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Join us for Holy Week at Covenant
Maundy Thursday
March 28, 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
A blend of contemporary worship with a dramatic interpretation of the events leading to Jesus’s death. (Childcare provided.)
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Good Friday
March 29, 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
The last words of Christ from the cross relayed in scripture and music with a traditional tenebrae service led by the Covenant Choir. (Childcare provided.)
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Children's Easter Service
March 30, 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Kindergarten class performs the Easter story followed by Easter Egg hunts on our playground, petting the spring animals, and enjoying sweet treats. Children and families will be invited to help flower the cross.
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Easter Services
March 31
8:45 a.m. Traditional Service in the Chapel
9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service in the Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
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Church office is closed on Monday, April 1
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Dr. Lucretia Berry
Sunday, April 14, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
"Hues of You" Workshop for Parents and Kids!
Recreation Wing Gym
Crafted by Lucretia Berry, an experienced educator and advocate for antiracism, Hues of You offers a smart and honest starting point to help kids, families, schools, and communities have natural, effective, and meaningful conversations that build connection and positive pathways regarding diversity within humanity. We will welcome Dr. Berry to Covenant to lead our children in this beautiful workshop. Parents will attend with their children. Please RSVP here
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Sort Food for Nourish Up
Tuesday, April 2, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Sign up here to volunteer with Nourish Up (formerly known as Loaves and Fishes/Friendship Trays), packing food boxes for neighbors in need. With over 200,000 people in Mecklenburg County facing food insecurity, Nourish Up works to lift neighbors up by providing choices in groceries and meals that are nourishing and delicious.
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Young Adults: Bingo & Brunch
Saturday, April 6, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
McCreesh Place
We are looking for volunteers to provide breakfast, as well as participate BINGO and enjoy a time of fellowship with our friends from McCreesh. If you're unable to attend day of, you may participate by contributing food. Sign Up here.
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Room In The Inn Cleanup
As Room in the Inn comes to a close for this season, it's time to think about doing the last bits of laundry and disassembling both sleeping rooms. We need people to wash a bag of six blankets and others willing to help take apart both sleeping rooms. The generosity of your time and effort is appreciated! Sign up here.
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Hornets Game
Spectrum Center, April 5, 7:00 p.m.
We just need to sell a few more tickets to have the opportunity for our youth basketball players to be on the court during the National Anthem. Buy your tickets here and join Covenant friends and families at a Hornets game!
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Visit UNCC CIPHER Labs & Botanical Gardens
Wednesday, April 17, 9:30 a.m.
Join TLC (Travel, Learn, Connect) on a visit to the cutting-edge CIPHER Labs that combine bioinformatics, computer science, earth sciences, environmental engineering, genomics, and public health - and even a bat colony - to predict, identify and control threats to human health that range from infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance research to food safety and ecosystem health. We’ll also tour UNCC's Botanical Gardens at a perfect time of the year and enjoy lunch on campus.
We will leave from the Covenant parking lot, have a guided tour of both CIPHER and the gardens and then eat lunch on campus. Cost per person will be $9. Register here.
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Surviving Our Spouses (SOS) Porch Party
Saturday, April 20, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Covenant's SOS group is welcoming spring with its popular Porch Party. All surviving spouses are invited to come with an appetizer or dessert to the home of Kandy Cosper, 121 Cabell Way, Charlotte. For questions, contact anne.m.gildea@gmail.com or kandycosper@gmail.com.
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First Sunday: de’Angelo DIA
Sunday, April 7, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall and on Zoom
"Theopoet" and mystic de'Angelo DIA examines culture and moral imagination through poetry, performance art, and photography. He’ll help us explore the ways in which childhood nostalgia, media, art, literature can engage the Divine and bear witness to the Divine in others. Together, we’ll ask the question, “As we encounter stories that aren’t our own, how is our faith affected?”
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Cook Texas Hash for Roof Above
Needed by April 20
Looking for a Spring Break service activity? Quarterly, we serve donated Texas Hash casseroles to more than 300 men experiencing homelessness. Texas Hash can be prepared at home at any time and brought to Fellowship Hall freezer for storage. Making Texas Hash is easy and a fun activity with kids. Click here for the recipe and further instructions.
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The Relatives’ Volunteer Day
Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
One of our mission partners, The Relatives, is a system of resources that helps youth find shelter and support. They are celebrating 50 years of service to our community, and are looking for 50 NEW volunteers to give their On Ramp Resource Center a refresh. Sign up here to help!
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Campus Work Crew
It takes a lot of work to keep our campus beautiful and functional. We're looking for folks available during the week who love to pressure wash, are good with a paint brush, have a green thumb, or are just flat handy. Email Zeno Wall, if you'd like to help.
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College And Seminary Scholarships
Covenant awards scholarships to deserving college students for undergraduate and graduate studies. The undergraduate fund provides need-based support for graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen. Scholarships are also available for study at Union Presbyterian Seminary and any graduate study that leads to a life of Christian service. Learn more and apply here. Applications are due May 1.
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Be a Harambee Reader for Freedom School
June & July, 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Highland Renaissance Academy
Freedom School is the summer learning program we support at Highland Renaissance Academy every year. Harambee is a daily pep rally designed to celebrate and affirm each Freedom School participant. In addition to songs, cheers, and chants, Harambee includes time for a visitor from the community to inspire and share the magic of books with our scholars. Learn more and sign up to be a guest reader for Harambee here.
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Summer Camps by Recreation Ministries
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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VBS Registration Now Open
Register here for a fun week of VBS, August 5-9! Vacation Bible School programming is for children ages 4 through rising 5 grade and there will be many volunteer opportunities for middle, high school, and adults. Childcare will be provided for volunteers with children 4 and under.
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Summer Intern for Christian Discipleship
Come join the team this summer at Covenant! The summer intern for Christian discipleship will enjoy a broad range of experiences in ministry and should be committed to growing in a life of Christian faith and interested in exploring how to help children, youth, and adults grow in their journeys of faith, as well. Visit our website for the full job description and how to apply.
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