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“Free at Last…Now What?”

January 13, 2012

For all of us wandering in the wilderness, Co-Moderator Mary Lynn Tobin shares a prophetic word in her message during the closing worship service of the Conference in Durham.

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The Gracious Guest

November 11, 2011

Rev. Scott Anderson preached to a packed sanctuary at the opening worship service of the national Covenant Network conference in Durham.  His message is a gift to the denomination, offering a challenge to all who seek to embody the radical hospitality of Jesus.

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Ordination Sermon for Scott Anderson

October 8, 2011

John Knox Presbytery ordained Scott Anderson to the ordered ministry of Teaching Elder on Saturday, October 8. Here’s the sermon by the Rev. Dr. Mark Achtemeier.

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‘Fellowship’ Within the Body of Christ

August 31, 2011

* A Word from our Co-Moderators *
Several members of the Covenant Network Board and staff participated in the gathering in Minneapolis, August 25-26, of the Fellowship of Presbyterians.

The tone established at the outset was one of warmth, kindness, and respect, and the articulated values included an appreciation for PC(USA) denominational staff, avoidance of stone-throwing, and a commitment not to speak or act out of anger.

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Reclamation

June 25, 2011

From a Pentecost sermon by Mark Achtemeier: “In times such as these, we need the witness of the church to show our country that it is possible to reach our hands across these deep divides of race and ideology and religion, that a peaceful and united human community is possible, that even deep- seated differences can be overcome by the power of self-giving love.”

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Communion of the Different

June 14, 2011

Covenant Network’s Co-Moderator and Pastor of House of Hope in St. Paul, MN, David Van Dyde, shares a message about Pentecost.

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