June’s Communion Chalice – A Husband’s Tribute to His Wife

“On a windy and snowy day, just above freezing in 1922, a group of believers gathered to say: “We are the church.” This began the Call to Worship and a very meaningful worship experience to start Covenant’s 100th Anniversary Year. District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Evelyn Kent-Clark reminded us in her sermon that God is “Calling…

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…

Rev. Michael Roney was Associate Pastor from 1972-1977. He recalls what worship and service were like for a young associate pastor. It proved to be a mix of traditional and innovative with some amusing stories mixed in.

Covenant’s egg hunt saw lots of rabbit ears (Pastor Mark included) and chick headbands scurrying through the yard and playground at Covenant. Approximately 25 children from Covenant’s Sunday School and Nursery School combed the grass, bushes, flowers, and even door handles for colorful plastic eggs filled with candy. The youth and adults who hid approximately…

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…