TOKYO, JAPAN (July 16, 2007) – No damage has been reported by Evangelical Covenant churches in Japan following an earthquake that rocked parts of the country, killing at least eight and injuring hundreds more, missionary Pauline Carlson wrote in an …
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New Covenant Affirmations Curriculum Now Available
CHICAGO, IL (July 16, 2007) – New curriculum to help churches study and discuss the six central affirmations of the Evangelical Covenant Church is now available. The material is free.
Lorraine Johnson, Wife of Retired Covenant Minister, Dies
RICHLAND, MI (July 13, 2007) – Lorraine (Larson) Johnson, 80, wife of retired Evangelical Covenant Church pastor Leroy W. Johnson, died this morning. Service arrangements are pending.
New Disabilities Group Seeks to Network Congregations
CHICAGO, IL (July 13, 2007) – Several decades ago, when Jim Swanson was pastor of Calvary Covenant Church in Cranston, Rhode Island, someone began pounding on the door of the church. When the pastor opened the door, he found a …
North Park Vikings Name New Women’s Soccer Coach
CHICAGO, IL (July 13, 2007) – The North Park University Athletic Department has named a former player from its top rival to be the team’s new women’s soccer coach.
Palmberg Announces Decision to Retire Next Year
CHICAGO, IL (July 12, 2007) – Dr. Glenn R. Palmberg will retire as president of the Evangelical Covenant Church effective August 31, 2008.
Curriculum Addresses Barriers in Coping With AIDS/HIV
CHICAGO, IL (July 12, 2007) –Hispanic pastors in the Evangelical Covenant Church are using a targeted curriculum and film to break down longstanding barriers that have kept Latino communities from assisting people with AIDS/HIV as well as stopping the spread …
Hundreds Mourn Deaths of Two Small Boys
SCAMMON BAY, AK (July 11, 2007) – Hundreds of people from across Alaska attended the funeral held Monday afternoon for two boys who drowned here Friday.
Arrests Made in Burglary of Iowa Covenant Church
LARCHWOOD, IA (July 11, 2007) – Three Sioux Falls, South Dakota, men have been arrested in connection with eight burglaries, including the rural Grandview Covenant Church in Larchwood.
New Book Emphasizes Worth of Each Individual
WASILLA, AK (July 11, 2007) – Dena Luchsinger’s new bilingual, illustrated children’s book, Sometimes Smart Is Good (A Veces Es Bueno Ser Listo), was born of her love for children with disabilities. She wanted to let kids know that even …