Katie Mansfield, lead trainer of EMU's STAR (Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience) program, shares this blog post is part of Mennonite Church USA’s Welcoming EveryBODY: Learn, Pray, Join initiative. ... read more about STAR lead trainer urges churches to consider disability justice first from MCUSA
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Eastern Mennonite Seminary names The Rev. Veva Mumaw as campus pastor
The Rev. Veva Mumaw will be the new campus pastor at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. She replaces The Rev. Dr. Kevin Clark, assistant professor, who has served in the role since ... read more about Eastern Mennonite Seminary names The Rev. Veva Mumaw as campus pastor
Dean Sue Cockley to retire after 26 years at EMU
After 26 years at Eastern Mennonite University in leadership positions with several programs, Dean Sue Cockley has touched hundreds of students, faculty and staff – from those in the adult ... read more about Dean Sue Cockley to retire after 26 years at EMU
Professor Nancy Heisey retires after 23 years at EMU and EMS
. When Professor Peter Dula shared memories of his colleague Nancy Heisey, he remarked about how, as president of Mennonite World Conference, she took time to lead the children of ... read more about Professor Nancy Heisey retires after 23 years at EMU and EMS
Seminary MDiv, MA candidates present capstones
Candidates for Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Leadership at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are required to complete a capstone or ministry specialization project. Their study, research and exploration is ... read more about Seminary MDiv, MA candidates present capstones
Decolonial theories and theologies researcher to give Augsburger Lecture Series
Nancy Elizabeth Bedford – author, professor, and global feminist and decolonial theories and theologies researcher – will visit Eastern Mennonite University March 29-30 as part of the annual Augsburger Lecture ... read more about Decolonial theories and theologies researcher to give Augsburger Lecture Series
EMU announces transitions at Center for Justice and Peacebuilding and executive leadership team
Eastern Mennonite University announces two leadership transitions that highlight and strengthen the university’s core values of commitments to peacebuilding and diversity, equity and inclusion. Jayne Docherty, executive director and professor ... read more about EMU announces transitions at Center for Justice and Peacebuilding and executive leadership team
Seminary grad appointed to inaugural position in Pennsylvania Episcopal diocese
The Rev. Barbara Harrison Seward is the inaugural southern canon missioner in the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She began her ministry on Feb. 15, 2022. [Read the ... read more about Seminary grad appointed to inaugural position in Pennsylvania Episcopal diocese
Eastern Mennonite Seminary reflects on Ukraine as Lent opens
The Eastern Mennonite Seminary community enters the season of Lent in prayer and fasting for the people of Ukraine. We deplore the Russian invasion of Ukraine and grieve the loss ... read more about Eastern Mennonite Seminary reflects on Ukraine as Lent opens
Anabaptist artists offer free faith formation resource for Lent, Easter, Pentecost
With the COVID-19 pandemic upsetting rituals and routines, many are seeking a new spiritual equilibrium. One new resource combining music, art, and liturgy for daily and weekly use is The ... read more about Anabaptist artists offer free faith formation resource for Lent, Easter, Pentecost