We Remember 1922-1947

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…

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…

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…

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.

“Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face; Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.” Lanny Wolfe, “Surely the Presence”. Anthem by the Chancel Choir on April…

“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…