“On a windy and snowy day, just above freezing in 1922, a group of believers gathered to say: “We are the church.” This began the Call to Worship and a very meaningful worship experience to start Covenant’s 100th Anniversary Year. District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Evelyn Kent-Clark reminded us in her sermon that God is “Calling…
Monday, February 21, Springfield PA – The Covenant team again outperformed everybody’s expectations in the local big game against hunger – the Delco Souper Bowl of Caring. Each year Covenant participates in the National Souper Bowl of Caring (SBOC) effort, a youth-inspired, youth-led movement to tackle hunger on the Saturdays before the NFL’s Super Bowl….
Rev. Clinton Cherry (pictured, 1928-1932) was the first fully ordained minister to serve Covenant. Through its 100-year history, Covenant has had 17 senior pastors, 30 associate pastors, and 9 assistants who helped with visitation and ministries to families, youth and children. See the complete list below. Ministers of Covenant United Methodist Church of Springfield Bold…
Throughout the Anniversary Year, our Archivist, Nancy Hansen, will provide short histories each spanning 25 years. Here’s the first installment complete with some great pictures of the people who made Covenant happen.
On February 20, Rev. Dr. Evelyn Kent-Clark, South District Superintendent, will lead us in worship.
Next summer, in the first week of July, our ASP team will be heading back to Central Appalachia to spread some help and hope. We want you to join us! The Appalachia Service Project is a Christian ministry, open to all people, that inspires hope and service through volunteer home repair. The summer mission trip…