I write today to introduce myself to you and to share a thought or two regarding my desire to serve alongside you in your ongoing witness in the love of God made known to us in Jesus Christ.
Perhaps some of you remember my wife Mary and me from the not too distant past when we worshiped with you.
In those experiences I have seen your love for one another, your desire to make faith relevant and purposeful within the community, and your determination to explore and venture into new expressions of being church.
I know that you have a deep commitment to welcoming and sustaining grace for all who gather and share in this holy journey, vibrant faith that brings honest and authentic conversations, freedom for all to find a path that brings faith into action, and a spirit that is not defined by the numbers but by the possibilities to which God is calling.
As your pastor I would be honored, challenged and enlivened to be a part of such a ministry. I believe in this community. The world needs Covenant Christian Church and it would be an honor to serve, care, dream and become alongside you.
Grace and Peace,
Loren Strait
A Place For You
The Lord’s House is a church that believes in Jesus,
a church that loves God and people.
We care about you!
Our church is open for Sunday morning services and prioritize social distancing and maintaining the health and safety of guests and members.
We recognize that you may be more comfortable or have a need to participate from home. Therefore we provide both online streaming of our Worship Service and weekly Thursday Bible Study.
Simon R. Green
“With all that is going on in the world, it’s easy to feel hopelessness and despair, but having resources so I can maintain my faith in the Lord, gives me the hope I need for the future.”
Worship Together
Meditation and Prayer
Reconciliation Labyrinth
On Good Friday, 2011 Covenant dedicated a Reconciliation Labyrinth. The labyrinth, the seventh of it’s kind in the United States, was built using a copyright design by Clare Wilson from South Africa. Since that initial labyrinth installation, Covenant has continued to explore the labyrinth journey, and now has the only “Labyrinth Park” in the United States, with five labyrinths for walking meditation and prayer.
Click on the above link to our updated brochure for more information about each of our five unique labyrinth designs.
Use of Labyrinth
We often use the Labyrinth as a place for prayer and meditation both in formal gatherings and for personal meditation and contemplative prayer.
Walking the Labyrinth
There is no wrong way to walk a labyrinth but many may find it helpful to envision the walk as a threefold path.
- Journey with Us: the walk to to the center, with others around you can be a quieting or emptying yourself, letting go of the details of everyday live, knowing that you are not alone, struggling with a life challenge.
- Journey with God: (Resting in the Center) time spent in the center meditation, praying or simply being of open mind and heart to receive whatever gift or insight may be present.
- Journey with Others: the walk from the center may be experienced as awareness of a deep connection or communion with God, the Holy Spirit, or with Sacred energy at work in the world and with all God’s children.
After walking the Labyrinth many feel centered, peaceful or renewed to journey back into challenges in their life and the world.
Reference Adopted From:
Robert Ferre’ of Labyrinth Enterprises
Latest Sermons
For More Online Sermons Go to our YouTube Channel at Covenant Christian Urbandale
Comparative Grace: A Holy Oxymoron
September 20, 2020
Unto Others
September 13, 2020
Beyond Quorum to Presence
September 6, 2020