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Keeping Everybody in the Loop!
Jun 04, 2025
“There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free,
there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.”—Galatians 3:28
From the ordination of Rev. William R. Johnson in 1972 to Holy Covenant’s march in the 2024 Charlotte Pride Parade, the United Church of Christ has boldly proclaimed that love is love and sacredness belongs to all. This vibrant Pride History Reel honors the faithful steps and bold leaps that brought us here—and points forward to the justice still unfolding.
Explore these bold voices of faith and liberation:
✨ Visit our LinkTree collection for more sacred storytelling.
This reel isn’t just a look back. It’s a mirror, a banner, a blessing. May it move us toward a future where every body is beloved, every orientation is honored, and every identity is held in the light of divine love.
Jun 03, 2025
We are excited to announce that this coming Pentecost Sunday, June 8, Rev. Melissa McQueen-Simmons will be preaching at Holy Covenant UCC!
Rev. Melissa is a creative, an empath, an author, mystic, and Iraqi veteran. She currently serves as Spiritual Director and virtual pastor of Wholy Ground Spiritual Center and is ordained in the United Church of Christ. A member of Holy Covenant, she also serves on our Racial Justice & Equity Ministry Team and is a trained facilitator for Our Whole Lives: Lifespan Sexuality Education.
Originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, Melissa is a first-generation college graduate who earned her Master of Divinity from Howard University School of Divinity. She is deeply committed to building healthy relationships with self, others, and the Divine — and brings a spirit of compassion and prophetic vision to all she does.
This Sunday, she’ll be sharing a powerful Pentecost message rooted in Spirit, justice, and hope for our time. You won’t want to miss this inspiring service!
Join us in-person or via livestream as we welcome Rev. Melissa McQueen-Simmons to the pulpit!
May 31, 2025
Rev. Chris Czarnicki has launched a Substack blog — a digital space for spiritual reflection, justice-centered commentary, and pastoral presence. In just a week, he’s already shared three powerful posts, and in his latest, “When the Walls Shake: Faithful Resistance,” he reflects on Isaiah, Gaza, and the courage to respond with sacred compassion.
What is Substack?
It’s a platform where writers publish posts you can read online or receive directly in your inbox. You can subscribe for free, and there’s an option to leave comments and engage with the wider community.
We’re grateful that Pastor Chris is bringing his prophetic voice to this broader digital conversation — and we hope you’ll subscribe, read all three posts, and share them with those who long for faith-rooted insight.
As always, you can count on us to share each new blog entry right here in HCUCC Everywhere, alongside sermon highlights and Sunday worship resources.
🌟 Read & Subscribe on Substack
Let’s lift up Pastor Chris’s voice — and continue living our bold faith, everywhere. 🕊️
May 27, 2025
Sunday, June 29th marks more than just a page on the calendar — it marks a page turned in our church’s story. As Holy Covenant celebrates 25 years as an Open and Affirming congregation, we’re launching our brand-new website to reflect the bold love, prophetic witness, and radically inclusive spirit that defines who we are.
This new digital home — hosted on the United Church of Christ’s national platform — brings us closer to our denomination while showcasing the heart of Holy Covenant: worship that inspires, ministries that act, and a community that welcomes all, without exception.
✨ What You’ll Find on the New Site
And yes — we’ve kept the joy, color, and soul that make Holy Covenant feel like home.
💬 Why It Matters
This site is more than just a tech upgrade — it’s a spiritual statement. In a world that often builds walls, we are building pathways. Our online presence is now a true extension of our covenant: to be a church that welcomes the stranger, uplifts the oppressed, and proclaims God’s unconditional love in word, deed, and design.
🗓️ Mark Your Calendar
We’ll officially go live on Sunday, June 29, 2025. At that time, our existing domain,
holycovenantucc.org, will redirect to the new site. No action is needed — just come explore, share, and celebrate!
🎉 Let’s Celebrate Together
We’ll mark the launch during worship on June 29 and throughout July as part of our 25th anniversary as an Open and Affirming congregation. Join us as we give thanks for where we’ve been — and boldly embrace what’s ahead.
May 24, 2025
Jesus did not turn people away — and neither do we.
Let’s celebrate the radical welcome that defines who we are — and honor the beautiful, brave journey that brought us here. 🌈
May 24, 2025
At Holy Covenant, we believe in the power of prayer and the healing strength of community. We also believe in protecting the privacy and dignity of every person entrusted to our care.
If you would like to receive the most up-to-date prayer and care list, we welcome you to reach out.
To stay informed and spiritually connected, sign up for our weekly newsletter — it includes worship highlights, upcoming events, and care updates from our congregation.
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Let us continue to hold each other in light, in love, and in prayer.
May 24, 2025
At Holy Covenant, we believe love shows up in practical ways. This season, we invite you to support The Compassion Closet, a local nonprofit serving asylum-seeking migrant families here in Charlotte by providing much-needed clothing and linens.
Your donations offer warmth, dignity, and welcome to families navigating a new beginning.
🧺 Drop-Off: Please place items in the collection box in the Gathering Room at Holy Covenant.
The Compassion Closet at Holy Covenant UCC offers essential items and radical care to our unhoused and underserved neighbors—because compassion is always in style.
Thank you for helping us embody compassion and hospitality — one shirt, one blanket, one act of love at a time.
May 17, 2025
Encouraging our youth through education and faith — apply today for the Michael G. Brooks Scholarship.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025–26 Michael G. Brooks Scholarship — a fund created to support the educational and spiritual development of youth in our congregation. Scholarships of up to $2,000 are awarded annually to selected applicants.
This fund was established to honor Michael’s legacy of learning and faith, and to support students who exemplify commitment to service and growth in their journey with God.
📅 Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
To request the application and Process & Procedures document, please contact us below.
May 10, 2025
We’re excited to share that the United Church of Christ now has its very own federal credit union—Generations United Federal Credit Union (GUFCU)—born out of our denomination’s deep commitment to economic justice.
First envisioned by the wider church in 2017 as a response to predatory lending practices and financial inequities, GUFCU was created to offer ethical, accessible, and values-driven financial services for UCC members, clergy, lay staff, and congregants.
Through GUFCU, you can access:
Rooted in care, community, and justice, this credit union exists to serve people, not profits.
Generations United FCU proudly serving the UCC community. Socially Conscious, Community Focused, Justice Driven Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.
Apr 20, 2025
At Holy Covenant United Church of Christ, our faith calls us to act — with love, with courage, and with a heart for justice. Through our Missions & Justice Ministry, we work side by side to build a more just, compassionate, and inclusive world. Whether you’re called to march, plant, donate, or build — there’s a place for you in this movement.
🎒 Backpacks for Kids (David Cox Elementary): Providing weekend meals for students facing food insecurity at our neighborhood school.
🏳️🌈 Charlotte Pride & Regional Events: Holy Covenant shows up loud and proud, celebrating and affirming LGBTQ+ lives in the metro area.
🌱 Community Garden: Grown right on our campus, our garden provides fresh produce to Second Harvest Food Bank and Friendship Trays.
🚶 CROP Hunger Walk: A powerful walk raising funds and awareness to fight global and local hunger.
🏃 AIDS Walk Charlotte: We walk in honor and in hope, supporting those living with HIV/AIDS.
🧳 Migrant Assistance: Providing clothing and support to asylum-seeking migrant families in Charlotte.
🍽️ Feed NC: Serving neighbors in need with warm meals and dignity through this regional nonprofit.
🏳️⚧️ LGBTQ+ Outreach: Advocating for our LGBTQ+ siblings with partnership, presence, and public witness.
🛏️ Men’s Shelter of Charlotte: Offering care and needed items to men experiencing homelessness.
🥪 Sandwich Ministry: Making bagged lunches for local shelters to extend nourishment and compassion.
🏠 A Roof Above: Helping provide meals and support to neighbors experiencing homelessness.
👕 Compassion Closet: Collecting and distributing clothing and linens to migrant families with dignity.
🗳️ Voter Registration Drives: Empowering every voice through nonpartisan civic outreach.
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference? Whether you can give an hour, a weekend, or a season — you’re needed, and your presence matters.
Let’s build a just and compassionate world — together. 💛
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