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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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…
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 contains photos from 49 couples. Anniversary years range from 1945 to 2021. In some cases, there are photos from multiple generations of families who were married at Covenant. Thanks to all who contributed these special…
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 pastor. It proved to be a mix of traditional and innovative with some amusing stories mixed in.
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 (Lee) Sperow in memory of his wife Elizabeth H. Sperow who passed away in 1987. Lee was an engineer at General Electric, a jewelry maker and long-time Covenant member. Lee passed away in 2009. This…
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 building? It was dedicated as Sunshine Hall on December 1, 1948. The post-WWII years were a period of tremendous growth for Springfield and for Covenant. Learn more about the leadership, buildings, and activities in the…
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 there, three words come to mind: Mission, Music, and Memorials. Covenant’s heart for mission on global, national and local levels was always inspiring. A church, who realizes that they exist not for themselves but for…
