Eastern Mennonite University

Creation Care (archive)

A Case for Christian Environmentalism: Earthkeepers Club

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

EMU’s student Earthkeepers club envisions A Case for Christian Environmentalism as  part of Food and Farming Week.  In this chapel service, three EMU professors share their thoughts and experiences reflecting on the theme:

Matthew Siderhurst, Chemistry

Tara Kishbaugh, Chemistry

Peter Dula, Bible and Religion

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. 

Why Care for Creation? – Loren Swartzendruber

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

EMU President Dr. Loren Swartzendruber provides a compelling call to care for Creation as people of faith, and makes the case for the University’s QEP (Quality Enhancement Program), “Peace with Creation: Environmental Sustainability from an Anabaptist Perspective.”