CHICAGO, IL (September 26, 2006) – The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has certified The Fray’s album How to Save a Life as platinum, having sold more than one million copies.
Two members of the band, Ben Wysocki and
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Nebraska Church Marks 100 Years of Ministry
CERESCO, NE (September 26) – Former pastors returned “home” to complement many activities throughout the 100th anniversary celebration of the Evangelical Covenant Church that focused on the congregation’s past, current and future ministries.
North Park Grad Recalls ‘Blues Brothers’ Filming
CHICAGO, IL (September 26, 2006) – Whether it was getting the inside information on the making of The Blues Brothers movie, racing in the First Annual River Run, or touring various sites mentioned in a popular work of fiction, celebrants
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Services Pending for Retired Pastor Elmer Ost
SPRING VALLEY, CA (September 25, 2006) – Services are pending for retired Evangelical Covenant Church pastor Elmer Ost who died Sunday evening.
Holmgren, Thomas Honored During Homecoming
CHICAGO, IL (September 25, 2006) – Michele Thomas was just a freshman when she organized and directed the Gospel Choir at North Park University in the 1990s. The choir, which began with 12 members, has gone on to be one
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Crunchy Conservatives? Read On . . .
By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (September 22, 2006) – For several decades now, Tony Campolo, Ron Sider, and Jim Wallis – all of whom have appeared at Evangelical Covenant Church events – have fought the stereotypical image of evangelicals being …
Thailand Enjoys Calm Following Upheaval
BANGKOK, THAILAND (September 22, 2006) – Thailand continues to remain calm following Tuesday’s coup d’etat that apparently has widespread support among the populace, says David Husby, Asia regional coordinator for the Department of World Mission of the Evangelical Covenant Church.…
Thailand Specialists Not Adversely Affected by Unrest
BANGKOK, THAILAND (September 20, 2006) – Those working in Thailand with economic development programs on behalf of the Evangelical Covenant Church have not been adversely affected by the recent political upheaval involving the ouster of the nation’s prime minister on …
New Spiritual Development Materials Available
CHICAGO, IL (September 19, 2006) – Members of Evangelical Covenant Churches have new materials available to help them grow deeper in areas than include developing a rule of life, spiritual companionships and mentoring children.
CHIC Kids Inspire New Meal-Packing Initiative
NEW BRIGHTON, MN (September 16, 2006) – Students at CHIC 2006 who packed more than half a million meals for starving children around the world inspired the Salem Evangelical Covenant Church here to get in on the act as part …