2026 Graduation
Graduation Celebration 
A night to celebrate this accomplishment with your fellow grads, family and Covenant faculty/staff - RSVP required.
When: Thursday, May 14 , 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Edwards Hall backyard on the Covenant Seminary campus
What: We'll have a food truck reception from 5-7pm (with lawn games to add to the fun!), followed by a short program with student testimonies from 6:30 - 7:00 pm. If available, please bring camp chairs and blankets, as seating is limited.
Food Trucks Include:
Balkan Treat Box http://www.balkantreatbox.com/menu-copy
Blues Fired Pizza https://www.bluesfiredpizza.com/menu
Third food truck option coming soon!
*Please note that sides will not be included with the vouchers, but are always available for purchase to your guests.
Food allergy information: all trucks are peanut-free. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Food Vouchers: The Seminary will provide each graduate with two meal vouchers to use at the food trucks. Guests will be able to purchase food, as well. To spread out the use of each food truck, we will print a set number of vouchers for each truck. These will be available in One-Stop when you pick up your regalia. This means you will have more choices if you pick up your regalia early. Drinks will be provided.
NOTE: If you are an out-of-town graduate or if you have food allergies (gluten and/or dairy), please look at the food truck menus (above) and email melissa.mckinney@covenantseminary.edu with the following information: (1) the number of vouchers requested (up to 2) and (2) the food truck requested for each voucher. When you arrive at the celebration you will find your food vouchers with your name on them at the drink table.
For the Program: There is no limit to the number of guests you may invite, but there will be a limited number of chairs/seating available, so please bring camp chairs and/or blankets to sit on.
***RSVP by May 5th
Commencement 
This is where we have formal recognition of completion of degree program, you receive your diploma, and a light reception follows the ceremony. See information below, including link for Commencement Instructions for Graduates , for all the necessary details.
When: Friday, May 15, 2026 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Where: First Evangelical Free Church
1375 Carman Road, Manchester, MO 63021
Virtual option: Unable to attend in person?
Speaker: Rev. Joe Novenson
Joe Novenson has most recently served as Pastor to Senior Adults at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. He previously served as senior pastor of the church for many years. Joe and his wife, Barb, have three children and four grandchildren.
Directions & Parking
The ceremony will be held in the auditorium, there will be staff to direct you at the entrances.