Looking for signs of resurrection in the world? Here are three:

1. We had a wonderful Easter Sunday in the parking lot last week. The music was inspiring, the weather was perfect, the communion was a joyful feast, and the good news of resurrection hope was shared with close to 300 people at our three services.

It was wonderful to see so many people face-to-face, and to see so much joyful conversation happening together. Click on the photo above to see more.

2. Every day I’m hearing stories of people getting back together after long periods of separation. Yes, we need to keep wearing our masks and being careful, but there is light at the end of the tunnel and we are finding ways to reconnect.

A local news channel did a wonderful story on Covenant members Nancy Enderle and Ruth Hutchison. Click on the image to watch and read.

(While I'm happy to see reunion stories and hear of vaccinations, the virus is still out there. Please continue to wear your masks and be careful.)

3. We are carefully and slowly reopening the building for small groups and meetings. We don’t have any date set for in-person worship, but conversations continue, and we’re getting technology ready to livestream in-person worship.

Plus, we’re doing some overdue repairs; we’re making plans for a new boiler; and we’re repainting the narthex and adjoining hallway. Click on the photo to see more painting pix.

In this Easter season, as we give thanks for the resurrection of Jesus, we cling to HOPE for resurrection in our world, our community, our church, and our lives.

On the journey, apart but together,

Charlie

PS--We have some leftover HOPE stones from Easter morning. Contact the church office if you'd like one for yourself or to share with someone.

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Soul Sisters will gather this Sunday, April 11^th, at 7:00pm, via Zoom. If you would like to be added to the Zoom invitation list contact Nan Schaefer or the church office.

The PC(USA) is offering an online webinar on April 13 to address changing terminology and practices for making the church more welcoming. We'd love for you to join! Click here to learn more and to register.

Rev. Jed Koball is a PC(USA) mission co-worker who serves as the Presbyterian Hunger Program’s Facilitator for Joining Hands in Peru. He serves with his wife, Jenny Valles who is the site coordinator of the Young Adult Volunteer Program in Peru. They live in Lima with their 4 year old son Thiago. In 2019, a group of 12 Covenant teens and adults went on a mission trip to Peru focused on environmental justice.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83189424277

Our Covid offering helps meet urgent needs in our community throughout the pandemic. Offerings shared in 2021 will benefit Porchlight, Friends of the State Street Family, and Cook It Forward Madison.

More info here:

Visit covenantmadison.org/cookbook to learn more and to find the Google Form link for recipe submissions!

Check out the groups here: Women's group and Men's group