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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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…
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Those Who Led Us
Rev. Clinton Cherry (pictured, 1928-1932) was the first fully ordained minister to serve Covenant. Through its 100-year history, Covenant has had 17 senior pastors, 30 associate pastors, and 9 assistants who helped with visitation and ministries to families, youth and children. See the complete list below. Ministers of Covenant United Methodist Church of Springfield Bold…
