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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
8:45 a.m. Traditional in the Chapel.
9:30 a.m. Contemporary in the Sanctuary.
— Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. —
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Family Service in the Fellowship Hall.
11:00 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary.
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Convocation Sunday: January 4 - Father Gregory Boyle
Speaking in Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m.; preaching in the Sanctuary at 11:00 a.m.
We are delighted to welcome Father Greg Boyle to Covenant for a morning of inspiration and reflection in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. followed by preaching at the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Known for his transformative work with Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles — the world’s largest gang intervention and rehabilitation program — Fr. Boyle invites us to consider what it means to mend the gaps between us through compassion, kinship, and the boundless mercy of God. His stories of grace, humor, and healing remind us that we are most ourselves when we stand with one another in love. Don’t miss this opportunity to be encouraged and challenged by one of the most compelling voices for radical hope in our time. Books will be available for purchase and/or signing. Find the link for both livestreams at www.covenantpresby.org/sunday-events.
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2026 Stewardship Update
Thank you for the ways that you have responded to the invitation to support the life and mission of this church in 2026. Currently, we have reached 84% of our goal. We will soon be finalizing our 2026 budget, and are still in need of $594,784.00 to meet our pledged giving goal. Click here to pledge online, or pick up a card in the pews on Sundays.
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2025 Giving Update
Thank you for your faithful contributions to the life and mission of our community of faith. We encourage you to fulfill your 2025 pledge to help us meet our annual goal. To be deductible in 2025, your gift must be received or postmarked by midnight on Wednesday, December 31. The church office will be open until 5:00 p.m. on December 31.
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Open Table Resumes January 7
Dinner will be served from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Our Wednesday night gatherings resume with food, fellowship, and programs for all ages. Enjoy a home-cooked meal and share a table with friends before attending a class or presentation for adults, while our youth and children meet for choir practice, programs, or events. For details click here.
We will have special kick-off events on the 7th including a campfire sing-a-long in the circle, a hot cocoa bar in the Welcome Center, and a game for all ages in the Fellowship Hall. If you've never been to Open Table before, this is a great time to try it out, or to invite a friend if you're a regular attendee!
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New Open Table Series starting in January
Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic — And What We Can Do About It
Wednesday, January 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a four-week series based on Jennifer Breheny Wallace’s acclaimed book, beginning with a panel conversation to introduce the book’s central themes, followed by three weeks of peer-based discussion groups designed to foster honest reflection and community support.
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Weekday Preschool 2026-27
Registration open January 1 - 31
Our early childhood education program provides an attentive learning environment that encourages your child to develop physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. We also encourage the development of your child’s faith with monthly chapel services and age-appropriate Bible stories. Visit our website to learn more and register.
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Centering Prayer will continue in January
Wednesdays in the Parlor from 12:30-1pm.
Thanks to strong and faithful participation throughout Advent, we’re glad to share that weekly Centering Prayer will continue beyond the Advent season. This quiet practice offers a place to slow down, find peace, and rest in God’s presence amid the noise of daily life. All are welcome! For more information contact Karen Willis.
“Silence is not the absence of words, but the awareness of Presence.” — Richard Rohr
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Reynosa Mission Trip – Registration Closes January 11!
March 1–7, 2026 | Trip Cost: $1,200.
Join Covenant in Reynosa, Mexico, as we partner with Faith Ministry to serve families in need along the U.S. – Mexico border. For questions, contact trip leaders Kim Moseley and Kerr Collins. Learn more about Faith Ministry at www.faithministry.org. Contact Mandy Rencher about scholarships.
Click here to sign up for the trip.
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Volunteers Needed for Room in the Inn
Monday, January 12
On January 12, the congregation has an opportunity to work together to ensure our neighbors have a warm tasty meal and breakfast the next morning. Our sign-up includes items for burrito bowls, dessert, breakfast items and bagged lunches. Families are encouraged to participate by preparing food in advance and/or serving our neighbors. All cold food should be brought to the Fellowship Hall kitchen on Sunday from 9:00 – 11:30 am or by 5:30 pm on Monday. Hot food should be delivered from 4:30 - 5:30 pm on Monday. Please bring food donations in disposable containers. Sign up here.
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Sign-up for the Kinship Project
This March, on Tuesday evenings, Covenant invites you into more than service… into kinship. Step into the Kinship Project, where stories unfold, walls soften, and friendship with our neighbors come to life. Through short readings, shared reflection, and meaningful connection, we’ll walk with one another and with those on the margins in a rhythm of fellowship and purpose. Grow in compassion, stretch your faith, and build community one Tuesday at a time. Sign up today and let your Tuesday nights become a tapestry of welcome and belonging. Sign up here.
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UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Time to Make Sandwiches! Operation Sandwich for Roof Above
Drop off: Monday, January 5 from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. at The Welcome Center
Learn more and sign up by clicking on this link.
First Monday Spaghetti Dinner @ Roof Above
Monday, January 5
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., 3406 Statesville Avenue
Click here to learn more and sign up.
Avery County Work Days
January 5 and 21 (First Monday and third Wednesday of each month)
Join a team of Covenant members for a workday in Avery County. We will be doing a variety of work projects with our partners. All experience levels are welcome. We will share more details with you ahead of your workday. Sign up here.
New Year Book Drive for Highland Renaissance Academy - Help support Highland students by donating gently used or new children’s books for Pre-K–5th grade students—anything from picture books to nonfiction and chapter books is welcome. Drop off donations at the Welcome Center at Covenant by Sunday, January 25.
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Men's and Women's Retreat Registration is Live!
Women's Retreat 2026
February 6-8, 2026
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown RiverPlace, Greenville, SC
Join Covenant friends for a rejuvenating weekend of self-discovery. Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in nature, spiritual practice, and fellowship. We will be joined by Grace Lindvall as our retreat leader. Register here.
Men's Getaway 2026
March 27-29, 2026
Location: Kanuga Inn & Lodging, Hendersonville, NC
Whether you're a father, brother, husband, or a single man, you're invited to step back from daily demands to enjoy a weekend of fellowship, conversation, good food in the beautiful city of Henderson. Register here.
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Mark Your Calendar – Mission Remarkable, February 22, 2026
Join us for a morning of joy, creativity, and generosity! From artwork and vacation homes to services, lessons, experiences, and a delicious bake sale — all proceeds support Covenant’s mission work locally and globally. We hope you’ll join us!
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Apply to be a People In Mission summer intern!
This summer, come practice faith with your feet on the ground.
Covenant’s People in Mission summer program invites college students to step into the life of the city partnering with mission organizations across Charlotte, learning alongside neighbors, and working closely with members of Covenant’s Mission & Outreach team. It’s shared work, honest questions, and the slow, sacred work of showing up. If you’re curious about ministry, justice, community, or how faith takes shape beyond the classroom…. this might be for you!
Express your interest here. Come learn. Come listen. Come belong.
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