CCOP is a covenant among congregations to work together through collective action in addressing the many problems facing families and congregations in the city.

Unemployment, crime, inadequate housing and health care, the unmet needs of our youth and senior citizens are all contrary to the foundations of Judeo-Christian values. Thus, many people in our community are unable to hear Christ's call because they have found religion to be irrelevant and impractical in their everyday lives.

We accept this challenge to take the Bible as a serious guide for involving ourselves in the community in order to promote love and justice and to enhance the dignity of every member of our congregations and community.

The goal of this covenant is to build an organization initially composed of churches that strengthens relationships in each congregation, between congregations and in other parts of the community. By congregations identifying and addressing common concerns through the process of community organization, we can put our values into action - not just on Sunday, but seven days a week!