Get More Connected at UUCE – Join a Short-Term Covenant Group

If you’re looking for a way to foster connection and get to know some members of the congregation more deeply, consider joining a short-term covenant group this year.

Short-term covenant groups meet for 8 sessions – monthly or twice a month – for the purpose of building community here at UUCE. Groups meet for 2 hours and are composed of 8-10 members. The meeting’s format includes time for members to check-in and share the state of their spirit. A topic is introduced usually by a short reading on subjects such as Living with Intention, Forgiveness, and Saying Yes. Members then have an opportunity to reflect on their thoughts and reactions to the topic. Deep listening is an important practice used during the covenant group sessions.

Some comments from people who have attended short-term covenant groups:

  • “I felt heard and listened to as an actual person.”
  • “It’s one way to get to know more people in the congregation in a meaningful way and to feel part of a genuine sharing of ideas.”
  • “It’s an easy, meaningful way to get to meet new people.”
  • “Just being heard was powerful.”

UUCE will be offering four short-term covenant groups this year. Email Susan Carlton (susan.carlton at sbcglobal dot net) to sign up. Available meeting dates/times are as follows:

  • 1st and 3rd Mondays beginning in October and through January, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • 4th Tuesday of the month beginning in October through June, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • 3rd Sunday of the month beginning in October through June, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – FULL
  • FOR NEW MEMBERS: 2nd Monday of the month beginning in October through June, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • ZOOM group – meeting day/time to be decided by participants