ECC Missionary to Lead Conference on Sudanese Violence

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JUBA, SUDAN (June 16, 2011) – James Tang, an Evangelical Covenant Church missionary, has been asked to lead a conference of representatives from main faith and ethnic groups in South Sudan who are gathering to address rapidly escalating violence in …

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News Briefs: Sports, Camps, Multicultural Ministry

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 16, 2011) – Nearly 300 residents of North Minneapolis whose neighborhood was heavily damaged by a deadly May 23 tornado were inspired by Vikings coach Leslie Frazier, who spoke to them at an event sponsored through Sanctuary

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CWR Funds Critical in Treating Victims of Conflict

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Churches Helping Families Threatened with Deportation

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CHICAGO, IL (June 14, 2011) – Four Evangelical Covenant churches have formed the North Side Family Support Network to help families threatened with deportation.

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First Tornado, Then Heat – What’s Next?

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SPRINGFIELD, MA (June 13, 2011) – For the second time in less than two weeks, the Evangelical Covenant Church has been helping local residents trying to cope with weather that has killed several people in the area.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Willie Jemison’s Legacy and Impact Honored

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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 …

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