Dear Friends of Covenant Church, I was privileged to serve Covenant from 2004 until 2009. When I ponder my time there, three words come to mind: Mission, Music, and Memorials. Covenant’s heart for mission on global, national and local levels was always inspiring. A church, who realizes that they exist not for themselves but for…
Using objects and architecture elements unique to Covenant, Jennifer Terry fashioned this photo collage that spells “Covenant”. Those with continuous membership of 50 or more years received this gift. Can you identify the elements and where they are located in the church? You’ll find the answers below.
On June 5th, Covenant’s 100th Pentecost, members with 50 or more years of continuous membership were honored. During the service those in attendance were recognized (see photo below). All were acknowledged in the bulletin insert (see below) and received a special gift. See photos below from the reception that followed.
Did you know that to temporarily meet the needs for meeting and Sunday School space, Covenant purchased an army surplus building? It was dedicated as Sunshine Hall on December 1, 1948. The post-WWII years were a period of tremendous growth for Springfield and for Covenant. Learn more about the leadership, buildings, and activities in the…
The chalice, used on June 5 (Pentecost and Communion Sunday), was designed and crafted in 1988 by Covenant member Leon (Lee) Sperow in memory of his wife Elizabeth H. Sperow who passed away in 1987. Lee was an engineer at General Electric, a jewelry maker and long-time Covenant member. Lee passed away in 2009. This…
On May 8, the Chancel Choir and Covenant Ringers continued a long tradition of music at Covenant with a special music service. It was a beautiful service of anthems based on Spirituals interspersed with inspirational readings and scripture. Watch and listen to the service again below! To learn about Covenant’s music program over the past…
You [the people of Covenant] are always in our thoughts and prayers as you go into the future. In April, Bruce and Ellen Hazelwood sent a reflection in honor of Covenant’s Anniversary and their time with us. Read Pastor Bruce’s complete reflection below.
“Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face; Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.” Lanny Wolfe, “Surely the Presence”. Anthem by the Chancel Choir on April…
Visit Wesley Hall to see the mural made by the Covenant Nursery School (CNS) children to help the Church celebrate its Anniversary. The children explored the question: How much is 100? To understand how much 100 is in a visual way, the children made a mural of 100 handprints! The children talked about how their…
Covenant’s 100th Easter Celebration was indeed joyous. Following Communion and foot/hand washing on Holy Thursday and two solemn and contemplative services on Good Friday, Covenant’s Holy Week ended with powerful music, bells, and a retelling of the Resurrection from John’s Gospel. The first “normal” Easter Sunday since the beginning of the Pandemic saw more than…