The Evangelical Covenant Church was founded in 1885 by Swedish immigrants and remained ethnically Swedish through its early history. The past half century, however, has brought significant growth and diversification. Today the Covenant identifies itself as “a rapidly growing multi-ethnic denomination.” Much of this story remains to be told. In this panel discussion, members of the Covenant’s Mosaic Commission—Mary Chung March, Juana Nesta, Bryan Murphy, and TJ Smith—and NPTS history professor Hauna Ondrey will dialogue on the work being done to document this critical chapter of the Covenant’s story.
Timestamps
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Origins of the Evangelical Covenant Church 0:45
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Swedish immigrant roots & early identity 4:10
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Transition to broader cultural engagement 9:30
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Challenges of retaining heritage while expanding 14:50
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Diversity, mission, and narrative moving forward 20:15
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Vision for the Covenant’s future story 26:40
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