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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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First Sunday: de’Angelo DIA
Sunday, April 7, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Fellowship Hall and on Zoom
"Theopoet" and mystic de'Angelo DIA examines culture and moral imagination through poetry, performance art, and photography. He’ll help us explore the ways in which childhood nostalgia, media, art, literature can engage the Divine and bear witness to the Divine in others. Together, we’ll ask the question, “As we encounter stories that aren’t our own, how is our faith affected?”
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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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Highland Heroes Appreciation Brunch
drop off by Sunday, April 14
We once again have a chance to embrace those who nurture and educate students tirelessly and steadfastly day after day at our partner school Highland Renaissance Academy.
This year, Covenant will provide both our traditional monthly brunches and periodic snack carts. Covenant members are invited to contribute food, drinks,or a note of encouragement so that staff may enjoy a light breakfast, healthy snack, refreshing drink, sweet treat or simple reminder that what they do matters – a lot – throughout the day. Sign up to bring brunch items here.
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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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Young Adults: First Sunday Lunch
Sunday, April 7, 12:30 p.m. at Velvet Taco
All young adults are invited for fellowship and lunch following worship! We'll meet at Velvet Taco at Park Road Shopping Center.
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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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Spanish Speakers Needed
Thursday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m. at Highland Renaissance
Calling all Spanish speakers! Mission and Outreach needs you for Camp Night. We are looking for volunteers to interpret essential information about Camp Harrison to Spanish-speaking Highland families. Email Nikki Zimmermann to sign up.
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Operation Sandwich
Monday, May 6
Make 25 sandwiches or donate a case of water for our neighbors experiencing homelessness served by Roof Above. Every day of the year, Roof Above gives out sandwiches to hundreds of our neighbors. Sign up to help!
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Open Table Will Resume in the Fall
Open Table has come to an end for the Spring season. It will resume again after Labor Day. Through the Spring and Summer, there will continue to be a few Wednesday night events at Covenant, but there will not be dinner and children's programming.
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Hornets Game
Spectrum Center, April 5, 7:00 p.m.
We just need to sell a few more tickets to have the opportunity for our youth basketball players to be on the court during the National Anthem. Buy your tickets here and join Covenant friends and families at a Hornets game!
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Young Adults: Bingo & Brunch
Saturday, April 6, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at McCreesh Place
We are looking for volunteers to provide breakfast, as well as participate in BINGO and enjoy a time of fellowship with our friends from McCreesh. If you're unable to attend day of, you may participate by contributing food. Sign Up here.
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Room In The Inn Cleanup
Sunday, April 14, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
As Room in the Inn comes to a close for this season, it's time to think about disassembling both sleeping rooms. We are looking for volunteers willing to help. The generosity of your time and effort is appreciated! Sign up here.
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Dr. Lucretia Berry
Sunday, April 14, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in Recreation Wing Gym
"Hues of You" Workshop for Parents and Kids!
Crafted by Lucretia Berry, an experienced educator and advocate for antiracism, Hues of You offers a smart and honest starting point to help kids, families, schools, and communities have natural, effective, and meaningful conversations that build connection and positive pathways regarding diversity within humanity. We will welcome Dr. Berry to Covenant to lead our children in this beautiful workshop. Parents will attend with their children. Please RSVP here
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Visit UNCC CIPHER Labs & Botanical Gardens
Wednesday, April 17, 9:30 a.m.
Join TLC (Travel, Learn, Connect) on a visit to the cutting-edge CIPHER Labs that combine bioinformatics, computer science, earth sciences, environmental engineering, genomics, and public health - and even a bat colony - to predict, identify and control threats to human health that range from infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance research to food safety and ecosystem health. We’ll also tour UNCC's Botanical Gardens at a perfect time of the year and enjoy lunch on campus.
We will leave from the Covenant parking lot, have a guided tour of both CIPHER and the gardens and then eat lunch on campus. Cost per person will be $9. Register here.
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Surviving Our Spouses (SOS) Porch Party
Saturday, April 20, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Covenant's SOS group is welcoming spring with its popular Porch Party. All surviving spouses are invited to come with an appetizer or dessert to the home of Kandy Cosper, 121 Cabell Way, Charlotte. For questions, contact anne.m.gildea@gmail.com or kandycosper@gmail.com.
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The Relatives’ Volunteer Day
Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
One of our mission partners, The Relatives, is a system of resources that helps youth find shelter and support. They are celebrating 50 years of service to our community, and are looking for 50 NEW volunteers to give their On Ramp Resource Center a refresh. Sign up here to help!
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College And Seminary Scholarships
Covenant awards scholarships to deserving college students for undergraduate and graduate studies. The undergraduate fund provides need-based support for graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen. Scholarships are also available for study at Union Presbyterian Seminary and any graduate study that leads to a life of Christian service. Learn more and apply here. Applications are due May 1.
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Be a Harambee Reader for Freedom School
June & July, 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Highland Renaissance Academy
Freedom School is the summer learning program we support at Highland Renaissance Academy every year. Harambee is a daily pep rally designed to celebrate and affirm each Freedom School participant. In addition to songs, cheers, and chants, Harambee includes time for a visitor from the community to inspire and share the magic of books with our scholars. Learn more and sign up to be a guest reader for Harambee here.
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Summer Camps by Recreation Ministries
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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VBS Registration Now Open
Register here for a fun week of VBS, August 5-9! Vacation Bible School programming is for children ages 4 through rising 5 grade and there will be many volunteer opportunities for middle, high school, and adults. Childcare will be provided for volunteers with children 4 and under.
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Summer Intern for Christian Discipleship
Come join the team this summer at Covenant! The summer intern for Christian discipleship will enjoy a broad range of experiences in ministry and should be committed to growing in a life of Christian faith and interested in exploring how to help children, youth, and adults grow in their journeys of faith, as well. Visit our website for the full job description and how to apply.
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