy Bible story with music at 6:30
  • Middle and High School Youth with Alyssa Pacheco and Martin Pruitt at 6:30




Young Adults host pop-up on reading the Bible
Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in Welcome Center
We often hear from young adults who want to engage with Scripture but don't know where to start. A one-hour, clergy-led class will give you greater confidence to read at home or as part of a group Bible study. We'll meet in Conference Room 203. Contact Ian Clark.

Hospitality team at Mezzanine leasing center
Monday-Thursday, Jan. 27-30
Be part of a team to share coffee, water and snacks at the opening of the Mezzanine leasing office. Long lines are expected due to strong interest in the apartment community on Freedom Drive. You can also bring cases of 8 oz. bottled water and granola bars to the Welcome Center drop-off point. 


Mission Festival seeks auction items
Sunday, Feb. 23
Your contributions keep mission trips affordable while also supporting partners in challenged parts of the world. Among our needs for the event on Sunday, Feb. 23:
  • Experiences - Share tickets, host a dinner, cater a party.
  • Services or goods - Ask your favorite stylist, shop or restaurant for an in-kind gift.
  • Homemade goods - Jams, jellies or other baked treats from your kitchen
  • Vacations - Donate time at a beach or mountain home or other vacation experience.
  • Art and household items - Nice pieces (treasures, not jumbles!) that need a home.
     
Renowned organist will play at Covenant
Sunday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m.
Renowned organist and composer Bob Hobby will offer a hymn festival in celebration of Peek Music Weekend. All are welcome.  Bob is Director of Music at Trinity English Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he oversees 10 choral and instrumental ensembles.

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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.

Rec Wing/Fitness Center
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Covenant News
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Congregational Notes
memorials, celebrations