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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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Dr. Lucretia Berry
Sunday, April 14, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
"Hues of You" Workshop for Parents and Kids!
Let us know you’re coming here
Crafted by Lucretia Berry, an experienced educator and advocate for antiracism, Hues of You offers a smart and honest starting point to conversations with kids that build connection and positive pathways to diversity.
NOTE: This workshop will take the place of Sunday school for kindergarten through 5th graders. Sunday school classes will not meet for this age group.
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Mobile Food Pantry
Wednesday, April 17, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Meet at Highland Renaissance Academy
Through a partnership with Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, we are distributing groceries to families of Highland Renaissance Academy. Volunteer to join the fun!
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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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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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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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Highland Volunteer Opportunities
Covenant continues our tradition of sending Highland Renaissance Academy students to Camp Harrison, a YMCA camp 90 miles outside Charlotte.
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.
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."
Questions? Email Nikki Zimmermann
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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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Time to Make the Sandwiches!
Operation Sandwich for Roof Above
Due: 10:00 - 10:30 am on Monday, May 6
Location: The Circle 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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Food Donations for Nourish Up
Leave donations in the Welcome Center
In Mecklenburg County, almost 50% of our neighbors in need experience delays in food stamps. Nourish Up (formerly Loaves and Fishes) is making sure folks are fed in the mean time. You can help by bringing donations of nonperishable food to the Welcome Center. Here's a full list of priority items.
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Take the Texas Hash Challenge
Deadline: April 28
Our Texas Hash has a NEW RECIPE and we challenge you to cook a batch for our April 30th meal delivery to Roof Above. For more than 25 years, Covenant has provided our neighbors experiencing homelessness with this hearty meal. To learn more, visit our website and download our new recipe.
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The Sharon at South Park supports Giles Emergency Shelter
You can help by donating toiletries
As Room in the Inn ends for the season, the needs at Giles Emergency Shelter grows. Covenant members at The Sharon will be assisting Giles Emergency Shelter by filling toiletry bags to be provided to guests.
Travel size toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, shampoo, men’s deodorant as well as disposable razor blades are needed. Pick up a couple of extra items the next time you're at the store and bring them to the Welcome Center or you can order from the Covenant wish list.
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Room In The Inn Cleanup
Sunday, April 14, Noon - 1:30 p.m. Sign up here.
TLC: Visit UNCC CIPHER Labs & Botanical Gardens
Wednesday, April 17, 9:30 a.m. Register here.
Surviving Our Spouses (SOS) Porch Party
Saturday, April 20, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., For questions, contact anne.m.gildea@gmail.com or kandycosper@gmail.com.
Be a Harambee Reader for Freedom School
June & July, 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Highland Renaissance Academy
Learn more and sign up here.
College And Seminary Scholarships
Applications are due May 1. Learn more and apply here.
Summer Intern for Christian Discipleship
Visit our website for the full job description and how to apply.
Vacation Bible School Registration Now Open
Register here for a fun week of VBS, August 5-9!
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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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