Unitarian Universalist Association Young Adult and Campus Ministry Covenant Group Manual

About this manual

This manual provides a framework for establishing and running covenant groups focused on spiritual growth and community building for young adults and campus ministry. It includes guidance on selecting leaders, structuring meetings, and developing group covenants. The manual is based on practical experience and offers flexible, adaptable practices rather than rigid rules. It also includes sample meeting norms and themes for group cohesion.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Covenant Groups: What, Why, and How
• Selecting and Training Covenant Group Leaders
• A Typical Covenant Group Meeting
• More on Focus Readings, Early Meetings, and Special Events
• Starting Covenant Groups in Your Congregation

Frequently asked questions

How many people are in a covenant group?

Covenant groups comprise 8-12 people.

What is one rule for how members should interact in a covenant group?

Listen to whomever is speaking. Do not interrupt.

What should a covenant group covenant answer about meeting frequency?

How often will we meet?