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New Year's Day: single contemporary worship service, 10 a.m., Sanctuary
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Will Willimon to preach Sunday, Jan. 8
Former Duke Chapel dean on loving the stranger
One of America's best known preachers will speak at Covenant on the topic of embracing outsiders, strangers, immigrants and those without status.
In his new book, Will Willimon says Christians must become "other" to the world, shaking off the dominant culture's identity and privilege through listening and understanding.
When: Bishop Willimon will speak at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and also preach in the 11 a.m. sanctuary service (streamed live in FH).
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Stewardship campaign at 87 percent of goal
Thanks to all who have made pledges
As of Tuesday, pledges for 2017 total $2,432,882 or 87 percent of our goal. If you have not yet pledged, please click here or return a pledge card in worship.
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Update on year-end giving
A few days left for your gift to count toward 2016
Visit covenantpresby.org/give any time to give through debit, credit or online check. Contributions must be complete prior to midnight Dec. 31.
Text to Give: Text the word "Funds" to 704-312-7616, Covenant's text giving phone number. You will receive a message with a list of available fund names. You can designate your gift to a specific fund by texting the amount + fund name (example: $50 2017 Pledge).
First time donors are prompted to visit a secure URL to register and provide credit/debit information. Once completed, you'll receive a confirmation text.
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Open Table kicks off Wednesday, Jan. 11
Dinner is 5 to 6:30 p.m. with classes to follow
Open Table is Covenant's hot dinner followed by programs for all ages. Details are below. Dinner: Adults, $7; Kids, $5; household maximum: $25.
Click here to RSVP for dinner or write "Open Table" on your worship response card.
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Wednesdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
The officer-involved shooting of Keith Lamont Scott prompted difficult conversations in our homes, workplaces and houses of worship.
A series of multi-cultural community dialogues at Covenant seeks to elevate the voices of diverse Charlotteans. Together, we will try to gain a deeper understanding of implicit bias and systemic racism in our city and the broader culture.
Speakers are Wednesdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1 and 8. The public is welcome. Details here.
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Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in FH 207
Discover the power of storytelling - and how it can help you to know yourself and others more deeply.
We will listen to gifted storytellers, participate in interactive explorations of our stories and seek to understand the meaning of narrative. Drop-ins are welcome.
Kicking off our series Jan. 11 is Dr. David Jordan, Teaching Pastor at Providence Baptist Church. Using personal illustrations as well as examples of storytelling in the Bible, David will equip us with insights from scripture and leave us inspired to share our experiences by telling stories. Details here.
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 Share your photos with us: Covenant during Christmas
We'll compile in a photo album
Send a favorite photo or two and we'll compile them in a presentation recapping the Advent season. Click here to send to communications director Matt Garfield.
David McFadden took the photo above during a Christmas Eve candlelight service.
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FITNESS AT COVENANT
January special
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