Cost for dinner 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.  Gluten-free options are available.  Meals may be paid for in person or prepay for your meal by using this form.  Online reservations and pre-payment  for dinner close each Tuesday at noon. After that time, you can simply walk in and pay for your meal. For those who do not reserve and pre-pay by Tuesday at noon, the cost of dinner will be an additional $1. 

October 7: BBQ Chicken | Green bean casserole | Potato Salad | Salad Bar | Banana pudding cupcakes 

This fall, we will explore what it means to “welcome the stranger in your land” as scripture calls us to do. We’ll sit down with local nonprofits, including Refugee Resettlement Agency, Carolina Migrant Network, and Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy for conversations about the realities facing our refugee and immigrant neighbors and practical, faithful ways we can respond. Whether you’re new to these issues or looking to deepen your engagement, come with your questions and an open heart.

9/30: Refugee 101
10/7: Immigration
10/14: History and Legal Advocacy

Meck Roots explores the rich and complex history of Mecklenburg County by uncovering the stories of the people, places, and communities that have shaped our region. Through research, storytelling, and educational programs, Meck Roots brings overlooked histories to light and invites the community to consider how our past continues to shape Charlotte today.

Brandon Lunsford has served as Historian at Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation since 2025, focusing on connecting communities with places and spaces around Charlotte. Previously, he served as University Archivist at Johnson C. Smith University beginning in 2009. Brandon received his MLIS with a concentration in Archives from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, an MA in Public History with a concentration in Historic Preservation from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a BA in History from UNC Charlotte. He is the author of Charlotte Then and Now, originally published in 2008, with revised editions completed in 2012 and 2015.

Greg is a cultural organizer with QC Family Tree in the Enderly Park neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. He works with words and music to impact housing and neighborhood justice issues. Jarrell writes about theology and history and co-leads Carolina Social Music Club, a popular jazz band. He and his wife, Helms, are ordained ministers and are raising two sons.
Greg is the author of two books. His book Our Trespasses: White Churches and the Taking of American Neighborhoods (Fortress Press), has won wide acclaim for its lucid storytelling and new research. He has written widely, including for Sojourners, The Bitter Southerner, and The Charlotte Observer. Greg is a regular contributor at Baptist News Global. He frequently speaks, teaches, and preaches on place, race, and faith.

Rev. Daniel Heath began serving as Associate Chaplain and the inaugural Director of the Davidson Forum at Davidson College in fall 2022 after serving at Princeton Theological Seminary in a similar role. In spring 2026, his work with the Davidson Forum concluded, and he began serving with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as Director of Descendant Community Outreach. In this role, he serves as the primary liaison between Davidson College and descendant communities, building trust-based relationships and advancing meaningful, long-term partnerships. Daniel is excited to return to share with his Covenant family, where he served for eight years before answering the call to ordained ministry.

Danielle Pritchett is the Genealogy Librarian for the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. A native of Danville, Virginia, she holds a Master of Library Science degree from North Carolina Central University. A 2026 Library Journal Movers & Shakers honoree, Danielle specializes in African American family history, enslaved ancestor research, and hidden family connections. She is a frequent speaker known for making genealogy approachable, engaging, and exciting.

What are you building your life on? This fall, Life Groups are launching again with our six-week series, Building What Matters. Together we’ll explore what it means to build lives, relationships, and communities rooted in God’s love, discovering that the things which endure are often formed through everyday acts of faith, meaningful conversations, and the people who walk alongside us. Whether you’re looking for a group in a similar season of life or hoping to broaden your circle by connecting with people of different ages and experiences, there’s a place for you.

Meeting throughout our church and across the city, Life Groups offer a welcoming space to explore Scripture, share life’s joys and challenges, ask honest questions, and be shaped by God and one another. Groups begin the first Wednesday of Open Table on September 9.

Sign up to join a Life Group below. If you are already an active participant in one of the Life Groups below, there is no need to sign up, as you are already on the email list for your facilitator. If you have questions, please reach out to Mary Kate Sykes.

Children's Choir and B.L.A.S.T. take place in the Education Wing located next to the Welcome Center. Drop off your child in the room indicated below. The children who end choir at 7:30 p.m. will be picked up in the Welcome Center. Parents are encouraged to pre-register for choir.

5:15 - 5:45 p.m. Angelus Choir for preK/kindergarten (Room EW 201)
5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Youth Handbell Ensemble  in room 320
5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Chorister Choir for 1-3 grades (Room EW 315) and B.L.A.S.T for 4-5 graders (Room EW 207)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Jubilate Choir for 4-5 grades (Room EW 315) and B.L.A.S.T for 1-3 graders (Room EW 207)
B.L.A.S.T is a gathering time where children enjoy learning Bible stories, important scripture passages, and fun activities like making prayer bracelets. B.L.A.S.T will be offered in coordination with Children's Choir (either before or after, depending on age group) and teachers will transition students from one to the other, giving parents the chance to fully engage in adult programming from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Dinner at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Program at 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Meet in Fellowship Hall for Open Table dinner, then gather for programming. For more information, contact Andy Wertz for Middle School Youth and Martin Pruitt for High School Youth.

Wednesdays from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. in the Parlor
Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary.
Centering Prayer is a simple, silent Christian prayer practice that invites you to rest in God’s presence beyond words and thoughts. Rooted in ancient monastic tradition, it uses quiet stillness and a sacred word to deepen your relationship with Christ and cultivate inner peace. For more information, contact our Parish Nurse, Karen Willis.

Second Wednesday of the Month
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall 201
A support group for women navigating infertility. Join us to connect and pray together.
Contact Katherine Kerr with questions.