Support and Recovery
Support and Recovery at Covenant
Through our various caring ministries, we seek to embody Christ’s gracious love as we sacrificially serve one another. Our Deacons look after their care groups, and our various support groups provide ongoing care, support and education to help navigate difficult times.
For more information, contact our Congregational Care assistant Jana Harrison or (512) 334-3030.
Deacons
Covenant Deacons have a mission to ensure that members of the Covenant church family receive the care, support and encouragement needed to face life’s challenges. Every Covenant member has a Deacon assigned to them. The care provided by the Deacons allows people to continue to grow and to reach out with Christ’s love in Austin and around the world.
Contact: Jana Harrison or Sheryl Evans
Walking the Mourner's Path
Winter Session
Saturdays: January 18 – March 8, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Fall Session
Thursdays: October 2 – November 20, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
The Lord is near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit—Psalm 34:18
Walking the Mourner’s Path is a Christ-centered, spiritually-directed grief support group for those who are mourning the death of a loved one and are experiencing the pain of grief. Group members become aware of God’s presence and healing comfort as they share their own stories with each other. Participants learn ways to honor loved ones, seek spiritual direction and discover Christ’s promise of comfort as they move forward. Two trained group leaders and a Covenant pastor serve as facilitators. Group enrollment is open to church members or non-members and uses a workbook that is available for $25 at the first meeting. Scholarships are available. We welcome anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one, whether or not the death was recent.
Contact: Jana Harrison
Alcoholics Anonymous
Monday-Friday at noon, Monday & Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Covenant Presbyterian Church is affiliated with the Allandale Group of AA, which meets Monday through Friday at noon, plus Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship and Education Building.
Contact: Dallas Maham or (512) 589-5044
Al-Anon
Zoom Meetings | Every Thursday at 6 p.m.
Al-Anon offers encouragement, strength, and hope to anyone who has been affected by the disease of alcoholism in a family member or friend. We are a warm and welcoming group for people of all ages and walks of life. We meet in person in the Sanctuary building, room 103, every Thursday at 6 p.m. We also offer the option of attending on Zoom (same time). If you would like an invitation to our Zoom meeting, please contact Sandra Winkler and she will see that you receive the link. If you have any questions at all, Sandra will be happy to talk with you.
Contact: Sandra Winkler or (512) 219-9166