Covenant eNEWS

December 4, 2025



🌟 We’re Hiring! đźŚź


Covenant UMC is seeking a Director of NextGen Ministries to lead our children’s and youth ministries (birth–12th grade). This full-time role will cast vision, equip volunteers, and partner with families to help the next generation grow in faith — from the nursery to graduation.

 

We’re looking for a relational, Christ-centered leader with a heart for discipleship and proven experience in children’s, youth, or NextGen ministry.

 

đź’ˇ If you (or someone you know) is passionate about raising up disciples, building teams, and shaping a vibrant NextGen culture, we’d love to hear from you!

 


If you would like to see a full job description, click here.


How to Apply:

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and references to Rev. Dr. Jathaniel Cavitt at jcavitt@covenantumc.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.


Selma to Montgomery: The Second Annual Racial Healing, 
Racial Justice Pilgrimage

February 4-7, 2026


Biblically, a pilgrimage means stepping outside oneself to encounter God – to venture towards a sacred space. What we are asking you to do is to risk leaving your comfort zone.


Take a 4-day pilgrimage to the heart of the Civil Rights Movement. We will bear witness to the truth of the evolution of oppression: slavery, civil war, reconstruction, convict leasing, Jim Crow, lynching, and mass incarceration. We will also see hope and plan action in a beloved community experience to foment change.


What Your Registration Includes

Hosted by the Anti-Racism Coalition of the TWK Conference and SignPosts, the pilgrimage includes breakfast, three meals, room costs, tickets to the Legacy Museum and Selma Program, Bus Transportation, and Hotel Accommodations. Early Bird all-inclusive fee includes choice of room: single room $250, share a double $200


The early bird fee is due before Dec. 15


REGISTER HERE


Scholarships are available. Contact Mandy Childress

Regular price (after December 15): $300 single room, Double $250 

Regular price pay link to be available after Dec. 15. Registration will remain open until January 10, 2026


Questions? Contact Billy Vaughan- laneyvaugh@gmail.com 

Can’t attend this trip? Sign up to receive info on future pilgrimages.


SRVS Christmas Parent's Night Out Volunteers Needed!


Come spend a special evening with some wonderful children while their parents enjoy an evening out. The event is Friday, December 5th from 5:30-8:30 pm in the Preschool Area of the Sanctuary Building.


If you have questions, please contact Pastor Jathaniel at jcavitt@covenantumc.org or 
Jennifer Cavitt at jennifer.cavitt@srvs.org.


Sunday, December 14, will be our Christmas Cantata Program with our Covenant Kids as part of this program. Sunday school will be at 9:00 a.m. and worship will be at 10 a.m.

December Communion Offering & Mission Focus
Covenant UMC's Benevolence Fund


This fund provides money for utility assistance, gas, and other needs to those in our community.

To support the Benevolence Fund you may make your gift in one of these four ways: (1) make a check payable to Covenant UMC, designated for the Benevolence fund and mail it to the church, (2) place your designated check/envelope in the offering plate/basket in any worship service, (3) give online through our website by clicking “Give” and select Communion December - Benevolence from the "Fund" list. 

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