Welcome to the Winter/Spring 2023 Covenant Group Program

Covenant Groups are small groups which meet twice a month via Zoom. They are designed to build trust and friendship by sharing with and listening to each other engage with  a designated topic.

Westside Covenant Groups...

•  Are made up of 6-10 members including a trained facilitator with a variety of times offered during the week.
• Meet for 90 minutes on the second and fourth week of the month, from October through June.  Sign ups will take place Sept 23-Oct 2, using the registration form in the Westside Week.
• Are open to new group members or those wishing to change groups ; enrollment will take place from January 6
  through January 20, using the registration form in the Westside Week.
• Abide by a Covenant established during the first meeting.  These are the promises we make - the ground rules for our meetings - to create a respectful and safe environment for our sharing and learning.
• Always leave an open chair to welcome a new participant.

What is discussed in a Covenant Group?

Topics are wide ranging and thought-provoking in sessions designed or adapted by the facilitators.

Examples from the Fall 2023 program include Authenticity and Authentic Experience, Kitchen Table, Discernment

The Meeting Format… 

• Chalice lighting and opening words
• Check in
• Readings for contemplation (usually a paragraph or two)
• Questions to prompt responses and discussion
• Sharing - each participant has space and time to voice their thoughts on the topic/s questions while the other members quietly listen
• Likes, Wishes and Take-aways
• Closing words and extinguishing the chalice

What is my commitment?

• Commit to attend meetings, twice a month from February through June.
• Abide by the Covenant set by the group.
• Participate in a service project (as decided by the group) for our larger community

Questions? Email covenantgroups@wsuu.org