Hello, Bailey-

We had almost 400 people in worship on Easter Sunday, after various special services and programs in Holy Week. Click on the photos above to see more, from Palm Sunday through Easter.

I’m grateful that dozens of Covenant people have taken Protect Nehemiah’s “Black History for a New Day” class and that we have a long connection with Nehemiah led by Rev. Alex Gee, going back to the days of Pastor Emeritus Bill King. Covenant was thanked this week for 30 years of connection with Nehemiah. 

Personally, I’m grateful for Covenant and the good spirit here. I’m very grateful for staff and leaders of our church; please make a point of thanking them! I’m especially grateful for pastoral colleagues Clara and Melissa, in this transition time when we are short staffed.

So I find myself very grateful this week. Thanks be to God for the good news of Easter and thanks be to God for Covenant Presbyterian Church!

• In-Person and Livestream worship: 9:00am & 11:00am
• New Members Welcome
• Music at 9:00 - New Day Ensemble, Ben Welch
• Music at 11:00 - Covenant Choir and Doug McNeel
• Guest Preacher: Rev. Peder Johanson | Sermon: "Resurrection Blessings" Text: John 20:19-31
• Children's Time with Marge Resan
• Nursery Care (8:45am-12:15pm)
• Sunday School (10:00-10:55am)
• Kaleidoscope Kids (during 9:00 service)
• Visit our Worship HQ for everything you need to worship with us online!

If you missed a service or would like to watch a service again, all livestreamed services are saved to our YouTube channel. Or you can give the sermons another listen on our sermon podcast!

Rev. Peder Johanson is an ordained minister of word and sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), currently serving on staff at the Triangle Community Ministry in Madison as the Outreach Development Coordinator. He is a 2010 graduate of Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, OH and lives in Brodhead, WI with his wife and son.

Join us Sunday at 10:00am for the class “Whose Planet is it Anyways? Stewardship Challenges for a Crowded World,” led by John Seager. The world population has more than tripled since the middle of the 20th century. By removing the barriers that now prevent women and girls from achieving their own chosen destinies, we can foster a better, safer, less-crowded future for people and for our living planet. John Seager is the President of Population Connection, America’s leading grassroots population organization. For more information, click HERE.

Join Pastors Charlie and Clara to discuss this engaging novel about families, starting over, teenagers, and more. We'll enjoy some honey and snacks as we spend an hour talking together about the book. If you haven’t read the book, you are welcome - but there will be spoilers!

Women of Covenant, you are invited to Soul Sisters, a group for women, members and nonmembers, to share fellowship and faith. If you’d like to join, contact Barb Eikenberry.

Thanks to the generosity of Covenant, we have received $6,850.94 for this special offering which supports the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and Self-Development of People. For more information on the One Great Hour of Sharing offering, click HERE!

In the coming days, we will be ready to receive applications for both the full-time Associate Pastor and Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator positions. Details coming next week! If you have ideas about possible applicants, contact Associate Pastor and Children & Youth Ministries Committees co-chair Brad Brown.

Loving God, in your mercy hear our prayers for. . .

New this week: Russ McMillan, Covenant member; Harold "Chick" Gullickson, brother of Rick Gullickson and friend of Steve and Marge Resan; Kathleen Campioni, sister of Ginny Yuska.

We pray for healing, for courage, and for peace, in the name of Jesus. Amen.



(click on the image header for full prayer list on Worship HQ)

Join us for a Spiritual Stroll at the Farley Center's Natural Path Sanctuary (2299 Spring Rose Rd, Verona). We’ll also get a guided tour of the grounds! These strolls are part of a Covenant program called CONNECT, a program of events sponsored by the deacons of Covenant with the intention of fostering connection within the congregation and community.

RAF is returning to its regular format after six very enlightening weeks of a book study on The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee. RAF highly recommends this book! RAF meets via Zoom and all are welcome at any time. This 12-step program is invaluable in directing our minds and hearts to a better (and Christ-like) way of living! Contact Jennifer Morgan to receive the RAF link. 

Sunday morning opportunities

We are in need of some help on Sunday mornings!

Bradfield Cafe Volunteer: Click HERE to sign up!

Greeter & Welcome Center Volunteer: Click HERE to sign up!