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Continuing Our Commitment to Affordable Housing with Habitat for Humanity | |
What a glorious morning it was this past Sunday as Bob announced our final investment in affordable housing during our Welcome Home series.
This week, Bob welcomed Covenant's dear friend, member, and elder, Laura Belcher, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Charlotte. Habitat for Humanity believes that everyone deserves a decent, affordable place to live. They help remove the barriers to homeownership in three ways: building new housing units, repairing homes to a decent standard of living, and financial literacy.
Hugh and Jane McColl, honorary chairs of our capital campaign, presented Laura with $400,000. This significant investment will continue our partnership with Habitat and allow them to purchase 9 acres of land from Greater Bethel ME Church. This land will create 34 new affordable homes in our community.
Each of the significant investments in affordable housing we have announced over the past weeks has been made possible through your extraordinary generosity to the For A Whole Community campaign. Thank you.
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Weekly One Takes with Molly Smerko | |
In this week's One Takes series, pastoral resident, Molly Smerko shares Psalm 42.
She talks about her love of the psalms of lament because of how real the expressions of emotions are. She sees how it relates to our lives of faith today. Even through times of sorrow, we can still praise God. She speaks of hope in God, that in our times of grief and loss, God is always with us, helping us on our journey.
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First Sunday Series, "Life on Purpose," Featuring Hugh McColl This Sunday | |
Join us as Hugh McColl (former CEO of Bank of America) and Bob discuss Hugh's book, "Beyond the Bank" as part of our First Sunday Series, "Life on Purpose."
This Sunday, October 3
9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
No RVSP required, all are welcome
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This Sunday at Covenant: October 3 | |
This Sunday, October 3, we will wrap up our Welcome Home sermon series.
It is World Communion Sunday and we will celebrate 1st graders who will have received their First Communion previously on Saturday, October 2nd.
1st graders will be joining us at the 9:30 a.m. service to share their chalices and participate in the children’s sermon.
Services:
8:45 a.m. (Traditional; Chapel)
9:30 a.m. (Contemporary, Sanctuary)*
11:00 a.m. (Traditional, Sanctuary)*
11:00 a.m. (Contemporary, Fellowship Hall)
*Denotes services that are streamed live
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New to Covenant? Interested in Becoming a Member? | |
Join us for a catered dinner and Q&A session with Senior Minister, Bob Henderson on October 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Fellowship Hall patio.
Families are welcome and childcare is available by reservation.
RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary.
To RSVP and to learn more about Covenant's mission, contact Lora Borrelli.
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"Healing Our Hearts"
Service This Sunday
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Join us for a service for anyone who has experienced or is currently experiencing loss surrounding children. This special service makes time and space for grief while also glimpsing hope.
This Sunday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Contact Grace Lindvall for more information.
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Young Adults First Sunday Lunch at Noble Smoke This Sunday | |
Young Adults gather for lunch on the first Sunday of each month. This is a great chance to meet new friends, catch up with old, enjoy fellowship and delicious food!
Sunday, October 3 at Noble Smoke
12:30 p.m. | 2216 Freedom Drive
No RVSP is required, all are welcome!
Contact Molly Smerko with questions
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Open Table Tonight, September 29 | |
Our Open Table Fall Series continues tonight, September 29. Click here for this evening's programming schedule.
*Hot* Grab-n-go pre-ordered take-out meals will be available for pick from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Meals will now be served hot (not "heat at home" style). If you would like to pre-order for next Wednesday (October 6), please click here.
Ministers' Book Study (5:45 - 6:30 p.m.)
This week, Serenitye Taylor will continue the discussion on Shauna Niequist's book, "Present Over Perfect." Join us in Fellowship Hall 203 or via Zoom.
Next Week, 10/6: Outdoor Community Meals Resume
Next week, we will resume (outdoor) sit-down dinners enjoying great conversation and fellowship together. We ask that you RSVP and place your meal order by clicking here.
Stories of Hope & Healing beginning next week, October 6 (6:45 - 7:30 p.m.) Residents and staff from Hope Haven and Dove’s Nest (addiction recovery).
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"Explore Foster Care" Panel Tonight at 6:45 p.m. | |
Join us to hear from a panel featuring Trish Hobson (Executive Director of The Relatives) Nicole Taylor (Executive Director of Congregations for Kids) Claire and Allen Brown, and Lexi and David Frost (Covenant Foster Parents).
This evening is meant to shine light on an area of vulnerability in our city with children in the foster care system. Learn more about how you can support foster children and foster families at any stage in life. Be inspired by stories of hope and beauty in the work of foster care.
This Wednesday, September 29
6:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Contact Grace Lindvall for more information.
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Re-Opening Task Force Update | |
The Re-Opening Task Force met earlier this month to review guidelines in view of the current surge of the Delta variant. Please click here for more details.
A reminder that masks are to be worn while indoors at Covenant by any person over the age of 5 years old.
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Take a Fully Accessible "Sunday Stroll" This Week | |
Engage with Outdoor Ministry for a fully accessible "Sunday Stroll" this Sunday, October 3 at 4:00 p.m. on the Little Sugar Creek Greenway.
Learn more and sign up.
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Beautify Our Sanctuary With Fall Worship Flowers | |
Members of the congregation are invited to help us beautify the Sanctuary each Sunday with floral arrangements. These can be in honor or dedication of a person or event or to simply add goodness and beauty to our worship space.
Schedule a Sunday here.
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Sign-ups for Impact Youth Basketball Begin Today | |
Covenant is happy to announce that it will be participating in the Impact Youth Basketball League this season. In accordance with safety guidelines set forth by our task force, the league, NCHSAA, and Mecklenburg County all practices and games will be fully masked.
Click here to sign up.
Questions? Contact Recreation Ministry Director, Kevin Harper
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Recreation Wing Fall Fitness: Reservation System & Personal Training | |
The Recreation Wing is currently open on a limited schedule by reservation for 25 people at a time.
Monday -Thursday:
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 2:00 pm. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
You can reserve your spot to exercise or schedule a personal training session.
Please visit the Recreation Ministry webpage to learn more and to reserve your spot.
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Join QC Family Tree for a Community Meal Tomorrow, September 30 | |
Join the neighbors in Enderly Park for an evening of fellowship and learn more about what the city has planned for neighborhood development in their 2040 plan. A representative from the city will be speaking and QC Family Tree will host some conversation about community organizing and engagement.
Event Details - Tomorrow:
September 30, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
QC Family Tree, 2910 Parkway Avenue
Sign up and learn more here.
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Operation Sandwich for Roof Above: Next Monday, October 4 | |
Did you know Roof Above serves over 500 people lunch every day, 365 days a year? Please consider making 25 sandwiches or providing a case of water for our unsheltered neighbors for our October 4 meal. Sandwiches and water cases can be dropped off in the Covenant Circle from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. the morning of October 4.
Learn more and sign up here
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Doing Some Fall Cleaning? Donate Sweaters to Dove's Nest | Please consider donating any gently used sweaters to the women and children at Dove's Nest (Charlotte Rescue Mission). Bins are located in the Welcome Center and sweaters can be dropped off through the month of October. | | |
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Halloween Costume Drive for The Mezzanine | |
Calling all Halloween fans! Covenant's Young Adults will be collecting and distributing new or gently used (and washed) Halloween costumes to our young friends at The Mezzanine on October 9.
If you would like to join us in spreading Halloween cheer, please bring new and/or gently used (and washed) costumes to the labeled bin at the Welcome Center by October 8.
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Children's Ministry Hosts Fall Festival: October 10 | |
Calling all families and children! Join us for a Sunday afternoon full of fun, games, treats, and outdoor fellowship!
The Children's Ministry Fall Festival will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. across campus and will feature a pumpkin patch, games, and carnival snacks. Bikes, scooters, and lawn chairs welcome!
No RSVP is required. Contact Dailyn Sailor with questions.
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Upcoming Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinics | |
Don’t have your COVID vaccination yet? Do you want to get a COVID booster?
Flu & COVID vaccinations (both initial shots and boosters) will be provided at Covenant by VaxClinic on the following schedule:
- All Wednesdays in October / November from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Schedule your appointment here. Please bring a photo ID and your insurance card.
Contact Faith Community Nurse, Laura Capranica with questions.
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Open Table October Series: Stories of Hope & Healing | |
During these stress-filled days, come hear inspiring stories of restoration from our incredible partners and the people whose lives are shaped by them. We’ll hear from heros working in the areas of addiction recovery; college and career readiness; housing unsheltered neighbors; and racial and economic justice.
- Oct 6 – Residents and staff from Hope Haven and Dove’s Nest (addiction recovery)
- Oct 13 – Staff and high school Street Leader from Urban Promise
- Oct 20 – Direct services staff from Roof Above
- Oct 27 – Staff from QC Family Tree working
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Experience the Holy Land with Covenant Members and Friends, May 2022 | |
Walk the steps of Jesus with us May 11 - 19, 2022. We will visit Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Jerusalem, Bethlehem and so much more.
Information sessions will be held to answer any questions you might have:
- Sunday, October 24: 12:00 p.m. in-person in the Welcome Center
For prices and a detailed itinerary click here.
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