Covenant History: The Last 25 Years, Part 2
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Covenant History: The Last 25 Years, Part 2

The last 25 years of Covenant’s 100-Year history was one of great activity. The summary of that history is in 3 parts! Here is part 2 (2004-2010), recently completed by our dedicated archivist, Nancy Hansen. During this time the Sanctuary and parsonage were renovated and many of our current missions and ministries were in full-swing.

Together we can do a little good: Community Service Fair
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Together we can do a little good: Community Service Fair

Sunday, February 1912-1:30 pmFellowship Hall Find your next volunteer opportunity at Covenant’s Community Service Fair! Looking for a way to spend more time with your kids? Need community service hours for scouting or honor society? Want a way to give back to your community? Trying to meet some new people? There’s something for everyone with…

Last Covenant History Published
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Last Covenant History Published

Covenant’s last 25 years were years of celebration paired with service. This period began with Covenant’s 75th Anniversary Celebration, which included the renovation of a Habitat for Humanity house in Chester as part of Covenant’s Miracles in Missions. In 2001 Covenant’s Connection Campaign resulted in the building of Wesley Hall, a welcome and reception space…

Covenant’s Choirs Continue a Long Tradition of Special Music for Advent

Covenant’s Choirs Continue a Long Tradition of Special Music for Advent

On December 11th, the third Sunday of Advent, following on a long tradition of presenting special music for the Advent Season, Covenant’s Chancel Choir, Covenant Ringers bell choir, percussionists, and readers from within the congregation presented Hal Hopson’s cantata Sing Noel! A Carol Service. Hal Hopson (born in Texas in 1933) has over 3,000 published…

Communion Chalice Celebrates Methodism

Communion Chalice Celebrates Methodism

The Communion chalice used on Sunday, December 4 was handcrafted by the late Leon (Lee) Sperow, a long-time member of Covenant. Lee was a talented jewelry maker and silversmith. He created this unique chalice with its intricately carved stem as a gift to Covenant. It is engraved with the message, “Presented to Covenant United Methodist…

Chalice is a Copy of One From the St. George’s Church Museum

Chalice is a Copy of One From the St. George’s Church Museum

The chalice used for Communion on November 6 was given in loving memory of Frederick William Schwarz by his wife, Jane in 1975. It is sterling silver and number 43 of a limited edition. This chalice is a copy of one given to Francis Asbury by John Wesley in 1785. The original is on display…

“Everything He Needed to Know He Learned at Covenant”

“Everything He Needed to Know He Learned at Covenant”

On October 16, Rev. Russell Atkinson returned to Covenant. Russell grew up at Covenant, singing in the choir, attending Youth Group and Confirmation. He answered the Call to the ministry and has served many churches throughout the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the UMC and has been very involved in mission projects. He is currently serving…