Adult Sunday School
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL meets Sundays 11 am-12 pm, immediately after morning worship, from September to May, in Munson Hall. Kickoff Sunday is September 7th. Look for updates of topics and speakers for our 2025-2026 year soon.
RECAP of SUNDAY SCHOOL SPEAKERS 2024-2025:
Our 2024-2025 sessions were led by Covenant Church and Wheaton College leaders, including:
Rev. Dr. Dennis Edwards (Dean of North Park Theological Seminary)
Rev. Tammy Swanson-Draheim (President of the Evangelical Covenant denomination)
Chaplain Mary Miller (Chaplain of Covenant Living Holmstad)
Rev. Grace Shim (Executive Minister of Serve Globally)
Dr. Nathan Clayton (Old Testament professor at NPTS)
Dr. David Lauber (Dean of Humanities and Theological Studies at Wheaton College)
Dr. Amy Peeler (New Testament professor at Wheaton College)
We also learned from our own congregational teachers, Emily Lee and Mary Crickmore.
PORCH TIME WITH PASTOR DAWN THIS SUMMER
Three times this summer, the women of our church are invited to gather on Pastor Dawn’s porch for Bible reading, prayer, and fellowship. Each month has a Monday evening at 7 pm and Tuesday morning at 10 am option. Dates: June 16/17, July 14/15, and August 4/5.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SPEAKERS 2025-2026 :
Kickoff Sunday is September 7th with a potluck following our worship service. September 14th Pastor Dawn and Pastor Jeff will launch our year-long Bible reading project. More details for speakers and topics coming soon.
BIBLE STUDIES 2025-2026
In Person Bible Study Options (with childcare)
Men’s Intergenerational Evening Bible Study meets EVERY Wednesday from 6-7pm, during the school year. They are on summer hiatus and will resume on September 3rd.
WOW, our Women of the Word Bible Study, will explore the book of Ruth this fall. There are two options to attend: every other Monday and Tuesday. Details for start dates coming soon.
Choose the evening or daytime option every other week:
Mondays at Pastor Dawn’s home, 6:45 PM.
Tuesdays in Higher Grounds at church, 9:30 AM. Fall dates: (Childcare provided. Please RSVP to Pastor Dawn below).
Online Bible Study Options
Thursday morning Bible Study meets at 9-10:30 AM every week studying the Gospel of John. Please email the church office at Office.admin@gecovenant.org for more information and the Zoom link.
Moms Together Fall 2025
Meets in the church library on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 AM – opposite weeks of WOW - the women’s Bible Study. A time of conversation and encouragement for moms of preschoolers and school-aged children. Details for start dates coming soon.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Discipleship Groups
Last January 2025, we started three discipleship groups for young adult women of the church, and we are ready to launch a discipleship group for young adult men. If you are interested in joining, please reach out to Pastor Dawn.
Young Adult Supper Club
Meets on the first Monday of each month in different homes. Summer dates and locations:
Monday June 2, 6:30 pm — Home of Dawn and David Lauber
Monday July 7, 6:30 pm — Home of Bob and Diane Brown
Monday August 3, 6:30 pm — Home of Paul and Jayne Bischoff
Monday September 8, 6:30 pm — Home of Jeff and Jori Root
Please connect with Pastor Dawn to help with or attend our monthly dinners or to learn more about joining a discipleship group. dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org.
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S MINISTRY EVENTS
Men’s Pancake Breakfast — July 12, 2025, 9 AM — Home of Pastor Jeff.
Women’s Christmas Tea — TBD
Galantines Party — TBD
Spring Salad Supper — TBD
SMALL GROUPS
New small groups are starting! Please see Pastor Dawn if you are interested in joining an existing group or starting one. Suggestions for studies: Pastor Dawn has created two different Bible studies for your use: Philippians (5 week study) and 1 John (5 week study). Our church also has access to Bible and topical studies with Right Now Media. If you have any questions, email Pastor Dawn dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org.
ADULT PRAYER GROUPS
Mondays 7-8 PM on Zoom is on hiatus for the summer. But, your prayer requests are important to us! Please email Jayne Bischoff with your prayer request and indicate if confidential. jaynebischoff@gmail.com
Beginning in September, our Zoom prayer group will resume; ID 859 848 614 Password: geecc
Wednesdays 10-11AM in person prayer, in the church library.
All are invited to join these times of prayer for the needs of our congregation and the world.
See Jayne Bischoff jaynebischoff@gmail.com for more details or to submit a prayer request.
WINDSOR LUNCH WITH PASTORS 2025
Lunch with our pastors at Covenant Living of Windsor every 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 11:30-12:30PM. Summer 2025 dates: June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24, August 14 and 28.
Meet in the Bistro and bring your own lunch.
FRONT DOOR MINISTRY
Front Door Ministry includes the many roles of hospitality that welcome people to worship and guide families to the appropriate classroom. If you are interested in helping on a Sunday morning, please consider signing up via the “serve” tab below.
Usher: At the doors to the sanctuary, providing bulletins, and helping people find seating.
Coffee Host: At the coffee station in High Grounds, setting up and brewing coffee, and engaging with visitors during post-church coffee hour.
Communion Prep and Set-up: Preparing communion elements before worship. Plates, cups, and the elements stocked in kitchen located in Family Life Center.
Door Greeter: Located at the east and west entrances of the church, opening doors and welcoming visitors.
Connector: Just inside the west entrance to answer questions and direct visitors to the appropriate location, whether it is the sanctuary, nursery, or children’s ministry.
Parking Lot Attendant: Future goal as our church grows to direct visitors to the best available parking spot. If the lot is full, to help visitors navigate alternative parking locations.
Click the link to SERVE