Greetings!
I have three important updates about life at Covenant.
1. Masks are no longer “required” at Covenant.
The Session (the elected leaders of the church) voted unanimously this week to make masks “recommended.” We will continue to monitor the Covid situation and make any changes as necessary. 
2. The Session also unanimously approved hiring Rev. Clara Thompson to be our part-time Interim Parish Associate, for two months, through mid May.
Clara will be focusing on pastoral care and helping in worship. She was already scheduled to offer the sermon this week; you can say hello to her this Sunday. Or you could email Clara.
Clara was our part time Parish Associate from 2015 through 2019, and I’m delighted to have her back, even just for eight weeks. Click HERE to learn more about her. Welcome back, Clara!
3. Work has begun on replacing the aging boiler in the B and C wings of the church. (Bradfield Hall is B, and the classrooms are C. The sanctuary is the A wing and we updated the heating system there a few years ago.)

The new system will replace the one that has been in place since the 1950s. Work will continue over the next few months, and at times various parts of the church will be inaccessible. 
We are about halfway through the season of Lent, and we’re working on plans for Holy Week and the season of Easter. As we journey through these forty days and toward celebration of resurrection, I hope you’re reading John’s gospel and I hope you’re reflecting on our daily devotions--two ways that we all can keep growing in faith, hope, and love.
On the journey together,
Charlie 
Worship
  • In-Person and Livestream services at 9:00 & 11:00am
  • Visit our Worship HQ for everything you need to worship with us online!
  • Let's Talk About Jesus Lenten Sermon Series Week 4
  • Rev. Clara Thompson - "So, Who Needs a Shepherd?" (Psalm 23, John 10:11-18)
  • "Talking About Jesus" testimony from Doug Poland
  • Music from New Day Ensemble, Ben Welch, Covenant Choir, Doug McNeel
  • Children's Time with Katie Mace
  • Kaleidoscope Kids during 9:00 service
  • Sunday School classes from 10:00-10:50

If you missed a service or would like to watch a service again, all livestreamed services are saved to our YouTube channel. Or you can give the sermons another listen on our sermon podcast!
Adult Education
Join us Sunday at 10:00am in person OR on Zoom for Adult Education! Brenda Moten will lead our session with a movie called “Dying for Life” featuring Phileena Heuertz. In this short video Phileena Heuertz conveys the value of surrendering through contemplative prayer to growth and transformation. Phileena Heuertz is an author, speaker, spiritual director, retreat guide and yoga instructor. She is passionate about spirituality and making the world a better place. With a rare gift for communicating the dynamics of the spiritual journey, Phileena gracefully guides others toward personal growth, bringing harmony to the active and contemplative dimensions of life.
 
Missed a previous class or want to re watch one? Adult Ed classes are recorded and shared on our Adult Ed page and YouTube page.
Come along for the next Spiritual Stroll around the Madison area! Join family and friends from the church on this wholesome walk through UW Arboretum (1207 Seminole Hwy). We will be joined by Rosemary Jones, avid birder and excellent bird photographer, who can educate us on what birds we might see as we stroll. We'll meet at the steps to the Visitor Center!

CONNECT is a program of events sponsored by the deacons of Covenant Presbyterian Church with the intention of fostering connection within the congregation and community.
Bradfield Cafe Helpers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers each week to help with set-up, serving, and take-down of the coffee and donuts. Shifts are 9:15-10:30am or 10:15-11:30am. Volunteer often or occasionally – all help is appreciated. If interested, sign up HERE.
Lenten Vespers - Wednesdays at 6:00pm
On Wednesdays during Lent, we offer 30-minute LIVESTREAM ONLY worship services on our YouTube channel. Each week will include a time of prayer, a short conversation with a Covenant member about their faith journey, and a time of music to draw us into the season and spirit of Lent as we ponder the life of Jesus and his journey to the cross.

If you missed this past Wednesday (featuring a conversation with Don Peterson and a duet of Jenn Sauer and Martha Stoner) feel free to watch it HERE.

There are two more Lenten Vespers services - March 30 and April 6. Next week's Vespers (March 30) will include a conversation with Jo Wiersema about her faith journey, and music by Ben Welch.