Two Churches Join the Covenant Network

Two Churches Join the Covenant Network

In early 2013, the Covenant Network welcomed two new congregations. Affirming the “Call to Covenant Community,” these two churches have now joined with more than 350 others in their commitment to seeking a church that is both inclusive and united. Summit Presbyterian...
Radical Hospitality

Radical Hospitality

Vicki Carmichael Minister of Music–Choir Director Trinity Presbyterian Church, University City, MO This reflection was shared as part of the communion service on Trinity Sunday, June 3, 2012. In her book The Rule of Benedict: A Spirituality for the 21st Century,...
To Offer the Bread of Life

To Offer the Bread of Life

April 15 was an especially joyous day at Old First church in San Francisco.  At the end of a moving communion service, the congregation and pastor Maggi Henderson joined in commissioning the Rev. Erwin Barron as a Parish Associate. Rev. Barron had been involved in the...

Welcome, Newport Church!

The newest Covenant Network congregation is Newport Presbyterian Church, Bellevue, Washington: Our Identity:   Newport Presbyterian Church is an inclusive Christian community seeking new, uncharted ways of faithfulness and service while continuing to embrace our rich...

Welcome, Spirit of the Desert!

The newest congregation on the list of Covenant Network churches is Spirit of the Desert Presbyterian Fellowship, Palm Desert, California, for years a strong supporter of the mission of the Covenant Network. The mission of Spirit of the Desert is expressed in this...

Covenant Congregation in the News

Preserving the earth is just one concern among many for the progressive community that is First Pres, Elizabethton, according to a recent article.  Pastor John Shuck and the members of the strongly involved congregation try to bring a Christian perspective to issues...