A message from Pastor Charlie: | |
Presbyterian Parties and Seminary Students! | |
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We have some Presbyterian parties in the next month, and I hope you’ll come celebrate at one or more of them!
This Sunday is our 70th anniversary as a congregation. Thanks be to God!
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We have a Celebration Concert at 2:00 which will last about an hour, followed by a reception. In our morning worship (at 9:00 and 11:00!) we will also celebrate the anniversary, including some video greetings from Covenant friends.
We are giving thanks to God for all the blessings of these 70 years, with special thanks to members and staff who built and solidified our church. And we’re praying for courage and wisdom as we go into the future.
Along with our Covenant party, we also have four ordinations/installations for new pastors coming in our region, as part of John Knox Presbytery. I’m the moderator of JKP this year, so I get to be part of each celebration.
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John Knox Presbytery consists of 55 congregations and about 7,000 members, in southern Wisconsin, northeast Iowa, and southeast Minnesota. | |
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Congratulations to Natalie Handley, husband of Covenant Communications Coordinator Derek. She will also be ordained as a Presbyterian pastor this Fall here in JKP, to serve First Presbyterian Church of Marquette, Michigan. Derek is continuing to work mostly remotely at Covenant this month and through October.
One of many things I love about being Presbyterian is that we are a connectional church, which means congregations support and encourage each other, and we pool our resources for mission, training, leadership, and more. We are one body with many parts.
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If you want to learn more about what Presbyterians believe,
click the colorful box or go to pcusa.org!
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Within JKP we are blessed to have Dubuque Theological Seminary, one of the 13 graduate schools affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.
Folks at Dubuque began offering seminary classes in Madison several years ago, in an innovative initiative called Madison Learning Community, a theologically and racially diverse group, studying together. Covenant mission dollars have supported scholarships for many students. Thank you!
Several Covenant people have taken classes: Marilyn Krichko, Barbara McCall, Brenda Moten, Carrie Sanders, and Melissa Schmidt. And one of the classes was hosted at Covenant. Most of the Covenant students have preached sermons at Covenant and at other area churches. Several are signed up for “Leading Vital Churches” this fall, where they will read Canoeing the Mountains—the book I mentioned in the sermon last week.
Speaking of seminary, it’s exciting that our Church Administrator Bailey Green has enrolled in Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota in the Masters of Divinity program. She will be taking courses online as she continues her position here at Covenant.
I’m grateful to be surrounded by lots of good people who want to keep LEARNING, including the vast majority of our Covenant community who are NOT taking seminary classes!
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We come together week after week to keep LEARNING about God’s amazing love for us, with the hope that this love transforms us, so we can LIVE as new people. That’s something to celebrate!
On the journey together,
Charlie
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In-Person and Livestream worship: 9:00AM & 11:00AM (two services!)
- Sermon: "From Generation to Generation"
- Preaching: Charlie Berthoud
- Text: Psalm 90 (excerpts)
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Music: Megan Angriawan, guest pianist; Doug McNeel, organist; Melissa Hinz, vocalist
- Children's Time with Megan Berry
- Bible Presentation (1st & 4th graders)
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Kaleidoscope Kids (9AM ONLY)
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Nursery Care: 8:45AM-12:15PM (new hours!)
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Bradfield Cafe: 10:00-10:45AM (new time!)
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Visit our Worship HQ for everything you need to worship with us online!
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If you missed a service or would like to watch a service again, all livestreamed services are saved to our YouTube channel. Or you can give the sermons another listen on our sermon podcast! | |
Sunday School kicks off on Sunday! And if you haven't done so already, please register your kiddos for any or all of the above below. | |
Youth Connection will kick off NEXT Sunday at a new time! If you haven't done so already, please register your kiddos for YC and/or Confirmation. | |
Triangle Volunteers Still Needed! - September 9 | | |
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The Mission Committee needs your help preparing/shopping/serving a meal at Triangle Ministry: grocery shopping, baking desserts, meal prepping the sides, and serving and eating with the residents. Sign up on the Volunteer HQ bulletin board at Covenant (right outside sanctuary). | |
Want to write a devotion for our devotional? | |
We are beginning preparation for our congregation-wide devotional on the book of Luke in January and February. Each person submitting a devotion will be asked to also include a short prayer at the end, and a title. Sign up below! Contact Pastor Jess if you have any questions or need guidance. Thank you! | |
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New this week:
Martha Stoner, Covenant member
Mariah Zaroufy, granddaughter of Mary Zaroufy
This week's white rose commemorates the life of:
The father of Jessica Salt.
Loving God, in your mercy, hear our prayers for each of these your children. We pray for healing, for courage, and for peace, in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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Greeter & Welcome Center Volunteer | | |
Join us in voting this election season! For KINDNESS, COMPASSION, and JUSTICE. Vote for GENEROSITY, SHARING, RESPECT, and LOVE. These are our campaign slogans for our seven-week Kindness Campaign series which begins Sunday, September 15. As God’s people, we are called to love our neighbors, and to be transformed into new people. Jesus calls his followers to repent and follow, to turn around and go in new directions, to change and live with new purpose. Join us and churches around the nation this Fall for the Kindness Campaign! | |
Interested in connecting with others and having engaging conversation on a topic that matters? Sign up to join a small group for our upcoming 7-week series to follow along with our Do Unto Others Kindness Campaign. | |
Bring a dish to share and your own plates, cups, and utensils. Soul Sisters is a group of women who gather once a month for fellowship, interesting discussions and Bible study, always in loving support of each other. We meet monthly from September-May (time tbd). Outings are also a possibility! For more info, please contact Barb Eikenberry. Hope you can join! | |
Covenant's Racist Anonymous Fellowship will continue its 12-step study on Thursday, September 5 at 7:00pm via Zoom. Anyone is welcome at any time! Contact Jennifer Morgan to receive the weekly emails and Zoom link. | | | | |
