Welcome to Covenant Group Ministries with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee.

With these resources, UUSC supports members of the UU community in the search for connection with each other and the larger global community; the quest for meaningful engagement with life’s most challenging questions; and the pursuit to engage more effectively with local, national, and global social justice initiatives.

Through the Covenant Group model of intimacy and ultimacy, participants will be inspired to take action on human rights issues that affect our global community. Small group worship and community building change lives and enliven commitments with purpose and passion. Individuals will find the strength and courage to take simple action steps or lead social justice projects that will ultimately help to change the world.

"This is one of the most exciting developments in the Small Group Ministry movements. It combines for me two of the more important aspects of Small Group Ministry -- connections among the people and concerns of the world." Rev. Calvin O. Dame

"The power of deep sharing among seekers, the essence of the Small Group Ministry, is key to my own vision of Living Democracy. It is through such common seeking that we gain clarity and courage to express our truest selves." Frances Moore Lappé

"The UUSC Covenant Group modules are a great way for small groups to explore the spiritual underpinnings of social action today." Rev. John Buehrens

Recommended readings: These short essays from the Rev. Calvin Dame explain the philosophy and value of group service projects in Small Group Ministry.

1. “Service: An Essential Element of Small Group Ministry,” by Rev. Calvin Dame (Page 1) (Page 2)
2. “Revitalize Your Congregation’s Social Action Program with Small Group Ministry,” by Rev. Calvin Dame