“Life Beyond the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting – One Light Still Shines” – Marie Monville
In an evening lecture, Marie Monville shares from her book, One Light Still Shines: My Life Beyond the Shadow of the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting. “No matter how tragic your circumstances, your life is not a tragedy. It is a love story. And in your love story, when you think all the lights have gone out,....
“One Light Still Shines” – Marie Monville
Marie Monville shares from her book, One Light Still Shines: My Life Beyond the Shadow of the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting. “No matter how tragic your circumstances, your life is not a tragedy. It is a love story. And in your love story, when you think all the lights have gone out, one light still shines.”....
“So you want to be a neighbor?” – Ron Byler
Ron Byler helps to launch the Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale with a presentation on Jesus’ interchange with the lawyer in Luke 10 and the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). Ron Byler serves as Executive Director of Mennonite Central Committee US (MCC). MCC is a global, nonprofit organization that strives to share God’s love....
“Christianity without consequence: Called to a ministry of reconciliation” – J. Ron Byler
“Christianity without consequence: Called to a ministry of reconciliation,” II Corinthians 5:16-20. J. Ron Byler, Mennonite Central Committee US Executive Director. April 2014 marked 20 years since the genocide in Rwanda and Burundi. Two of the most Christianized countries in Africa became the place where Christians killed other Christians. What can we learn from this....
“Hymn Sing Inspired by the Parables” – Anne Waltner
Parables – everyday stories that invite us to confront our worldview, sense of self and God, without providing easy answers. Join Anne Waltner, Assistant Professor of Music, and friends for a hymn sing inspired by the Parables of Jesus. Parables is the campus ministry theme for the year.
“Exploring Ministry” – Chris Parks and Evan Knappenberger
Have you considered exploring ministry? Carmen Schrock-Hurst, Bible and Religion Instructor, hosts Chris Parks and Evan Knappenberger as they share reflections from their experiences in ministry over the summer.
“Gospel in Our Hands: Sustainable Passion” – Emily Peck-McClain
Emily Peck-McClain closes Eastern Mennonite Seminary‘s fall Spiritual Life Week with her chapel address entitled, “Sustainable Passion”.
“Parable of the Yeast” – Dayna Olson-Getty
Parables – everyday stories that invite us to confront our worldview, sense of self and God, without providing easy answers. Join Dayna Olson-Getty, Associate Pastor of Community Mennonite Church, in diving into the Parable of the Yeast in search of meaning for us and our context. Parables is the campus ministry theme for the year.
“Gospel in Our Hands: Impassioned” – Emily Peck-McClain
Emily Peck McClain opens Eastern Mennonite Seminary‘s fall Spiritual Life Week with her chapel address entitled, “Impassioned”.
“Marcando Nuestra Huella (Leaving our Footprint)” – Boris Ozuna ’11
Join the Latino Student Alliance in exploring Marcando Nuestra Huella (Leaving our Footprint) featuring reflections from alum and current graduate student Boris Ozuna. Boris Ozuna, originally from Sincelejo, Colombia, holds a B.A. in Peacebuilding and Development from EMU. He has worked with several non-profit organizations in the areas of popular education, nonprofit management, and community....