Join us for a uniquely intergenerational experience.
Rocklin Cov is a MULTIgenerational church. We have people from a few months old to 104 years young! But we are not content with simply being multigenerational…we embrace being INTERgenrational
“Elder generations are not something to be moved on from, and younger generations are not something to be moved towards – the necessity for all to serve and minister together, and to be honored by the other as Christ loves all His church, is not just said and believed, but also practiced.” - Zach Yentzer
We have age specific programming but we intentionally create space and opportunity (often during Sunday mornings) for our generations to connect, grow and serve together.
What We Believe
When new members join a Covenant church, they are asked two questions about belief: “Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior and promise to follow him as Lord?” and “Do you accept the Holy Scriptures, the Old and New Testaments, as the word of God and the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine, and conduct?” They are then asked if they intend to live as faithful followers of Christ and members of the church and denomination.
That’s all. That is enough.
But on another level, of course, the answer is a good deal more complex. While the Covenant Church does not require adherence to any written creed, we take our theology very seriously, and our history as well. We are a Reformation church, a part of the Church universal, and an evangelical church. In that heritage, we share certain central beliefs, which draw us together in faith and fellowship and make possible a freedom among us on more widely ranging issues.
We describe those central beliefs as “affirmations.” If you are interested in reading these affirmations, they are available by clicking on this link. We hope that as you read these affirmations you will find yourself identifying with them in your own faith experience. If they raise questions for you or you would like to read further, we would encourage you to contact Pastor Mike for more suggestions.
Our Story
Community Covenant Church has its foundation in history that goes back for over one-hundred years here in the Rocklin area. First organized in September 12, 1871, it was originally given the name of The First Congregational Church Of Christ.
In the early 1940’s (the exact date is unknown.) the name was changed to The Rocklin Pilgrim Church, reflecting the association of the pastor at that time, Rev. William Mays, with the Pilgrim Holiness Church, in Pasadena.
On May 24, 1946, the name was again changed to The Rocklin Community Church, and the church continued under that name until March 26, 1950, when the congregation under the leadership of the Rev. Worth Hodgins, voted to enter into fellowship with the Mission Covenant Church, both state and national. This marked the beginning of the church’s affiliation with the Covenant denomination and established our heritage until the present time.
The church underwent a complete reorganization at the time it was moved to its present location at 5140 Topaz Avenue. This occurred on January 30, 1966, and the church was subsequently named The Evangelical Covenant Church. The name was later changed to Community Covenant Church, and so it is known today.