Posts tagged ‘ECC Offices’

Covenant Companion Honored with 10 Top Awards

CHICAGO, IL (May 7, 2012) – The Covenant Companion has been honored with 10 top awards by the Associated Church Press (ACP) in its annual competition for the best in Christian press. Continue Reading »

New Presbyterian Group Agrees to Name Change

CHICAGO, IL (May 1, 2012) – A newly formed Presbyterian denomination has changed its name after the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) expressed concern over the original choice. Continue Reading »

Congo Relief Work Continues Despite Kony Threat

By Stan Friedman

GOMA, DR CONGO (April 12, 2012) – Covenanters who have cared for the victims of the terror caused by Joseph Kony and his Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) say he will be difficult to catch, and even if he is apprehended or killed, other brutal warlords already operating in the region will continue the violence. Continue Reading »

Covenant Offices Closed for Good Friday

CHICAGO, IL (April 6, 2012) – Offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church are closed today in observance of Good Friday. Continue Reading »

Evangelical Covenant Church of Jamaica to Make Its Debut

KINGSTON, JAMAICA (March 12, 2012) – The Evangelical Covenant Church of Jamaica will celebrate its formal organization and recognition by the government May 31- June 3 in Kingston. Continue Reading »

Executive Board Completes Busy Weekend Agenda

By Don Meyer

CHICAGO, IL (March 12, 2012) – Two key leadership nominations, the future of theological education, new evangelism and justice initiatives and approval of the agenda for the upcoming 127th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) were among highlights of this weekend’s meeting of the ECC Executive Board at Covenant Offices. Continue Reading »

Monday Deadline for Ministry Recommendations

CHICAGO, IL (February 29, 2012) – Monday is the deadline for submission of recommended names of potential candidates to serve as executive minister of the Department of the Ordered Ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC). Names can be submitted by anyone – clergy or laity. Continue Reading »

Meyer to Conclude Service at End of Year

CHICAGO, IL (February 29, 2012) – Donald L. Meyer will retire at the end of this year, concluding 15 years of service as executive minister of the Department of Communication of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), it was announced today. Continue Reading »

Funeral Arrangements Pending for Rollie Carlson

CHICAGO, IL (February 24, 2012) – Funeral services are pending for Rollie Carlson, former president of Covenant Ministries of Benevolence (CMB) of the Evangelical Covenant Church, who died this afternoon. Continue Reading »

Search Begins for New Ordered Ministry Leader

CHICAGO, IL (February 13, 2012) – A search process is under way for a new executive minister of the Department of the Ordered Ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church, following the announcement of David W. Kersten’s nomination to become the new dean of North Park Theological Seminary. Continue Reading »