Covenant Churches

What is Habitat's Covenant Church Program?

The Covenant Church Program supports Habitat for Humanity's goal to eliminate poverty housing throughout the world and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. The program shapes the commitment between the local church or parish and Habitat for Humanity, forming a partnership to build simple, decent houses with those in need. Habitat hopes to build new relationships and a sense of community as well as new houses.

What commitments must a covenant church make?

Each Habitat for Humanity Church is required to provide financial and prayer support. Beyond that, each congregation determines its own form of commitment, appropriate to its particular situation.

How does Habitat's Covenant Church Program benefit churches?

The Covenant Church Program allows church members to express their faith through a practical "hands on" partnership that meets the housing needs of the inadequately sheltered. By working together as partners, the affluent and the poor become aware of their common heritage as God's children.

Is the covenant a legally binding document?

No. It is a faith commitment, similar to an individual's pledge to the church.

There are currently seven Convenant Churches that help support the Northern Worcester County Habitat for Humanity. These churches help through their prayers, financial support, and supplying volunteers for the various Habitat projects.

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If you are interested in having your church become a Covenant Church with Habitat, please E-mail Habitat@atbeach.com