Youth Ministry

Youth ministry at Covenant United Church of Christ at the direction of our Senior Pastor, Dr. Patrick L. Daymond, is led by our youth pastor, Minister Kevon Carter and assisted by a number of committed, ministers, teachers and volunteers that dedicate their time and talents to help us fulfill our mission to connect young people to Christ and equip them to be more like Christ.  

Worship experiences, programs, and activities include:

YOUTH / TEEN / YOUNG ADULT CHOIR & Youth Band  (YTYA)  
Ages 10 - College
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The Youth / Teen & Young Adult Choir invites all singers aged 10-Young Adult to join the YTYA.  We will resume rehearsals on Saturday, September 10 from Noon-1:00.  They will rehearse in the main Sanctuary this week.  We are also looking for young people who would like to play in the band.  Band members should have their own instrument and should be able to read music. All rehearsals will be on Saturday. 

Youth Confirmation Class
Ages 12- college
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Rev. Pamela Floyd

Covenant’s confirmation program is a year long spiritual journey for young people 12 and older.  Through Confirmation, participants learn about the Christian faith, explore the identity of the United Church of Christ, and get to know the history of our congregation. The class will be hybrid – we will meet virtually on second, third and fourth Wednesdays and meet in person on the first Saturday of each month.  The first class will be September 21 online.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT SEENA BRODNAX AT  (773-718-8245)

JUNIOR USHER MINISTRY
The Junior Usher Ministry is under the direction of Mrs. Cathye Richardson. They serve at Youth Church and the main church on Sundays. Any youth between the ages of 9 and 18 may serve as a Junior Usher.

JUNIOR DEACONS
Junior Deacons are called and ordained to serve the Church of Jesus Christ. As teenagers - their ministry is to the youth, as well as the adults of Covenant UCC and the community. This is accomplished through prayer and commitment. They serve as worship leaders at Youth Church and during general worship. To be a junior deacon a young person should be between the ages of 13-16, a member of Covenant UCC, and have completed the Confirmation program. Please contact Rev. Dr. Pamela N. Floyd, ministry leader, for additional information at .

The junior deacons are ordained in June of each year and information on the next class will be on our website. You may also call the church office for additional information.

S.Y.N.C. - Stepping Youth in Christ

Ages 8 - 18
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The SYNC (Stepping Youth in Christ) Step Ministry is a step / drill team ministry for youth ages 8-18. SYNC is an exciting experience where energy and music meet culture, and every step is a praise. The ministry meets on second, third and fourth Saturdays at 10:30 in the Ozzie E. Smith Youth Center.

TOTAL PRAISE DANCE MINSTRY

Ages 8 - College
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Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the mission of the Total Praise Dance Ministry is to provide our youth the opportunity to develop, discover, and praise God through spiritual dance with one sound serving one God.
Rehearsals are held on the second, third and fourth Saturdays 10:30 A.M. - Noon. Rehearsals are held in the Ozzie E. Smith Youth Center.