Artist Steve Prince’s prints grab the viewer’s attention and don’t let go. They are both celebrative and confrontive, with a complexity as layered as the ongoing issues of race they explore. His exhibit “Sankofa: Rebirth” will be on display October […]
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ECC Leadership Changes Announced
Rebecca Gonzalez, executive director of operations for the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), released the following announcement to the Covenant community.
Early Midwinter Registration Open
DENVER, CO (October 18, 2018) – Early registration is now available for the 2019 Midwinter Conference to be held January 21-25 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Early registration will be available through November 16. Participants can register online. Registration […]
Covenant Ministers Reflect on Eugene Peterson’s Influence
Covenant ministers share the influence of Eugene Peterson’s writings on their vocation and ministry.
Poet’s Imagination Captivated by ‘Middle of Nowhere’
DAWSON, MN (October 15, 2018) – Poet Lauren Carlson was less than thrilled when her husband, Erik, graduated in 2010 from North Park Theological Seminary to accept a pastoral call at Dawson Covenant Church in this rural town of 1,400 […]
Gather 2019 to Be in Omaha
Gather 2019, the ECC Annual Meeting, will be held June 27-29 […]
Obituary: S. Elaine Johnson
The memorial service for S. Elaine (Larson) Johnson, widow of Covenant minister […]
Five for Friday: Sad Songs, Despairing Over Spotify, Dating Without Texting
Covenanters routinely share links to social media articles and […]
When Palestine Becomes Personal
In the kitchen of a home outside of Ramallah, I learned how to make qatayef. My young aunt Duha scooped the cheese into the sweet bread and neatly pressed the edges to fold it. I tried to follow her steps, and my step-grandmother, Umm Tayseer, showed me how to press it with her hands, smiling between a few Arabic words. Soon we fell into a peaceful rhythm, completing the tasty Ramadan sweets.
Covenant Churches Not Damaged by Michael
COLLEGE PARK, GA (October 11, 2018) – No Covenant congregations have been directly impacted by Hurricane Michael, said Southeast Conference superintendent Catherine Gilliard. “We’ve been in contact with our conference churches asking them to contact us if they need assistance […]
Gender Dysphoria Topic of Embrace Webinar
CHICAGO, IL (October 10, 2018) – Ministering to people with gender dysphoria will be the topic of the Embrace webinar with pastor Steve Froehlich on Thursday at noon (CDT). Froehlich has ministered extensively to people with gender dysphoria. The webinar […]
Across the Divides
A caveat: I know and adore the authors of Impossible Love. I used to work with Craig and Médine Keener when we were all associated with Eastern University near Philadelphia. So if you’re looking for an objective, dispassionate review of this book, then mine will likely not do much for you.