NORTHBROOK, IL (July 9, 2009) – A memorial service for Bernice R. Brandel, 95, who died Wednesday morning, will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 20, at Northbrook Evangelical Covenant Church, 2737 Techny Rd., in Northbrook.
Unique Zambian Bicycle Ministry Just Keeps Growing
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA (July 9, 2009) – Covenanter Vaughn Spethmann never imagined that the small nonprofit business he co-founded as a mission – Acirfa (Africa spelled backwards) – would have grown so quickly, branched out, and received worldwide attention through a …
Funeral Services Pending for Bernice R. Brandel
NORTHBROOK, IL (July 8, 2009) – Evangelical Covenant Church leaders and friends are praising the life of Bernice R. Brandel, who died this morning at the age of 95. Services are pending.
Peter Sung to Lead Covenant Church Planting Activities
CHICAGO, IL (July 8, 2009) – Peter Sung has been appointed the new director of church planting in the Department of Church Growth and Evangelism of the Evangelical Covenant Church, it was announced today.
Uruguay Covenant Church Recognized for Work with Poor
MALDONADO, URUGUAY (August 7, 2009) – The Evangelical Covenant Church of Uruguay may be the youngest Covenant Church in the world and include only three congregations, but it already is being recognized for its work with the poor.
Conference Targets Las Vegas for Church Planting Activity
CONCORD, CA (July 7, 2009) – The Pacific Southwest Conference is pursuing plans to plant the first Evangelical Covenant Church in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Students Explore Spirituality, Serving, and God’s Call
CHICAGO, IL (July 7, 2009) – High school students living as far apart as Arlington, Massachusetts, and Unalakleet, Alaska, gathered in Chicago to spend last Tuesday through Saturday developing new spiritual practices, listening for God’s call on their lives, and …
Youth Nexus Photos
CHICAGO, IL (July 7, 2009) – Following are additional photos taken during last week’s Youth Nexus gathering in Chicago. The agenda included a visit to the Chicago Art Institute, various indoor and outdoor activities, lots of time for dialogue on …
Jailed Journalist with Covenant Tie Draws Readers in June
CHICAGO, IL (July 6, 2009) – North Korea’s sentencing of an American journalist who is related to an Evangelical Covenant Church member was the most-read online news story in June.
Sankofa Photos
CHICAGO, IL (July 6, 2009) – Many memorable sights and sounds await those who will participate in the upcoming Sankofa journey August 6-9. Here are just a few of the scenes from an earlier Sankofa journey and a visit to …