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.
The Larry Lucker family gifted Covenant this communion set in memory of their wife and mother, Jane Lucker, many years ago. This set was used during January and February of Covenant’s Anniversary Year.
Dear Friends at Covenant UMC, I am writing this update with great joy in my heart. Some of you might know me and saw me grow up at Covenant. I can say with confidence, that if it were not for my years growing up at Covenant, and all the pastors, Sunday school, years of VBS,…
On Sunday, February 12, 21 scouts and leaders from Troop 512 joined the Covenant community in worship. The members participated in the worship service and then helped sort and box the Souper Bowl of Caring contributions. The troop currently has 68 scouts and 34 leaders. Three of the scouts are working toward their Eagle Award….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…