For the third consecutive year, Covenant will participate in Pride events in Upper Arlington, Hilliard, and Columbus.  You are invited to join in all the activities during the month of June as your schedule permits. All activities are considered to be family-friendly.
Get a free “You Belong” t-shirt if you don’t already have one!
Hilliard
For the last few years, Covenant has attended the Pride event at Hilliard Station Park.  This year the event is to be held on Saturday, June 7, from 12-3 p.m.  We will wear our You Belong Shirts, meet up, and enjoy the event together.
Upper Arlington
On June 2 at 6 p.m., we hope you will attend the Pride flag raising at the UA municipal building.
On June 8, Covenant will attend the Pride event at Amelita Mirolo Barn.  For those who have attended in previous years, there will be no booths due to funding cuts. It is more important than ever that we show our support!
Family Picnic @ Fancyburg
We will have a booth at a new event this year at the Rainbow UA Pride Family Picnic on Sunday, June 29 from 1-3pm at Fancyburg Park. We will greet passers-by, hand out cool swag, and assist with a child-friendly craft. We hope to be sharing a table with St. Mark’s Episcopal Church which is also welcoming and inclusive.
Columbus Pride March
The Presbytery of Scioto Valley, which connects us with other Presbyterian churches in and around central Ohio, walks as a group in the Columbus Pride March, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, and stepping off at 10:30 a.m.  We will take the church bus.  The Presbytery will ask for a count of participants.
Please let us know of your interest and be added to the Covenant Pride mailing list by calling the church at 614-451-6677.  Questions may be directed to Beth Askue or Tori Vazquez.

This January,  our team of six embarked on a journey to Costa Rica to meet PC(USA) mission co-workers Mark Hare and Karla Koll. Though we had high hopes for our trip here, our expectations were exceeded in every way, and we still have two days to go. Our time here has been nothing short of transformative. We been staying at the Biblical University of Latin America (UBL), which for over 100 years has been proudly educating women. UBL is the only progressive theological institution in all of Central America. We have been taught by UBL's faculty, students, and alumni whose work in Costa Rica is beyond inspiring. Here’s just a taste: a pastor working to reduce gender-based violence in indigenous communities, those working to restore water rights to communities whose water has been contaminated by agricultural companies, and women working to restore those caught up in the sex trade. In addition, we have had the joy of working in the community garden most days, getting our hands dirty with local people. The relationships we have formed are ones we hope will be sustained for years to come. We will have much more to share when we return, but thank you for your prayers and to PFM and the Deacons whose financial support made this trip possible.

Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop 3/22/2025. Twenty-five attendees learned about the ancient art of batik and decorated an egg to take home. Proceeds went to support humanitarian medical aid for Ukraine. (Sponsored by the Spiritual Development and Adult Learning Commission.

Our Campanille Bells ring once a month.  If you would like to substitute ring with us OR are looking to join an outstanding bell ensemble, call us at (614) 451-6677 or email us at covenant@covenantpcusa.org and ask for more information.  We will give you a list of this year's dates, pieces, and more information, and will contact you promptly. Rehearsals are Tuesdays 6:45-7:30 PM, and services are Sundays at 10 AM, with an earlier report time for warm-up. Come ring with us! 

Hoge Presbyterian Church offers the HM3 program every Saturday for its community in Franklinton including Music, Message, and a free Meal.  Area churches assist with the Meal, and Covenant creates and serves a hot, home-made meal every 3rd Saturday.

JOY
There’s joy deep in my heart today,
I want to sing and cheer and shout!
My graduation comes at last!
A time to face with love, with doubt.

My future lies in front of me,
I search to find the way ahead.
Until I reach the simple path,
Lit by the light, where God has led!

In God’s hands I find my courage!
In God’s hands compassion blooms!
In God’s hands grace shines before me
And God’s mercy ever looms!

Sarah E Starr / Spring, 2024
Congratulations from Nurture & Outreach Commission!

Members of Women’s Theology will meet on the first and third Fridays to continue discussing Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas by Elaine Pagels.

New participants are always welcome. Meetings are held on Zoom, so check with
Susan Imel or Louise Davidson for information and to join the discussion the first
and third Fridays each month from 9:30 - 11 am.

Covenant Deacons offers rides to members who need transportation to church functions, doctor's appointments, etc.  Please call the church office, 614-451-6677, to let them know that you are in need of transportation and any information you think we will need.  The office administrator will call the Deacon in charge and the Deacon will call you to set up your ride. 

We all have been challenged to raise awareness of human trafficking, a multi-billion dollar business second only to drug trafficking. For many years, Covenant members have been supporting programs for women who are trying to recover their lives especially through CATCH Court's program and Freedom a la Cart. Each month, we take lunch for 55 people to CATCH Court on the first Thursday. We invite you to attend Court, providing food for lunch and staying to observe the Court in session. It is also possible to help serve lunch and return to church rather than staying.

The Prayer Shawl Circle has been knitting and crocheting shawls for over 17 years. Sometimes not every bit of the three skeins of yarn is used. The Circle is offering the leftovers to anyone who might like to knit a pocket prayer shawl. Yarn and directions are available. Check with Louise Davidson. 

Do you like technology? Do you enjoy photography or videography? Would you like to help make our worship run smoothly, and learn new things?

Join the Covenant Tech Team! See Brian Biller after worship, or at 9:10 AM before worship any Sunday! He will get you started! You can send him an email, too: Email Brian Biller