Last week the assigned gospel text was a very familiar story; Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In the sermon I talked about how we […]

This Sunday, Covenant will hold its Annual Congregational Business Meeting. As part of the meeting, we will pass a budget and elect Board members. Leading […]

This Sunday, Covenant will observe World Communion Sunday. The first Sunday in October is a day set aside when Christians around the world gather at […]

I’m writing this Note from Pastor J R immediately after having watched Pope Francis’ address to a joint session of the U. S. Congress. Just […]

Every now and then you hear something so outrageous that you find yourself saying, “He or she said what?” It’s usually a word or comment […]

This Sunday will be the 46th Anniversary of the riots at New York City’s Stonewall Inn that was “a turnaround” for the LGBTQ community. It […]

To all Fathers and those serving in paternal roles, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! It’s interesting that none of the assigned lectionary scriptures this year has anything […]

This Saturday evening the Central Alabama Pride Parade takes place. It will be followed by Pridefest beginning at noon on Sunday at Sloss Furnaces. Covenant, […]

Sometimes I think God has an incredible sense of humor. On second thought, make that an incredible sense of irony! NO, maybe it’s just an […]

This Sunday’s gospel reading from Mark 1 is about healing.  As I studied it this week preparing for the sermon, I was reminded of the […]