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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….
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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…
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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…
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Covenant Couples Renew Their Commitments
On a beautiful September afternoon, featuring weather that any bride and groom would wish for, seven couples renewed their vows…
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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…
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Rev. Michael Roney Remembers Covenant as Traditional and Innovative
Rev. Michael Roney was Associate Pastor from 1972-1977. He recalls what worship and service were like for a young associate…
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Covenant Supports the People of Ukraine
Soon after the invasion of Ukraine, Covenant’s Sanctuary Decorating Team added vases of yellow sunflowers with blue ribbons (the colors…
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Covenant Welcomes Rev. Diana Esposito
On August 24, Covenant welcomed Deacon Diana Esposito as Pastor of Children, Youth, and Community Engagement. One of her goals…
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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…
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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…
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ASP Sunday: Reflecting on 41 Years of Service & Dedication of ASP Hall
As part of Covenant’s ongoing 100th anniversary celebration, on Sunday during the ASP Service we were honored to have past…
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Rev. Doyne Sumner Remembers Covenant as His “Alma Mater”
Over the years God has called sons and daughters of Covenant into pastoral ministry. As part of the 100th Anniversary…
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Rev. Janice Puliti Recalls the Faith Formation and Christian Fellowship that Supported Her Call to Ministry
Happy Anniversary Covenant Family! And congratulations on 100 years of giving God the glory! Although I’ve been away from Covenant…
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A Time of Goodbyes and New Beginnings
On June 26, Covenant said goodbye to Pastor Kevin and his family. The Rutledge’s called Covenant and Springfield home for…
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Pastor Sharon Vandegrift (2004-2009) Remembers Covenant’s “Heart for Mission”
Dear Friends of Covenant Church, I was privileged to serve Covenant from 2004 until 2009. When I ponder my time…
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Gift for Long-Time Members Shows Covenant in a Unique Way
Using objects and architecture elements unique to Covenant, Jennifer Terry fashioned this photo collage that spells “Covenant”. Those with continuous…
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Covenant Celebrates Pentecost with Long-Time Member Celebration
On June 5th, Covenant’s 100th Pentecost, members with 50 or more years of continuous membership were honored. During the service…
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Covenant’s History Continues: The Second 25 Years
Did you know that to temporarily meet the needs for meeting and Sunday School space, Covenant purchased an army surplus…
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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…
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