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Gordon MacDonald Reflects on Plane Crash

Post a Comment » Written on January 17th, 2009     
Filed under: Articles, Leadership, News

It’s a great story, this “Miracle on the Hudson.” It speaks of our reverence for life, courage, discipline, team work. I hope we might reflect it in the church.

Gordon MacDonald posted a reflection on, what he calls, the miracle

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The Fray

Post a Comment » Written on November 23rd, 2008     
Filed under: Culture, Music, News

The Fray is a grammy nominated, four piece, American rock band from Denver– with Covenant connections.

Many of us have cheered them on, taken pride in the association and, of course, loved their sound and lyrics. They are soon …

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Church Comes to Aid of Abandoned Workers

Post a Comment » Written on November 22nd, 2008     
Filed under: Dangerous Worship, Local Church, News, Uncategorized

DECORAH, IA (November 20, 2008) – Decorah Covenant Church is providing shelter to roughly 20 Palauans who were forced from their homes when a meatpacking plant did not pay workers’ rent and utilities as it promised when they were hired, …

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Beethoven Sonata Provides Solace in Midst of Sorrow

Post a Comment » Written on November 20th, 2008     
Filed under: Local Church, Music, News
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MONTECITO, CA (November 19, 2008) – Chris Call, the chair of Montecito Covenant Church, was the vice president of Westmont College who formulated the emergency response plan that helped keep 600 students safe as a devastating wildfire claimed 15 …

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Gospel Choir Has Audience on their Feet

Post a Comment » Written on November 18th, 2008     
Filed under: Choral, Connection 09, Events, News, NPU

Well. I guess it’s a good year to have Rollo Dilworth at Connection and the NPU Gospel Choir for the opening night of Midwinter Conference. I live in Colorado, and could not journey to Chicago for the 15 year …

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Fire Victims Grieve, Pray, Rejoice in Sunday Worship

Post a Comment » Written on November 18th, 2008     
Filed under: Local Church, News

SANTA BARBARA, CA (November 17, 2008) – Grief – but mostly gratitude and joy – permeated Montecito Covenant Church’s (MCC) first worship service since the devastating fire that destroyed homes and forced the congregation to meet offsite.

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Homes Lost, Montecito Church Threatened by Fire

Post a Comment » Written on November 14th, 2008     
Filed under: Local Church, News

Our friend Don Johnson and his church, Montecito Covenant, are in the midst of tremendous loss. 

SANTA BARBARA, CA (November 14, 2008) – At least six members of Montecito Covenant Church have lost their homes in a massive fire that

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Register for CHIC 2009

Post a Comment » Written on November 13th, 2008     
Filed under: Events, Missional, News, Uncategorized
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CHICAGO, IL (November 11, 2008) – Early Bird registration for CHIC 2009 is now open. Read this full Cov News story for more details and info. Check out this promo video.

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In the Sphere

Post a Comment » Written on November 8th, 2008     
Filed under: News

Skye Jethani on the Cult of Mac. Quite a stretch and almost disturbing. Idolatry is, and always has been, a problem. But just because something is beautiful, functional, fun, a great value, popular and better than all other things …

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Better Blog Days

Post a Comment » Written on October 1st, 2008     
Filed under: News, Writing and blogging

Hey all.

I’m taking a trip to Germany October 3-18. While I’m away, our friends Jelani Greenidge and Don Johnson will be blogging here.

Jelani and Don are certifiable savants. And I trust this blog will become popular in …

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