Studies, Groups
& Classes

Studies, Groups,
& Classes

A significant practice in following Jesus is learning to better understand God’s good purposes for us and the world we inhabit. We offer various studies and classes to help one another learn about God, ourselves and the world God calls us to love and serve.

Women

Lamplighters

Begins September 4

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

Begins September 4

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

Begins August 1

Monthly BYO lunch study featuring fellowship, prayer, and discussion.

Meets: 1st Thursdays, noon, FE 104 sitting room

Contact: Maya Moghadam

Moms in the Word

Begins September 4

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. This year’s studies include: “Ruth: Loss, Love, & Legacy” by Kelly Minter and “Unexpected” by Christine Caine.

Meets: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., CO 208

Men

Men in the Word

Begins September 5

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 1 Timothy in the fall.

Meets: Thursdays, 6:00 a.m., FE 200 and virtual

Contact: Mike Barnes

Sunday Night Men's Bible Study

Ongoing

Study and discuss the Bible, using supporting related resources. Fall study is season four of “The Chosen”, including episodic Bible round table discussions.

Meets: Sundays, 5:00 p.m., Covenant Library  

Contact: Jack Kern

Downtown Men's Bible Study

Begins September 11

Men’s lunch, fellowship, and lively discussion.  

$20, RSVP required.

Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Headliners Club 

Contact: Maureen Crawley

Andrew Hawkins Men’s Bible Study​

Ongoing

Weekly men’s Bible study with an informal structure geared toward rich fellowship.

Meets: Mondays, 6:30 p.m., CO 202

Contact: Gene McKenzie

Fatherhood Sunday School Class

Begins September 8

Fathers of all stages are invited.

Meets: Sundays, 9:30 – 10:30, FE 128

Contact: Chad Grills

Young Adults

Young Adults Brunch​

Next brunch September 29

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

Begins September 5

Video lesson and facilitated discussion.

Meets: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 10:00 am, FE 107  

Contact: Beth Daniel

Armchair Travelers​

Begins September 5

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

Begins September 17

Monthly presentation featuring a guest speaker and refreshments.

Meets: 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m., FE 200

Contact: Suzanne McFarlane

Adults

Wednesday Study with Allen Hilton

Begins September 11

Each Wednesday, September 11 through November 20 we’ll gather for a deeper dive into the book of Philippians with Dr. Allen Hilton, echoing the material from Sunday morning. Dinner available at 5:00 p.m.

Meets: Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m., FE 200

Contact: Allen Hilton

Taproom Theology

Begins September 11

This will be an encore of our early evening study in a casual, off-campus environment. Each Wednesday, September 11 through November 20 we’ll gather for a deeper dive into the book of Philippians with Dr. Allen Hilton, echoing the material from Sunday morning. Gather for dinner at 7:00 p.m.

Meets: Wednesdays, 7:45 p.m., 5280 Burgers and Taphouse

Contact: Allen Hilton

Faith, Community, and the Word

Ongoing

This fall, the Faith, Community & the Word Sunday class will continue a multi-week study of the Enneagram.  The Enneagram is an ancient Christian tool for exploring our relationship with God, a tool which has become very popular with Christians in recent years. The class will be using the book “Mirror for the Soul: A Christian Guide to the Enneagram” by Alice Fryling.  Paper and Kindle versions are available on Amazon, so feel free to order now.

Meets: Sundays, 9:30 a.m., FE 121

Contact: Royce Poinsett

Early Word Bible Discussion Class

Ongoing

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

Ongoing

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

Begins September 4

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: Don Davis

Parents of Teens Book Study

Begins August 18

Read various books, drop-in at anytime.

Meets: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9:30 a.m., FE 104

Contact: Shannon Aycock

Empty Nesters Sunday School Class

Ongoing

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

Begins October 6

This 3 week course will focus on basic Mission principles and is for those who were unable to attend the spring course.

Meets: October 6, 13, 20 at 11:00 a.m., FE 100 Chapel

Contact: Whitney Bell

Pickleball

Begins August 22

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: Thursdays, 6:00 9:00 p.m., FEB 4th floor Gym

Contact: Gina Lento, Maria Raper

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: September 26 — November 21, 2024  |  6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Sanctuary Parlor 

Winter Session
Saturdays: January 18 – March 8, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Contact: Jana Harrison