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In Sweden, Three Denominations Become One

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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (June 10, 2011) – The Swedish Mission Church, Swedish Methodist Church, and the Swedish Baptist Union have finalized their vote to become one denomination.…



NPU Launches $57 Million Capital Campaign

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CHICAGO, IL (June 10, 2011) — Nearly 300 guests attended North Park University’s formal launch of its $57 million fund-raising initiative, Campaign North Park.…



Two Covenant Authors to Be Featured in Conference on Environment

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NEW YORK, NY (June 9, 2011) – Two Evangelical Covenant Church authors will be among the featured speakers at Envision 2011, a symposium on environmental issues that will be held at New York Theological Seminary June 16-18.…



News Briefs: Covenant Heights to Dedicate Pavilion during the Feast

ESTES PARK, CO (June 9, 2011) – Covenant Heights Camp and Retreat Center will dedicate their new pavilion as part of the annual Big Sunday celebration June 26. Festivities begin at 2 p.m.…



Willie Jemison’s Legacy and Impact Honored

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By Stan Friedman

CHICAGO, IL (June 8, 2011) – Although Willie Jemison had never pastored a congregation prior to arriving at Oakdale Covenant Church in 1970, he forever altered its future in ways no one could have imagined. The same …



Communities Brace for Flooding and Clear Tornado Damage

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MISSOURI VALLEY, IA (June 8, 2011) – Volunteers from Evangelical Covenant church congregations in Omaha, Nebraska, worked Tuesday to stave off flooding expected to overwhelm parts of the region while members of the church in Springfield, Massachusetts, continued to help …



Covenant Institutions Received More Than $500,000 in Tax Credits

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By Stan Friedman

CHICAGO, IL (June 7, 2011) – Evangelical Covenant Church congregations and institutions received more than $500,000 by taking advantage of a new tax credit, Controller Elliott Johnson said this morning.…



Services Scheduled for Willie B. Jemison

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CHICAGO, IL (June 7, 2011) – A funeral service for Dr. Willie B. Jemison, 81, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakdale Covenant Church, where he was pastor emeritus. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on …



Rising River Threatens Covenanters in Farming Community

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A camp is being developed to use as a training center in northern Thailand.  Help partner with us to complete our camp meeting hall and housing building to do outreach and train a new generation of Thai believers.

bright future kids on deck

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Covenant Point Selects Strom as New Executive Director

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IRON RIVER, MI (June 6, 2011) – Erik Strom has been selected as executive director of Covenant Point Bible Camp in Iron River, Michigan.…