Covenant Renewal Service

In 1775, John Wesley introduced a covenant renewal service to gather believers annually in a time of self-examination, reflection, and dedication, wholly giving themselves and renewing their covenant with God. Repentance through confession and commitment was a key focus of the service, demanding humility from those willing to submit themselves to the dynamic words stated within the liturgy. The service began to be held on the Sunday nearest January 1st. The covenant renewal service is a practice that continues in churches around the world. Today, we will join those churches as we participate in a modern adaptation of Wesley’s covenant service.