CHICAGO, IL (October 5, 2010) – Two executive ministers were nominated for additional four-year terms and a process was approved around the theme of Organizing for Mission when the Executive Board of the Evangelical Covenant Church met this past weekend.
Announcements
Fraudulent Email Making the Rounds
CHICAGO, IL (October 5, 2010) – A bogus email purporting to come from Evangelical Covenant Church President Gary Walter was making the rounds early Tuesday, claiming Walter was robbed at gunpoint while visiting London and asking email recipients to respond with offers of help.
AVA Launches 31-Day Campaign
CHICAGO, IL (October 2, 2010) – The Advocacy for Victims of Abuse (AVA) ministry launched its 31-Days Campaign on Friday, and it will include stories told by women who attend Evangelical Covenant churches, sharing how they have experienced healing.
Bethany Reports Benefit Improvements and Rates
CHICAGO, IL (October 1, 2010) – Bethany Benefit Service medical premiums next year will increase four percent, well under the average nine to 11 percent increases projected for most other employee medical plans for 2011, it was announced today.
Director of Advancement Application Deadline Approaching
CHICAGO, IL (October 1, 2010) – Individuals interested in applying for the position as director of advancement for the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) have until October 30 to submit a cover letter and resume.
New Covenant Trust Company President Named
CHICAGO, IL (September 24, 2010) – Ann P. Wiesbrock has been selected to serve as president of Covenant Trust Company, replacing Chuck Walles who is retiring this year.
Engebretson Elected President of IFFEC
COMA-RUGA, SPAIN (September 17, 2010) – Donn E. Engebretson has been elected president of the International Federation of Free Evangelical Churches, whose General Assembly is meeting this week in Coma-Ruga south of Barcelona.
Nils W. Lund Lectures to be Rescheduled
CHICAGO, IL (September 16, 2010) – Due to a family emergency, the Nils W. Lund Lectures, to be given by Michael Gorman on September 22 at North Park Theological Seminary, have been cancelled.
Covenant Offices Now Operating Out of Higgins Facility
CHICAGO, IL (September 13, 2010) – With a cross leading the procession, employees of the Evangelical Covenant Church filed into the new Covenant offices facility at 8303 West Higgins Road this morning, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the Covenant’s story.
Covenant Offices Closed Friday as Part of Move
CHICAGO, IL (September 9, 2010) – Offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), Covenant Trust Company (CTC) and National Covenant Properties (NCP) will be closed tomorrow (Friday) as part of the move to a new facility at 8303 West Higgins Road in Chicago.
CWR Seeks Donations to Pakistan Relief Fund
CHICAGO, IL (September 7, 2010) – Covenant World Relief (CWR) is asking Evangelical Covenant Church members to donate to relief efforts in Pakistan, which the United Nations says is suffering the world’s “greatest humanitarian crisis in recent history” due to flooding.
CWR Seeks Two Physicians to Volunteer in Haiti
CHICAGO, IL (August 31, 2010) – Medical Teams International, longtime partner with Covenant World Relief, is looking for two physicians to accompany a team of eight nurses October 23-November 1.