Covenant Church

Covenant Church, an ecumenical, liberal Baptist congregation, was born in 1965 out of the ferment of two movements of the time: church renewal and civil rights.

Worship | Selected Sermons | Worship Order | Invitation

We invite you to visit us Sunday morning at 4949 Caroline Street:

Fall, Winter, Spring (Sunday after Labor Day through Memorial Day weekend)

8:30 a.m. Worship
9:40 a.m. Education for All Ages
10:30 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship
11:00 a.m. Worship

Summer (1st Sunday in June through Labor Day weekend)

9:00 a.m. Education for All Ages
10:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship
10:30 a.m. Worship

Preview for Sunday May 19, 2013

Sermon

This Sunday, we will explore the gathering of the disciples in Jerusalem as they prepared to celebrate Pentecost. They received much more than they expected. Pentecost was a phenomenon that connected people separated by custom, culture, cult, and lack of common language. Disapproval of such connection was voiced by critics immediately. They scoffed at the sudden unity of spirit in the crowd and called the disciples drunks. For the critics, it was too much to imagine the sudden connection in people was hope. Where might we need to expand our imagination? Where are we acting as critic rather than embracing connection, hope, spirit?
Text: Acts 2:1-21
-Laura Mayo, Senior Minister

Music

Music at the early service will include “Tarantella” for cello and piano, by William Henry Squire (1871-1963). Squire was an English cellist, composer and teacher. Most of his compositions were written for the cello, and he is credited with popularizing it as a solo instrument in the early years of the 20th century. He made recordings and gave many recitals throughout the British Isles. Fauré dedicated a work for cello to him. This lively and delightful piece will be played by Susan Wegner, with Carl McAliley at the piano.

The anthem at the 11:00 worship is based on a hymn by another British composer. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), is considered to be one of England’s greatest composers of all time. The arrangement of “Come Down, O Love Divine,” based on the hymn tune, Down Ampney (the name of the town where Vaughan Williams was born) is by P. R. Dietterich. It begins with the sopranos and altos singing the accompanied melody. After a brief organ interlude, the choir sings a verse acappella which is followed by the accompanied final verse of the hymn.
- Fran Avera

Education

Children and Youth Education:

Preschool:

We are using the Preschool Seasons of the Spirit curriculum to help us learn stories from the Bible, sing songs, and create crafts. We meet in the Childcare room.

Kindergarten through 5th Grade:

We are using the Seasons of the Spirit curriculum, music, and art projects to examine stories of the Bible through the lectionary. We begin our time together in the library with choir and story time. Then our class will divide for additional activities (depending on the number of children present).

Youth Education (6th through 12th Grade):

We meet on the 3rd floor of Meeks House. On the first Sunday of each month, we gather with mentors to discuss various topics. On second Sundays, we study the Bible with Brandy Mullins. We are studying the prophets of the First Testament. On third Sundays, we work on spiritual practices with Lauren Santerre. On fourth Sundays, Sabrina Neff facilitates a discussion on a devotional topic.
-The Children and Youth Committee

Adult Education

In the Sanctuary: The Education and Worship Committees have collaborated to present a labyrinth walk during Sunday education on Pentecost (May 19th). Expect there to be drumming, banners, and more! Learn about using the labyrinth as a contemplative tool and then walk it with members of the Covenant community. Whether you have walked the labyrinth dozens of times or never before - there is something new and wonderful awaiting you during education time on Pentecost Sunday.
-Eric Avera

In Meeks House: In the Bible Study class Jenifer Wagley will discuss one of the selections from the Lectionary for this Sunday. Come join us for an enlivened discussion.
-Adult Education Committee