Lent ◦ through April 20th
In Jesus, we expect an either/or regarding faith. Instead, he offers acknowledgement the deep complexities and showing mercy. How can we learn to do the same? Each week we will approach the Gospel of Luke story beginning on Ash Wednesday with “Everything in Between Intention & Action.” In the following weeks, we will approach the Lukan narrative and discuss: Everything in Between Stranger & Neighbor, Faith & Works, Rest & Growth, Lost & Found, Righteousness & Mercy, Shouting & Silence, and Grief & Hope.
- A devotional booklet and daily prayer cards are offered to accompany your journey through Lent. They will be available starting Sunday, March 2nd in the Narthex and by the front office.
- For young families, a family devotional will be provided March 2nd during Kids’ Church. The devotional is called “Bread of Life” by illustrated ministry. This is a weekly devotional for families to gather around the table. If your family enjoyed lighting the Advent candles each week, they will enjoy this devotional that helps you create a centerpiece as you journey through Lent.
Deacons’ Lenten Project ◦ through April 20th
The 2025 Deacons’ Lenten Project is dedicated to supporting Mercy Center for Women in Erie by collecting essential items. If you wish to contribute, you can find collection boxes in the Welcome Center and the Narthex. Looking for donations of paper towels, paper napkins, toilet paper, Windex, disinfecting spray and wipes, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, round laundry baskets, empty spray bottles, dish towels, dish cloths and scrubby sponges (for dishes).
Young Adult Luncheon at Temple Anshe Hesed ◦ Sunday, March 23rd at 1:00 PM
All young adults ages 18 – 30’s are invited to join us for lunch at the synagogue and participate in an exchange of dialogue regarding our Abrahamic faiths. The young adults at the synagogue will share with us the practices of Sabbath, Purim, and Passover. BYOB, you are invited to bring a beverage of your choice, alcoholic or non-alcoholic, to share. RSVP to Pastor Britney by March 19th.
Erie Philharmonic Resonate: A Spring Choral Concert ◦ Saturday, March 29th at 7:30 PM, Sanctuary
This free concert in our Sanctuary will feature the Erie Philharmonic Chorus Chamber Choir, Children’s Chorus, Youth Chorale and Junior Chorus. Come and hear a variety of music presented by these wonderful groups.
Spaghetti Luncheon & Dessert Auction ◦ Sunday, March 30th at 12:00 PM, Knox Hall
This summer, our middle students will travel to a summer conference in Montreat. The high school students will travel to PCUSA Triennium. This event helps offset the costs of travel, food, and boarding for our students. In the past, our congregation has helped these students raise over $2,500. This support is a huge blessing to our students and their families. Lunch will include spaghetti with meat sauce or alfredo (vegetarian), salad, and a roll. The suggested donation is $6 per meal. As soon as the meal gets underway, the dessert auction will begin. The dessert goes to the highest bidder to either be shared at their table or to take home. We are looking for people to donate their treasured homemade desserts to the auction. Please sign-up your dessert with Pastor Britney! Thank you for your support of our youth group students.
New Members Class ◦ April 6th, Fidelis Room
Join us on Sunday, April 6th, right after the Worship service, for an exciting new membership class! Enjoy a delicious light lunch as you discover what it means to be part of the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant family. Whether you’re eager to jump in or just exploring your options, we warmly invite you to connect with us. Interested in attending? Simply call the church office to reserve your spot. Remember, there’s no pressure-if you decide you’re not ready to join after the class, that’s completely okay! We look forward to seeing you!
Easter Chancel Display Fundraiser ◦ Due April 13th
Remember a loved one by giving a gift in their honor or memory. Names of those memorialized and celebrated will be shared in the Easter bulletin. This supports the Vicary Organ Fund, which covers the maintenance of our organ. Forms are available in the church office or at https://tinyurl.com/fpcc-easterfund2025. Please return all forms by Sunday, April 13th.
Maundy Thursday Fish Dinner (5:15 PM) and Service (6:30 PM) ◦ Thursday, April 17th
Mark your calendars for Maundy Thursday at 5:15 PM for our next Connections Dinner! Dinner is $6 for adults and $4 for college students and children. Please contact the office by Monday, April 14th, to reserve your seat. After dinner, all are welcome to gather in the Sanctuary and on Facebook LIVE at 6:30 PM for our Maundy Thursday Worship Service.
Good Friday Taizé Service 6:30 PM ◦ Friday, April 18th
Taizé is a form of prayerful meditation through song and scripture. In the 1940s, a man named Brother Rodger founded the Taizé community, a group of monks who pray three times a day through songs with very simple phrases. It is an ecumenical community that welcomed refugees scattered and sent to France during WWII. Today, this community maintains its ecumenical services and welcomes thousands of pilgrims each year. This service will take place in the Sanctuary and on Facebook Live where we will be guided in songs of Taizé by a cantor and musicians while meditating on Jesus’s journey to the cross.
