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Continuing Our Commitment to Affordable Housing with The Relatives | |
What a joyful morning it was this past Sunday! Katherine Kerr, Covenant's Senior Associate Minister welcomed Spencer Guthery, Director of Philanthropy from The Relatives as we continued a series of announcements related to Covenant’s investment in affordable housing and our community. With the generosity of our Covenant family, Allen Brown, chair of Covenant's Mission and Outreach committee, announced the expansion of our partnership with The Relatives.
The Relatives' mission is to keep kids safe, families together, and prepare youth and young adults to be healthy, productive, engaged members of the community. Covenant's $75,000 investment will help The Relatives transform a house into 4 bedroom suites to support vulnerable young adults who are unable to get into traditional housing.
Please join us for worship next Sunday, September 26 to hear about an additional investment. Your generosity continues to build a more whole world across our city, and we are deeply grateful.
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Weekly One Takes with Bob Henderson | In this week's One Takes series, Bob was reminded that as a follower of Jesus, what is important to somebody else is also important to me. He asks us to try to love one another and to have God's love live in us. | | |
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Open Table Tonight, September 22 | |
Our Open Table Fall Series continues tonight.
Click here for tonight's Open Table Programming Schedule.
Grab-n-go pre-ordered take-out meals will be available for collection from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. If you would like to pre-order for next Wednesday (September 29), please click here.
Ministers' Book Study (5:45 - 6:30 p.m.)
This week and next, Serenitye Taylor will be leading a discussion on Shauna Niequist's book, "Present Over Perfect." Join us in Fellowship Hall 203 or via Zoom.
Adult Bible Study (6:45 - 7:30 p.m.)
This week Nikki Zimmermann will lead a discussion on Job 2:11-13. Join us in Fellowship Hall 207 or via Zoom.
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This Sunday, September 26, we will continue our sermon series, “Welcome Home: A Place Where We….Bravely Work Toward a Whole and Just World.”
We will welcome Laura Belcher of the Charlotte Region Habitat for Humanity organization at the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m Sanctuary services and at the 11:00 a.m Fellowship Hall service.
We have resumed the traditional worship service in the Chapel at 8:45 a.m. and the contemporary worship service at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall (in addition to our standing 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary services).
Our 9:30 a.m and 11:00 a.m services in the Sanctuary will continue to be streamed live for those worshiping at home with us.
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Flu Shot Clinic This Sunday in Rec Center | |
This Sunday, September 26, a flu shot clinic will be hosted in the recreation center from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please bring a photo ID and your insurance card.
Contact Faith Community Nurse, Laura Capranica, with any questions.
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On Sunday mornings, all are invited to gather on the Green for fellowship with friends new and old. Coffee, lemonade and light snacks will be available.
Between 10:30 a.m. -11 a.m., plan to visit the ministry tables to learn more about what is going on in Congregational Care, Education, Mission and Outreach, and Worship and Engagement.
See you on the Green!
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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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Welcome Back to Mollie Lee | Please join us in welcoming back Mollie Lee. Mollie is the Children’s Ministry Assistant and will work closely with Dailyn Sailor. She will be present on Sundays and Wednesdays to greet families and support the young scholars and Sunday school programs. | | |
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Introducing the Ruth Circle for Mothers of Young Children | |
We are excited to launch the Ruth Circle as part of the Presbyterian Women’s group. We welcome mothers of young children and invite them to participate in this new circle as we gather to talk about our experiences and share our thoughts.
Kickoff Meeting:
September 28, 9:30 a.m.
Covenant Fellowship Hall Patio
Leaders: Heather Moore and Serenitye Taylor
Come as you are!
RSVP with Serenitye Taylor
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Get Involved with Covenant's Outdoor Ministry | |
Participate in "Earth Care for Sacred Spaces" (gardening on Covenant's campus) next Wednesday, September 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
You can also join us for a fully accessible "Sunday Stroll" next Sunday, October 3 at 4:00 p.m. on the Little Sugar Creek Greenway.
Learn more and sign up.
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Sign-ups for Impact Youth Basketball Begin Next Week | |
Covenant is happy to announce that it will be participating in the Impact Youth Basketball League this season.
Sign-ups will officially begin next week on September 29, so stay tuned for more information. If you have any questions or are interested in being a coach, please email Director of Recreation Minister, 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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Highland Teacher Appreciation Snacks and Brunches: 14 More Volunteers Needed | |
This school year, Covenant once again has the chance to embrace those who nurture students at Highland day after day. Beginning this month, we will provide both our traditional monthly brunches and periodic snack carts, delivering a light snack and refreshing drink to teachers as a reminder that what they do matters -- a lot -- throughout the day.
Learn more and sign up to volunteer here
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Join QC Family Tree for a Community Meal | |
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:
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, 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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Covenant Impacts Charlotte: 8 More Volunteers Needed | |
Covenant Impacts Charlotte (CIC) returns this November from 11/1 – 11/14. We will have many opportunities for engagement with our community and need project leaders for each day over the project weeks. If you would like to lead a small group of volunteers on a service project with one of our partners,
please contact Nikki Zimmermann.
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"Explore Foster Care" Panel Next Wednesday | |
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.
Panel Details:
Wednesday, September 29
6:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Contact Grace Lindvall for more information.
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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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First Sunday Series, "Life on Purpose," Featuring Hugh McColl | |
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."
Event Details:
Sunday, October 3 at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall; No RVSP required
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"Healing Our Hearts"
Grief Event, October 3
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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.
Event Details:
Sunday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Contact Grace Lindvall for more information.
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