On July 31, Rev. Mark Young, who served Covenant as Senior Pastor from 2009 to 2012, returned to give the message. Pastor Mark, who grew up in Springfield and attended Hancock United Methodist Church, now serves Phoenixville United Methodist Church. He spoke about the changes in the community and the church and how things happen…
As part of Covenant’s ongoing 100th anniversary celebration, on Sunday during the ASP Service we were honored to have past and present volunteers from the Covenant Appalachia Service Project (ASP) team offer reflections on what ASP has meant to them since Covenant started participating in ASP, way back in 1982. The following ASP alumni shared…
Over the years God has called sons and daughters of Covenant into pastoral ministry. As part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration, we’ve invited them to participate in services or to reflect on what Covenant meant to them as they pursued this opportunity to serve God. On July 3, we heard from Rev. Doyne Sumner who…
Happy Anniversary Covenant Family! And congratulations on 100 years of giving God the glory! Although I’ve been away from Covenant Church for 21 years (how is that even possible?), my heart is still with all of you! Little did I know when I walked through the sanctuary doors for the first time on that beautiful…
On June 26, Covenant said goodbye to Pastor Kevin and his family. The Rutledge’s called Covenant and Springfield home for 6 years. We remember Kevin’s talent for digital ministry, his enthusiasm for youth and families, and his innovative spirit. We remember Rebecca’s dedication to Youth Sunday School. Of course, who could forget Joshua and Eliana…
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…