Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016
Wanted: Your thoughts on Covenant's future        
Survey asks how to meet challenges in our city  
We are exploring the possibility of launching a major campaign to address specific needs in our city and to re-define Covenant's role in Charlotte.

The five focal points are 21st Century Campus, Affordable Housing, Full-Day Child Care, Public Education and Epiphany School.

We seek candid opinions on these projects and other dimensions of our congregation's life and mission.

Barry's BBQ is on the menu     
5 to 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Tonight's menu is Barry's BBQ, Baked Beans & Cole Slaw, Cobbler & 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.

Speaker series: Justin Perry on addiction, recovery
6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall 207 A&B
Justin Perry, a psychotherapist with Carolinas Healthcare, will speak as part of the Hard Questions, Healing Conversations series.

Join us every week or come for the topic that matches your interest. Details here.

Viewing of the film Colorblind: Rethinking Race
Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Selwyn Ave. Presbyterian
Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian will host the second of three viewings of this Emmy-winning documentary. Film and discussion will follow. The final viewing will be Monday, Dec. 5 at Trinity Presbyterian. Details TBA.
Covenant Ringers to participate in festival
Saturday at 4 p.m. at Sardis Presbyterian
The Covenant Ringers will join handbell choirs from across the Carolinas at the Mid-Carolina Handbell Festival. The day will culminate in a massed handbell concert at 4 p.m. at the church, 6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte. Free and open to all.
Give blood. Save a life.
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Rec Wing
Your donation of blood can save as many as three lives. Take part in this Covenant tradition. Contact Mary Mattiacci for details.
New to Covenant? BBQ dinner is for you
Sunday at 6 p.m. in Parlor
Learn more about Covenant and our mission at a BBQ dinner hosted by senior minister Bob Henderson. Expect a laid-back time with an open floor for questions and answers. RSVP here.
Join us for Friendsgiving, a Thanksgiving tradition
Sunday, Nov. 20, 5 p.m. at Unknown Brewing
Get together with friends for a laid-back start to Thanksgiving. We'll provide main dishes (with vegetarian option). Taproom will be open. RSVP page.
Help provide brunch for teachers at Highland
Morning of Monday, Nov. 21
You can contribute food, drinks, flowers and notes. A team will deliver to the teachers' lounge at the school. Click here to choose an item through SignUp Genius.

For questions, contact Lauren Sawyers, who heads up the project.

Provide Thanksgiving meal for Moore Place 
Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m.
Prepare a dish and drop it off at Covenant. Be a server. Or help with delivery and clean-up duties. Click here to choose a role for Thanksgiving at Moore Place, a community for formerly homeless people.

Need a wreath? Make your reservation todayEvergreen wreath
Wreath sale, Christmas Crafts, gift market

Annual wreath sale: On sale are 32-inch door wreaths for $20 and 12-inch Advent wreaths for $18 (includes wreath, ring, candles). Click here to reserve.

Christmas Crafts, Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall: Fun for children of all ages. Details, click here to contact Heather Grey McNaull.

Alternative Gift Market, Sunday, Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Rec Wing: This Christmas market offers a different way to give. All gifts and honor cards benefit our mission partners.

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