CHET Training Aids Student’s Work in India

Post a Comment » Written on January 9th, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

COMPTON, CA (January 9, 2012) – A ministerial student at Centro Hispano de Estudios Teologicos (CHET) says his training at the Spanish-speaking school enabled him to effectively minister in India during a recent mission trip.…




Covenant Pastors Among Protestors Arrested in NYC

9 comments Written on January 6th, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

NEW YORK, NY (January 6, 2011) – Despite being one of six people arrested Wednesday during a “prayer protest” over the city’s decision to evict all churches holding worship services in public schools, Evangelical Covenant Church pastor …




Links: Your Guide to Online Conversations

Post a Comment » Written on January 6th, 2012     
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CHICAGO, IL (January 6, 2011) – Editor’s note: Many Covenanters routinely share links to social media articles and videos that Covenant News Service believes may be of interest to others. Following is a sample of those submissions – their inclusion




Merge Now Offers Domestic Mission Opportunities

Post a Comment » Written on January 5th, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

CHICAGO, IL (January 5, 2011) – Merge Ministries, a ministry of the Department of World Mission that has helped coordinate mission trips to numerous foreign countries, has added another country to its list of sites – …




Candidates Sought for Congregational Vitality Position

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CROMWELL, CT (January 5, 2012) – The East Coast Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church is seeking recommendations for someone to serve in a newly created position as director of congregational vitality.…




Genesis-Cooper Partnership Top Story in December

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CHICAGO, IL (January 4, 2011) – The partnership of Genesis Covenant Church with a ministry started by rock legend Alice Cooper was the most-read Covenant News Service story during the month of December.…




SCH Medical Pavilion Work Remains on Schedule

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CHICAGO, IL (January 4, 2012) – Work is proceeding on schedule for the new Foster Medical Pavilion on the campus of Swedish Covenant Hospital, which is scheduled to open this summer.…




SCH Medical Pavilion Photo Gallery

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Wednesday Deadline for Special Midwinter-Connection Rates

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CHICAGO, IL (January 3, 2012) – Wednesday is the last day reduced hotel room rates are guaranteed for those planning to attend the Midwinter Conference and Youth Workers Connection. After tomorrow, rates will be at the discretion of the hotels.…




Hand-sewn Dresses Assist Anti-Slave Initiative

3 comments Written on January 3rd, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

CHICAGO, IL (January 3, 2012) – “Pillowcase dresses” sewn by women in the Central Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church could mean the difference between whether or not an impoverished girl in another country is kidnapped to …