A NEw CHURCH COMMUNITY
TAKING ROOT IN MOUNT VERNON

For God's glory
and neighbor's good.

Our Current Season

We are preparing to begin regular Saturday gatherings while building relationships, listening to our neighbors, and gathering a launch community. There is room to help shape what Neighborhood Covenant becomes.

our story

grounded in the neighborhood

We believe church should be community first, relationship driven, and centered on people. Together, we are learning to live the gospel of Jesus—not just as something we believe, but as a way of life we practice. That means becoming people of repair in our relationships, growing in emotional and spiritual resilience, and learning to see and serve our neighbors.

Hi, we're Britta & Paul

We are pastors, parents, and neighbors who care deeply about creating a church community shaped by the way of Jesus and  honest relationships for the good of Mount Vernon. We’d love to hear your story, learn what matters to you, and begin with a simple conversation.

gatherings

Ways to belong

Our gathering rhythm is intentionally simple, creating space for worship, prayer, shared meals, and belonging. Start with a Cup—an unhurried conversation—while Sanctuary, Table, and Chapel take shape.

Sanctuary

Planned Rhythm · Saturdays at 6PM
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A gathering for worship that recenters us in the story of Jesus.

Table

Planned Rhythm · 4th Saturdays at 6PM
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A shared meal where we slow down and learn one another’s stories.

Chapel

Planned Rhythm · Wednesdays at Noon
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A quieter space to practice prayer and become present to God in everyday life.

Cup

Available Now · Let's grab a cup
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An unhurried one-on-one conversation for questions, care, and connection.

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Proccess

what to expect

You don’t have to have it all figured out to belong here. Whether you’re returning to church, exploring faith, carrying questions, looking for community, or simply curious, there is room to begin slowly.

what saturdays
will be like

5:00pm
Happy Hour
A relaxed hour for drinks, conversation, and connection.
6:00pm
Sanctuary or Table
Most Saturdays will center on worship. On fourth Saturdays, we will gather around a shared meal and conversation instead.
Afterward
Room to Linger
Our Saturdays are being designed around worship, hospitality, and the slow work of getting to know one another.
We are currently exploring a gathering place in or near downtown Mount Vernon. Join the email list to receive updates about the location and gathering dates.
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you may be wondering

What kind of church is this?

Neighborhood Covenant is a church rooted in the way of Jesus, the good of our neighbors, and the ordinary places where life happens. We are much more interested in practicing community than building an institution. We also belong to the Evangelical Covenant Church denomination.

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When and where will gatherings begin?

We are preparing to begin regular Saturday gatherings and are currently exploring a space in or near downtown Mount Vernon. Join the email list to receive the first gathering dates and location.

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Do I have to believe everything to show up?

No. You can come with faith, doubt, questions, curiosity, hope, grief, or uncertainty. We believe honest questions are part of a faithful life, and no one is expected to have everything figured out before they begin.

What about kids?

Kids are not an interruption to the life of the church; they are part of it. We make space for children to be seen, blessed, included, and cared for as we grow together.

What should I wear?

Come as you are. Most people dress casually. We care much more about making space for real connection than what anyone is wearing.

Will I be singled out?

No. We will welcome you, but we won’t make a spectacle of you. You can participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

Where should I start?

You can begin with Sanctuary, Table, Chapel, Cup, or simply a conversation. There is no single right doorway into community. Wherever you are and however you're coming, we want to get to know you.

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for the neighborhood.

For the neighborhood is our way of being a faithful presence in Mount Vernon.

We want to know our neighbors, support local schools and businesses, create spaces of welcome, and offer prayer, friendship, and practical help in ways that feel honest and human.

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🙏 Pray With Us
Join us in praying for Mount Vernon, our neighbors, and the people God is bringing together.

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👋 Invite a Neighbor
Know someone who might feel at home here? We'd love to meet them.

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🤝 Join the Launch Team
Help shape a community rooted in presence, hospitality, and the neighborhood.

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🏘️ Connect the Neighborhood
Introduce us to a local business, nonprofit, or community organization that we should know.

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Every neighborhood is shaped by ordinary people who choose to show up. We'd love for you to be part of the story.

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