Covenant Groups
FAQs about covenant groups

Covenant groups are a form of small group ministry that give their members an opportunity to discuss philosophical and spiritual topics in an environment of maturity and acceptance. The groups also provide periodic opportunities to give back to the community or the congregation through small service projects.

Membership in a covenant group helps to strengthen relationships within our congregation. They can help people feel a sense of belonging without creating cliques or fostering an “us vs. them” mentality.  Covenant groups promote a healthy congregation by giving people practice in truly listening to and accepting others’ points of view, while feeling safe and accepted in expressing their own.

Covenant Groups meet once a month for about 90 minutes to discuss and members are asked to try to attend regularly during their six-month commitment.  Please take advantage of this opportunity to make new friends in our church community.

To learn more about covenant groups at UUSIC, please contact:

Jan Locher
354-6260, email  

Goals for covenant groups at UUSIC:

• Draw us into mutual ministry.

• Strengthen our congregation.

• Deepen our understanding of Unitarian-Universalist principles and values.

• Continuously develop lay leadership.

• Challenge us to action and spiritual growth.

• Express our principles and values in the community.

• Help members identify their own calling and expression of lay ministry.