Lent is the 40 days (excluding Sundays!) from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. The focus on denial and fasting is related to the forty days of fasting Jesus experienced following his baptism and prior to his public ministry. It was a spiritually transformative time for him. Our constant challenge as Christians is
There has already been much discussion and much excitement about the merger of another UCC church here in Charlotte with Holy Covenant. For the present Holy Covenant Sharon still has a separate website
Chancel Choir Spring Season The new season of the Chancel Choir will begin with rehearsal on Thursday night January 12 at 7PM. However, note for your planning that the majority of rehearsals will begin at 7:30 PM, with the time from 7 – 7:30 PM reserved for small ensemble
I hope the new year finds you well rested and excited about the events planned for our youth. January finds us crafting new goals around which to guide our daily steps—perhaps it’s a new diet, budget, or a plan to blog regularly. The youth ministry at HCUCC wants to consider
By Pastor Nancy Ellet Allison, Ph.D. I loved my Friday night high school dances after the big football game. The dances were, of course, more fun if we won – but since that was a 50/50 proposition – we learned how to have fun even with a loss. That was back in the day when [...]
“C’mon, Papa, talk!” It was our granddaughter Caroline’s reaction to my momentary silence. We were sitting on the floor in front of the just completed crèche. For almost-four Caroline, mere observation and appreciation of the nativity scene was insufficient. A more active involvement
It’s that time again. Room in the Inn is a wonderful program, and Holy Covenant is blessed by participating in it each year. If you are unfamiliar with this ministry,
The Cherub Choir delighted our holiday worship services last year, and with anticipation we are expecting their annual migratory return. Our seasonal children’s choir is meeting each Sunday during
On October 29th, the HCUCC Youth Group made a trip out to Monroe to explore the corn maze at Aw Shucks Farm. And more events are on the horizon.
On a list of what is important in life, the picture that shows up on a computer’s desktop is about a gazillionith of the way down the list. Yet, for some deep and unfathomable reason, it has always been important to me. Avoiding extensive psychoanalysis on this,
