October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and Yvonne DeVaughn, the director of Advocacy for Victims of Abuse, says there are a number of activities churches can do to show support for people who have suffered violence and to draw attention to the issue.
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Five for Friday: Demonizing Women, Enduring Christian Rock, Throw Away Kids’ Art
CHICAGO, IL (September 21, 2018) – 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 […]
Hospital Trains Hundreds in CPR in Single Day
Swedish Covenant Hospital trained hundreds of people in bystander compression-only CPR Saturday during a community event that also included fun activities for kids.
LMDJ Accepting Donations for Florence Relief, Recovery
Love Mercy Do Justice (LMDJ) is working to assess the best way for Covenant ministries to assist victims of Florence’s catastrophic storms and flooding, executive minister Cecilia Williams, said today.
CWR Fall Emphasis Materials Mailed, Focus on Refugees
“CWR’s ministry continues to grow and expand,” said director Dave Husby. “There are currently 34 CWR partners in 26 countries carrying out programs that are transforming individuals, families, and communities. CWR Sunday is November 18, but we encourage churches to do their CWR emphasis whenever it is most convenient for their church.”
Anxiety Led to Worship Leader’s New Record
Musicians often experience some level of anxiety when they release new albums, but Jill Jones’s new record, “Perfectly Clear,” was uniquely born out of her struggles with post-partum anxiety. It’s also the result of her journey of healing.
CRC Name Change: Covenant Living Communities and Services
Covenant Living Communities and Services is the new corporate name and identity of Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc., it was announced today. The new name and logo will become effective in 2019.
One Church Dedicates New Building
One Church in Louisville, Kentucky, celebrated the grand opening and dedication of their new building over Labor Day weekend. The church signed a long-term lease at a low rent in return for doing extensive renovations to the property, said co-pastor Matt Ness.
Five for Friday: Cash’s Darkness, Diagnosing Mona Lisa, Religious Romance Novels
CHICAGO, IL (September 14, 2018) – 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 submissions—their inclusion does not represent an endorsement by the Covenant of any views expressed.
ACC Dedicates Residence Hall, Begins ‘Give Days’
Alaska Christian College (ACC) today is dedicating its new residence hall as the school kicks off its “Give Days” campaign, which runs through Friday, September 21.
DeVaughn Stepping Down as AVA Director
CHICAGO, IL (September 13, 2018) – Yvonne DeVaughn, who has guided the Advocacy for Victims of Abuse (AVA) ministry for the past 10 years, will step down as its director at the end of this month.
Christ at Checkpoint Conference to Be Held in Oklahoma City
Three-time Nobel Prize nominee Elias Chacour will headline a list of speakers that include several friends of the Covenant at the first Christ at the Checkpoint USA conference to be held here 0ctober 15-18. The event is designed to inform and engage Christians on the issues that have plagued the Holy Land and also to provide opportunities to connect with Christians who live there.