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ANNUAL MEETING AND POTLUCK ON SUNDAY!
The annual meetings of the Corporation and Congregation will be held this coming Sunday, February 1, after worship at Church of the Covenant and on Zoom (hybrid meeting) for the purpose of adopting the 2026 budgets, electing two members to the Covenant Council for three-year terms; three members to the Board of Deacons for three-year terms, one member to the Board of Deacons for a one-year term, and accepting two members to the Nominating Committee as elected at the denominational meetings. Members are invited to bring your $59 per capita payment to the annual meeting (check or online payment)― thank you! This will also be an ALL-CHURCH PLANT-BASED POTLUCK. Please bring a plant-based dish to share if you can.
LIFE ALIVE BIBLE STUDY
On Saturday, February 7, at 12:00 noon, Life Alivers will meet for Bible study in the Williams library on the second floor. Contact Rev. Joshua (joshua.lazard@cotcbos.org) if you have any questions.
WORSHIP IN THE STREETS: BOSTON’S WINTER WALK
On Sunday, February 8, we will once again take our worship to the streets by joining the 10th annual Boston Winter Walk, walking two miles in shoulder-to-shoulder solidarity with those experiencing homelessness in our city, and re-committing ourselves to the prayerful work of housing justice. There will be three options: to join the walk in person; to join the walk virtually on your own; or to join in a virtual “prayer walk” at home. To register, please visit https://tinyurl.com/cotcbosww2026register. Scroll down to register under the Women’s Lunch Place. You can choose to fundraise for or pay the $100 registration fee. Once you register, please join the Church of the Covenant team. You may have to return to the Winter Walk page to register with Team Covenant. Also, please RSVP to Covenant staff at https://tinyurl.com/cotcwinterwalk2026. If you have trouble joining Team Covenant, please just register for the walk and make sure you have RSVPed.
ALL-CHURCH READ
Wednesday, February 25, 6:30-7:30 pm, via Zoom (after Evening Prayers). During the recent Solar Justice Sunday on November 23, Rev. Rob mentioned Bill McKibben’s book Here Comes the Sun. Bill talks about the Solar Revolution and the spirituality of knowing that God will take care of us–the sun warming us every day. Buy the book or take it out of the library.
FANEUIL HALL NAME-CHANGE COMMUNITY-LED MEETING
The New Democracy Coalition is holding a rescheduled community meeting on Saturday, March 14, at 2:00 pm, at the Grove Hall Public Library. The Boston City Council has voted to change the name of Faneuil Hall. This meeting will give community members one minute each to offer name suggestions. Please join this public process.
BATES HALL WORSHIP IN 2026
Due to our sanctuary getting roof repairs starting in January, we will hold in-person worship downstairs in Bates Hall until February 15, at the earliest. Questions? Contact our Building Committee.
WINTER STORM RESPONSES
If you ever wonder whether a worship service will be held in person due to inclement weather, know that an email announcement will go out on the Saturday evening before by 6:00 pm. That information will also be posted on the church’s website (www.cotcbos.org).
PARKING NEAR CHURCH OF THE COVENANT
Parking is available at the Back Bay Garage (Clarendon Street, between Boylston and St. James) on Sundays between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm for the first three (3) hours for only $5. To get this rate, please ask an usher before or after the worship service for a parking discount voucher. A weekend discount is also available for longer periods: $10 for up to eleven (11) hours. A scannable parking voucher is available from an usher and at this link: https://tinyurl.com/cotcsundayparking2.
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UPCOMING WORSHIP
Please join us each Sunday at 10:30 am and during the special services listed below as we come together in community to pray, sing, share celebrations and concerns, and hear God’s still-speaking Word proclaimed in these hybrid services (in-person and Zoom options). Zoom link for each service.
- February 1: Sunday Worship, Reflection on the Word, Holy Communion, Annual Meeting & All-Church Potluck After Worship
- February 8: Worship in the Streets with Boston’s Winter Walk (no worship service at 67 Newbury Street & no Zoom worship)
- February 15: Rev. Rob Mark preaching, Holy Communion, GBIO House Meeting & Life Alive Brunch After Worship
- February 18: Ash Wednesday Service at 6:30 pm, Rev. Joshua Lawrence Lazard leading worship, Imposition of Ashes
- February 22: Rev. Joshua Lawrence Lazard preaching
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OTHER COTC ACTIVITIES
BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAYS
Bible Study meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 9:45 on Zoom. The Wednesday morning Bible Study is exploring the Gospel of Matthew. If you would like more information or want to be on the list to get regular reminders and Zoom details, contact Jack Ammerman at jwacooks@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYERS
Join us for our weekly Wednesday evening prayers with intentional liturgy, contemplative song, psalms, and sharing of prayers with our siblings from Newton Presbyterian on Zoom (link on http://www.cotcbos.org).
THE JANUARY ISSUE OF COVENANT NEWS can be read online here. February issue coming soon!
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UPCOMING CONCERT
QUEER JOY. CORO ALLEGRO CABARET ON JANUARY 31
Ever wonder what happens when Coro Allegro’s singers step out from the risers and into the spotlight? Coro Cabaret, their cozy midwinter fundraiser, is all about connection, laughter, and Queer joy. On Saturday, January 31, at 3:00 pm, at Christ Church, Cambridge in Harvard Square (0 Garden Street). Click here for more information.
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