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Oct 24, 2025

📝From the Pastor’s Desk – 10.26.2025 – Mark Your Calendars!

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📝 From the Pastor’s Desk

Mark Your Calendars!

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“A coming season of generosity, preparation, and celebration at Holy Covenant!”

Holy Covenant,

The next two months are always a meaningful time in the life of the church. For those newer to Holy Covenant or those unfamiliar with the changing seasons of the church, these coming weeks ahead of us offer several opportunities to participate in the life of the church, deepen the understanding of our faith, and share in what can be some really meaningful ministry.

📅 Upcoming Dates to Remember

  • Oct. 26 – Stewardship Sunday / Seminary Sunday
  • Nov. 1 – All Saints Day
  • Nov. 2 – All Saints Sunday / Guest Preacher: Rev. Belinda Sledge (Southern Conference) / Church Craft Sale
  • Nov. 3 – Sandwich Ministry (10:00–11:30 a.m., Gathering Room)
  • Nov. 16 – Annual Congregational Meeting & Potluck
  • Nov. 23 – Advent Decorating Party (following worship)
  • Nov. 27 – Community Thanksgiving Meal (5:00 p.m.)
  • Nov. 30 – First Sunday of Advent
  • Dec. 7 – Second Sunday of Advent / Room in the Inn begins
  • Dec. 14 – Third Sunday of Advent / Cookie Exchange (following worship)
  • Dec. 21 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
  • Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (Chili Supper 5:30 p.m. / Service 7:00 p.m.)
  • Dec. 25 – Christmas Day
  • Dec. 28 – First Sunday after Christmas (Music Sunday)

As we look ahead to these holy days and joyful gatherings, I want to invite you to mark your calendars, bring your friends, and participate where you feel most called to serve. These days are more than events, they’re opportunities for us to express who we are as a community of faith—a people who care about peace, justice, love, and our neighbors. A people who are committed to following the coming birth of the one we call Jesus…

Rev. Christopher Czarnecki
Senior Pastor, Holy Covenant UCC


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