MT. VERNON, WA (November 15, 2012) – Bethany Covenant Church will debut on Sunday its one-of-a-kind organ designed in part by its associate pastor of worship and the arts, patterned on instruments built by 19th century innovative French organ builder Aristide Cavaillé-Coll. Continue Reading »
Posts tagged ‘North Pacific’
NPC Accepting Nominations for Superintendent
MERCER ISLAND, WA (November 2, 2012) – Nominations are being accepted for the position as superintendent of the North Pacific Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), according to a posting on the conference website. Continue Reading »
‘Homeless’ Event Raises Funds for Shelter
By Stan Friedman
SHORELINE, WA (October 4, 2012) – Susan Talbot remembers the pain and struggles of her family living in a camper mounted on the back of an old pickup when she was 16 years old in the 1970s. Continue Reading »
Work Begins on Low-Income Housing Facility
SEATTLE, WA (October 1, 2012) – “We’re going to build hope and live in it” – that was the refrain during recent groundbreaking ceremonies for Impact Family Village, a mixed-use building that will provide housing for low-income families. Continue Reading »
Community Joins Together to Offer Free Medical Care
PORTLAND, OR (August 29, 2012) – Members of St. Johns Covenant Church were among volunteers from area congregations who recently participated in the first Compassion North Portland event, during which more than 400 people received free medical, dental, and vision care. Continue Reading »
Training Offered on Helping Domestic Violence Victims
CHICAGO, IL (August 22, 2012) – Trainings to educate participants on how they can minister to victims of domestic violence will be offered in September in Portland, Oregon, and in October in Seattle, Washington. Continue Reading »
Summer Feeding Program Helps Hungry Kids
By Stan Friedman
WENATCHEE, WA (July 6, 2012) – Columbia Grove Covenant Church is making sure that underserved children in their area have a nutritious lunch Monday through Thursday every week during the summer. Continue Reading »
Peaches to Papayas – Another Way to Feed the World
KINGSBURG, CA (June 8, 2012) – The Kingsburg Covenant Church has teamed with missionary Roy Danforth in the Central African Republic (CAR) to help turn “Peaches into Papayas.” It’s not a Jesus-like miracle, but is a sign of what can happen when creativity and opportunity meet. Continue Reading »
Oregon Covenanters Developing Free Health Clinic
MCMINNVILLE, OR (June 7, 2012) – The McMinnville Covenant Church pastor and parish nurse are helping spearhead plans for a health clinic that would provide free service to county residents. Continue Reading »
Memorial Service Conducted for Lillian Hanson
MERCER ISLAND, WA (May 31, 2012) – A memorial service was conducted today for Lillian (Rendahl) Hanson, widow of Ralph Hanson, executive secretary emeritus of the Department of World Mission of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC). Continue Reading »
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