The Session is made up of three classes (or groups) of elders, each of which is elected by the church membership to serve a three year term.  Each year four new elders are elected to serve beginning in January.

 The twelve elders that serve on the church session exercise authority and oversight over the policies of the church.  They make plans and set a course for the church as we serve in ministries in our own church body, our community and our world.

The men and women of the elders board serve as advocates and supporters of the  ministry teams they represent, along side of those who also serve on the teams and/or have an interest in the various ministries.

The elders meet together monthly (4th Tuesday evening) at a session meeting which is open to all members.  Every elder is eager to talk with you and answer questions, address concerns, and hear thoughts that you might have about Covenant and how you might become actively involved in the ministry that God has for you to do.

Deacons serve as agents of care and concern for our church body.  Like the elders, they are elected by the church membership to serve a three year term.  Each year five new deacons are elected to serve beginning in January.  Every deacon has a parish group (a list of families and individuals) who are members or friends of Covenant.  Some typical functions of deacons at Covenant are to:

• ensure that each parish member feels connected to the church

• remind and encourage parish members to participate in church events

• check on parish members and their families

• ask for prayer requests

• provide help in times of crisis by assisting with meals, transportation, finances, etc. to help families and individuals get through a rough time.

 To get more information about your deacon representative and assigned parish group, please contact the church business office.