Pastors Corner: Rick and Terri McGarry

Dec 16, 2024

Rick and Terri McGarry, the lead pastors at New Wine Covenant Church in Mason, MI, lead a vibrant church plant within the Great Lakes Conference. Their journey is a testament to the power of adaptability and passion in ministry.

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Grief As We Approach the Holidays

Dec 16, 2024

As we approach the holidays, we need to recognize that some of the people we encounter will be experiencing grief. Or maybe we have recently experienced a loss and are dreading the Holidays.

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The Evangelical Covenant Church of Port Allegany and UNITE

Dec 16, 2024

JT Madison, the lead pastor at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Port Allegany, PA, is excited about the transformative power of UNITE for his entire church.

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CMMBC 2024 Update

Dec 15, 2024

How went our walk at Covenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp this year? We started out not knowing if we would even be able to do camp. But after much prayer, we stepped off the cliff into the air knowing the Lord would provide as His will would be done.

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Support Your Local Food Pantries

Nov 14, 2024

In light of the recent hurricanes that have battered the southeast, we must not lose sight of the continued need within our own communities.

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Covenant Community Care

Nov 13, 2024

The mission of Covenant Community Care is to show and share the love of God, as seen in the good news of Jesus Christ, by providing integrated, affordable, and quality health care to those who need it most.

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Pastor Corner: Getting to Know Our Pastors

Nov 13, 2024

Donearl Johnson embodies resilience and faith, serving as the lead pastor of LifeChurch Auburn Hills (MI), a beacon of hope in the community.

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Women’s Retreat at Camp Mission Meadows

Oct 15, 2024

The Fall Women's Retreat at Camp Mission Meadows gathered around 50 women for a weekend of connection, inspiration, and joy, featuring speaker Kaitlyn Holmgren and various fun activities, celebrating self-worth and community.

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Fall Women’s Retreat at PLCBC

Oct 15, 2024

The Fall Women's Retreat at PLCBC offered a joyful weekend of connection and spiritual growth with activities including worship, breakout sessions, and communal games.

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Vitality Resource – Heart, Mind and Strength

Oct 15, 2024

The Heart, Mind, and Strength workshop by the Great Lakes Conference empowers churches by helping members discover their unique gifts, fostering strong community bonds, and enhancing collective mission fulfillment.

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We Need Each Other – The Necessity of Community

Oct 15, 2024

Our women's retreat unexpectedly turned into a lesson on community support after a car accident. The women there provided comfort, reminding us of the importance of love and connection.

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Fall Pastors’ Retreat

Aug 31, 2024

Oct. 21-23
Once again, the Great Lakes Conference is hosting this incredible event at the stunning Maumee Bay Lodge in Ohio. We encourage you to participate!

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The Leadership Connection

Aug 31, 2024

Sept. 21
The Leadership Connection (TLC) is an essential event for pastors, ministry leaders, and leadership teams in the region. This year promises to be a transformative experience.

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Devotional: Commanded & Commissioned for Abundant Life

Aug 31, 2024

The Evangelical Covenant Church is a communion of congregations gathered by God, united in Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to obey the Great Commandment and the Great Commission...

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2024 Fall Pastors’ Retreat

Aug 06, 2024

Oct 21-23, 2024
Speaker - Sanetta Ponton, Associate Pastor of Justice, Advocacy & Compassion, Metro Community Church, Englewood, NJ

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Gather 2024 Highlights

Jul 31, 2024

Gather 2024 was held in a hybrid format with delegates attending online and in person in Covington, KY. 360 delegates attended in person and 194 virtually.

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Lego is a Hit at Forest Park Covenant in Muskegon, MI!

Jul 31, 2024

The Lego trailer made its way across the state to bring the joy of building and creativity to the kids during their Vacation Bible School (VBS) during the second week of July.

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Summer Fun Galore! We Want to Hear About It!

Jul 30, 2024

Did your church host an amazing Vacation Bible School program? Organize a fun-filled church picnic? Put on a spectacular summer concert? We want to know it all!

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TLC 2024 (The Leadership Connection)

Jul 26, 2024

Our TLC event has brought clarity and education to ministry leaders longing for additional resources and ideas.

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Healing Covenant Church Joins the ECC

Jun 13, 2024

Healing Covenant Church in Paducah, Kentucky, led by Dawn Choate, joins the Evangelical Covenant Church, focusing on community service and innovative ministry. The 50-60 attendees dedicate themselves to building relationships and the local needs of their city.

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New Evangel Church Plant Launches in Detroit

Jun 13, 2024

New Evangel church has launched in Detroit, with 45 weekly attendees meeting at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy. Led by Pastor Phil Carr, the church partners with the school and is preparing for a relocation.

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Hailstorm at Portage Lake Camp

Jun 13, 2024

A sudden hailstorm on April 27th caused extensive damage to Portage Lake Bible Camp, challenging the camp’s leadership to balance insurance coverage with the need for modern upgrades. Despite the damage, volunteer support has been strong.

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GLC Annual Meeting 2024

May 09, 2024

The GLC thanks everyone who participated in this year's Annual Meeting. Highlights included awards, elections, new member churches, the ministry planning cycle, and ordinations.

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GLC Ministerium Meeting 2024

May 09, 2024

The Great Lakes Conference Ministerial Association held its Annual Meeting on Friday morning of the Annual Celebration. The informative and concise meeting was led by Ken White, lead pastor of Forest Park Covenant Church, Muskegon, MI, and Chair of the Ministerial Association.

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Annual Meeting 2024: Friday Worship Service

May 09, 2024

During the Friday Worship gathering, Garth spoke about our being “Together in Mission” and prompted us to bring forward white roses to commemorate the people that came to Christ in 2023 due to the mission and ministry of the GLC churches.

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All News

Pastors Corner: Rick and Terri McGarry

Grief As We Approach the Holidays

The Evangelical Covenant Church of Port Allegany and UNITE

CMMBC 2024 Update

Support Your Local Food Pantries

Covenant Community Care

Pastor Corner: Getting to Know Our Pastors

Women’s Retreat at Camp Mission Meadows

Fall Women’s Retreat at PLCBC

Vitality Resource – Heart, Mind and Strength

We Need Each Other – The Necessity of Community

Fall Pastors’ Retreat

The Leadership Connection

Devotional: Commanded & Commissioned for Abundant Life

2024 Fall Pastors’ Retreat

Gather 2024 Highlights

Lego is a Hit at Forest Park Covenant in Muskegon, MI!

Summer Fun Galore! We Want to Hear About It!

TLC 2024 (The Leadership Connection)

Healing Covenant Church Joins the ECC

New Evangel Church Plant Launches in Detroit

Hailstorm at Portage Lake Camp

GLC Annual Meeting 2024

GLC Ministerium Meeting 2024

Annual Meeting 2024: Friday Worship Service

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