Delegates Approve Resolution of Sympathy

Delegates to the 135th Annual Meeting today approved a Resolution of Sympathy in remembrance of pastors, pastors’ spouses, and missionaries whose deaths have been reported since the 2019 Annual Meeting.

17 Churches Removed from the Roster

Delegates voted to approve the voluntary removal of 17 churches from the roster of churches at the 135th Annual Meeting today.

Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom Receives 2021 Irving Lambert Award

The 135th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church honored Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom, dean of faculty at North Park Theological Seminary, with the 2021 Irving C. Lambert Award for educational innovation and her commitment to growing a “beloved community.”

Covenant Living to Add 18th Community

Covenant Living Communities and Services announced it has entered into an affiliation agreement with Three Crowns Park, a seven-acre, single-site senior living community in Evanston,

Nancy Karlson Receives 2020 TW Anderson Award

Nancy Karlson received the 2020 T.W. Anderson Award at the 135th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church today for her volunteer service in leading Covenant congregations.

Clergy Honored with Lifetime Service Awards

The Evangelical Covenant Church honored clergy with “Lifetime Service Recognition” awards today at the 135th Annual Meeting. With so many ministers and missionaries who continue to serve in various capacities of ministry, the Covenant honors all clergy when they reach 65.

Covenant Board Members Elected

Delegates to the 135th Annual Meeting elected members to various boards during today’s business session.

President’s Report Highlights Covenant Resilience, Innovation

In his address to delegates of the 135th Annual Meeting, President John Wenrich lamented the ravages of Covid-19, praised the innovation of individuals and congregation amid the pandemic, and called on Covenanters to continue to minister in new ways.