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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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Youth Sunday
Sunday, April 28
Our Middle and High School youth will lead all parts of the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary services, as well as give their reflections at 8:45 a.m. in the Chapel. Come hear their unique perspective and faith journeys.
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Stained Glass Windows Update
Sunday, April 28, 11:00 a.m. - noon
Fellowship Hall 207A/B and on Zoom
Last Monday night, the Arts Task Force brought to the Session specific recommendations regarding new images for our stained glass window project. The Session unanimously commends these recommendations to the congregation and invites everyone to learn more about this exciting development.
We’re grateful to the Arts Task Force for their careful work and look forward to their presentation.
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Equipping Parents Forum
Sunday, April 28, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Join leaders in Children’s Ministry to learn how our children are learning and growing in their faith and how parents (grandparents and friends, too!) can encourage their children's faith at church and home. We will have a Q&A panel with Grace Lindvall, Claire Brown, and ministry leaders, hear updates on the work of children's ministry, and learn of ways we can continue to grow. Contact Claire Brown with questions.
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Freedom School
Summer break and Freedom School are right around the corner! Covenant partners with the site at Highland Renaissance Academy to provide 40 scholars with reading and fun enrichment activities, and we need your support to do this. Check out all the volunteer opportunities here. From serving as a Reading Buddy to providing ice cream treats, there's something for everyone. Please reach out to Casey Unger with any questions.
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The BIG RED BUS is back – Blood Drive
Sunday, May 5, 8:00 a.m. - noon
Calling all blood donors! The OneBlood BIG RED BUS will be back at Covenant for our quarterly blood drive. Click here to pre-register.
Any questions or need help registering? Contact Laura Capranica.
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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Covenant's kitchen will be preparing and selling chocolate-dipped strawberries for Mother's Day!
The cost is $10 for 6.
Pick up Friday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 12 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Kitchen. Learn more and order here.
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TLC visit to Bitty and Beau's Coffee Shop
May 15, leave from Covenant at 10:15 a.m.
Join Travel, Learn, Connect (TLC) as they visit Bitty & Beau's, a human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop. At Bitty and Beau's people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are valued in the workplace. It's a place where diversity isn't just appreciated, it's celebrated. Bitty & Beau's Coffee proudly employs 400+ individuals with disabilities nationwide. TLC will enjoy coffee, muffins, and a presentation about the coffee shop. RSVP here.
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Supportive Housing Community:
Neighbor of the Year Award
Thursday, May 2, 8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing Company
Covenant is being honored as SHC’s Community Neighbor of the Year, largely due to the partnership with our neighbors at McCreesh Place and our Young Adult group. You're invited to join the celebration on May 2, no registration or RSVP needed. More details are available here.
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Yoga at Covenant
Recreation Ministries continues to partner with Alight Yoga and CLT Prenatal Collective to offer a variety of yoga classes. These classes are offered in a series, so keep an eye out for future offerings.
Elemental Basics - Thursdays in May at 12:00 p.m.
Align & Shine - Fridays in May at 9:30 a.m.
For more details and to register, visit our Recreation Ministries webpage.
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First Sunday: Dr. Martha Moore-Keish
Sunday, May 5, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall and on Zoom
Dr. Martha Moore-Keish, Professor of Theology at Columbia Theological Seminary, has been appointed as one of 16 individuals to serve on a special committee of the PC(USA) to consider a new confession to be added to the Book of Confession. Historically, confessions have come about in response to particular circumstances, ranging from theological debates to South African apartheid. Join us as we learn and consider the particular circumstances in our nation and world that call for a response from the church today.
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Thanks for Sharing:
Swapping Stories and Accessories
Women’s Dinner: May 8, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Don’t miss out on a fun-filled evening of swapping your old accessories for new ones. Join us for dinner and hear more from our special guests from Center for Community Transitions.
Here is how it works: If you would like, bring up to 5 gently used accessories to the Welcome Center by May 1 and everyone is invited to shop at the event! More details and RSVP here. **childcare will be available.
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Highland Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers are RAD!! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6- May 10. It’s an 80’s and 90’s throwback, with very creative activities to honor our wonderful Highland staff. Principal Coles has hilarious ideas, and they can use Covenant’s support in various ways. Sign up here to help.
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Intern Support
We look forward to welcoming our Stapleton-Davidson and People in Mission interns at Covenant this summer! Please consider getting to know and supporting these college students by hosting them for dinner, taking them on an outing such as a Knights game, or providing snacks for our weekly meetings. If you’re interested email Nikki Zimmermann or Mandy Rencher.
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Advance Care Planning
Tuesday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. to noon in FH 203
Have you tried to make plans for future serious illness and care needs, but don't know where to start? Angela Beamer-Ratliff, MSW and Coordinator for Advanced Care Planning for Novant Health will provide information many of us need to create and update our advanced care plans. She will share some of her own story in understanding advanced care plans, emergency contacts, and the wishes of her loved ones. Have questions you would like addressed? We are putting together a list for Angela. Contact Laura Capranica.
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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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