SHEBOYGAN, WI (May 3, 2012) – Delegates to the Central Conference annual meeting celebrated the addition of two churches and certain changes related to the two camps located within the conference. Continue Reading »
Posts tagged ‘Central’
Briefs: Pastor Featured, Nyvall Lectures, 125th Fete
Harlem Pastor Highlighted in New York Times
NEW YORK CITY, NY (April 9, 2012) – A New York Times photo essay focusing on pastors in Harlem included Jose Humphreys, pastor of Metro Hope Church, an Evangelical Covenant Church congregation. Continue Reading »
Funeral Service Saturday for Ernest Matson
MARSHFIELD, WI (April 5, 2012) – A funeral service for retired Evangelical Covenant Church minister Ernest Matson, 83, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion United Methodist Church. He died Monday. Continue Reading »
Briefs: Anti-Violence March, Eggs for Easter
Covenanters Join in March to Decry Violence
CHICAGO, IL (April 5, 2012) – Nearly 30 people from Resurrection Covenant Church joined in a four-mile Holy Week procession across the heart of the city to remember murdered youth and connect participants with opportunities to protect children, mitigate violence and support families struggling with these issues. Continue Reading »
Memorial Service Planned for Howard H. Carlstrom
NORTHBROOK, IL (March 26, 2012) – A memorial service will be conducted in April for retired Evangelical Covenant Church pastor Howard H. Carlstrom, 88, who died Saturday at Covenant Village of Northbrook where he had lived for 13 years. Continue Reading »
Briefs: Justice Summit, At-Risk Youth Fundraiser
Justice Summit and Reload Chicago
CHICAGO, IL (March 22, 2012) – Talks by the main speakers at the North Park Justice Summit and Reload Chicago will be webcast live later this week. Continue Reading »
Briefs: Lutefisk, Habitat and Women’s Basketball
North Park Alumna Appears on TV’s ‘Chopped’
CHICAGO, IL (March 14, 2012) – North Park University classmates probably wished Shanna Horner O’Hea was preparing their meals before she graduated in 1994. The alumna is appearing on the Food Network show “Chopped” on Tuesday night. Continue Reading »
Briefs: Generosity, Musical Instruments, Fitness Outreach
Summit Motivates Leaders to Whole-life Generosity
WILMETTE, IL (March 8, 2012) – More than 100 church leaders from different denominations participated in a Generosity Summit at Winnetka Covenant Church led by Scott Ridout, Converge Worldwide director of generosity. Continue Reading »
Winnetka Offering Stations of the Cross Walk
WILMETTE, IL (March 1, 2012) – The Stations of the Cross experience at Winnetka Covenant Church has been two years in the making, says Denise Johnson, the congregation member who initiated the devotional walk. Continue Reading »
Briefs: Tax Guide, Dental Mission Trip, 125th Fete
Ministers Tax Guide Available
CHICAGO, IL (February 22, 2012) – The Minister’s Guide for 2011 Income Tax by Conrad Teitell is available for free from the Covenant Bookstore. A minimal shipping and handling fee will apply. The 72-page guide is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Taxes are due April 17 this year. Continue Reading »
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