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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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Sunday School: Faith Seeking Wholeness
Sundays, now through March 24
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall Room 205
Grady Moseley and Courtney Shudak will lead an examination of a collection of historic and contemporary statements of faith contained in our Book of Confessions. These expressions of faith written through the years can offer us surprising and significant insights for growing in spiritual wholeness through our faith in Jesus and His teachings.
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Try it, you (might) like it: Lenten Worship
Wednesdays Feb 21 – March 20
6:30 p.m. in the Chapel and live streamed
This week LaDonna Harrison, Candidate for Ministry in the Presbytery of Charlotte and Ricko and LaVita Hill, members of Covenant Worship Team, will lead worship with contemporary gospel music focused on this week’s Lenten theme of Solitude. This service will have a different feel from Sunday morning worship, and each week will have a bit of a different flavor.
Visit our website for weekly specifics. Join us for one or for all as part of your Lenten journey.
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The Cross in Contexts
Wednesdays, through March 20
6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall Room 203 and on Zoom.
As we continue to grow in our understanding of how we find and work for hope in the Holy Land, we will offer a Lenten study based on “The Cross in Contexts” by Mitri Raheb and Suzanne Henderson. The book is available for purchase through Covenant by clicking here, but reading the book is not expected.
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Young Adults: Maintenance at McCreesh Place
Saturday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m. – noon
Brainstorming is underway for a second mural at McCreesh Place. However, our canvas (the shed) is in need of some upkeep. Join YA for some sanding, painting, caulking, among other maintenance tasks as we prepare for some creativity later this year. Sign up here!
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Mobile Food Pantry
Wednesday, March 20, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Meet at Highland Renaissance Academy
Through a partnership with Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, we're distributing groceries to families of Highland Renaissance Academy. Volunteer to join the fun!
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Brighter Day Community Choir
Palm Sunday, March 24
9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
We are excited to host Brighter Day Community Choir at the Contemporary Service on Palm Sunday! Directed by Zacch Estrada-Petersen, Brighter Day Community Choir is a Charlotte-based community gospel choir, sharing the love of God, faith, music and fellowship with the city and the world.
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Cook Texas Hash for Roof Above
Needed by April 20
Looking for a Spring Break service activity? Quarterly, we serve donated Texas Hash casseroles to more than 300 men experiencing homelessness. Texas Hash can be prepared at home at any time and brought to Fellowship Hall freezer for storage. Making Texas Hash is easy and a fun activity with kids. Click here for the recipe and further instructions.
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Be a Harambee Reader for Freedom School
June & July, 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
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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Welcome, Crystal Reese!
Recreation Ministry Assistant
We are excited to announce the hiring of Crystal Reese in the role of Recreation Ministry Assistant. Crystal’s first day was Monday, March 4. Crystal’s background includes personal training, nutrition, and strength and conditioning coaching. She has also coached youth basketball teams. Crystal is eager to apply her skills to enhancing and developing new programming, and furthering the Recreation Ministry’s mission. Please join us in welcoming Crystal to the Covenant Team.
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TLC (Travel, Learn, Connect)
Today, March 13 in FH 207
Refreshments and Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. & Program begins at 11:00 a.m.
TLC will welcome Tony Mecia, executive editor of The Charlotte Ledger, a local digital publication. Tony has previously worked as the deputy business editor and reporter with The Charlotte Observer and as a freelance journalist. He will talk about building and development in Charlotte, including the Wake Forest Medical School under construction across Morehead St. from Covenant. All are invited to this program.
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Snacks for Highland Staff
Friday, March 15
Sign up to donate snacks or beverages or other treats for the dedicated staff at Highland Renaissance Academy. This small act helps us show our gratitude for the hard work all the staff at Highland is doing to make sure every student is cared for and learning.
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Hike with Outdoor Ministry
March 17, 2:00 p.m. Redlair Preserve, Gaston Co.
Join Haywood Rankin, 2023 NC Conservationist of the Year, on a hike. The outing presents an extraordinary opportunity to witness a rare, undisturbed Piedmont riverine slope ecosystem and possibly an ephemeral wildflower display. Sign up here.
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Sort Food for Nourish Up
Tuesday, March 26, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Sign up here to volunteer with Nourish Up (formerly known as Loaves and Fishes/Friendship Trays), packing food boxes for neighbors in need. With over 200,000 people in Mecklenburg County facing food insecurity, Nourish Up works to lift neighbors up by providing choices in groceries and meals that are nourishing and delicious.
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Men's Getaway, March 22 - 24, 2024
LOCATION CHANGE: Four Points Sheraton, Downtown Asheville
Whether you're a father, brother, husband, or a single man, you're invited to step back from daily demands to enjoy a weekend of fellowship, conversation, and good food in the beautiful city of Asheville. We'll have golf, hiking, and brewery tours available as activities. NCAA games will be shown throughout the weekend and there will be an area for us to gather for fellowship, cards, and games. Register here by March 15.
For more information, contact Tommy Haughton at (704) 641-3259.
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Third Quarter
March 17, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Brawley’s Beverage, 4620 Park Rd
All members 50-75 years old are invited to join us! Light snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and games provided, and a cash bar (wine and beer) will be available. Don’t forget to wear green! Please RSVP here.
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Hornets Game
Spectrum Center, April 5, 7:00 p.m.
Join Covenant friends and families at a Hornets game to support our youth basketball league and the opportunity for some of our young players to be on the court during the National Anthem. Buy your tickets here.
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Seeking Summer Housing for Interns
This summer we are glad to welcome three interns to Covenant. Two interns will serve through the Stapleton-Davidson internship program with Davidson College (serving at Roof Above) and one will serve as an Intern for Christian Education focusing on youth. We are looking for housing for these three young women as we prepare to work with them throughout the summer. Some housing will need to be accessible to a bus stop. Please reach out to Mandy Rencher if you are interested in hosting.
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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. There will also be aftercare available from 12:00 -3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
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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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Recreation Ministry at Covenant | |
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Recreation Wing 2024
Growing in Mind, Body and Spirit
Check out what's happening in our Recreation Wing. Here's just a sample:
- Yoga classes include Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., and "Baby and Me Yoga" Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
- Pickleball is being played on Fridays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost is a mere five-dollar drop-in fee for visitors, but it's FREE for Recreation Wing members.
For more information, visit our Recreation Ministry page or contact Kevin Harper, Recreation Ministries Director, at 704.804.7566, or email him here.
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