LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA (January 23, 2008) – Members of Crown Valley Covenant Church voted 23-0 to close their doors a week ago Sunday, encouraged by the knowledge that their action will lead to at least 40 more churches being started.…
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Kenyan Violence Spurs Congregation to Increase Support
ROSEVILLE, MN (January 23, 2008) – The violence in Kenya has inspired members of the Roseville Covenant Church to increase its support of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Kenya.
Windsor Park Earns Five-Year Accreditation
CAROL STREAM, IL (January 23, 2008) – An international accrediting body has awarded its highest level of accreditation to Windsor Park Manor, an Evangelical Covenant Church retirement community.
Readers Share Their Thoughts
By Don Meyer
CHICAGO, IL (January 22, 2008) – Hardly a week goes by that we do not receive a few comments from readers on stories published as part of the Covenant online news report.
Preparations Near Completion for Midwinter Event
ROSEMONT, IL (January 18, 2008) – Preparations are nearing completion for the 2008 Evangelical Covenant Church Midwinter Pastors Conference to be held January 28-31 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare.
Sudanese Congregation Baptizes 21 Individuals
OMAHA, NE (January 18, 2008) – The First Sudanese Covenant Church baptized 21 people ranging in age from one to 17 on Sunday.
Unique Series Seeks to Broaden Understanding
BEMIDJI, MN (January 18, 2008) – Former Minnesota gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tim Penny reminded a gathering at Bemidji Covenant Church that practicing compassion is an integral part of each Christian’s personal life, noting that “how we do it …
Fire Damage Minimal, Shelter Residents Return
CHICAGO, IL (January 17, 2008) – A fire at the Cornerstone Community Outreach (CCO) homeless shelter caused only minor damage, and all residents have been able to return, says Sandy Ramsey, the ministry’s director. Jesus People USA Covenant Church (JPUSA) …
Violence in Kenya Creates Widespread Sense of Fear
KENYA, (January 17, 2008) – The moderator of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Kenya (ECCK) says violence in the country has frightened members of the church, but no one has been injured so far, and the congregations are looking to …
Walter Nomination Draws Expressions of Support
CHICAGO, IL (January 16, 2008) – Reaction has been quick and overwhelmingly supportive of the selection of Gary Walter as the nominee to stand for election as the next president of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC).