Wednesday, Feb. 12 , 2020

Tonight: A call to action on racial justice
Guest speaker Karen Geiger will challenge our beliefs, broaden our perspective and prepare us to take action - as individuals and as a church.

Karen brings her leadership development expertise to Covenant for a unique presentation on how the fiction of whiteness was created. She'll look at assumptions that come with being white, risks to us of eradicating racism and steps ahead.  Don't miss a powerful hour at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. 

Karen has advised many of Charlotte's leading organizations - Bank of America, Foundation for the Carolinas and the City of Charlotte, to name a few.


Mission trip registration opens today
Register using the forms below
Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis for adult trips to Kenya (June 18-27) and the Yucatan (Oct. 18-24). Our mission leadership is thrilled with the level of interest. If the trips fill up, you will be invited to add your name to the waiting list and/or join Habitat teams in Charlotte and Avery County.

Kenya: A 16-person team will work alongside teachers and  children at Renguti, outside Nairobi, Kenya. We'll also visit  an orphanage and a fair trade  sewing and training program for women.
Yucatan: A 20-person building team will work with Accion  Ministries to strengthen Mayan communities.

Deep roots, broad reach: The promise of religious pluralism
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., Belk Chapel at Queens
Eboo Patel is founder and president of Interfaith Youth Core. An American Muslim who's convinced that interfaith engagement can help to repair our fractured world, Patel will offer the keynote address for Queens' second annual Presbyterian and Pluralist Week.

Eboo works on campuses across the country to leverage religious difference toward the common good. Covenant is a proud co-sponsor of the event. Patel is a Rhodes Scholar and author of Acts of Faith and Out of Many Faiths: Religious Diversity and the American Promise. Details here.


Open Table on Wednesday, Feb. 19

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.


Last chance for church directory photos
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22
Don't get left out! Covenant is in the final stages of producing a new church directory. A photographer will be on campus Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22. To make an appointment, please contact Lora Borrelli.


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 in the Welcome Center. 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.


Golf trips, vacation homes, dinner parties...
Sunday, Feb. 23 in Rec Wing
Join us for food and fellowship, a bake sale, and live and silent auctions as we seek to keep mission trips affordable for youth and families. Among the prized items:
  • Golf packages - Linville Golf Club, Myers Park Country Club, Charlotte Country Club and Hugh McColl's favorite course 
  • 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 Sunday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.


Room in the Inn welcomes guests to our campus
Volunteers needed on Tuesday, March 3
On first Tuesdays every month, Room in the Inn depends on individual volunteers to prepare, serve and share a meal and hospitality with our guests. There are lots of openings, especially for dinner items.  Details here.


Film + panel: Examining the impact of toxic stress
Monday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
An award-winning film chronicles the work of pediatricians, therapists and educators using cutting-edge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease.

Following the film, hear from a panel of faith leaders, community advocates, educators, therapists and attorneys.  Presented by the church's Health & Wellness Committee and Council for Children's Rights. Details here.


An evening with Casey Donahue
Sunday, March 1 at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Casey Donahue of The Moth, a New York-based podcast dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling, will show the power of stories to transform lives and communities. She will also share tips and techniques to help attendees shape their own stories. Please RSVP here.



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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