Wednesday, March 11 , 2020
You were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only don't let this freedom be an opportunity to indulge your selfish impulses, but serve each other through love.       - Galatians 5:13

A leadership team at Covenant is monitoring the Coronavirus situation and implementing proactive measures outlined below. As a church family, we want to work together to protect those who are most at risk. Our hope is to preserve a welcoming, hospitable community while acting on advice from medical experts.
  • Deep cleans of Sanctuary and Chapel: We are recruiting volunteers to wipe down pews and hymnals on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Click here to join the team.
  • Open Table dinner: Guests will now go through the kitchen line to receive dinner from staff who have been careful to take health precautions. Tonight's menu is pasta and salad bar. Click here for reservations.
     
  • Enhanced online worship: Covenant's online broadcasts will include a host to greet and interact with you throughout the service on the website and via Facebook Live. Join us via livestream at 9:30 and 11.
     
  • Bible study via livestream: Starting tonight, you can watch the Lenten Bible study via Zoom, a web-based video conferencing tool. Afterward, Grace Lindvall will lead an online discussion.
     
Lenten Bible study explores community
6:30 p.m. in FH207
Scripture reminds us that we are not called to live in isolation. Only in community can we grow into the people we were created to be. We'll consider how to incorporate that concept into our everyday lives.
  • Tonight: Katherine Kerr on Community
  • March 18 - Grace Lindvall on Hunger
  • March 25 - Ian Clark on Fear
  • April 1 - Bob Henderson on Wonder

Special music will add beauty to worship
Violin, flute and children's choirs
As we move through Lent, behold the beauty of young vocalists and instrumentalists lifting up praise through song. 
  • 8:45 Chapel: Violinists David, age 11, and Walter McCann, 13, will offer a Bach concerto.
     
  • 9:30 and 11: Flute Ensemble will accompany offertory anthem.
     
  • 11 traditional: Angelus and Choristers choirs will lead with voices and instruments.
  • Child of the Covenant: We'll celebrate with families of children who came into the Covenant family in the past year. A reception for these families is 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. downstairs in the Parlor.

coffee_table.jpg Young Adults consider Inclusivity & Welcome
Coffeehouse is Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Amid a divisive election, Young Adults are making space for faith-centered conversations on  third Sundays every month in the Welcome Center.

This month, we'll explore the pursuit of a society that upholds the dignity of all people, including ethnic/religious minorities, immigrants and those of different sexual and/or gender identities. Details here.



Dr. Craig Barnes will preach at Covenant
Sunday, March 22 at 9:30 and 11
Covenant welcomes the Reverend Dr. Craig Barnes, President of Princeton Seminary. Dr. Barnes is a frequent lecturer and preacher at conferences, academic gatherings and in congregations across the country.
Register online for Vacation Bible School
Week of Aug. 10-14
After a one-year break due to construction, VBS returns to Covenant this summer. Children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Scholarships are available.
See the newly updated children's library
Ed Wing 2nd floor
Find your next favorite book in the refurbished children's library. The library committee has added amazing new texts that showcase strong females and advocate for kindness, inclusion and positive relationships. Check out books any time the church is open! 
Show some love for teachers at Highland
Next brunch is Monday
You're invited to contribute snacks, drinks, flowers or just a note of encouragement for a monthly brunch spread. Please bring items to the collection point near the Fellowship Hall kitchen by Sunday. Sign up online.

Active adults will tour Loaves & Fishes
Join TLC group for service outing 
Covenant's active adults group enjoys learning. travel and good food.  For our next outing, we'll visit Loaves & Fishes for a tour and service project Wednesday, March 18, departing from church at 8:30 a.m. Please RSVP to Mary Mattiacci.
Hammer time! Habitat build coming up
Friday and Saturday, April 3-4
Build with us! A church-wide Habitat build is in West Charlotte just 15 minutes for Covenant's campus. All experience levels are welcome as we install dry wall. We also need volunteers to provide lunches. Contact Julia for details.

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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