CHICAGO, IL (October 4, 2010) – A story in which an Evangelical Covenant Church minister says that vitriol hurled by Christians towards Muslims betrays the love of Christ was the most-read Covenant News Service story in September.
Vitality Journey – Focusing on Future, Not the Past
SAN DIEGO, CA (October 4, 2010) – Clairemont Covenant Church is the first congregation in the denomination to work through all phases of the Congregational Vitality Journey, and the pastor says the experience has been a source of renewal.
AVA Launches 31-Day Campaign
CHICAGO, IL (October 2, 2010) – The Advocacy for Victims of Abuse (AVA) ministry launched its 31-Days Campaign on Friday, and it will include stories told by women who attend Evangelical Covenant churches, sharing how they have experienced healing.
Missionaries Reported Safe Amid Quito Crisis
QUITO, ECUADOR (October 1, 2010) – Evangelical Covenant Church missionaries in Ecuador remained safe this morning one day after military troops stormed a Quito military hospital to rescue the country’s president, who had been held captive by a rebel group of National Police.
Bethany Reports Benefit Improvements and Rates
CHICAGO, IL (October 1, 2010) – Bethany Benefit Service medical premiums next year will increase four percent, well under the average nine to 11 percent increases projected for most other employee medical plans for 2011, it was announced today.
Memorial Service Saturday for William May
SAN DIEGO, CA (October 1, 2010) – A memorial service for retired Evangelical Covenant Church pastor William May, 89, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Miguel Covenant Village Bailey Center. He died Tuesday.
Director of Advancement Application Deadline Approaching
CHICAGO, IL (October 1, 2010) – Individuals interested in applying for the position as director of advancement for the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) have until October 30 to submit a cover letter and resume.
New Signage Installed on Covenant Offices Building
CHICAGO, IL (September 30, 2010) – Signs are being erected on the facility housing offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church on West Higgins Road, reflecting the familiar Covenant blue background and logo.Covenant offices relocated from the former 5101 North Francisco Avenue location on September 13.
Children Donate Funds to Buy 5,400 Bed Nets for Congo
CHICAGO, IL (September 30, 2010) – Children across the Evangelical Covenant Church contributed more than $54,000 to the “Bed Nets for Life” Children’s Service Project.
Holistic Healthcare Training in Congo Well-Received
BOKONZO, DR CONGO (September 29, 2010) – Leaders of the Congo Covenant Church (CEUM) hope that implementing Community Health Evangelism (CHE) will transform peoples’ view of healthcare as well as spur personal and economic development.