Care
Covington has a heart for mission. We dive deep into local projects supporting families and our school-age kids. When calamity strikes or extreme hardship beckons, we strive to extend a helping hand both far and wide to provide comfort and care. Our congregation responds most deeply when there is a clear understanding of need, a personal connection to the people involved, and opportunities to participate beyond financial giving.
See below for a snapshot of our recent activities:
Gopher Grub/Pavilion Food Pantry
From the start of 2025, Covington family and friends donate nearly a box of cereal a day for kids in the Pavilion Central School district. This cereal goes home to help feed families during weekends off from school. At Thanksgiving we provided 15 turkeys in 2024!
School Supplies & Teacher Appreciation
Supporting our local schools is a big priority for Covington. Whether it’s providing an appreciation lunch at the close of the school year for teachers and staff or collecting student supplies at the start, we want to be a partner in providing a positive learning environment.
Natural Disasters
Working together with neighboring churches, we collected 60 gift cards for the Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church which itself was razed by fire in early 2025. With boots on the ground, they provided relief to neighbors in need. Covington’s goal was 59 cards in recognition of Super Bowl 59 (LIX). If only the Bills faced off against the Eagles! Covington was also able to send cards to rural North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Our Mission Team is always looking for opportunities to lend a helping hand to those facing real emergencies.
Rural Minds
Working in partnership with county and state mental health professionals, Covington hosted an evening workshop featuring the founder of Rural Minds – Jeff Winton - to increase awareness of suicide prevention resources in our most vulnerable communities. For more on Rural Minds, go to: Rural Minds | USA
Grants
In 2024, Covington contributed over $6,500 to local organizations providing care to our community… from the very young to our seniors, and to those suffering from illness, hunger, and substance abuse.