We are a multi-generational church passionate about worshipping God in all that we do
We know that visiting a new church, any new church, can be an uncomfortable experience. What do I wear? How do I get there? What’s available for my kids? What should I expect from the service? We want to clear away some of those questions so you are free to experience a great time of worship and communion with our Lord and His people.
Because we know parents are rightfully concerned about having a safe and enjoyable environment in which to learn about God, we’ve established a solid nursery and children’s ministry.
And because we know adults want more than just a Sunday morning ‘spiritual high’ our services are designed to provide practical messages that are a careful balance between the Spirit and the Word, that help you cope with real life issues. Our worship is passionate and celebratory, interspersed with prayer and intercession. Not to sound too cliché, but when you are here, you are family!
What’s available for my kids?
If you haven’t noticed already, we love children! Nursery care is available for infants and toddlers. During the first portion of our morning service all ages worship together. Then children ages 4-12 are dismissed to Junior Church for a time of fun and instruction during the second half of the service.
What should I expect from the service?
Because we know adults want more than just a Sunday morning ‘spiritual high’, our services are designed to provide practical messages that are a careful balance between the Spirit and the Word, to help you cope with real life issues. Our worship is passionate and celebratory, interspersed with prayer and intercession. Not to sound too cliche, but when you are here, you are family!
Tim and Danuta Case
Pastor Tim became a Christian at the age of 16 and immediately began serving in his local church in a variety of capacities. He began serving as an elder at the age of 25. He then ministered as senior pastor at Word of Life Christian Fellowship until 1994, when he was appointed as a missionary by Elim Fellowship. He then moved to Poland and ministered there for 16 years, performing many different functions. He served as the Dean of students and as a theology teacher; became the Director of Administration and Finance and served on the Board of Education for the National Polish Pentecostal Church. Tim often served as the keynote speaker at many national adult and youth conferences. He earned his Master of Theology degree from the University of Wales at Bangor. In 2013, he returned to the US and began serving as the Assistant Director for Global Ministries at Elim Fellowship. In 2017, he took the role of Senior Pastor at Covenant Life Church in Henrietta NY. Currently he also serves as an adjunct teacher at EBC.
Danuta graduated from RIT with a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, and later from Warsaw University with a Master’s in Computer Science, and with a Ph. D. in Education from Regent University. She received the Lord as her personal Savior at a very young age and became involved in worship and youth ministry. After marrying Tim, she served with him as a pastor’s wife, leading worship and a women’s ministry. Together with her husband, Danuta was appointed as a Missionary to Poland and ministered there as a worship leader, counselor, and teacher for 16 years. Danuta often served as interpreter at workshops and conferences. She also ministered to women and spearheaded marriage and family seminars together with her husband. Danuta is currently serving at Elim Bible College as the Executive Vice President and Provost and volunteers at the church as the Director of Women’s Ministry. Both Pastor Tim and Danuta are passionate about equipping and enabling young people to reach their potential and fulfil the destiny God has for them.
Our Mission
Love God in all that we do
Treasure people as Jesus does
Reach oUr region for Christ
Our main objectives are to foster a welcoming environment for all to “come as they are”; reach all people through love and service as Jesus taught and did; build and live generationally in all endeavors, in a way that can be reproduced here, and in our outreaches; develop healthy families and singles in a biblical worldview, to then release them into their God-given callings.
CLC Staff
The vibrant staff here at CLC brings passion and purpose to our ministry, uplifting and supporting the congregation with genuine care and enthusiasm.
What We Believe
Our tenets of faith
What We Believe About God
We believe in one God, the Creator and Ruler of the universe, who has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present. Above all He is good and He desires the best for His creation.
What We Believe About Jesus Christ
We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, in His conception by the Holy Spirit and His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His present priestly ministry, and in Christ’s imminent personal return in power and great glory.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God and that He is both fully God and fully man. Jesus lived a sinless life, fulfilling all the law and prophets, and He freely offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all mankind by dying on a cross. He was dead and buried. After three days, He rose again, demonstrating His power over both sin and death. He ascended into Heaven and will one day return to reign as King of kings and Lord of lords.
What We Believe About The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is divine, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and the Son. He is present and active in the world today, making men aware of their need for salvation through Jesus Christ. He lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation, providing power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right.
What We Believe About The Bible
We believe the Bible, consisting of the 39 Books of the Old Testament and the 27 Books of the New Testament, is God’s word to all men. It was written by human authors under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, is God’s revelation of Himself to man, and is Truth without any mixture of error. It is the supreme authority and standard for Christian beliefs, conduct, practices and living. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21)
What We Believe About Mankind
We believe that mankind (both man and woman) is made in the image of God and as such, is the highest created being in the universe. From the beginning it was God’s plan and desire to share His rule over the earth with mankind. Although mankind has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by sin. Because all men have sinned, all men are separated from God. The relationship between God and Man can only be restored through personal faith in Jesus Christ.
We believe that since mankind is created in God’s image, human life is of inestimable worth and significance in all its dimensions, from conception to the grave.
We believe that God created mankind as two distinct sexes: male and female (Gen 1:26-28; Matt 19:4-5, Mark 10:6). Each person’s sexual or gender identity is defined by God’s creative act as seen in each person’s DNA, chromosomal makeup, and anatomy. Therefore each person affirms God’s infinite wisdom by living in alignment with their birth sex.
We believe we must honor who God has created each individual to be as males and females. God has made no mistake and has not assigned to any individual the wrong or incorrect physical sex / gender. We must accept God’s creation, design, and will for each person.
What We Believe About Salvation
We believe man’s relationship with God, broken by our disobedience, can only be restored by spiritual regeneration by the Holy Spirit, through repentance from sin and the profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Salvation can only be obtained by faith in Jesus Christ. It is entirely a gift from God and cannot be obtained through human merit or by good works. (Romans 10:9-10; Titus 3:4-7)
We believe good works are the necessary fruits of faith and follow regeneration, but they do not have the virtue to remove our sins or to avert divine judgment. We believe good works, pleasing and acceptable to God in Christ, spring from a true and living faith, for through and by them faith is made evident.
