Covenant began as Metropolitan Community Church, Birmingham in February 1981, when 12 people came together for the first worship service of a GLBT affirming congregation.  Speakers included student clergy and others who helped provide pastoral guidance during our first 16 months.  In 1986, the name Covenant was officially added to the church's name.

In 1987, long-time pastoral leader Mary Moore decided to follow another calling and Cliff Morrison was appointed as the pastoral leader in September 1989.  He remained our pastor until his death in 1994.

In 1994, a decision was made to relocate to the church's current campus at 5117 First Avenue North in Birmingham at which time long-time MCC clergy, Rev. Marge Ragona became Covenant's pastor, serving until her retirement in February 2000. 

A new period of growth at Covenant began when Rev. J.R. Finney II began as  Senior Pastor in September 2000.  His ministry has spurred even greater growth in membership, ministries, attendance, children's church, outreach, community involvement and community exposure.  The history of Christian love and effort of this church is made possible by Covenant's long time dedicated members, new comers, and friends and is reflective of Covenant's commitment to it's vision.

After much prayer, two congregational forums with total attendance of 139 people, due notification and a pastoral letter from Pastor J.R., Covenant, in the largest attended congregational meeting in our history, voted 97% to disaffiliate with UFMCC on January 8, 2006.

After Covenant's disaffiliation with UFMCC, the membership rolls have continued to grow at a robust pace and the congregation has outgrown the current facilitiy.   Covenant has embarked on an ambitious drive to sell the current campus and purchase a larger facility in the Birmingham area.  It is our goal to relocate our campus by Spring 2009.