Covenant Church Houston

05/28/2026

The Collab-Lab is coming to Covenant!

Join us on Saturday, June 6, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. for a morning of hands-on educational games and activities in Collaborative for Children's innovative mobile classroom. Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to learn more about problem solving, STEAM, and social emotional learning.

All neighborhood families are welcome to attend this free event in the Museum District! See our bio for more information on the Collab-Lab or reach out with any questions.

05/26/2026

Our Opening Sentences for Pentecost Sunday were from Prayers for a Privileged People by Walter Bruggemann.

We hear the story of the wind at Pentecost,
Holy wind that dismantles what was,
Holy wind that evokes what is to be,
Holy wind that overrides barriers and causes communication,
Holy wind that signals your rule even among us. 

We are dazzled, but then – reverting to type -
We wonder how to harness the wind,
how to manage the wind by our technology,
how to turn the wind to our usefulness,
how to make ourselves managers of the wind 

Partly we do not believe such an odd tale
because we are not religious freaks;
Partly we resist such a story,
because it surges beyond our categories;
Partly we had imagined you to be more ordered
and reliable than that. 

So we listen, depart, and return to our ordered existence:
we depart with only a little curiosity
But not yielding;
we return to how it was before,
unconvinced but wistful, slightly praying for wind,
craving for newness,
wishing to have it all available to us.
We pray toward the wind and wait, unconvinced but wistful.

05/23/2026

Please join us for worship this Sunday, May 24.

Laura Mayo writes:

Wear red for Pentecost (if you so desire)! We will celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit this Sunday. There was no missing the Spirit that first Pentecost. What are the signs of the Spirit’s presence in our day? How do we experience the mighty rushing winds of the holy in our lives? What are we compelled to do and say by the gathering of sacred gusts?

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05/22/2026

The Covenant Singers will sing "Come Down, O Love Divine" arr. Philip R. Dietterich this Sunday in worship before going on summer break.

During the 2025-26 program year, the choir sang forty anthems, two major choral works, and nine enthusiastic rounds of "Happy Birthday" at our monthly choir birthday celebrations. Current members range from fifteen years old to approaching ninety, covering every decade in between. 

And, they have fun! Over the past year, the choir enjoyed our annual Christmas party, an Easter Egg Hunt (there is still at least one egg left in the sanctuary), various other celebrations, and an End-of-Year Awards Gala last Thursday night, where the altos won Best and Brightest Section (no surprise here).

We are so thankful for the choir's ministry with and among us.

05/19/2026

It's time for Pride, Covenant!

We are so excited to be participating again this year in the Houston Pride Parade on Saturday, June 6. We're looking for volunteers to walk with or ride on our float, provide snacks and drinks, shuttle marchers to the gathering area, and decorate the float in the week before the parade. Do you feel called to join us? See the link in the comments to sign up!

Then, join us for our annual Pride Sunday on June 7 at 11 a.m. All are welcome to this special worship service celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ voices.

05/17/2026

Please join us for worship this Sunday, May 17.

David Lee writes:

This Sunday, the Covenant Singers are presenting Jazz Missa Brevis by acclaimed English composer, pianist, and jazz musician Will Todd. His anthem titled “The Call of Wisdom” is a favorite anthem of the Covenant Singers. The work contains simple melodies with intricate, sometimes "spicy" jazz harmonies. It has been an exceptionally fun work to learn, and it will be equally delightful for listeners. The entire service will be accompanied by the Rob Landes Trio.

Text: Psalm 47

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05/16/2026

The Covenant Singers present Will Todd's "Jazz Missa Brevis" in worship this Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m. The full service, including our congregational hymns, will be accompanied by Houston's legendary Rob Landes Trio. Join us for a joyful and unforgettable worship experience!

05/13/2026

Earlier this month, we said goodbye (for now) to Brendon Young as our 2026-2027 Artist in Residence. Brendon is an extraordinarily gifted musician and a warm and loving person. He joined us in worship to play solo music and collaborate with our choir. He helped us with community outreach projects and shared his spiritual and musical journey. He enthusiastically wore a fruit shirt for Fruit Shirt Sunday. He taught us not only what a bassoon is, but why we should care. Brendon has greatly enriched the life of our congregation. We hope to keep seeing him for years to come.

Brendon's position at Covenant was funded by a grant from the University of Houston Moores School of Music's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. We are so excited to be offering this residency again in the coming school year—more information to come soon!

05/09/2026

Please join us for worship this Sunday, May 10.

Laura Mayo writes:

This chapter from John has become one of my favorite passages in the Second Testament. I get caught by the abiding language, and in this Sunday’s particular verses, by the idea of adoption. Jesus is preparing the disciples for his absence but he promises they will not be abandoned. The Holy Sprit is coming. They will not be orphaned. As we prepare to celebrate, once again, the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, how do we lean into these promises?

Text: John 14:15-21

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05/08/2026

Covenant will volunteer at Montrose Grace Place again this coming Wednesday, May 13!

We are looking for volunteers to provide food and serve dinner on Wednesday. Volunteers will arrive at Grace Place around 5:30 p.m. and serve for about two hours. Requested food donations include mac and cheese, biscuits, veggie trays, and cookies. If you'd like to donate food but can't make it on Wednesday night, you can drop it off at church on Sunday or during the day on Wednesday.

Please sign up in advance using the link in our bio. This is one of our most beloved regular service opportunities. We hope to see you there!