Apr 19, 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,

Last night’s Maundy Thursday service was nothing short of beautiful. As I looked around the room, one full of candlelight, quiet reverence, and gathered hearts, I was deeply moved by the Spirit at work among us. Nearly 50 people came last night and sat at our shared table, and together we created something sacred.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who made our evening so meaningful. Whether you brought bread or soup, helped set up chairs and tables, worked the sound or slides, decorated the altar and tables, cleaned up, offered music, or lent your voice to our liturgy, your presence and your gift made a difference. Nothing would have been the same without you.

Thank you for showing up with care and intention. Thank you for serving, for creating, for praying, for making space to make the remembrance of our Lord so holy. Thank you for being the church.

With deep gratitude and love,

Rev. Christopher Czarnecki

Holy Covenant UCC

Senior Pastor


Holy Covenant UCC Maundy Thursday 2025 opening gathering

Opening moments of Holy Covenant UCC’s Maundy Thursday 2025 gathering
Shared meal and Tenebrae service at Holy Covenant UCC

Shared meal and candlelight worship in sacred community
Congregation gathering in fellowship during Holy Week

Gathering in reflection and fellowship during Holy Week
Holy Covenant UCC Maundy Thursday 2025 meal and service

HCUCC Sanctuary set for the Maundy Thursday Tenebrae worship service at Holy Covenant UCC

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