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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Pastor Brooks is always available for questions or to help.

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What time are your Sunday services?

We gather for worship every Sunday: Morning Worship at 10:00 AM and Evening Worship at 6:00 PM, at 160 S Victory Blvd in Burbank. The events page has everything else happening this week.

Where is Covenant Church located?

We meet at 160 S Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502. The building has plenty of parking! We also have storage space indoors for anyone arriving by bicycle. And there are train and bus stops very close. Get directions →

What kind of church is Covenant Church?

Covenant Church is a Christian church in Burbank, California. We are Reformed and Presbyterian, a mission work of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP). The Bible is our foundation and the basis for all our ministry, teaching, and preaching. We meet every Sunday at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM at 160 S Victory Blvd. You are invited. Who we are →

Is Covenant Church a Christian church?

Yes. The Bible is our foundation. We hold the historic Christian faith, summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith: one God in three persons, the Bible as His true and authoritative Word, and salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. What we believe →

Is there a Reformed or Presbyterian church in Burbank?

Yes. Covenant Church is a Reformed and Presbyterian church (Associate Reformed Presbyterian) in Burbank, at 160 S Victory Blvd. We worship every Sunday at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. What to expect →

Is there a Reformed church in the San Fernando Valley?

Yes. Covenant Church is in Burbank, at the southeast corner of the San Fernando Valley. We are a Reformed and Presbyterian church (Associate Reformed Presbyterian), and we worship every Sunday at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. What to expect →

Is there a Reformed church in Los Angeles?

Yes. Covenant Church is a Reformed and Presbyterian church (Associate Reformed Presbyterian) in Burbank, in Los Angeles County, at 160 S Victory Blvd. We worship every Sunday at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. If Burbank is too far, write to Pastor Brooks and he will gladly point you toward a faithful congregation nearer to you, even if it is not ours.

Is there a church in Burbank with a Sunday evening service?

Yes. Evening Worship is every Sunday at 6:00 PM at 160 S Victory Blvd. The evening worship service is a little less than an hour. This is a quieter opportunity to refocus our hearts and minds on the things of Jesus as we begin the new week. After most evening services, all are invited to stay for Questions to the Minister & Answers. On the last Sunday of the month, the evening service includes the Lord's Supper. Service times →

What should I wear?

We're casual! Wear whatever you feel comfortable in. What to expect on Sundays →

Do you offer worship translation in Armenian or Spanish?

Yes. Live translation of worship and the sermon is available on request, in Armenian (Հայերէն) and in Spanish (Español). Request it on either page and we'll make arrangements for your visit.

How long are the services?

Morning Worship is 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM. Evening Worship begins at 6:00 PM and is a little less than an hour.

Is there a nursery? Is Covenant Church child-friendly?

Yes. Young children are invited to our nursery. The nursery is an open-glass room in the same room where the worship services take place. The nursery is supervised by someone qualified and background-checked. Older children are invited to stay in the worship service. They'll be provided an activity booklet and an opportunity to win a prize at the conclusion of the worship service. The whole family →

I've never been to church — or a Reformed church. Will I feel out of place?

At Covenant Church worship services, you won't be called on to speak or to pray. You're not expected to know the Bible or to have memorized verses. Your mind and heart will have opportunity to focus on the worship.

Can I watch the service online?

Yes. Morning and Evening Worship are streamed live on our YouTube channel, and past sermons are there and on SermonAudio. Watch a service →
Worship & Beliefs

What is a Reformed church?

A Reformed church holds to the faith of the Protestant Reformation: sinners are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone. This is summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith. What we believe →

What denomination is Covenant Church?

We are a mission work of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP), a Reformed and Presbyterian denomination with roots in Scottish Presbyterianism and the Reformation. The ARP is a member of the North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council (NAPARC), the fellowship of confessional Reformed and Presbyterian denominations.

Is Covenant Church nondenominational?

No. Covenant is a mission church in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP), which has been in the United States since 1782. Being affiliated with a denomination provides accountability, resources, and connections.

What is a Presbyterian church?

“Presbyterian” describes how a church is governed: by a body of elders (from the Greek presbyteros, “elder”) and not by one person, and joined to other congregations through a regional assembly called a Presbytery.

What is expository preaching?

The preaching is expository, meaning that the minister draws out the message from the verses of Scripture.

Do you celebrate communion (the Lord's Supper)?

Yes. We celebrate the Lord's Supper in worship; on the last Sunday of each month it is held in the evening service.

Do you baptize?

Yes. Pastor Brooks has written a short primer, The Sacrament of Baptism.

Do you sing Psalms?

Yes. Covenant Church sings Psalms from the Bible that have been set to music. And hymns that you'll probably recognize already! What is a Psalter? →

What is “Questions to the Minister & Answers”?

After most Sunday evening services, all are invited to stay and ask Pastor Brooks anything about God, faith, the Bible, or the sermon. Events →
Community & Getting Involved

What ministries does Covenant Church offer?

Are there Bible studies?

Yes. The Men's Study is the fourth Tuesday of every month and the Ladies' Study is the fourth Wednesday. There will be food, fellowship, and a wonderful study.

Is there a youth group?

Yes. The Youth Group is for students in middle and high school and meets the first Thursday of every month. All youth are invited for games, fellowship, delicious food, study of Scripture, and what's always a fun time!

How can I become a member?

There is a brief Church Membership info time after Morning Worship. Or contact Pastor Brooks. He is always available for questions or to help.

How can I give?

This is an opportunity to give back to the Lord in financial giving to support the ministry of Covenant Church. Give online on the giving page, by mail, or during the offering at any worship service.

Is Covenant Church a new church?

Yes. Covenant Church is just getting started. We are a church plant of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, established in 2023. Covenant is a new church, but with historic roots to the 1600's and the Reformation. Who we are →