News

Pastor May Be Oldest to Receive Ordination

Post a Comment » Written on June 28th, 2010     
Filed under: News
Tags: , ,

ST. PAUL, MN (June 28, 2010) – When hands were laid on Roy White and he was prayed over Sunday morning, Roy White – at age 77 – may have become the oldest minister ever to receive his ordination in …



Message the Same – But Questions Have Changed

Post a Comment » Written on June 27th, 2010     
Filed under: News
Tags: ,

By Stan Friedman

ST. PAUL, MN (June 27, 2010) – This morning’s worship service celebrated the ordination, commissioning and consecration of new ministers and missionaries as they prepare to further their work in sharing the gospel with a rapidly changing …



Reconciliation – Must Do It, Not Just Believe It

Post a Comment » Written on June 26th, 2010     
Filed under: News
Tags: , , ,

By Stan Friedman

ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – If the Evangelical Covenant Church is to truly affirm its “commitment to the whole mission of the church,” individuals and groups within the denomination must engage in reconciliation among themselves, …



Three Honored with ACCW Awards

Post a Comment » Written on June 26th, 2010     
Filed under: News
Tags: , , , ,

ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – The Association for Covenant Clergy Women presented three awards during the Covenant Ministerium business session.…



Candidates Approved for Ordination, Commissioning, Consecration

Post a Comment » Written on June 26th, 2010     
Filed under: News
Tags: , ,

ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – Delegates to the 125th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church today approved the following candidates for ordination to word and sacrament, specialized ministry, and finalization of transfer of ordination, as well as …



39 Clergy Honored for Lifetimes of Service

Post a Comment » Written on June 26th, 2010     
Filed under: News
Tags: ,

ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – The Evangelical Covenant Church honored 39 clergy with a “Lifetime Service Recognition” during the denomination’s 125th Annual Meeting today.…



Condon Appointed to East Coast Conference Position

Post a Comment » Written on June 26th, 2010     
Filed under: Announcement, News
Tags: ,

CHICAGO, IL (June 26, 2010) – Jason R. Condon, an Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) pastor from New York State, has been appointed to serve as associate superintendent for the East Coast Conference, it was announced today.…



Three Transitioning Leaders Honored By Delegates

Post a Comment » Written on June 26th, 2010     
Filed under: Announcement, News
Tags: , , , ,

Based on the biblical record, teaching/learning activities have always been an influential part of the fabric of God’s people and the church. Acts 2:42-47 describes the early church and includes “they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching” as an obvious …



Delegates Approve $20 Million Budget for 2011

Post a Comment » Written on June 26th, 2010     
Filed under: Announcement, News
Tags: ,

ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – Delegates to the 125th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church approved a $20.8 million Mission and Ministry Budget for 2011.…



Delegates Approve Resolution on Criminal Justice

Post a Comment » Written on June 26th, 2010     
Filed under: Announcement, News
Tags: ,

ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – Delegates to the 125th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church today approved a Resolution on Criminal Justice with only one delegate voting against the document.…



« Older Entries Newer Entries »