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New Year's Eve Service
https://www.synodofthecovenant.org/virtual-worship-services Advent is one of the most meaningful times of Christian worship throughout...
The Synod of the Covenant
Dec 12, 20231 min read


The Peace Light Coming to Synod of the Covenant
An ancient flame, a symbol of peace and hope, is coming to the Synod of the Covenant. The journey begins in Bethlehem at a rock grotto at...
The Synod of the Covenant
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Bells and Choir Robes Available
Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan celebrated 72 years of ministry and held its final worship service on Sunday,...
The Synod of the Covenant
Nov 27, 20231 min read


Synod to Provide Virtual Worship Service for New Year's Eve
Advent is one of the most meaningful times of Christian worship throughout the year. We celebrate the coming of Christ with Christmas...
The Synod of the Covenant
Nov 27, 20231 min read


From your Synod Executive...
Christmas decorations come earlier each year. Christmas music hits the radio around November 1, and holiday tree lightings happen before...
Chip Hardwick
Nov 27, 20233 min read


Assembly Highlights
Synod of the Covenant Assembly Highlights October 26-28, 2023 The Synod of the Covenant held its annual meeting, retreat and fall...
Chip Hardwick
Nov 16, 20232 min read


Cultivating the Gift of Preaching
The Synod of the Covenant, in partnership with Alma College, Johnson C. Smith Seminary, and the Presbytery of Cincinnati, has received a...
The Synod of the Covenant
Oct 30, 20233 min read


From your Synod Executive...
It’s not every day you get a seven-figure check in the mail! But that’s what happened last week when the Lilly Endowment’s commitment to...
Chip Hardwick
Oct 30, 20232 min read


From your Synod Executive: October 2023
With all of the good things we can do, what are the most important things we should do? That’s a question that every church and...
Chip Hardwick
Sep 27, 20232 min read


From your Synod Executive September 2023
Last week I was invited into the end-of-summer rhythm that families know well, but that this single-never-married-no-biological-children...
Chip Hardwick
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Covenant Gathering Joins Presbyterians from Across Synods
On July 9th, a group of faithful Presbyterians from the Synods of Lincoln Trails (Illinois and Indiana) and of the Covenant assembled at...
The Synod of the Covenant
Jul 27, 20231 min read


From your Synod Executive: August 2023
A young mother of twins said “Everything was great!” about worship. A church rebuilt from the ashes. 200 free hot meals for the...
Chip Hardwick
Jul 25, 20232 min read


From your Synod Executive: July 2023
Almost exactly a year ago, Joy Hebner (who lives in Lake Huron Presbytery) emailed to see if I could help her extend the ministry of her...
Chip Hardwick
Jun 28, 20232 min read


A Letter from Rev Jin Seung Kim, Pastor of the Hanmi Presbyterian Church in Maumee Valley Presbytery
Thank you for the generous support and prayers for the Korean International College Students ministry at Hanmi. We are experiencing...
The Synod of the Covenant
Jun 4, 20231 min read


From your Synod Executive
One of my favorite parts of serving you in the synod is the chance to see God at work in so many different congregations in so many...
Chip Hardwick
Jun 4, 20232 min read


From your Synod Executive
In my devotions recently, I have been reading through the book of Joshua. The very first passage (Joshua 1:1-9), called “The Lord’s...
Chip Hardwick
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Help The Synod Resource Congregations More Fully
Take a Brief Survey Telling Us About Your Communities The Synod wants to hear from you! Ruling Elders, Teaching Elders, CREs, members of...
The Synod of the Covenant
Apr 3, 20231 min read


From your Synod Executive: April 2023
Holy Week is upon us, with its rollicking roller coaster of palms and praise, of tumultuous turmoil in the temple, of seder and sorrow,...
Chip Hardwick
Mar 26, 20231 min read


From your Organizer: March 2023
I am writing this on the day before Lent begins. This is a season that I have learned has much more meaning for me when I focus on...
Lindsey Anderson
Feb 23, 20233 min read


From your Synod Executive
February has been such a difficult month for communities within the Synod. Between the train derailment in East Palestine, OH...
Chip Hardwick
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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