Past Covenant Group Ministry events from the CCV:

Spiritual Growth through Small Group Ministry
Over 100 lay and professional leaders from 48 congregations in 21 states attended “Spiritual Growth through Small Group Ministry,” a conference on Covenant Groups sponsored by the Center for Community Values. The conference held April 2-3, 2004 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA, featured keynote presentations on “Spiritual Growth through Small Group Ministry” by the Rev. Dr. Thandeka, and on “The Three Essential Elements of Small Group Ministry” by the Revs. Calvin Dame, Bob Hill, and Michael McGee. To read the keynote presentations, click here.

Covenant Group Ministry resources from the CCV:

Beyond Getting Started: Summit Transcription
Beyond Getting Started – A CCV Summit, King’s Chapel Parish House, Boston, June 27, 2003.
From across the country, approximately 40 professional and lay leaders in small group ministry gathered to discuss some of the issues related to developing and sustaining covenant groups in their congregations.

Engagement Groups: Bringing Forth the Future From the Past
Small Group Ministries are transforming the religious landscape of Unitarian Universalism in the United States. Known as Covenant Groups, Chalice Circles, or Shared Ministry Groups, these groups are revitalizing the spiritual life of our congregations. Engagement Groups, as they are to be called in England, have the power to similarly revitalize Unitarian and Free Christian churches here. Thandeka explores five perspectives needed to understand the transformative power of Small Group Ministries.

Developing a Roadmap to Covenant Group Ministry, A Seven-Hour Workshop
Description of CCV facilitator led "Developing a Roadmap to Covenant Group Ministry" workshop, including requirements and preparation. 32 Pages.

Covenant Group Start-up Procedure: A Guideline for Religious Leaders
Based on A Covenant Group Source Book, published by The Center for Community Values

Covenant Groups: What They Are and How They Work
Excerpted from A Covenant Group Source Book , Published by The Center For Community Values

Training Covenant Group Ministry Leaders
Consultants recommended by the Center for Community Values. Includes contact information and rates.

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