Eastern Mennonite University

Archive for November, 2009

International Education Week – ISO

Friday, November 20th, 2009

At the end of International Education Week, members of ISO (International Student Organization) lead worship on the theme of “Global Connections”.  Between readings of John 4:7-14 in various languages, international roommate pairs living in the new  “Global Connections” Living/Learning Community share about their experiences living with a roommate from another culture.

International Education Week – Summer C-c Groups

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

During the summer break, several student groups left for cross-cultural experience and study.  In this chapel, we heard stories from students who traveled to Germany, Mennonite World Conference in Paraguay/Bolivia, and Nigeria. This chapel is a part of International Education Week.

Following Jesus with Our Lives – Faculty Panel

Friday, November 13th, 2009

The Following Jesus with Our Lives chapel series continues.  Resident Director David Muscan interviews a faculty panel of Jo Wallis, Owen Byer and Sandy Brownscombe about what it means for them to follow Jesus with their lives.

“Dialogue on Race and Diversity” Chapel

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Marvin Lorenzana speaks as part of “Dialogue on Race and Diversity” week at university chapel.  DORD events are sponsored by the SGA and multicultural services office with the intent of increasing both our personal and communal cross-cultural competency.

New Possibilities for Life after EMU – Tom & Christine Sine

Friday, November 6th, 2009

As part of Spiritual Life Week, Tom & Christine Sine, founders of Mustard Seed Associates in Seattle, Washington, offer possibilities for faithful living. Several Students and Staff also share their own creative ideas.

Each year, the campus ministries department presents Spiritual Life Week, an engaging series of events that facilitate deepening faith in Jesus Christ. This Fall, Tom and Christine Sine lead this special week with the theme “Following Jesus with Our Lives”

The Sines have worked together for years to help individuals and organizations, both Christian and secular, face change and make creative responses to the challenges of the 21st century. They also help persons and organizations develop a more wholistic theology of mission.

“Reimagining the Church for Changing Times,” Tom and Christine Sine

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Tom & Christine Sine, founders of Mustard Seed Associates in Seattle, Washington, begin a conversation in the Seminary Chapel Gathering, offering possibilities for faithful living during their presence on campus for EMU Spiritual Life Week.

Each year, the campus ministries department presents Spiritual Life Week, an engaging series of events that facilitate deepening faith in Jesus Christ. This Fall, Tom and Christine Sine lead this special week with the theme “Following Jesus with Our Lives”

The Sines have worked together for years to help individuals and organizations, both Christian and secular, face change and make creative responses to the challenges of the 21st century. They also help persons and organizations develop a more wholistic theology of mission.

Is There Life after EMU? – Tom & Christine Sine

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Tom & Christine Sine, founders of Mustard Seed Associates in Seattle, Washington, offer possibilities for faithful living for Spiritual Life Week.

Each year, the campus ministries department presents Spiritual Life Week, an engaging series of events that facilitate deepening faith in Jesus Christ. This Fall, Tom and Christine Sine lead this special week with the theme “Following Jesus with Our Lives”

The Sines have worked together for years to help individuals and organizations, both Christian and secular, face change and make creative responses to the challenges of the 21st century. They also help persons and organizations develop a more wholistic theology of mission.