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Nov 10, 2025
Faith for a Worried People · November Sabbath Theme: Rest in God
In yesterday’s service, we were reminded that God’s peace is big enough to hold every story — the worried and the wondering, the certain and the searching. “Stories for All People” celebrates that welcome: a table where every voice belongs, every journey matters, and grace keeps making room.
“Stand firm and hold fast.” — 2 Thessalonians 2:15
As Pastor Chris invited us to loosen our grip on fear and rest in God’s steady love, this piece gave the message a heartbeat. It’s a testimony in motion: when we lay our worries down, we can hear one another more clearly and discover the holy threads that bind our lives together.
From the centering prayer to the children blowing their worries away, the liturgy held a gentle arc: let go, listen, and live in trust. “Stories for All People” gathered that arc into one invitation — to be a people whose rest in God becomes welcome for the world.
💬 What story of grace are you hearing this week?
Share a word of gratitude or encouragement below — your voice matters at this table.
#HCUCCEverywhere #ProgressiveClergy #RestInGod #FaithForAWorriedPeople #YearOfWellness #AllAreWelcome
Nov 10, 2025
Faith for a Worried People · November Sabbath Theme: Rest in God
Some songs arrive like a steadying hand. Yesterday’s anthem, “It Is Well with My Soul” (arr. John Ness Beck), joined our worship as a companion to the morning message on trust and calm assurance. In a world that often feels unsteady, this beloved hymn gave our community language for peace — not the peace of control, but the peace of resting in God.
“Stand firm and hold fast.” — 2 Thessalonians 2:15
The anthem’s clear lines and warm harmonies lifted the sanctuary, inviting us to breathe a little deeper. Paired with the call to release what we cannot hold, the music traced a pathway from worry to witness — reminding us that peace is not the absence of storms but the Presence who steers us through them.
From centering prayer to the joyful wisdom of our children’s message — letting worries “float away” — the liturgy framed the very peace the choir then sang into being. When fears grow loud, this anthem answers gently: It is well… because Love holds the horizon.
💬 Where did you sense God’s peace this week?
Share a word of gratitude or encouragement below — your testimony may be the anchor someone needs.
#HCUCCEverywhere #ProgressiveClergy #RestInGod #FaithForAWorriedPeople #ChancelChoir #SacredMusic #YearOfWellness
Oct 24, 2025
Rev. Belinda Sledge is the owner of S&V Financial Services, an accounting firm she founded in 2004 and named after her two children, Sierra and Victor. A native of Richmond, Virginia, she made her home in Greensboro, North Carolina, where she earned a B.S. degree in Accounting from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Over the years, she has been recognized with awards for outstanding service in her profession and for her work in the community.
Rev. Sledge is a trained church consultant, conflict resolution leader, and ordained minister. She holds a Master of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary and has served churches, nonprofits, and businesses for more than 20 years. In December 2018, she was commissioned by the Southern Conference of the United Church of Christ as Minister for Financial Stewardship and Church Consultant—a role she continues today as Minister for Finance and Church Consulting. She led the first youth event of the Southern Conference in 2024.
Her pastoral ministry includes serving as Interim Pastor of her home church, Union Chapel United Church of Christ in Burlington, NC, from May 2024 to September 2025, as well as stepping into leadership as Interim Conference Minister during the sabbatical of Rev. Dr. Edward Davis in the past.
Rev. Sledge’s passion is teaching others how to be faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to them. She has dedicated her life to spreading financial knowledge and stewardship principles that empower churches, individuals, and business owners alike.
Beyond her professional and ministerial work, she spent 13 years as Executive Director of the Swann Middle School Drumline & Dance Team in Greensboro until the school’s renovation closure. She remains a strong advocate for children and youth. Her motto is her life’s mission: “All goals are attainable with the help of God and your efforts.”
In addition to her role at the Southern Conference of the United Church of Christ, Rev. Sledge is a respected voice across the wider UCC. She recently served as Interim Pastor of Union Chapel UCC in Burlington and frequently consults with churches on financial integrity, stewardship, and sustainable ministry. She is the founder of S&V Accounting Services, offering faith-informed accounting and consulting support to nonprofits, congregations, and entrepreneurs across North Carolina.
We look forward to welcoming Rev. Sledge to our Sanctuary and into the vibrant spiritual life of Holy Covenant. Come experience her powerful message and the movement of Spirit among us.
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Oct 09, 2025
After years of faithful service — and hundreds of paper cuts — our church’s once-disorganized choral library has been reborn into the 21st century!
Thanks to the vision and tireless effort of Eric Miner, nearly 400 pieces of choral music have been catalogued, labeled, and lovingly preserved for generations to come. What began as cabinets of mixed-up folders and missing scores is now a searchable, cloud-based treasure trove of Holy Covenant’s musical heritage.
At the heart of this transformation is MusicLibrarian.net — a web-based system used by choirs, bands, and orchestras around the world to manage their sheet music libraries. With it, Holy Covenant can now:
Each entry in the new system is packed with metadata — digital information that helps bring order and meaning to the collection. Holy Covenant’s choral library now reflects:
This level of detail transforms what was once a filing task into a living, searchable resource — a digital reflection of Holy Covenant’s musical soul.
Old Folder ➜ 🧾 Catalogued Entry ➜ 🔢 Barcode Label ➜ 💻 Digital Library ➜ 🎤 Sunday Worship
From dusty shelves to digital harmony — every piece now has a story, a place, and a purpose.
How to View Our Library:
1️⃣ Select HCUCC from the list
2️⃣ Click Login
3️⃣ View our choral library
A private donation was made to MusicLibrarian.net on behalf of Holy Covenant to thank the developers for providing this valuable — and entirely FREE — service to churches and music ministries everywhere. Their generosity made it possible for us to bring organization and accessibility to our growing library without cost to the congregation.
“This is a monumental leap forward,” said Worship Team Lead Ed Vickery. “Eric’s dedication, organization, and technical expertise have given our music ministry a tool that will serve directors, choirs, and worship leaders for years to come.”
“This is invaluable,” said Minister of Music Jon Weddell. “Eric’s work in organizing the choir room and creating the database have brought much needed attention, harmony, and order to our music ministry!.”
To explore Holy Covenant’s digital music library, visit:
👉 MusicLibrarian.net – Holy Covenant UCC Library
(Use the read-only login provided on the Music Librarian website to browse our collection!)
Holy Covenant’s musical legacy now lives not just in the choir loft, but online — ready to inspire the next song of praise. 🎶
Jun 19, 2025
At Holy Covenant, our extravagant welcome isn’t just a tagline—it’s a ministry. The warmth of our greeters, the hospitality of Fellowship Hour, and the voices that lead us in worship all play a meaningful role in how we love one another and receive the stranger as friend.
We invite you to be part of these invaluable ministries, whether you’re new to Holy Covenant or a longtime member looking to re-engage. Your presence and participation help us create sacred space for connection, reflection, and community.
Greeters and ushers are needed beginning at 10:30 AM every Sunday. We also welcome liturgists and scripture readers to help lead our time of worship. No experience needed—just a willingness to serve with love.
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Help us create sacred community over coffee, cookies, and conversation. We’re looking for volunteers to host light refreshments after worship, including setup and cleanup.
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Every smile, every gesture, every cookie offered in love helps build the church we believe in. Thank you for offering your presence in ways that welcome, bless, and serve our community.
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