Young Adult Fellowship

The Young Adult Ministry of Covenant Presbyterian Church seeks to provide opportunities for fellowship, service, and outreach to men and women in their twenties and thirties. This group includes singles, married couples, and families.

Join Us!

Below are many opportunities to join in the life of Covenant. If you have questions about where to begin, please contact Drew Henderson, Minister for Missions and Outreach

The Real Young Adults (20ish)

Whether you are new to Charlotte or were baptized at Covenant, if you’re in your 20s, this is your place to land. Activities include Sunday night suppers, study times, local and international mission trips/projects, and Sunday school. To join the email list for this group, contact Drew Henderson.

The Original Young Adults (over 29)

A variety of folks in different stages of their careers, relationships and spiritual growth gather together for learning, serving and leading. Activities include regular home gatherings, Bible studies, a Sunday school class, congregational mission trips and local service projects.  To join the email list for this group, contact Drew Henderson.

The Commitments (Younger Parents, 35-45)

Gathers quarterly for dinner parties; travels together to the Congregational Retreat; supports children’s ministries and serves broadly in leadership. Hosts a monthly book study. To join the email list for this group, contact Drew Henderson.

Presbyterian Women

Devotion, study and spiritual growth small groups. Several circles are targeted toward younger women:

Miriam Circle: Women in their 20's single or married members or non-members

This circle meets twice a month. On the first Thursday of the month (September-May), they meet at the church at 6 pm for dinner (Cost $6) with 4 other circles. The meeting follows. Right now, they are finishing their conversations based on the book Calm My Anxious Heart.  Later in the month, they meet at a restaurant or someone’s home for fun and fellowship. Details? Contact Martha Isaacs or Lee Bush

 

Hineni Circle: Women in their 30's- early 40's single, married, with or without children, members or non-members.. This circle meets on the ^first Thursday of month (September-May) at the church for dinner (Cost $6) at 6pm with 4 other circles. The meeting follows. The study book for 2008-09 is Creating a Life with God. In the summer, meetings are held in people's homes. For details, contact Martha Isaacs  or Elizabeth Stallings.

 

Mary Circle: Primarily for mothers of young children, members and non-members, meets on the second Monday morning at 10:00 (September - May) in the church parlor. Debbie Hodde moderates the discussion of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World; child care at the church by reservation. Allison Wood is chairman

 

Hannah Circle: Primarily for mothers of young children, members and non-members, meets on the first Thursday for dinner in Fellowship Hall; meal cost $6; no child care. Martha Isaacs moderates discussion of Strong Was Her Faith: Women of the New Testament.

Men’s Bible Study/Men’s Breakfast

Men’s Bible Study meets for an hour every Tuesday from September to July at 7:00 a.m.  Join us in the Fellowship Hall, room 105. We just finished reading through Romans and 1 Corinthians. This fall we begin an extensive study of the Psalms. The group includes men in their 20s and men in their 80s. All ages and levels of Biblical knowledge are welcome. To join the email list for this group, contact Drew Henderson.

 

Men’s Breakfast is a forum presentation with a speaker and a meal every fourth Tuesday of the month.  To join the email list for this event contact Michelle Williamson.

 

Uptown Bible Study

The Uptown Bible Study meets for an hour every Thursday from September to June at 12:00. Join us at the Uptown YMCA (301 S. College Street One Wachovia Center). This group is composed of men and women, and is open to the community. This group resumes August 28 with an extensive study of Psalms. If you are new, approach the desk at the Y, and they can direct you to the meeting room from the turnstiles. To join an e-mail list for this group, contact Drew Henderson.

Opportunities to Serve

Local Missions
International Missions  Look for trips to Cuba, Africa and the Holy Land in 2009 and 2010!

Young Adult Ministry Teams

If you are interested in helping plan fellowship, faith and service activities for the young adults of Covenant, please consider serving on the committee! The team meets on the second Sunday of each month following the 11:00 a.m. worship service. For more information or to sign up, e-mail committee chair Drew Harriss  or Drew Henderson