Christmas 2020

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL

This devotional is intended to be a useful tool along your Advent journey through the dark to the light of Christmas morning. It features reflections written by Covenant members, and prayers, poems and recipes. We also included some material for after Christmas. We hope it is a blessing and encouragement to you. 

This year we mailed a devotional to every household. If you haven’t received it yet, email Kathryn Sedberry. In the meantime, enjoy the online version by clicking on the link below.

Devotional

ADVENT PLAYLIST

Enjoy this playlist curated by Covenant pastors and staff throughout your Advent journey. New songs will be added periodically.

Playlist

HANGING OF THE GREEN

Sunday, November 29     |     9 a.m.

On the first Sunday of Advent, we share the memory and anticipation of Christ’s coming by decorating the church with symbols of joy and hope. This beloved Covenant tradition will still take place through worship online.

Hanging of the Green Service

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE

Friday, November 27 - Thursday, December 24

While a physical tree with colorful ornaments is not possible this year, many of our partner organizations still have critical needs.

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ADVENT DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT

Wednesday, December 2     |     6 - 8 p.m.   |   Blue Starlight Theater

Grab your popcorn, load up the car, and meet us at the Mueller Blue Starlite Drive-in for fun, fellowship, and Christmas cheer! This is an excellent opportunity to get out of the house and hang out as a family together as we see other Covenant families from a safe distance! Student Ministy will be watching "Elf." Kids and Family Ministry will be watching "The Star." Sign up using the links below:

Student Ministry  Kids and Family Ministry

SILENT RETREAT

Saturday, December 5   |   9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

You are invited to “unplug” using the ancient spiritual practice of solitude this Advent. Participants will gather at the Cedarbrake Retreat Center in Belton for a guided silent retreat. We will practice COVID-19 safety protocols and the majority of the retreat will occur outside. A silent retreat is an extended time in which an individual seeks to be alone with the Lord to listen, rest, and be transformed by God’s Spirit. Prayer guides will be available. There is space for up to 30 participants, ages 16 and up. The cost is $10. Contact Emily Vanderslice with questions.

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POEMS OF INCARNATION 

Wednesday, December 16   |   7 p.m.   |   Zoom

Join Jon Wasson, Stephen Murray, and other guests as we explore some of the poems included in the Advent devotional as well as other poems of incarnation. 

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FAMILY CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGALONG

Sunday, December 13   |   11 a.m.

Grab your family and join us on Zoom to sing Christmas carols together!

Zoom Link

LESSONS AND CAROLS

Sunday, December 20     |     9 a.m.

Enjoy our worship service of scripture and carols on the last Sunday in Advent.

Worship Online

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICE

Covenant’s Christmas Eve Service will be online this year. Though we are unable to physically gather in the sanctuary this year, we encourage you to worship with us virtually at three specific times: 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. 
 

Christmas Eve