Eastern Mennonite Seminary Commencement 2008
Saturday, April 26th, 2008Eastern Mennonite Seminary celebrates the Fifty-Ninth Annual Commencement with an address by Marva J. Dawn, and Senior Class Salutation by Jonathan D. Bowman
Archive for the ‘Visiting Speakers’ Category
Shane Claiborne - Sustainability God’s Way
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008Shane Claiborne of The Simple Way speaks on “Sustainability God’s Way: Earth Care, People Care.”This service is part of a chapel series focused on the theme of sustainability - part of a year-long emphasis on creation care at EMU.
Donut Day to celebrate Tuition Freedom
Friday, March 14th, 2008What does EMU tuition have in common with a doughnut? A hole! EMU’s tuition package doesn’t cover the full cost of a year of study–there’s a hole left.
EMU alumni and friends who support EMU’s mission by giving donations to help pay for the cost of student education and fill that hole.
In this chapel, we recognize and celebrate the role that donors play for EMU.
Retired educators and EMU alumni Bob and Eloise Hostetler share about their calling to support EMU.
The Power of Enough - Lynn Miller
Friday, February 29th, 2008What is enough? What if we were all satisfied with having enough? Lynn Miller, Mennonite Mutual Aid Corporate Theologian, speaks on The Power of Enough. There is also a sending for YPCA spring break trips.
This service is part of a series of EMU chapel services focused on the theme of sustainability - part of a year-long emphasis on creation care at EMU. The series is part of efforts by a newly formed Creation Care Council. The council provides a forum for faculty, staff and students to talk about various aspects of campus life — how we eat, worship, travel and play — and how those aspects fit into the community’s vision for sustainable living.
From the Past to a Brighter Future - Rev. Graylan Hagler with WCSC
Friday, February 22nd, 2008Rev. Graylan Hagler speaks on “From the Past to a Brighter Future” - a message of hope for social change (racial justice and the immigration debate).
Jesus & the “Other” - MJ Sharp
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008MJ Sharp shares stories from experiences working with US service members, transformed by war, in the model of how Jesus interacted with the “other.” MJ, recent alum of EMU, works for Military Counseling Network, a program of Mennonite Mission Network with support from Mennonite Central Committee.
God’s Call on My Life - Denis Lamourex
Friday, February 15th, 2008Denis Lamourex, philosopher at the University of Alberta, speaks on “God’s call on My Life” for this “Faithful Followers” Spiritual Life Week chapel.
Stories of the Faithful - Al Staggs
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008In this opening chapel for Spiritual Life Week, Al Staggs introduces himself with comedic impersonations and introduces three model Christians who were “Faithful Followers:” Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Oscar Romero and Clarence Jordan
My Soul Looks Back in Wonder - BSU
Friday, February 8th, 2008Students from Black Student Union lead chapel as part of African American History Month: “My Soul Looks Back in Wonder.”
Camp Day: The Joy of Place - Dr. Luke Gascho
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008In celebration of Christian camping and outdoor ministries the featured speaker is Dr. Luke Gascho, Executive Director of Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College.
“Finding a place we love in nature increases our awareness of the interconnectedness of all things. In these settings, often found at camps and nature preserves, we learn more fully to love what God loves. Spiritual alertness is enhanced in these settings as we learn of the relationship of all things to God. As a joyful response to knowing our Creator, Restorer and Sustainer, we grow in our role of caring for the earth.”
