A little bit about our church committees...
- If you have an interest in being a part of one of these committees please contact laura@covenanthouston.org.
- Our committees meet once a month, directly after the 2nd worship service on the 2nd Sunday of the month.
- Committee members serve for a 3 year term.
- One committee is responsible for lunch each month.
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Adult Education Committee organizes weekly speakers for education. They work primarily to provide enriching, theological, experiential, and cultural education opportunities for adults each Sunday during education time.
Retreat Planning is a sub-committee to Adult Education and is responsible for planning and implementing each year's all-church retreat. Children and Youth Committee works to create an environment where our children can experience the loving presence of the Divine. Members plan church events for children and youth, help choose curriculum, liaise with other committees, provide additional support to the Director of Children & Youth. Facilities Committee is responsible for helping to organize the operation, maintenance, repair, security and budgeting for all facilities, grounds, equipment, supplies, furniture, furnishings and contracts, which are a part of the building and grounds. They organize work days and with council hire contractors to complete necessary facility and grounds work. |
Hospitality Committee coordinates refreshments during Sunday fellowship and at other specified Church functions.
Kitchen Sub-committee coordinates the use and maintenance of the kitchen and works with other committees or outside groups in the use and care of the kitchen. Missions Committee develops, recommends, and, upon Church approval, coordinates the social-justice activities of the Church including both giving missions money to our missions partners and providing opportunities for hands-on service through-out the year. Outreach Committee creates an outward facing program to our greater community in order to offer others an invitation to participate with Covenant. It promotes and coordinates outreach activities throughout the Church, including the work of existing committees and acts as an advocate for potential and newer members. The committee makes advertising decisions. Pride Parade Sub-committee is dedicated to planning and implementing Covenant’s participation in the annual pride parade in June. Worship Committee assists the Ministers in planning the worship service on a weekly basis. They also work to promote the arts within our worship experience. Ushers Sub-committee is responsible for fulfilling the ushering duties at each worship service. Those include: handing out bulletins, helping the acolyte, taking the offering, etc. Labyrinth Sub-committee is responsible for programming for our labyrinth. |
