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A guide to Advent season at Covenant 
Find worship service times, social gatherings
Discover peace, hope, love and joy at Covenant this season. A few of the highlights on the Advent calendar of events:
- Blue Christmas Service, Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m.: Gather in the Chapel to sing, pray and remember the hope of Christmas. To those in darkness, light is on its way.
- Lessons and Carols, Sunday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Sanctuary: Nine passages of Scripture are followed by nine carols.
- Appalachian Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, 3 p.m., Sanctuary. Christmas favorites with the the banjo, mandolin, cello, fiddle, and upright bass.
- Click here for the full schedule.
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From Joan Watson: An update on my health 
I have been blessed by your support
You have surrounded my family and me, not only with your prayers, but also with many expressions of care, all of which have richly blessed us.
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Covenant names coordinator of care teams 
Susan Ferone will join staff Dec. 1
In this new position, Susan will help the church family respond in a focused way when members face life events such as cancer diagnoses, grief and divorce as well as transitions such as job changes.
Susan has a Master's degree in social work and has served in many roles during her membership at Covenant, including Elder and Sunday School Teacher. "I am thrilled to join such a talented staff committed to living fully into Covenant's mission statement," Susan said, adding that she "looks forward to providing the space and support for those in our community seeking the comfort of connection that our care groups provide."
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A post-election message from Bob Henderson
On transcending political partisanship
Let me reassure all of us of some very basic, non-negotiable Christian convictions. These remain true whether you are appalled by, or thrilled with, Trump's victory.
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Weigh in! We need 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.
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Chicken pitas are on the menu 
5 to 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Tonight's menu is Chicken Pitas, Mixed Vegetables, Cookies & 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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 Speaker series: Kim Moseley on handling grief
6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall 207 A&B
Kim Moseley, a professional counselor and Covenant member, 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.
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Meck Min lunch: Can We Talk, Respectfully?
Thursday, Nov. 17 at 11:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall
In this season of unrest and mistrust in Charlotte, Molly Barker will speak on the impact of listening to one another across differences in race, religion, class and culture. Molly founded the nationally acclaimed Girls on the Run. Details here.
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Help Jessica with her doctoral research
Beginning Sunday at 11 a.m. Fellowship Hall service
Associate minister Jessica Patchett is working on the final project of her Doctor of Ministry program at Columbia Theological Seminary, and will conduct research in the Fellowship Hall worship service for the next five weeks.
Attendees are invited to complete a survey at the conclusion of the service (online or on paper). The service will be recorded for the next five weeks for research purposes. Jessica is also seeking people to participate in focus groups. Contact Jessica to sign up.
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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.
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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.
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Needed: Side dishes for Moore Place Thanksgiving
Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m.
We're doing great on servers but we have an urgent need for stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and green beans. You can prepare a dish and drop it off at Covenant. Click here to choose a role!
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Today is last day to order wreaths!
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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8:45 a.m., Chapel
9:30 a.m., Contemporary, Sanctuary
11 a.m., Traditional, Sanctuary
11 a.m., Contemporary, Fellowship Hall
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