Halverson to Lead ECC Advancement Office

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CHICAGO, IL (February 4, 2011) – Cynthia J. Halverson has joined the Evangelical Covenant Church team as executive director for advancement, it was announced today by President Gary Walter.…




Truax: Christian Hope Embraces Tough Questions

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By Stan Friedman

ROSEMONT, IL (February 4, 2011) – Christian hope is a far cry from that offered by others because it is painfully clear-eyed about the world, trusts that God is at work in the midst of suffering, and …




Johnston: People Looking for Infusion of Hope

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By Stan Friedman

ROSEMONT, IL (February 3, 2011) – Ray Johnston exhorted ministers at the Midwinter Conference on Tuesday night to give more attention to living with hope, because they and the rest of the world are in desperate need …




Storm Closes ECC Offices; Conference Continues

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CHICAGO, IL (February 3, 2011) – Offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church are closed today due to heavy snow and high wind that swept through the greater Chicago Tuesday evening and for most of the day Wednesday.…




Effort Seeks to Raise Income for Congo Farmers

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CHICAGO, IL (February 3, 2011) – The region of the Democratic Republic of Congo served by the Congo Covenant Church is the poorest in the country, according to a survey commissioned by the Paul Carlson Partnership (PCP).…




Perkins: ‘We Need a New Style of Church’

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By Don Meyer

ROSEMONT, IL (February 1, 2011) – It was a call to the Church – a call for a new style of Church that will come together in a new way to carry the whole gospel to the …




News Briefs: Covenanters Making Headlines

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CHICAGO, IL (January 31, 2011) – Covenant World Relief (CWR) is responding to the recent flooding in Sri Lanka through World Relief International and the local partner Alliance Development Trust.…




Minnesota Church Mourns Death of Michigan Woman

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BLOOMINGTON, MN (January 31, 2011) – Members of Bloomington Covenant Church are mourning the shooting death of Michigan resident Amy Henslee.…




New Living Affirmations Book Now Available

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CHICAGO, IL (January 31, 2011) – The recently released book, Living Faith: Reflections on Covenant Affirmations, will help Covenanters grow in their faith and further connect readers with the rest of the Evangelical Covenant Church.…




Memorial Service February 12 for Sally Olsson

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COLUMBIA, MD (January 31, 2011) – A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, February 12, for Sally Olsson, 97, who died January 23 at her home at Vantage House in Columbia.…




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