MINNESOTA
Hometown Focus
COOK – Nationally and internationally, the Evangelical Covenant Church addresses sexual assault and its related concern, domestic violence, through the Advocacy for Victims of Abuse (AVA) initiative. Seeking to inform, educate, and raise awareness in their congregations and communities, the Evangelical Covenant Church of Cook is beginning a healing group which will meet on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m.
The Evangelical Covenant Women (ECW) of Cook hosted an informative Women’s Brunch on Saturday, Oct. 5. Since the church’s inception in 1914, Covenant Women have remained committed to advancing God’s kingdom through ministries that equip women to grow, serve and reach out with the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is accomplished by connecting women in transformational relationships and uniting them in Christ to impact our world.
There is an epidemic affecting one out of every four women. They suffer behind closed doors, most often concealing their pain, fearful of those on both sides of the door. These are the victims of abuse. They are neighbors, co-workers, friends and loved ones. Victims of abuse come from all walks of life, and this epidemic knows no boundaries.
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