SPOKANE, WA (October 8, 2010) – Spokane Police are investigating the death of former Evangelical Covenant Church pastor David W. Thorin, 71, who died September 18.
Covenant Team Receives Warm Welcome in Congo
BOKONZO, CONGO (October 8, 2010) –The presence of Evangelical Covenant Church leaders declared love more powerfully than words when the team worshiped with members of the Covenant Church of Congo (CEUM) Thursday.
Open House for ECC Facility in November
CHICAGO, IL (October 8, 2010) – The public will have an opportunity to tour new offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church on West Higgins Road during an open house to be held in November.
Zambikes a Finalist in World Challenge Competition
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA (October 7, 2010) – Newsweek and BBC World News have announced that Zambikes, a bicycle manufacturing business in Zambia co-founded by a 25-year-old member of Clairemont Covenant Church, is one of five finalists in the media companies’ World Challenge competition.
Seeking Candidates for Alaska Field Director Position
EAGLE RIVER, AK (October 7, 2010) – A search process is under way for a new field director to lead the Evangelical Covenant Church of Alaska (ECCAK) regional office, replacing retiring Field Director Rodney Sawyer.
Pastor’s Sermon Inspired by Famed ‘Wailing Wall’
MERCER ISLAND, WA (October 6, 2010) – Greg Asimakoupoulos, pastor of Mercer Island Covenant Church, drew on inspiration from a large local Jewish population as well as religious practices in Jerusalem when he recently asked his congregation to write on a wall in the building.
Central Conference Seeks Historic Items
CHICAGO, IL (October 6, 2010) – The Central Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church will soon begin collecting visual items for a video to be shown during the 125th History Celebration and Conference Annual Meeting in the spring.
Walter Gets First-Hand View of Congo Ministries
CHICAGO, IL (October 5, 2010) – Evangelical Covenant Church President Gary Walter will get a first-hand look at the ministries of the Congo Covenant Church (CEUM) when he arrives in the African nation on Wednesday for a visit that will run through October 15. He left Chicago today.
Two Leaders Nominated to Additional Terms
CHICAGO, IL (October 5, 2010) – Two executive ministers were nominated for additional four-year terms and a process was approved around the theme of Organizing for Mission when the Executive Board of the Evangelical Covenant Church met this past weekend.
Fraudulent Email Making the Rounds
CHICAGO, IL (October 5, 2010) – A bogus email purporting to come from Evangelical Covenant Church President Gary Walter was making the rounds early Tuesday, claiming Walter was robbed at gunpoint while visiting London and asking email recipients to respond with offers of help.