The History of Covenant

Covenant Church was formed in 1965 out of a desire in the Auburn community for a Presbyterian Church faithful to the Word of God and committed to the historic understanding of the Reformed faith.

    Meetings were first held in homes of interested families and later in the Woman’s Club on Sanders Street. On May 2, 1965, twenty-four people signed the church charter and the young church moved to the Auburn University campus.

    The church moved to its first permanent facility on Shelton Mill Road on July 9, 1967. Members provided most of the labor to construct this building. When it was destroyed by fire on December 29, 1975, the small congregation bravely continued to build the church and a new facility.

    In 1977, Covenant extended its ministry to evangelical students at Auburn University through the pastoral ministry of Dr. Peter Doyle. This enlarged and enthusiastic ministry began to draw young families to Covenant. In 1986, the church called Pastor Gary Spooner to lead the growing emphasis of ministry to families and students.

    Membership at Covenant has grown form the original 24 to 250. The congregation also welcomes many Auburn students who make Covenant their home church while attending college.

    Our history confirms God’s purpose that the faith of the Bible prospers in this strategic university community through Covenant Presbyterian Church.