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Worship Schedule
8:45 a.m. Traditional Service in the Chapel
9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service in the Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Family Service in the Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
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Starting Point
Sunday, April 21, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., in Covenant Parlor
New to Covenant? Join Bob Henderson and Katherine Kerr for casual conversation, coffee, and light breakfast. Childcare will be available, and children are always welcome. Contact Lora Borrelli to sign up.
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Stained Glass Windows Update
Sunday, April 21, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in FH 207
Sunday, April 28, 11:00 a.m. - noon in FH 207
On Monday night, the Arts Task Force brought to the Session specific recommendations regarding new images for our stained glass window project. The Session unanimously commends these recommendations to the congregation and invites everyone to learn more about this exciting development.
We’re grateful to the Arts Task Force for their careful work and look forward to their presentation.
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Grief Group
Tonight, April 17, 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Location Change: FH 201
Join a group of compassionate hearts for a time of support and sharing for anyone grieving a loss.
Contact Katherine Kerr with questions.
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First Sunday: Dr. Martha Moore-Keish
Sunday, May 5, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Fellowship Hall and on Zoom
Dr. Martha Moore-Keish, Professor of Theology at Columbia Theological Seminary, has been appointed as one of 16 individuals to serve on a special committee of the PC(USA) to consider a new confession to be added to the Book of Confession. Historically, confessions have come about in response to particular circumstances, ranging from theological debates to South African apartheid. Join us as we learn and consider the particular circumstances in our nation and world that call for a response from the church today.
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Thanks for Sharing:
Swapping Stories and Accessories
Women’s Dinner: May 8, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Don’t miss out on a fun-filled evening of swapping your old accessories for new ones. Join us for dinner and hear more from our special guests from Center for Community Transitions.
Here is how it works: If you would like, bring up to 5 gently used accessories to the Welcome Center by May 1 and everyone is invited to shop at the event!
More details and RSVP here.
**childcare will be available.
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Highland Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers are RAD!! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6- May 10. It’s an 80’s and 90’s throwback, with very creative activities to honor our wonderful Highland staff. Principal Coles has hilarious ideas, and they can use Covenant’s support in various ways. Sign up here to help.
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Intern Support
We look forward to welcoming our Stapleton-Davidson and People in Mission interns at Covenant this summer! Please consider getting to know and supporting these college students by hosting them for dinner, taking them on an outing such as a Knights game, or providing snacks for our weekly meetings. If you’re interested email Nikki Zimmermann or Mandy Rencher.
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Advance Care Planning
Tuesday, May 7
10:30 a.m. to noon in FH 203
Have you tried to make plans for if you become seriously ill and need care, but don't know where to start? Angela Beamer-Ratliff, MSW and Coordinator for Advanced Care Planning for Novant Health
will provide information many of us need to create and update our advanced care plans. She will share some of her own story in understanding advanced care plans, emergency contacts, and the wishes of her loved ones.
Have questions you would like addressed? We are putting together a list for Angela. Contact Laura Capranica.
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Epiphany's Home Run
Saturday, April 27
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for Epiphany’s Home Run Event, a celebration in conjunction with Autism Awareness Month, uniting students, families, alumni, and community members as we raise awareness for kids with social communication differences. Together, let’s empower our students to hit a home run in their journey of learning and wellness. Attendance is free and open to the community. Learn more and register here.
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Highland Volunteer Opportunities
Covenant continues our tradition of sending Highland Renaissance Academy students to Camp Harrison, a YMCA camp 90 miles outside Charlotte.
Become a "Camp Buddy"
Provide support to one camper and their family in the weeks before camp and during the week itself. "Camp Buddies” will offer to shop with the camper for items on their packing list, send the camper care packages during their week away, and more. Sign up here to be a "Camp Buddy."
Camp Night at Highland Renaissance
On Thursday, May 2, we will throw a camp-themed information party at Highland to get the students and families ready. Click here for ways you can help.
Questions? Email Nikki Zimmermann
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Hiking at Camp Grier
April 27 at 10:00 a.m.
Camp Grier in Old Fort, North Carolina
Join Outdoor Ministry for a hike in and around Camp Grier (to the Rock Slide and maybe up to the new Fire Tower) or perhaps explore the new Gateway Trails system that the Camp has helped develop adjacent to the Camp’s property. We will plan on eating lunch at Camp and perhaps a beverage at Hillman’s in Old Fort before returning to Charlotte in the late afternoon. Sign up to hike here.
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Time to Make the Sandwiches! Operation Sandwich for Roof Above
Drop off: 10:00 - 10:30 am on Monday, May 6 at The Welcome Center
Sign up to make 25 sandwiches, donate cases of water or help collect and deliver sandwiches. Learn more and sign up by clicking on this link.
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Third Quarter Goes to the Ballgame!
Sunday, May 19, 1:05 p.m.
Members of our Third Quarter group (folks ages 50 to 75) are invited to cheer for the Charlotte Knights when they take on the Durham Bulls. We have a block of seats reserved in section 105. Tickets are $23 (per person) and include a $2 stadium concession credit. Limited seats, so sign up now!
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Equipping Parents Forum
Sunday, April 28, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Parents of children ages birth through fifth grade are invited for conversation with other families, children’s ministry leadership, and Grace Lindvall to connect and share the ways we can faithfully encourage our children as they discover discipleship and grow in and share God’s love. Contact Claire Brown with questions.
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Summer Camps by Recreation Ministries | |
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Sports Camp- June 24-27, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This camp is designed to help teach kids the fundamentals and skills in soccer, baseball, football and basketball. There will be games each day to help campers show off their skills. (1-5 graders, cost $180)
Imagination Station- July 15-18, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This field trip camp will take campers to fun, cool places to expand their imaginations. We will visit places like Discovery Place and the Raptor Center to let kids see the wonders that are out there! (K-3 graders, cost $195)
Creative Camp- August 12-15, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This camp uses kids creativity to the fullest. From science experiments and art projects to building with Legos and writing their own books, this camp is fun! (1-5 graders, cost $180)
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