Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Welcome to Covenant Presbyterian Church in Athens, GA
Covenant Presbyterian Church has served the Athens community since 1966 as an inclusive faith community dedicated to living out Christ's example of service. Our mission emphasizes worship, spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach through diverse programs for all ages. We host weekly worship services with rich liturgy, music, and intergenerational participation, while maintaining a strong commitment to social justice and community support. Our congregation partners with local organizations to address hunger, homelessness, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy, operating a food pantry that serves over 1,000 individuals monthly.Through educational programs for children, youth, and adults, we foster spiritual development while creating meaningful connections within our community. Our progressive values align with the Presbyterian Church (USA) tradition while embracing modern challenges and opportunities for service.
Services
Worship Services
Food Pantry
Youth Programs
Adult Education
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We offer inclusive worship services welcoming all individuals regardless of background
- Our congregation has served Athens community needs since 1966
- We provide comprehensive programs for children, youth, and adults
- Our mission includes operating a weekly food pantry serving 1,000+ people
- We partner with local organizations for hunger relief and social justice initiatives
What people say
Inclusive community
Active outreach programs
Welcoming worship environment
Engaging youth programs
Strong social justice focus
Services
Worship Services
Our weekly worship services combine traditional liturgy with contemporary relevance, featuring music from choirs and handbells, scripture-based sermons, and intergenerational participation. During June through August, services begin at 10:00 AM. All services include communion on the first Sunday of each month and incorporate visual arts during liturgical seasons. Services are available via live stream on our YouTube channel for those unable to attend in person.
Food Pantry
The weekly food pantry serves over 1,000 individuals monthly, including 325 children and 200 seniors. We partner with UGArden to provide fresh produce and collaborate with Campus Kitchen to distribute 600+ hot meals weekly. Our hunger action initiatives include food collection drives, meal preparation programs, and advocacy for systemic solutions to food insecurity while maintaining our certification as a PCUSA Hunger Action Congregation.
Youth Programs
Middle and high school youth gather weekly for recreation, meals, and faith-based programming led by ordained staff and trained volunteers. Our programs include seasonal outings, mission trips, and intergroup activities with other Presbyterian youth. Special initiatives like the Covenant Birthday Brigade provide monthly birthday cakes for children in homeless shelters, fostering community engagement and spiritual development.
Community Outreach
Through local and national partnerships, we address homelessness, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and legal access. Programs include Habitat for Humanity builds, the Athens Free Clinic, and AATJ Legal Pop-Up Clinics. Our Green Dream Team promotes sustainability while Knitters & Knotters create blankets for those in need. We host community groups and provide meeting space for various organizations serving vulnerable populations.
Children's Education
Age-appropriate Sunday School classes use the Growing in God's Love curriculum to engage children in scripture through storytelling, art, and drama. Juniors (K-3rd grade) and Middlers (4th-7th grade) meet weekly during the school year, while nursery care is available for younger children. Our programs emphasize wonder, creativity, and spiritual formation in a welcoming environment that includes worship bags for all ages.
People
Tom Wetherington
Pastor
Pastor Tom leads worship services, youth programs, and community outreach initiatives. With extensive experience in Presbyterian ministry, he guides spiritual development programs and coordinates mission partnerships while maintaining active engagement with local social justice causes.
Amy Baer
Outreach Coordinator
Amy coordinates all outreach programs including the food pantry, Campus Kitchen partnership, and volunteer initiatives. She manages community engagement efforts and serves as primary contact for hunger action programs and advocacy projects throughout the Athens area.
Questions
What are your worship service times?
Sunday worship services are at 11:00 AM August through May, and 10:00 AM June through August.
Is childcare available during services?
Yes, nursery care is available during Sunday School and worship services for children birth to age 5.
Do you offer online worship options?
Yes, all Sunday services are live-streamed and available on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/cpcathens.
Are you affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA)?
Yes, we are a member congregation of the Northeast Georgia Presbytery in the PC(USA).
Do you have programs for children and youth?
Yes, we offer Sunday School classes for children ages K-7th grade and youth programs for middle/high school students.
