Local Church

Boarding School for Rescued Teen Prostitutes Now Operating

OAKLAND, CA (April 8, 2010) – New Day for Children, a new faith-based organization started by members of Oakland Covenant Church to rescue teens from prostitution, has begun working with its first resident, says Executive Director Jon Blankmeyer.

Perfect Timing for Viewing of ‘Rain’ Video

EAST GREENWICH, RI (April 6, 2010) – Christ Church Pastor Lyle Mook made certain to point out to his congregation that the video being shown right before his Easter message had been filmed long before Sunday.

Record Flooding Takes Toll on Congregation’s Families

EAST GREENWICH, RI (April 6, 2010) – The homes of at least “a couple hundred” people and half the staff at Christ Church experienced some level of flooding due to record-breaking rains that have recently deluged the area.

An Artistic Look at Stations of the Cross

LAKEBAY, WASHINGTON (April 1, 2010) – The works of local artists are being used for a Stations of the Cross exhibit at Lakebay Community Church as part of Holy Week observances.

Revival, Not Calm, Followed This Texas Storm

LA VILLA, TX (March 11, 2010) – As members of Evangelical Covenant churches focus on helping the survivors of recent disasters, much work remains to be done to help the denomination’s oldest Spanish-speaking congregation rebuild two years after Hurricane Dolly ripped apart the area.

Some Church Wireless Systems Affected by FCC Change

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 10, 2010) – A recent decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will require that churches and other organizations stop using wireless microphones in the 700 MHz band (698-806 MHz) by June 12 or face the possibility of heavy fines.