NORTHBROOK, IL (July 5, 2018)—M. Jeanette Anderson, widow of former North Park Theological Seminary professor and dean Glenn Anderson, died June 15. She was ninety-one. A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 8, at 4 p.m. at North Park […]
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Lawson Named Interim Executive Minister for Develop Leaders
CHICAGO, IL (July 5, 2018) – The Covenant Executive Board has named Carol Lawson as interim executive minister of the Develop Leaders/Ordered Ministry mission priority following a health setback for current interim Richard Lucco. Lucco, who has been doing double-duty […]
Incredible Worship
It’s finally here. Picking up mere moments from where the first film left off, Incredibles 2 sees the return of everyone’s favorite superfamily—Bob, Helen, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack. From the laugh out-loud humor (one sequence involves a raccoon and a […]
July/August CovSparks Available
CHICAGO, IL (July 2, 2018) — The Cov Sparks downloadable discussion guide is now available for the July/August issue of The Covenant Companion. Based on articles from the current issue of the magazine, COV Sparks provides stimulating questions for Sunday-school classes, […]
Faithful Farewell
This summer Gary Walter will retire from his role as the ninth president of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Recently the Companion’s Ed Gilbreath asked him about his time in office and what he sees ahead for the denomination.
House Fire Displaces Pastor Sequeira and Family
VANCOUVER, WA (July 2, 2018) – A fire heavily damaged the home of pastor Jim and Glenna Sequeira early Saturday morning. No one was injured. The couple and Glenna’s father, who lives with the family, will be displaced for six […]
Wholeness
“Children are to be seen and not heard”
was what I heard, and learned…
Group Wrestles with Experience on MENA Vision Trip
By Cat Knarr As the boat rolled along rich, blue-green waves toward shore, Deb Masten’s eyes brimmed with tears. It was her last full day in the Holy Land, and she had been enjoying a peaceful ride on the Sea […]
ECC Petitions to Repeal New Tax on Churches
CHICAGO, IL (June 28, 2018) – The Evangelical Covenant Church has signed a petition along with more than 1,200 other faith-based organizations that calls on Congress to repeal a new provision in the tax code passed last year that would […]
Ground to Be Broken for Minnehaha Upper School
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 27, 2018) – Construction on a new Upper School campus for Minnehaha Academy will begin sometime in the next two weeks, according to Mark Stromberg, superintendent of the Northwest Conference. Much of the school was destroyed or […]
Gustafsons, Taylor Honored for Missionary Service.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 23, 2018) – Three long-time missionaries, Keith and Florence Gustafson and Christy Taylor, were honored today at the 133rdAnnual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Keith Gustafson and Florence Gustafson served in the Democratic Republic of Congo. […]
2019 Budget Approved
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 23, 2018) – Delegates to the 133rd Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church approved a $25.9 million budget for 2019. The budget, presented by Paul Hawkinson, treasurer and executive director of finance, contains both the operating […]