News Releases
Midwinter Conference Postponed to 2022
CHICAGO (September 15, 2020)—In response to the continued COVID-19 pandemic, the Evangelical Covenant Church has officially postponed its upcoming Midwinter Conference, originally scheduled to take place January 18-22, 2021, in Denver, to January 2022. In lieu of Midwinter, the Covenant and the Ministerium will host virtual events in February, the details of which will be…
Evangelical Covenant Church Announces New Strategic Alignment Team—Updated with FAQs
CHICAGO (August 28, 2020)—As the Evangelical Covenant Church continues to focus on how to best carry out its mission, it has formed a strategic alignment team. This team is charged with helping to better align the methods of the Covenant with its mission. The mission of the Covenant is to join God to see more…
La Iglesia del Pacto Evangélico anuncia un nuevo equipo de trabajo: SAT – Strategic Aligment Team (equipo de Alineación Estratégica)
CHICAGO (Agosto 28 del 2020) —La Iglesia del Pacto Evangélico (IPE) continúa el esfuerzo de llevar a cabo mejor su misión, por lo tanto ha formado un equipo de alineación estratégica recognocido como SAT. Como su nombre lo dice, este equipo está encargado de ayudar a alinear de forma eficiente los métodos y la misión…
The Evangelical Covenant Church Announces Decision to Sell Chicago Office Building—Updated with FAQs
CHICAGO (July 8, 2020)—Today the Executive Board of the Evangelical Covenant Church announced its decision to sell its Chicago office building as a part of a new chapter moving forward. The Executive Board approved the decision to sell the 8303 W. Higgins facility in Chicago on June 27. The building will be placed on the…
Executive Board Actions Taken in Lieu of the ECC Annual Meeting
CHICAGO (July 17, 2020)—The Covenant Executive Board announces decisions and actions made due to the cancellation of our Annual Meeting this year. These actions are according to provisions made by the constitution and bylaws of the Evangelical Covenant Church to carry out actions on essential business until decisions can be ratified at next year’s Annual…
Evangelical Covenant Church Staffing Transitions
CHICAGO (July 3, 2020) — In recent months, the social and economic impact of COVID-19 has been felt across the Evangelical Covenant Church—from our local churches and camps to our conferences and affiliate ministries to Covenant Offices in Chicago. As the Covenant conducted long-range planning for the 2021 fiscal year, we recognized we would experience…
Update on Christian Academy in Japan Investigation
CHICAGO (June 10, 2020) — In 2019, the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) partnered with other mission organizations to co-sponsor an independent investigation into allegations of abuse against minors at the Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ). The investigation continues despite delays due to the coronavirus pandemic. CAJ is a school for missionary children that is not…
Covenant Financial Relief Initiative Announced
CHICAGO (April 16, 2020) – President John Wenrich announced yesterday the launch of the Covenant COVID-19 Financial Relief Initiative. The four-pronged initiative will provide: Short-term loans to local churches, conferences, and camps Global relief grants to ministry partners around the world Missional relief grants to churches so they can help care for their communities The…
FAQ on Annual Meeting Cancellation Posted
CHICAGO (April 15, 2020) – Insurmountable logistical issues, financial considerations, and the need for congregations to focus on local ministry amid the current pandemic led the Covenant Executive Board to cancel the denomination’s Annual Meeting rather than postpone or hold a virtual gathering, according to a statement released yesterday. The board’s unanimous decision was announced…
2020 Annual Meeting Canceled
Dear Covenant Family, “We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” —1 Thessalonians 1:1 These words from the Apostle Paul…
A Call to Practice Solidarity
“After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands.” —Revelation 7:9 As a multiethnic denomination, we seek for the Evangelical Covenant Church…
ECC Staff Continue to Serve and Resource the Church Remotely
CHICAGO, IL (March 19, 2020) – In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Covenant Offices staff will work remotely at least until March 31, with some essential functions continuing at the office. National Covenant Properties (NCP) announced that they will respond to all voicemails left at (800) 366-6273 as well as emails during regular business hours…