A Year of Wellness: Growing Whole in Spirit, Community & Care

Nine themes. One sacred journey. A whole-hearted church.

At Holy Covenant United Church of Christ, we believe that wellness is sacred work. In 2025, we are embarking on a year-long journey of intentional care — for ourselves, for one another, and for the world we serve — through our congregational initiative, A Year of Wellness. Rooted in faith and guided by community, this initiative embraces nine dimensions of holistic well-being, from spiritual and emotional wellness to environmental, cultural, and vocational health. Each month, a ministry team will help us explore one of these themes through worship, events, and resources that uplift the body, mind, and spirit.

A Year of Wellness is more than a program — it’s a shared commitment to living more fully, faithfully, and connected. Along the way, we’ll gather for meals, roll up our sleeves to care for our campus, create a new Cares Team ministry, and look ahead to a church-wide retreat. Together, we’ll learn, grow, and rediscover the sacredness of wholeness in community. Whether you’re new to Holy Covenant or a longtime member, there’s a place for you on this journey. Let’s walk it together — with grace, joy, and purpose.

🕊️ Monthly Worship Integrations

Each month, our worship will reflect the heartbeat of that month’s wellness theme — not as an addition, but as an embodiment of what it means to live faithfully and whole. Through thoughtfully curated music, scripture, poetry, and prayers, we will explore wellness as a sacred practice. Whether lighting a candle for emotional healing or celebrating our shared gifts, worship becomes a space where spiritual reflection and real-life wellness walk hand in hand.

🌟 Wellness Events

Throughout the year, we will host events that nurture curiosity, healing, and connection. From thought-provoking guest speakers and meaningful film discussions to gentle yoga, guided meditations, and creative workshops, these gatherings will support us in exploring wellness through diverse and inclusive lenses. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or rest, there will be space for you at the table.

🍲 Quarterly Potlucks & Workdays

At Holy Covenant, community is sacred — and so is a good meal shared among friends. Every quarter, we will gather for potlucks that nourish body and spirit, followed by intentional time caring for our church home. These workdays invite us to roll up our sleeves in love and gratitude, tending to the physical space that holds our worship, ministries, and shared life together.

⛰️ All-Church Retreat (Coming 2025/26)

We are planning an all-church retreat at Blowing Rock Conference Center — a long-awaited opportunity to step away from our daily rhythms and breathe deeply in the beauty of creation. This retreat will offer time for worship, play, reflection, and rest as we strengthen our relationships and ground ourselves in the Holy. All are welcome — come as you are and be renewed.

Read. Reflect. Renew.



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