Welcome
Join us for worship Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in person or online (see links below)
We are delighted that you found us. We envision this site as a “front porch,” where you can come and find out about us in a very comfortable manner, and learn more about many facets of our life together. Feel free to browse through and see if there is a meaningful way for you to connect… to connect with the Divine Source of our life, to connect with other folks who are passionate and engaged, and to connect with the world around us!
Here at Covenant United Methodist Church we believe in the image of God in all persons. We strive to practice “Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors” with regards to all. We believe in the full-personhood and full inclusion of historically marginalized people groups, including but not limited to People of Color, the LGBTQIA+ community, women, the disabled, those living in poverty, and other groups. We acknowledge and lament that the Church has not always embodied the ways of Jesus and has often participated in and supported systems of oppression. We strive to shed ourselves of these idols and live in solidarity and support of the oppressed. When we say, “All are welcome!” we mean, “All means all.”
For our community, we will not “hide our light under a bushel basket.” This is who we are and what we are all about. You are invited to come and explore our community of faith in whatever way is meaningful for you.
We pray that you might find our community of faith a place of newfound relevance for your spiritual searching – a place where you don’t necessarily go to find the “right” answers, but a place to explore your questions and your faith. We strive to be a diverse place, that requires us to engage with one another grounded in the love of God.
Covid 19 Policies: With the changing realities around the Covid-19 virus, Covenant UMC has updated some of policies. We are no longer requiring masks for vaccinated folks, but we are strongly recommending them. Volunteers and staff are specifically asked to continue to wear them on Sundays during our worship service.
Worship service is at 9:30 am each Sunday. To watch our services live, online go to our YouTube channel or Facebook page. Live videos begin at the same time – Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. To watch previous videos go to the YouTube channel and select the Worship Within Us playlist.
Message Series: The Devil You Know
In Mark chapters 5 & 6, we witness Jesus encountering a number of people who are treated as outcasts or as “unclean” in religious circles. They are the dead, the bleeding, the possessed. But as we dig into this passages, we begin to see how we ostracize people along similar lines in our day. We prefer the devil we know to the Messiah, the one who comes to set us free. But Jesus also comes to free the ones we bind.
Education
Our church is convinced that the Christian faith addresses all aspects of our lives – including spiritual, physical, social, and political. Our educational topics reflect this holistic approach. These programs are offered as Community Classroom events or in our Sunday adult education classes after worship each week.
Health & Wellness
Nurturing both mind and body is one of our core missions. Our beautiful building is a place for activities like Yoga, Tai Chi, Pickle Ball, and more. Events like our Seasonal Feasts celebrate nutritional health using gifts from our own community garden.
Creation Care
We take seriously our role in sustainability and forward-thinking creation care ideas, whether it comes from our beautiful community gardens, or educational programs and research about environmental issues.
Compassion & Justice
As Christians, we are called to do Acts of Compassion and Acts of Justice. Compassion is showing kindness to another person. Justice is an action that creates a change that makes things fairer in our community or world.
From the Pastor’s Desk
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Featured Programs and Activities
July 22-26, 9:30 – noon
July 28 – Celebration meal on Sunday after Worship.
EKGC offers children who are 4 years old to entering 6th grade in the fall the opportunity to be involved with God’s creation. Click here to register!
Questions? Feel free to contact the church office (509)466-1768.
New Job Opportunity!
We are seeking an Office & Communications Manager for the front office of Covenant United Methodist Church.
The Office & Communications Manager acts as a connector and maintains communication channels including calendars, mailings, creating newsletters and is the welcoming face to all who enter the church during the week. Click here for the complete job description. Are you our new Office & Communications Manager? We hope so – call us at 509-466-1768 or email your interest at info@covenantmethodist.org.
Eden Community Gardens is a partner program with Covenant. Have you seen the raised beds and beautiful fountain north of our building? Learn more about its mission here.
Our Sister Church
More than 25 years ago, Covenant established a sister church relationship with Buena Nuevas Lutheran Church in El Salvador. Through delegation visits and other communication over the years, we have formed a deep friendship with the community and assisted our sister church in many ways. We strongly feel that education is the best way to make a long-term difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters. We offer scholarships for students, K-12, and assist post-high school students with their studies. Consider giving toward scholarships – either through our online giving portal (and designating to Sister Church), or marking your check with Sister Church Scholarships.