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Oct 10, 2025

šŸ¤ A Family Growing in Grace | Welcoming Nine New Members

A large, diverse group of people standing together in the shape of a cross on a white concrete background, viewed from above.


šŸ¤ A Family Growing in Grace | Welcoming Nine New Members

Three stacked stones labeled Mind, Body, and Soul with a red flower, symbolizing balance and spiritual wellness.

šŸŖØšŸŒŗ October Theme: Spiritual Wellness ā€“ Nourish Your Soul. Community is one of Godā€™s great gifts of nourishment.

On World Communion Sunday (October 5, 2025), Holy Covenant celebrated a radiant moment of belonging as nine new members joined our covenant family.

The welcome was deeply personal. Each new member was introduced by a sponsor who shared a brief story of that personā€™s journey to Holy Covenantā€”what called them here, how they felt seen, and where they sense God leading next. There was laughter, a few tears, and a chorus of ā€œThanks be to God.ā€ Each new member received a welcome certificate and a UCC lapel pin, symbols of our shared covenant and a reminder that no one walks alone.

Sponsors and new members gathered at the front as the congregation welcomes them during worship.

Sponsors shared short bios and blessingsā€”honoring each unique journey to Holy Covenant.

šŸ‘ Why This Matters for Spiritual Wellness

  • Belonging nourishes the soul: We are strengthened by worshiping, serving, and learning together.
  • Stories build faith: Hearing one anotherā€™s journeys opens us to the Spiritā€™s presence in everyday life.
  • Gifts in motion: New members bring new giftsā€”music, prayer, hospitality, justiceā€”blessing our shared ministry.

Pastor and leaders presenting welcome certificates and UCC lapel pins to the new members.

Certificates and lapel pins marked the momentā€”visible signs of covenant and care.

ā€œNow you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.ā€ ā€” 1 Corinthians 12:27

Belonging is spiritual nourishment. In community we find courage, healing, and purpose.

New members and sponsors gathered at the communion table as the congregation affirms the covenant.

Together at Christā€™s table: a community nourished by grace, ready to serve with joy.

šŸŒ± Reflect & Respond

  1. Who welcomed you when you first came to HC? Consider thanking them this week.
  2. What gift or passion could you share this fallā€”music, hospitality, teaching, justice?
  3. Pray for our new members by name (as they are listed in worship) and for their flourishing among us.

New to Holy Covenant?

Weā€™d love to meet you. Watch for our next Inquirersā€™ Gathering and opportunities to connect through worship, small groups, and service.

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