Covenant’s Anniversary Highlighted in Conference NewsSpirit Digest
The February 26th edition of the NewsSpirit Digest of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference includes an article on Covenant’s Anniversary. Read the article here.
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Rev. Bruce & Ellen Hazelwood Reflect on Their Years at Covenant
You [the people of Covenant] are always in our thoughts and prayers as you go into the future. In April, Bruce and Ellen Hazelwood sent a reflection in honor of Covenant’s Anniversary and their time with us. Read Pastor Bruce’s complete reflection below.
June’s Communion Chalice – A Husband’s Tribute to His Wife
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…
Rev. Mark Young Returns to Covenant and His Hometown
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…
Rev. Doyne Sumner Remembers Covenant as His “Alma Mater”
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Covenant’s History Continues: The Third 25 Years
The third installment of the History of Covenant spanning 1972 to 1997 shows a time of activity and involvement. Activities included the beginning of Covenant’s commitment to the Appalachian Service Project, the CROP Walk for Hunger, partnerships with other churches such as St. Daniel’s UMC in Chester, the Reassurance phone ministry, and work with Habitat…
Rev. Haydn McLean, Son of Covenant, Remembers Sermons, Youth Choir and MAD Magazines
Haydn McLean grew up at Covenant in the 1960s. He became a minister and went on to serve churches in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and several hospital chaplancies. Haydn and his wife Gail visited Covenant on September 11. He remembered sermons that seemed trivial at the time but turned out to be very meaningful in…
