Mar 28, 2025

From the Pastor’s Desk graphic used by Holy Covenant United Church of Christ in Charlotte NC, representing weekly reflections, spiritual messages, and progressive Christian insights from the church pastor.

Holy Covenant,

As we gather for worship this Sunday, we are reminded once again that our faith is not just something we believe, it’s something we live. Jesus spent his ministry feeding the hungry, tending to those in need, and creating spaces where all were seen, valued, and cared for. This Sunday, we have two opportunities to live out that call in tangible ways: through feeding our neighbors in need and through imagining new ways to care for one another within our church community.

Sandwich Build – March 30th

After worship, we invite you to stay and help us make 100 bagged lunches for the men at the Giles Center, which provides overnight shelter and meals through its affiliation with A Roof Above. This is a simple but meaningful way to extend care to our unhoused neighbors, just as Jesus did when he fed the multitudes with loaves and fish. In breaking bread together, we embody Christ’s love in a way that is nourishing both for those who receive and for those who give.

Cares Team Brainstorming Session – March 30th

Also following worship, at 12:30pm in the conference room, we will hold a brainstorming session about forming a new Cares Team Ministry at the church. This idea, born from our Year of Wellness plan for 2025, envisions a ministry that connects the needs and gifts within our congregation so that we can care for one another in sustainable, meaningful ways. Jesus constantly modeled care, not only for those on the margins but also for his own disciples, ensuring they had what they needed to continue their journey. If you have a heart for building a community of care, we invite you to be part of the conversation.

These opportunities are more than just events; they are invitations to live into the Gospel. Whether through feeding the hungry or shaping new ways to care for each other, we have the chance to embody Christ’s love in real and lasting ways. Join us in this work, because love in action is the heart of who we are.

Peace and Blessings,

Rev. Christopher Czarnecki

Holy Covenant UCC

Senior Pastor


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