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Posts tagged ‘ECC Offices’
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 »
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