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Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016
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A prayer from Bob Henderson: Responding to our city's challenges
What we're doing so far: Covenant is responding to our city's challenges with dialogue and action:
- We've joined our friends at University Park Baptist and 225+ churches and institutions to sign a pledge to work on racial reconciliation over the long haul. The pledge notes that "the anger and pain are real," and "the work requires change in systems and structures." Learn more here.
- I met Tuesday with a group of African-American men and retired CMPD Detective Garry McFadden in northeast Charlotte to develop a strategy for building trust among police and residents in the University City neighborhood where the Keith Scott shooting occurred.
- We're joining a meeting including C.N. Jenkins Presbyterian, Myers Park Presbyterian, First Presbyterian and other invited congregations to solidify our work and strengthen relationships across racial lines.
- We're speaking with the Women's Intercultural Exchange, a group of women working to bridge gaps and build friendships across cultural and religious lines. The group is interested in using our campus to hold conversations. Learn more about the group here.
- We're exploring tangible themes arising from last Sunday's gathering with Jessica Patchett and Evan Amo and considering our best response. Many indicated an interest in getting involved, and we'll communicate opportunities to do so in the near future.
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Open Table dinner continues tonight 
5 to 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Tonight's menu is chili bar, cornbread, cupcakes and ice cream. Cost is $5 for children, $7 for adults (max of $25). Programs begin at 6:30 for all age groups. Child care is available. RSVP here.
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Tonight's speaker series will explore inclusive dialogue
6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall 207 A&B
Joan Watson and Kim Moseley, MSW, Chair, Integrative Health Coaching, will speak on "Becoming Wise: Creating a Circle of Inclusion and Openness to Dialogue," inspired by author and podcast host Krista Tippett
Join us every week or come for the topic that matches your interest. Details here.
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Hear from an expert on heart health
Tuesday, Oct. 4, exhibits begin at 5 p.m.
If you or a loved one are facing heart health issues, Dr. Frank Arko will speak on "Let's Talk Heart to Heart: A Life Saving Conversation." Learn about advancements in detection and repair of aneurysms (The silent killer).
Exhibits and light refreshments are from 5 to 6:15 p.m. in FH 205. Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. in FH 207. Click here to RSVP.
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Sunday speaker series begins on "The Christian Life" 
Sunday, Oct. 2 at 9:30 a.m. in FH 207
Rob Spach, chaplain at Davidson College, will kick off a new season of First Sunday Talks with a lecture on Being Born Again. Guest speakers on the first Sunday of each month will focus on life lessons from the Gospel of John.
Lauren Winner, an Episcopal priest, will speak Nov. 6. She just finished a book, Characteristic Damage, on the effects of sin and damage on Christian practice.
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Compete in a scavenger hunt, then we'll do lunch 
Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.
We'll compete on teams in a friendly scavenger hunt (using our phones), then grab a bite together. For details, click here to contact organizer Brian Matta.
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Need help around house? Covenant Crew can help 
Work day is Saturday, Oct. 29
If you have a minor home repair or maintenance issue that is difficult to manage on your own due to health or mobility issues, click here to contact Mary Mattiacci.
Typical jobs include changing light bulbs, replacing smoke detector batteries or flipping mattresses.
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Volunteer to drive voters to the polls 
Oct. 20 to Voting Day
Join the non-partisan Mecklenburg Democracy NC Coalition as we work to get out the vote. Volunteers are needed to provide rides to the polls throughout all of early voting, Oct. 20 to Nov. 5.
For details, click here to contact Mary Gaertner or call 704-372-8694.
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Director of middle school youth ministries
Covenant is hiring for a full-time director to oversee education and programming for youth in grades six through eight. The director will work closely with our children and high school ministries and serve with energy, imagination, intelligence and love. Details here.
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8:45 a.m.
Contemporary: 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary 11 a.m. Fellowship Hall
Traditional: 11 a.m. Sanctuary
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