Local Church

Holding Faith in a Season of Fear

This story looks at how heightened immigration-enforcement activity is reshaping everyday church life, particularly in Latino communities. Through Covenant pastors’ experiences and congregations’ responses, we see the the steady, faithful ways our churches continue to show up for one another.

“How Long, O Lord?” Voices from Members of the Church

Participants in Highrock Covenant Church’s Theology Lab reflect on faith, evil, and suffering. Through honest, personal stories, they explore how the church can face pain with hope—learning not to explain it away but to bear it faithfully together.

Strength for Those Who Lead

The Covenant’s Leader Health and Development Team is made up of conference leaders who walk with pastors and chaplains so they don’t experience ministry alone. Through shared wisdom, encouragement, and practical support, they help leaders stay grounded in Christ and supported by community—because healthy leaders shape healthy churches.

Love, Mercy, and Justice in Uncertain Times

Dunamis Life Covenant Church launched September 27 in the Bronx, led by Pastor Jessica Flores. Rooted in Luke 4:18, the church equips neighbors to confront injustice, pursue healing, and embody Christ’s liberating love so communities can flourish.

Carts Full, Prices Halved

Oak Heights Covenant Church hosts a monthly Fare for All grocery pop-up, serving 174 families in two hours—third-highest among 33 sites—showing how a small congregation shares Christ’s love through food security.

Roger Rosengren Honored for Outstanding Lay Ministry

Roger A. Rosengren of Alexandria (Minnesota) Covenant Church received the 2025 Theodore W. Anderson Award for outstanding lay ministry. For more than 50 years, he has been a committed servant to the church, making a significant and lasting impact in his community of faith for the mission of the gospel of Jesus.

The Gifts of Weakness

From a marathon runner to being bedridden, Rebekah Eklund reflects on her journey with long COVID—and the unexpected graces she encountered along the way.