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…

Our Fall 2022 ASP Trip to Lee County Virginia

Our Fall 2022 ASP Trip to Lee County Virginia

During the first week of November, the Covenant Appalachia Service Project team sent a crew to Jonesville Virginia to serve in ASP’s year-round program. The crew of volunteers Gerg, Lori Corner, Rich Debany, Todd Gallagher, Tom Hiscott, Victoria Hiscott and Bryce Munce had the pleasure of spending three days with homeowners Lori and Norman who…

“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…

Covenant’s Longest Tenured Pastor Returns to the Pulpit
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Covenant’s Longest Tenured Pastor Returns to the Pulpit

On October 2, Rev. Bob Mongold, who served Covenant as Senior Pastor from 1988 to 2004, returned to the pulpit. Bob and his wife Dianne traveled from their retirement home in Williamsburg, VA to take part in the Anniversary celebration. Bob recalled that his years at Covenant have been among the happiest of his life….

Help Build Hope 2022: We Nailed It!
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Help Build Hope 2022: We Nailed It!

Last Saturday, Covenant and Lima United Methodist Churches partnered for the first time to Help Build Hope. More than one hundred volunteers from Covenant, Lima, and other community organizations all came together in Lima’s parking lot to take part in something amazing. What would be so amazing? They were going to construct all of the…

The Greatest of These is Love – Covenant Celebrates 100 Years of Weddings

The Greatest of These is Love – Covenant Celebrates 100 Years of Weddings

On September 18, a video of wedding photographs was premiered as part of Covenant’s Celebration of Marriage and Commitment. It contains photos from 49 couples. Anniversary years range from 1945 to 2021. In some cases, there are photos from multiple generations of families who were married at Covenant. Thanks to all who contributed these special…