Eastern Mennonite University

Archive for September, 2010

Cultivating Life in the Spirit–Willi Hugo Perez

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Willi Hugo Perez wraps up  Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s Spiritual Life Week with this third of three chapel addresses.  Perez,  a 2004 graduate of EMS, is the current rector (president) of SEMILLA, the Latin American Anabaptist Seminary in Guatemala.  In this chapel, he speaks in Spanish and is translated by Marvin Lorenzana, Director of Multicultural Services.

Peace with Creation in the Gulf? – James Akerson

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

The tragic Gulf oil spill this summer still impacts God’s creation. Amidst and after what happened, is it possible to have peace with Creation there? James Akerson shares reflections as environmental steward related to his first-hand experience in leading clean-up efforts. 

Experiencing the Healing and Transforming Grace of the Gospel–Willi Hugo Perez

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Willi Hugo Perez continues  Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s Spiritual Life Week with this second of three chapel addresses.  Perez,  a 2004 graduate of EMS, is the current rector (president) of SEMILLA, the Latin American Anabaptist Seminary in Guatemala.

Living and Serving in a Challenging (yet beautiful) Setting–Willi Hugo Perez

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Willi Hugo Perez kicks off Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s Spiritual Life Week with this first of three chapel addresses.  Perez,  a 2004 graduate of EMS, is the current rector (president) of SEMILLA, the Latin American Anabaptist Seminary in Guatemala.

Reflections from Around the World – Summer Cross-cultural Groups

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Summer cross-cultural groups share reflections from their global learning adventures during 2010 Summer travels and studies in Lithuania, New Zealand, and Ireland.

C. S. Lewis (Really?)

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

David Payne, an accomplished and highly acclaimed British actor brings C. S. Lewis to life.  Reflecting on the writings of   renowned British author and Christian apologist, C. S. Lewis,  Payne shares a message of God’s love, and a call to share that love with others.

Mark Thiessen Nation–We Are the Ones to Die, Not Hitler

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Dr. Mark Thiessen Nation, EMS Professor of Theology, reflects on the life and witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer in his address, “We Are the Ones to Die, Not Hitler: On Bonhoeffer, Assassins, and the Real Issue.”  Services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.

Ven a Mi Mesa – Latino Student Alliance

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

The Latino Student Alliance launches Latino Heritage Month with this chapel.   Student leaders and Rick Castañeda, guest speaker and founder of LSA,  share from their Latino cultures and faith.

Linda Alley–Celtic Collage

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Linda Alley, Spiritual Director and Seminary Staff, shares prayer, poetry, photos and music from her pilgrimage experience this past summer.

Services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.

Come together! – Dean Nancy Heisey

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Come to me! Come together! Vice President and Undergraduate Academic Dean Dr. Nancy Heisy delivers an inspiring chapel message based on Isaiah 53:4-5 and Matthew 11:25-30