Communion Sets, one or more chalices (cups) and patens (plates), are used when celebrating this sacred meal. In this picture, Harry Yohn, member of Covenant from 1958 until his passing in 2019, shows Covenant’s sets, many of which were memory gifts and crafted by members. Look for posts, over the next few months that highlight the stories behind Covenant’s Communion Sets and their use during this Anniversary Year.
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….
Throughout the Anniversary Year, our Archivist, Nancy Hansen, will provide short histories each spanning 25 years. Here’s the first installment complete with some great pictures of the people who made Covenant happen.
Covenant’s 100th Easter Celebration was indeed joyous. Following Communion and foot/hand washing on Holy Thursday and two solemn and contemplative services on Good Friday, Covenant’s Holy Week ended with powerful music, bells, and a retelling of the Resurrection from John’s Gospel. The first “normal” Easter Sunday since the beginning of the Pandemic saw more than…
With palm branches, choir and percussion, and very loud “Hosannas” from the congregation directed by Pastor Kevin, Covenant celebrated its 100th Palm Sunday. As Pastor Mark noted, Palm Sunday remembers Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and Passion Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. Watch the service below.
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…
Covenant celebrated Girl Scout Sunday on March 20. To commemorate the event and the important place the Girl Scouts have in the Covenant Family, Brownie Troop 5555 and Senior Troop 5783 and their leaders will receive custom-made patches with the Covenant Anniversary logo. Troop 5555 has a membership of 25. Troop 5783 has 13 members….