Covenant groups help us fulfill the part of our covenant "to know and be known" and are an excellent way of being connected to Oakhurst beyond Sunday worship.

Currently we have covenant groups that simply get together over a potluck meal, but there are also groups with a theme such as books, travel, movies, plays, and geographical location.

Current Covenant Groups

Book Club Covenant Group: This ongoing group meets the third Thursday evening of the month in members' homes to discuss a book selected by the members.

Sunday Luncheon Covenant Group: Members of this ongoing eat at a different restaurant once a month after the church service and share fellowship together.

Flicks Covenant Group: This ongoing group attends movies together at a local theater or watches DVDs at a member's home. They discuss the film over a meal at a nearby restaurant or home. Currently this group is not meeting. It needs someone to facilitate it.

WWJE (What Would Jesus Eat) Covenant Group: Members of this ongoing group live in Gwinnett County and meet on the second Tuesday of the month for dinner at a local restaurant. The location is rotated between northern and southern Gwinnett every two months.

Weekday Covenant Group: Members of this ongoing group meet on the third Thursday of the month at a restaurant of their choice to share lunch and fellowship.

Saltshaker Covenant Group: This type of ongoing group meets in members' homes for a potluck dinner and sharing on a schedule of their choosing. Some saltshaker groups have been meeting for a number of years, but new ones are now forming.

Performing Arts Covenant Group: This ongoing group attends plays together at a variety of venues in the Greater Atlanta area. They usually share a meal at a restaurant near the theater and/or meet for coffee afterwards. Currently this group is not meeting.

Retirees Covenant Group: This ongoing group is for those retired or available to participate in weekday activities, which would be primarily local or might involve a day trip out of town.

Rainbow Fellowship: This ongoing group of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and friends meets for a potluck/fellowship each quarter.

Hockey Fanatics Covenant Group: This is a group for hockey enthusiast. The group will attend at least one hockey game per month during the season and then, prepare for the next season.

Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors and Friends Covenant Group: This group is for those who involved in the art of pastoral care. The group will meet at least once a quarter for support and discussion concern as they offer care in a variety of clinical settings.

Atlanta's Best Barbeque Covenant Group: This group is for those who love barbeque and discovering places within the Atlanta area who serve the best of this type food. The group will meet at least quarterly to share a meal together at a local barbeque restaurant.

Keeping the Memories Covenant Group: This group is for those of you who enjoy scrap booking. This group will meet on a regular basis to scrapbook together and exchange ideas.

Small Ensembles Covenant Group: This group will come together on a monthly basis to sing and make music together. It is for those who do not have the time to allow them to sing in the choir but have a love for music.

Transition to Retirement Covenant Group: This group is aimed at those newly retired or soon-to-retire folks trying to figure out this new phase of their lives. How do we cope with the loss of structure provided by our jobs and enjoy our newfound freedom? Come and join us for discussion, planning, advice, or just company as you make this transition.

Board Games Covenant Group: This group is for those who enjoy all sorts of board games and the discussions that go with them. The group will meet on a regular basis to play their favorite board games.