Connie McCain

Connie McCain, wife of retired Covenant pastor Mike McCain, died on December 22, 2022. She was 70.

Efrain “Brother E” Alicea

Covenant pastor Efrain “Brother E” Alicea passed away in New York City, New York, on January 31, 2023. He was 59.

Wayne Hansen

Wayne Hansen, husband of retired Covenant pastor Carolyn Hansen, died June 12, 2022, in Mercer Island, Washington. He was 80.

Seeking TW Anderson Award Nominees

The award is named in honor of the only lay president to serve the Evangelical Covenant Church. It is presented during each year’s Annual Meeting and honors a layperson who has demonstrated a life of commitment and dedication to Christ and the church.

Craig W. Nelson

Craig W. Nelson, retired Covenant pastor and former president of Minnehaha Academy, died on January 5, 2023, after a short illness. He was 90.

Robert E. Hirsch

Retired Covenant pastor Bob Hirsch passed away on December 25, 2022, at Covenant Living of Turlock, California. He was 91.

Harvetha “Ve” Woodson

Harvetha “Ve” Woodson, wife of Covenant minister Terrance Woodson, died from cancer on November 22, 2022. She was 67.

Clyde Harvey

Clyde Harvey, pastor of First Covenant Church of Superior, Wisconsin, died in Duluth, Minnesota, on November 18, 2022. He was 70.