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Covenant Presbyterian Church – Charlotte NCWrestling with God: Finding Faith Serenitye Taylor, pastoral resident of congregational life and pastoral care, continues our Lenten series, Wrestling with God: Finding Faith. Serenitye shares John 20:24-28 with us. The story of Thomas doubting Jesus shows us that doubt can be a healthy response to our faith. Jesus doesn't shun Thomas for his doubt but rather invites Thomas to come closer. Thomas, who has been isolated because of his doubt goes on to build the church, expanding the mission of Christ to India.
2022-03-0905 min
Covenant Presbyterian Church – Charlotte NCWeekly One Takes - Serenitye Taylor 2/16 Serenitye Taylor, pastoral resident of congregational care and pastoral life, reflects on the pets she's had in the past and how they brought her family great joy.Pets are a blessing from God, bringing us a sense of comfort and peace when we need it most.Join us on Sunday, February 20th at 4 pm for the Blessing of the Animals, the inaugural event of our new Pet Ministry. We look forward to seeing you and your pet.
2022-02-1601 min
Covenant Presbyterian Church – Charlotte NCWeekly One Takes - Serenitye Taylor - 1/5 Serenitye Taylor, pastoral resident of congregational life and pastoral care, reflects this week on how the beginning of January is full of movement, full of to-do lists. She shares a devotional with us, Be Still by Jacob Armstrong, about being intentionally still with God during our day.
2022-01-0502 min
Covenant Presbyterian Church – Charlotte NCWeekly One Takes - Serenitye Taylor - 10/27 While reading the book, The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld to her daughter, Serenitye was reminded to be present with people and to offer encouragement and hope, especially as we start the holiday season.
2021-10-2702 min
Covenant Presbyterian Church – Charlotte NCCovenant's Presbyterian Women's Group In our newest One Takes series, Serenitye Taylor speaks to the former moderator of our Presbyterian Women's Group, Suzanne Harmon. Suzanne shares with us the lasting impact that Presbyterian Women's Group has had on her friendships and her life through sharing, retreats, and bible studies. Our Fall Kickoff meeting is on Monday, September 20th and we would love to see you there.
2021-09-1503 min
Covenant Presbyterian Church – Charlotte NCCovenant's Outdoor Ministry In this week's One Takes, Pastoral Resident, Serenitye Taylor, speaks with Lauren Sawyers, one of our Outdoor Ministry leaders, about the ways our Congregational Life team has explored ways to expand the Outdoor Ministry program into four different buckets. Over the past year, many of us have gained a new appreciation for the outdoors in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Outdoor Ministry is seeking new ways to invite individuals from across generations into relationship with one another, the environment and God. To get involved in this growing program as a participant or a leader...
2021-08-1103 min
Covenant Presbyterian Church – Charlotte NCCovenant's Internship Program In this week's One Takes series, Pastoral Resident, Serenitye Taylor, speaks to the internship program at Covenant. Watch to learn more about how the individuals part of both the Stapleton Davidson and People in Mission internship programs partner with mission projects across Charlotte to make an impact. As part of their reflection time, Serenitye and the interns are also reading A Riff of Love by Greg Jarrell, founder of QC Family Tree. Please keep an eye out for our interns across campus during worship, bible studies and more this summer.
2021-07-0702 min
Covenant Presbyterian Church – Charlotte NCOne Takes - June 9 - Serenitye Taylor In today’s Weekly One Takes, Pastoral Resident Serenitye Taylor speaks with Covenant member Fielding Williams, who reflects on the importance of having a community of support within the church, especially during times of sadness, stress and joy. Fielding leads Covenant’s Nurturing our Neighbor, a group organized to reach out to members experiencing things like loss, sickness, surgery, birth or adoption. “It’s not easy to ask for help, but when someone recognizes and reaches out in compassion,” says Fielding, “it’s not as difficult to accept their generosity.”
2021-06-0906 minCovenant Presbyterian Church – Charlotte NCWeekly One Takes: Katherine Kerr -- May 26, 2021 In today’s Weekly One Takes, Katherine Kerr chats with Serenitye Taylor, Pastoral Resident for Congregational Care, and Laura Capranica, our new Faith Community Nurse, both of whom joined the Covenant staff this week. Serenitye and Laura share a little bit about themselves and what they bring to their new roles. “I believe we are creating a team that is going to do extraordinary things here in bringing this community together as we come back from the pandemic,” says Katherine, “providing the best kind of care as we navigate the challenges as well as the joys in a commun...
1970-01-0104 min
Covenant Presbyterian Church – Charlotte NCCovenant One Takes -- Serenitye Taylor: March 30, 2021 In today’s One Takes, Serenitye Taylor reflects on a devotion by Kelly Trexler about how God has knit us together and challenges us to grow through situations that push us out of our comfort zones. She reminds us that, as we grow in our understanding of who God is and how he has made us, we can lean into uncertainty, knowing that the one who knows us intimately continues to walk with us. “When we think about the ways God has blessed us and continues to guide us and direct our lives, we can say...
1970-01-0102 min