PORTLAND, OR (November 12, 2017) – Seventeen-year-old Jolie Brownell launched a website and published a book recently because she wanted to tear down stereotypes and help other teens accept themselves—apart from society’s standards. Her website includes lyrical reflections, and her […]
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Teams Needed to Help Mexico Reconstruction Following Earthquakes
OAXACA, MEXICO (November 15, 2017) – The Covenant Church of Mexico is asking for volunteer teams from the United States and Canada to help with recovery efforts in Morelos and Oaxaca, which still are suffering from the effects of a […]
November/December Cov Sparks Now Available
CHICAGO, IL (November 13, 2017) — The COV Sparks downloadable discussion guide for the November/December issue of The Covenant Companion is now available. Based on articles from the current issue of the magazine, COV Sparks provides stimulating questions for Sunday-school […]
Viking Men’s Soccer Advances in DIII Tournament
CHICAGO, IL (November 13, 2017) – The fifth-ranked North Park men’s soccer team defeated University of Wisconsin Platteville 6-1 on Sunday to advance to the Division III Sectional Semifinals against Washington & Lee University. This is the furthest that North […]
6,000 Residents of Traumatized Community Attend Church Fun Fest
SANTA ROSA, CA (November 10, 2017) – The Tubbs Fire that raced through this area last month destroying 1,700 homes and claiming the lives of at least 29 people had been a hellish experience for residents, many of whom had […]
Five for Friday: Major Myths, Brady’s Brand, Fun Science
CHICAGO, IL (November 10, 2017) — Covenanters routinely share links to social media articles and videos that Covenant News Service believes may be of interest to others. Each Friday we post five of them. Following is a sample of those […]
Nominations Sought for Canada Conference Superintendent
BRETON, AB (November 7, 2017) – Nominations for superintendent of the Canada Conference of the ECC are being accepted through December 8, it was announced today. The Canada Conference Leadership Board serves as the search committee with the goal to […]
Five for Friday: Shaming Students, Bump Stocks Are Back, Most Relaxing Song
CHICAGO, IL (November 2, 2017) — Covenanters routinely share links to social media articles and videos that Covenant News Service believes may be of interest to others. Each Friday we post five of them. Following is a sample of those […]
MS Didn’t Stop Her from Finishing Half Marathon for World Vision
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (November 2, 2017) – Carolyn DeVries has primary progressive multiple sclerosis, but that didn’t stop the 69-year-old member of First Covenant Church from walking a half marathon through rain and cold to raise money for World Vision […]
Church Has Opportunity to Shed Light on Harassment, Abuse
CHICAGO, IL (November 1, 2017) – The church can play a vital role in helping to change attitudes around sexual harassment by acknowledging the stories of people who have been victims and publicly addressing the issue of all types of […]
‘Business in the Neighborhood’ to Be Offered before Midwinter
CHICAGO, IL (October 31, 2017) – The workshop “Business in the Neighborhood: Marketplace Possibilities for Community Transformation” will now be offered at the front end of the Midwinter Conference in Chicago. The workshop will cover developing social enterprises, which are […]
Covenant Quarterly Highlights Reading Scripture with Reformers
CHICAGO, IL (October 31, 2017) – The latest issue of The Covenant Quarterly focuses on the way the Reformers read Scripture. “The Perspicuity of Scripture, Justification by Faith Alone, and the Role of the Church in Reading Scripture with the […]