Windows on Covenant: November 19, 2025

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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Sunday Services

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.

Tonight - final Open Table for 2025!

Open Table Dinner & Programs

Dinner, prepared by Chef Johnny, is served 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Gluten-free options available. Cost is $10 for adults and youth in the sixth grade and above, $6 for children two years old through the fifth grade, with a family maximum of $38.

Tonight's Menu: Nacho Bar, Spanish Rice, Roasted Corn and Black Beans, Salad bar and Churros Prepay for dinner here*.

SCHEDULE:

5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Dinner is served
5:15 - 5:45 p.m. Children's choir PreK-Kindergarten
5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Youth Handbell Ensemble
5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Children’s choir 1-3 graders/BLAST 4-5 graders
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Children’s choir 4-5 graders/BLAST 1-3 graders
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Programming for Youth and Adults

*Prepaying for your meal helps us plan accurately and keep food costs down. Thank you!

Mind The Gap – a Covenant Storytelling Event

Chapel; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Tonight, all are invited to join us for the culmination of the storytelling workshop: Mind The Gap – a Covenant Storytelling Event. Come hear good stories, reflect with great music, and imagine a world where we mind the gap between us with care.

Sunday Classes

The Bible Said…That?

Sundays through November 23

10:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall Room 207

Using an outline of respectful dialogue, facilitators will debate questions like “Was Jesus just a nice guy,” and whether the Bible calls us to “forgive and forget.” Following their debate-style presentation, participants will have the opportunity to engage in their own dialogue and debate. Click here to see the full schedule.

ONGOING ADULT GROUP

People Class

Second and Fourth Sundays

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall Room 201

Join these adult disciples in their study of remarkable Old Testament figures and personalities. The primary study resource is Moses, In the Footsteps of a Reluctant Prophet, available on Amazon. The remaining 2025 classes meet on November 9 & 23, and December 14 & 28. On Nov 9 and 23, Bruce Chapman will explore the story of Noah through classic art.

Announcements

COMMITMENT SUNDAY 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 61% of our goal.

Click here to pledge online, or pick up a card in the pews on Sundays.

Mission & Outreach Update: Standing With Our Immigrant Neighbors

In the wake of recent Customs and Border Patrol activity in Charlotte, Covenant elders and staff have prayerfully worked to discern faithful next steps. Guided by Scripture’s persistent drumbeat—welcome the stranger, for you were once a stranger—we are focusing our energy on the work that protects the most vulnerable and strengthens our shared community. Visit this webpage to learn more about how you can respond.

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This advent season, we encourage you to puncture each day with a moment of looking for hope, a conscious paying attention to the details of life gifted by God, a holy moment of wondering and searching for glimpses of God. Throughout this advent devotion, you will find stories of faithful waiting, of searching for peace in tension, of looking for hope despite the circumstances, and of joy peeking through it all. Sign up to receive the devotions emailed to your inbox each day or pick up a paper copy of the devotional at church beginning November 23rd.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with your Covenant friends!

High School Youth Friendsgiving

Sunday, November 23, 6:30 p.m., High School Youth room

This coming Sunday, Covenant High School Youth will host our largest event of the year. All Covenant High School Youth, Advisors, and friends are invited and encouraged to attend. There is more than enough room for everyone around the table and it’s a great event to be a part of, no matter how involved you’ve been in the past. You can rsvp and sign up to bring a dish here.

Young Adult Friendsgiving

Sunday, November 23, 3:30 p.m.; NoDa Brewing on Tryon

Covenant’s Young Adult ministry (20s and 30s) invites you to join us to celebrate Thanksgiving together at NoDa Brewing on Tryon, while also packing and preparing meals for our friends at McCreesh Place. Covenant will provide the turkey, gravy, and stuffing, but we need YOU to provide all the sides and sweets! You can rsvp and sign up to bring a dish here.

Order Thanksgiving Pies

Let us do your Thanksgiving baking! Pumpkin and Sweet Potato pies available. Click here to order your pies from Covenant. Pick up on Monday, November 24 & Tuesday, November 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Kitchen.

Christmas Eve Children's Play

Wednesday, December 24 at 10:00 a.m.

Calling all kids ages 5 or in Kindergarten who would like to take part in our Christmas Eve play about the birth of Jesus. All are welcome to join! You do not need to be a church member to participate. Kids will rehearse during the 9:30 Sunday School hour during the month of December and will perform on Christmas Eve. If you know of any child that is interested, please contact Amber Brown for more details. We’d love to have them be part of this special celebration.

Save the Date:

Christmas Crafts and photos with Santa

Wednesday, December 3rd, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Card making, cookie decorating, ornament making and more. Sign up to volunteer here. Photos with Santa will be in the Welcome Center from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sign up here for photos with Santa.

TLC Christmas Bingo Party

Wednesday, December 5, 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Please join TLC as we celebrate the season with our annual Christmas Bingo Party. We will begin at 10:30 a.m. with refreshments and photos, followed by bingo, Christmas trivia, and the Grace Notes bell ringers. Please bring a Christmas-themed sweet to stock the snack cart at Highland Renaissance Academy. RSVP to Aisha by November 28.

Starting Point: with Bob Henderson and Katherine Kerr

Sunday, December 7, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the Parlor

Interested in joining Covenant or just curious about the church? Please join us for casual conversation, coffee, and light breakfast. Childcare will be available, and children are always welcome. Questions? Contact Lora Borrelli.

Alternative Gift Market

Sunday, December 14, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. & 4:00–5:00 p.m., Welcome Center

Shop meaningful gifts that support artisans and mission partners near and far.

Missions and Outreach

November 24 and 25

This year, Covenant will continue our cherished tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving with our neighbors at Moore Place and The Rise on Clanton by cooking a holiday meal for residents. Volunteers are invited to prepare and deliver food — sign up here to take part in this meaningful ministry.

Please note: uniform 10x13 aluminum pans and lids are available in the Welcome Center for side dishes, and food drop-off hours are Sunday, Nov. 23 (9 a.m.–2 p.m.) and Monday, Nov. 24 (9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.).

Reynosa Mission Trip Interest Meeting

November 23, 10:30 a.m. in WC204

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to serve on an international mission trip? Join us for the Reynosa Interest Meeting to hear stories from past travelers, connect with trip leaders, ask questions, and learn how you can be part of the March 1–7, 2026 mission experience. Contact Mandy Rencher with questions. Click here to sign up for the trip.

Highland Giving Tree

Gifts Due Sunday, December 7; Welcome Center

A Covenant tradition to support Highland students. Choose a paper “ornament” hanging on the tree describing a requested gift. Purchase, wrap, and bring

this gift to the Welcome Center by Sunday, December 7, for delivery to students on Thursday, December 11.

2026 Calendar Collection

Each year, Covenant collects new 2026 calendars for residents of Moore Place and The Rise on Clanton, as well as for clients at Crisis Assistance Ministry. Please bring your calendars to the collection bin in the Welcome Center!

Room in the Inn

Monday, December 8

Covenant welcomes our neighbors experiencing homelessness by hosting Room in the Inn. On December 8, the congregation has an opportunity to work together to ensure our neighbors have a warm tasty meal and breakfast the next morning. Families are encouraged to participate by preparing food in advance and/or serving our neighbors. Sign up here to volunteer to serve or prepare food.