Wednesday, October 6, 2021 |
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Lucy Crane, Director of Mission & Outreach, and Nikki Zimmermann, Resident Pastor, Mission & Outreach share with us what is new with Covenant Impacts Charlotte this year and the many different ways that you can get involved and serve in our community. |
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Gratitude Gathering Celebration
October 11, 7 pm to 8 pm
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It will be a night of joy as we celebrate the blessings of our church and your vital role in supporting our mission.
Please join us as we kick off our Stewardship Season. We promise a fun-filled hour of memories, community, and joy!
Join us virtually on Zoom.
We are offering complimentary petite charcuterie boxes (one per household) for guests to enjoy during our evening.
The charcuterie boxes will be delivered to you by Stewardship volunteers between 3 pm and 5 pm on Sunday, October 10th, or Monday, October 11th. You can choose which date when ordering
To pledge and order a charcuterie box:
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This Sunday at Covenant October 10 |
This Sunday, October 10th, we begin our new sermon series, "Upside Down Living, Parables with Punch"
Services:
8:45 a.m. (Traditional; Chapel)
9:30 a.m. (Contemporary, Sanctuary)*
11:00 a.m. (Traditional, Sanctuary)*
11:00 a.m. (Contemporary, Fellowship Hall)
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Ministers' Book Study
October 6 & 13
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This week and next, Molly Smerko will have a discussion on Anne Lamott's book, "Dusk Night Dawn." Join her in Fellowship Hall 203, 5:45 pm * 6:30 pm or via Zoom.
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Open Table October Series: Stories of Hope & Healing |
During these stress-filled days, come hear inspiring stories of restoration from our incredible partners and the people whose lives are shaped by them. We’ll hear from heros working in the areas of addiction recovery, college and career readiness, housing unsheltered neighbors, and racial and economic justice.
Tonight we hear from:
- Residents and staff from Hope Haven and Dove’s Nest (addiction recovery)
Join us on Zoom or in Fellowship Hall, 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm.
Coming Up:
- Oct 13 – Staff and high school Street Leader from Urban Promise
- Oct 20 – Direct services staff from Roof Above
- Oct 27 – Staff from QC Family Tree working
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Wednesday Night Open Table Meals & Grab N Go |
This week, our Community Meal is locally sourced Farm to Table. Tables will be set up outside for people to enjoy their dinner.
Next week, our community meal is Lasagna (Cheese or Beef), Fried Eggplant, Garlic Bread, Mini Tiramisu. Please click here to order the community meal.
Hot Grab-n-go pre-ordered take-out meals will be available for pick from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Meals will now be served hot (not "heat at home" style).
Next week, October 13th orders are being taken now. Order by Sunday at 2 pm for collection on Wednesday. Click here to order Grab N Go.
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Join the Young Adults along with Mission & Outreach
Saturday, October 9,
11 am to 1 pm
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Join us as we host a fall social for the residents of the Mezzanine.
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Children's Ministry Hosts Fall Festival: October 10
4 pm to 6 pm
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Calling all families and children! Join us for a Sunday afternoon full of fun, games, treats, and outdoor fellowship!
The Festival is on the Covenant campus and will feature a pumpkin patch, games, and carnival snacks. Bikes, scooters, and lawn chairs are welcome!
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Re-Opening Task Force Update |
The Re-Opening Task Force met in early September 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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Upcoming Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinics |
Don’t have your COVID vaccination yet? Do you want to get a COVID booster?
Flu & COVID vaccinations (both initial shots and boosters) will be provided at Covenant by VaxClinic on the following schedule:
- All Wednesdays in October / November from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Sign-ups for Impact Youth Basketball Are Open |
Covenant is happy to announce that it will be participating in the Impact Youth Basketball League this season. In accordance with safety guidelines set forth by our task force, the league, NCHSAA, and Mecklenburg County all practices and games will be fully masked.
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Halloween Costume Drive for The Mezzanine |
Calling all Halloween fans!
Covenant's Young Adults will be collecting new and gently used Halloween costumes to distribute to our young friends at The Mezzanine.
Please bring new and gently used (washed) costumes to the labeled bin in the Welcome Center by October 8.
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Doing Some Fall Cleaning? Donate Sweaters to Dove's Nest |
Please consider donating any gently used sweaters to the women and children at Dove's Nest (Charlotte Rescue Mission). Bins are located in the Welcome Center and sweaters can be dropped off through the month of October. |
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Save the Date
Covenant Impacts Charlotte
November 1 - 14
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There are so many projects lined up for Stewardship Sunday on November 14th, that we decided to make it two weeks of service leading up to a final day of service and celebration.
There will be service projects you can do at home, at Covenant, or at one of our partner sites.
Check out Nikki & Lucy talking about Covenant Impacts Charlotte in this week's Weekly One Takes at the top of this page.
Watch this space for more details to come!
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Experience the Holy Land with Covenant Members and Friends, May 2022 |
Walk the steps of Jesus with us May 11 - 19, 2022. We will visit Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Jerusalem, Bethlehem and so much more.
Information sessions will be held to answer any questions you might have:
- Sunday, October 24: 12:00 p.m. in-person in the Welcome Center
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Hike with Covenant
October 16, 9 am
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This 1.7-mile (one way) Carolina Thread Trail traverses 66 lush, green acres protected by the Catawba Lands Conservancy. The single-track, packed-dirt, natural-surface trail is smooth with only gentle undulations and a few roots to navigate.
Where to meet:
Pharr Family Preserve Trail is located near 9111 Mt. Pleasant Rd. South, Concord, NC, 28205. Follow a long gravel drive to the trailhead parking lot. The trail begins next to the map kiosk.
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