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Welcome to the Central Conference!

The Central Conference unites over one hundred churches throughout the five state region depicted in our logo. We are a regional ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church whose focus is the health and growth of Christ's mission through His people and Covenant churches. We are here to serve you, and your church, with that purpose. Please explore this site and learn more about us and our ministry opportunities.

Latest News

 

You are Invited!

The House Covenant Church cordially invites you to a black tie unveiling of a Samuel Akainyah original painting that will benefit the Firehouse Community Arts Center in North Lawndale on Saturday, February 2, 2008.  The Firehouse is the The House's effort to reach out to kids and provide an opportunity to future artists and actors.  You can download a PDF file of the invitation here.

 

Compassion, Mercy and Justice Commission Releases Health Care Resources Information

The Central Conference Compassion, Mercy, and Justice Commission has prepared a list of healthcare resources for people in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.  Click here to download a PDF version of this valuable information.

 

2007 Central Conference Annual Meeting -- Stronger Together

The Central Conference Annual Meeting was held Friday, April 27 and Saturday 28, 2007 at Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church in Glen Ellyn, IL.  A special hip hop worship service was held at 7 PM on Friday, April 27  -- which was led by Rev. Phil Jackson, pastor of The House Covenant Church -- a hip hop church located in Chicago, with music provided by The House team!  Rev. Jackson and his team rocked the house!  Rhianna and Jeff Adkins were awarded the Town and Country Award for their exceptional service to the Evangelical Covenant Church in Paxton, IL.  The Central Conference staff is deeply grateful for all the help provided by Rev. Rob Bloss and his staff at Glen Ellyn Covenant Church - we could not have done it without you all!

 

You can download PDF files of the following meeting documents:

 

News Flash!

The Central Conference has started an email newsletter for breaking news!  To subscribe to our electronic newsletter, send a blank email to:  centralconf_news-subscribe@yahoogroups.com  Then YOU can have the latest information quickly!

 

Mission

The Central Conference, empowered by God's Spirit, through shared ministries plants, strengthens, and unites churches to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

 

Our Ministry Priorities

Our priority is to serve you as member churches to reach further in mission and deeper in Christ through the following areas:

  • Congregational Life

  • Ministerial Care & Development

  • Shared Ministries

  • Common Identity

  • Human & Financial Resources

  • Covenant & Ecumenical Ministries

  • Administration

Giving Opportunities

As a region, we are the sum of our parts including our volunteer leadership, our peer strengths, and our financial dedication. We welcome your gifts of time, ideas and money to build the collective ministry of Christ in our corner of the world and beyond. To learn more, please call the conference office.


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