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Nashville: Flood Did Not Wash Away City’s Faith

NASHVILLE, TN (May 25, 2010) - The forecast called for a typical wet spring Tennessee weekend. Overcast, with some thunderstorms and maybe an inch or so of rain.

Who We Are

Ministries of compassion and mercy stretch far and wide as the Evangelical Covenant Church responds to domestic and global needs. This department builds on that strong foundation and continue to lead and coordinate efforts in the area of justice in order to be the heart, hands and feet of Christ.

What We Do

Racial Righteousness
World Relief

Staff

BLUE, DEBBIE
executive director, Compassion, Mercy, & Justice
debbie.blue(at)covchurch.org
(773) 907-3368

HUSBY, DAVE
director, Covenant World Relief
david.husby(at)covchurch.org
(773) 907-3372

PALMERLEE, CHRISSY
assistant, Compassion, Mercy, & Justice
chrissy.palmerlee(at)covchurch.org
(773) 907-3301

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