ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – If the Evangelical Covenant Church is to truly affirm its “commitment to the whole mission of the church,” individuals and groups within the denomination must engage in reconciliation among themselves, declared Mossai Sanguma, president of the Covenant Church of Congo (CEUM), in his sermon during tonight’s worship service as part of the 125th anniversary celebration.
Three Honored with ACCW Awards
ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – The Association for Covenant Clergy Women presented three awards during the Covenant Ministerium business session.
Candidates Approved for Ordination, Commissioning, Consecration
ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – Delegates to the 125th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church today approved the following candidates for ordination to word and sacrament, specialized ministry, and finalization of transfer of ordination, as well as commissioning and missionary service.
39 Clergy Honored for Lifetimes of Service
ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – The Evangelical Covenant Church honored 39 clergy with a “Lifetime Service Recognition” during the denomination’s 125th Annual Meeting today.
Condon Appointed to East Coast Conference Position
CHICAGO, IL (June 26, 2010) – Jason R. Condon, an Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) pastor from New York State, has been appointed to serve as associate superintendent for the East Coast Conference, it was announced today.
Three Transitioning Leaders Honored By Delegates
ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – Delegates attending the 125th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church on Friday honored three denominational leaders who are transitioning from long-held positions.
Delegates Approve $20 Million Budget for 2011
ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – Delegates to the 125th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church approved a $20.8 million Mission and Ministry Budget for 2011.
Delegates Approve Resolution on Criminal Justice
ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – Delegates to the 125th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church today approved a Resolution on Criminal Justice with only one delegate voting against the document.
Samuel Alvarado Honored with T.W. Anderson Award
ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – For six months at ten o’clock every night, Samuel Alvarado would go to the home of a fellow Dearborn Covenant Church member who was dying of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) to lift the man from his wheelchair and help him prepare for bed.
Doreen Olson Elected to Fourth Term
ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Doreen Olson was re-elected Friday to a fourth four-year term as executive minister of the Department of Christian Formation.