FAITH Talks: Elizabeth Hinston-Hasty
Sunday, June 1 at 9:30 a.m.
Fellowship Hall and on Zoom
Join theologian Dr. Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty as she explores a topic dear to her heart, Disability Theology in her presentation “God on Wheels”. Learn from Dr. Hinson Hasty about working to understand our biases towards disability, becoming a community of belonging, and seeing and loving the imagines dei.  Following Dr. Hinson Hasty’s presentation members of our inclusion team will share their recommendations and ways to be involved in this sacred ministry. Our disability inclusion team has been hard at work since February to determine recommendations to make our Sunday School spaces fully welcoming and accessible to children affected by disability.
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Sundays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel (no zoom)
During this summer series, we will explore various pathways of discipleship, focusing on how the lived experiences of others—grief, creativity, mission, and justice—can serve as powerful invitations to grow in faith.  

We will turn first toward the lives and legacies of the individuals represented in our newest stained-glass windows: Joining us to speak on these individuals is Dr. Willie Griffin, an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at UNCC, who previously collaborated with an iteration of the Arts Task Force at Covenant. We will also welcome Rev. Dr. Melanie Jones Quarles, Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary.  

Following our exploration of these lives and legacies, we will turn to folks within and connected to the Covenant community. Join us to deepen your understanding of discipleship, and to perhaps to shift, change, and grow your own.

Topics
June 8: Rev. Dr. Daniel Jackson Sanders  
June 15: Rev. Dr. Rachel Henderlite
June 22: Rev. Dr. Elo Henderson
June 29: Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon
July 6: No Sunday School
July 13: Grief  
July 20: Courtney Shudak  
July 27:  Stapleton Davidson Interns  
August 3: School Integration in Charlotte
August 10: Avery County Partnership
August 17: Art and Creativity

Sundays in June – 6/8, 6/15, 6/22
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Fellowship Hall Room 201
All are invited to a time of conversation facilitated by Covenant members and therapists Kim Moseley, Michelle McDevitt-Askew, and Karen Rogich as we seek to provide space for reflection on the cultural challenges facing us and our communities.  You may choose to attend one, two, or three sessions as we come together to listen and support one another as we seek to live in faith and not fear.

Wednesdays in June (6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
11:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Welcome Center Room 204
Lectio Divina (“divine reading”) is an ancient spiritual practice that uses repetition, reflection, and silence to allow participants to listen to and for God’s word through scriptural immersion. Whether you’ve practiced it before or not, whether you can attend once or multiple times, whether you are deeply familiar with scripture or are new to reading the Bible, you are invited to experience Lectio Divina through a special series in June. No supplies or preparation are needed; just show up ready to participate.
Contact Katherine Kerr with questions.

Meets the second Wednesday of the month
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall 201
Inspired by the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel, this group is for any woman navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, or any grief around the hope of becoming a mother through pregnancy, gestational carrier, adoption, or fostering. Join us to connect, pray, and support one another along each woman’s unique journey.
Contact Katherine Kerr with questions.

Meets the third Wednesday of the month
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall 201
Join a group of compassionate hearts for a time of support and sharing for anyone grieving a loss. Contact Katherine Kerr with questions.

Front Porch Book Chats have become a favorite summer gathering, offering an opportunity for fellowship and conversation.
On the heels of a FAITH Talk focusing on disability theology, and in support of the work of Covenant’s Inclusion Team, our June read is Henry Nouwen’s Adam: God’s Beloved. In August, we’ll turn toward Greg Boyle’s Cherished Belonging. We hope you can join us!

Hosted by Sharon and Vince DiSandro
Sunday, June 22, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (Home, zip code: 28209)

Hosted by Elizabeth Habina
Wednesday, June 25 at Covenant in Welcome Center 203, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Hosted by Hugh and Barbara Lewis
Thursday, August 21, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (at Covenant)

Hosted by Greg Sharpe
Date, Time, and Location TBD