Studies, Groups
& Classes
Studies, Groups,
& Classes
Women
Lamplighters
Lamplighters combines an individual inductive study with a weekly podcast, small group discussion, and prayerful fellowship. We remain rooted in God’s Word and connected to one another as we seek to grow as followers of Jesus Christ. The 2024-2025 study is “What’s Next?…Acts.”
Meets:
Wednesday: 9:45 a.m. – Covenant
Monday: 6:30 p.m. – Covenant
Monday: 7:00 p.m. – Hybrid
Thursday: 9:15 a.m. – Cedar Park
Contact: Shannon Knisely
Register: lamplightersbiblestudy.com
Women's Monthly Bible Study
Monthly Women’s Bible Study meets in small groups for scripture study, fellowship, prayer, and mission. This is a great introduction to those new to Bible study or for busy women who are looking for a prayerful community. Meeting times and formats vary to accommodate the needs of women in all stages of life. The 2024-2025 study is “Let Justice Roll Down: God’s Call to Care for Neighbors and All Creation”. The study guide is available for $12 and is available in regular or large print through the church office.
Meets:
Hannah: 2nd Tuesday, 9:30-11:00 am, SA 114
Northwest Hills: 1st Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Northwest hills homes
Sarah Elizabeth: 2nd Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am, CO 208
Deborah: 2nd Thursdays, 11:45 am-1:15 pm, CO 108 & hybrid
Lydia: 2nd Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm, virtual
Contact: Susan Holman
Monthly Women's Lunch Bunch
Monthly BYO lunch study featuring fellowship, prayer, and discussion.
Meets: 1st Thursdays, noon, FE 104 sitting room
Contact: Maya Moghadam
Moms in the Word
Moms in the Word falls under the umbrella of Lamplighters, and is a low-pressure weekly Bible study that provides fellowship for young moms with free childcare available. Spring study is the book of James.
Meets: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., CO 208
Men
Men in the Word
Weekly men’s study emphasizes building community and living lives guided by scripture. Fellowship begins at 6:00 a.m in FE 200. Announcements and lesson begin at 6:20, followed by small group discussion until 7:30 a.m.
Studying the “red letters” of Jesus in the spring.
Meets: Thursdays, 6:00 a.m., FE 200 and virtual
Contact: Mike Barnes
Downtown Men's Bible Study
Men’s lunch, fellowship, and lively discussion.
RSVP required.
Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m., Covenant CO 208
Contact: Maureen Crawley.
Andrew Hawkins Men’s Bible Study
Weekly men’s Bible study with an informal structure geared toward rich fellowship. Spring study compares Old Testament prophecies with New Testament scripture fulfilling these prophecies.
Meets: Mondays, 6:30 p.m., CO 202
Contact: Gene McKenzie
Young Adults
Young Adults Brunch
Monthly brunch for young adults held at rotating homes near Covenant.
Meets: 4th Sundays, 12:15 p.m.
Contact: Kathryn Sedberry
Senior Adults
Kairos Class
Video lesson and facilitated discussion.
Meets: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 10:00 am, FE 107
Contact: Beth Daniel
Armchair Travelers
Monthly travel presentation designed to help you explore the world without leaving your seat.
Meets: 1st Thursdays, 7:00 pm, FE 200 and virtual
Contact: Marv Hackert
VISIONS Presentations
Monthly presentation featuring a guest speaker and refreshments.
Meets: 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m., FE 200
Contact: Suzanne McFarlane
Adults
Faith, Community, and the Word
Study a combination of Covenant sermons, books of the Bible and faith-related books. Currently reading New study series begins on Sunday, March 30: Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Timothy Keller.
Meets: Sundays, 9:30 a.m., FE 121
Contact: Royce Poinsett
Early Word Bible Discussion Class
Read and discuss the sermon discussion guide on the sermon preached the week before and the scripture that will be preached in worship the morning of the class.
Meets: Sundays, 8:30 a.m., CO 208
Contact: John Fincher
Koinonia Sunday School Class
Read and discuss books that explore a variety of Christian topics. First Sunday of the month devoted to a previous Covenant sermon.
Meets: Sundays, 9:30 a.m., FE 107
Contact: Michele Keeler
Wednesday Morning Prayer
A weekly 30-minute time of prayer guided by the upcoming Sunday’s Revised Common Lectionary readings.
Meets: Wednesdays, 9–9:30 a.m., Virtual
Contact: Bonnie Canizaro, Frank Sheppard
Parents of Teens Sunday School Class
The teenage years are hevel; amorphous, changing, and ultimately fleeting. During this 14 week study, we will explore “The Five Love Languages of Teenagers” by Gary Chapman. Join us to wonder, share, and be encouraged by each other as we seek to love our teens well, parent them effectively, and prepare them to live independently.
Meets: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9:30 a.m., FE 104
Contact: Jen Kost
Empty Nesters Sunday School Class
For married couples in their 40s/50s/60s who are approaching or already enjoying the empty nest stage of life. This class will provide opportunities for fellowship, book study, and Bible study as we pivot to the second half of marriage.
Leaders are Bethany & Frank Leffingwell, Debbie & Heath Esterak.
Meets: Sundays at 11:00 a.m., FE 107
Contact: Bethany Leffingwell
Mission 101
Join Mission Director, Whitney Bell, in a 3 week teaching series, Mission 101. Mission 101 will cover the basics of mission including, the scriptural basis of mission, theology and philosophy of mission and best practices. This class is aimed at anyone wondering what mission is and how we can engage in it in a meaningful way.
Meets: May 7, 14, and 21 at 6:15 p.m., FE 100 Chapel
Contact: Whitney Bell
Pickleball
Join us for fellowship through pickleball. All ages, all skill levels, relaxed rules, learn how to play, ease back into fi tness, or have a rousing round of play with some of our best. Nets, balls, paddles and music provided.
Meets:
February: Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., FEB 4th floor Gym
March-May: Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., FEB 4th floor Gym
Contact: Gina Lento, Maria Raper
We Shall All Be Changed - Sharing in Christ's Resurrection
This two-session class led by Stephen Murray will explore the resurrection’s on-going meaning for us, both in this present life and the life to come. How can we live as resurrection people in our daily lives? What are the core Christian beliefs about the resurrection of the body, and life in the new heaven and the new earth?
No RSVP required.
Meets: Sunday, May 4 & 11, 9:30 a.m., FE 100
Contact: Stephen Murray
Support
Walking the Mourner's Path
A Christ-centered, spiritually-directed grief support group for those mourning the death of a loved one and experiencing the pain of loss and the challenges of grief.
Fall Session
Thursdays: October 2 – November 20, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Jana Harrison