We Remember 1922-1947
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.
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On December 11th, the third Sunday of Advent, following on a long tradition of presenting special music for the Advent Season, Covenant’s Chancel Choir, Covenant Ringers bell choir, percussionists, and readers from within the congregation presented Hal Hopson’s cantata Sing Noel! A Carol Service. Hal Hopson (born in Texas in 1933) has over 3,000 published…
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On a beautiful September afternoon, featuring weather that any bride and groom would wish for, seven couples renewed their vows surrounded by more than 40 friends and family in person and online. The service, which was based on the traditional wedding service from the United Methodist Book of Worship, included the traditional vows and a…
Communion Chalice Celebrates Methodism
The Communion chalice used on Sunday, December 4 was handcrafted by the late Leon (Lee) Sperow, a long-time member of Covenant. Lee was a talented jewelry maker and silversmith. He created this unique chalice with its intricately carved stem as a gift to Covenant. It is engraved with the message, “Presented to Covenant United Methodist…
Music at Covenant: Tradition & Innovation
On May 8, the Chancel Choir and Covenant Ringers continued a long tradition of music at Covenant with a special music service. It was a beautiful service of anthems based on Spirituals interspersed with inspirational readings and scripture. Watch and listen to the service again below! To learn about Covenant’s music program over the past…
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 those in attendance were recognized (see photo below). All were acknowledged in the bulletin insert (see below) and received a special gift. See photos below from the reception that followed.
Easter Egg Hunt Brought Out Lots of Rabbits and Chicks
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…
Covenant’s Choirs Continue a Long Tradition of Special Music for Advent
On December 11th, the third Sunday of Advent, following on a long tradition of presenting special music for the Advent Season, Covenant’s Chancel Choir, Covenant Ringers bell choir, percussionists, and readers from within the congregation presented Hal Hopson’s cantata Sing Noel! A Carol Service. Hal Hopson (born in Texas in 1933) has over 3,000 published…
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 surrounded by more than 40 friends and family in person and online. The service, which was based on the traditional wedding service from the United Methodist Book of Worship, included the traditional vows and a…
Communion Chalice Celebrates Methodism
The Communion chalice used on Sunday, December 4 was handcrafted by the late Leon (Lee) Sperow, a long-time member of Covenant. Lee was a talented jewelry maker and silversmith. He created this unique chalice with its intricately carved stem as a gift to Covenant. It is engraved with the message, “Presented to Covenant United Methodist…
Music at Covenant: Tradition & Innovation
On May 8, the Chancel Choir and Covenant Ringers continued a long tradition of music at Covenant with a special music service. It was a beautiful service of anthems based on Spirituals interspersed with inspirational readings and scripture. Watch and listen to the service again below! To learn about Covenant’s music program over the past…
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 those in attendance were recognized (see photo below). All were acknowledged in the bulletin insert (see below) and received a special gift. See photos below from the reception that followed.
Easter Egg Hunt Brought Out Lots of Rabbits and Chicks
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…
Covenant’s Choirs Continue a Long Tradition of Special Music for Advent
On December 11th, the third Sunday of Advent, following on a long tradition of presenting special music for the Advent Season, Covenant’s Chancel Choir, Covenant Ringers bell choir, percussionists, and readers from within the congregation presented Hal Hopson’s cantata Sing Noel! A Carol Service. Hal Hopson (born in Texas in 1933) has over 3,000 published…
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 surrounded by more than 40 friends and family in person and online. The service, which was based on the traditional wedding service from the United Methodist Book of Worship, included the traditional vows and a…
Communion Chalice Celebrates Methodism
The Communion chalice used on Sunday, December 4 was handcrafted by the late Leon (Lee) Sperow, a long-time member of Covenant. Lee was a talented jewelry maker and silversmith. He created this unique chalice with its intricately carved stem as a gift to Covenant. It is engraved with the message, “Presented to Covenant United Methodist…
Music at Covenant: Tradition & Innovation
On May 8, the Chancel Choir and Covenant Ringers continued a long tradition of music at Covenant with a special music service. It was a beautiful service of anthems based on Spirituals interspersed with inspirational readings and scripture. Watch and listen to the service again below! To learn about Covenant’s music program over the past…
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 those in attendance were recognized (see photo below). All were acknowledged in the bulletin insert (see below) and received a special gift. See photos below from the reception that followed.
Easter Egg Hunt Brought Out Lots of Rabbits and Chicks
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…