Booths with representatives from a wide range of camps surround the chapel gathering in the unique venue of the Campus Center Greeting Hall.  Glenn Nofziger II shares a message about identity in Christ, reflecting on his experiences at camp, college, and in short-term missions/evangelism.  Glenn, EMU class of ’02,  is an Eastern Mennonite Seminary student who served on staff at Little Eden, a camp on the shores of Lake Michigan.

 Feb. 1, 2012 Glenn Nofziger Camp Chapel [15:03] Play Now | Play in Popup

Brendon Derstine and Julia Schmidt offer reflections from their participation in the Ministry Inquiry Program, Summer 2011.

The Ministry Inquiry Program is an exciting opportunity of the Mennonite Church USA for college-age young adults to explore pastoral ministry. The program offers you the opportunity to experience first hand what ministry is and to test your own gifts and sense of call. Participants work under the supervision of a pastor and are involved in many aspects of a minister’s life and work. Effort is made to place you in the congregation or congregational setting of your choice—urban, rural, large, or small. For students of mission, an overseas assignment can be considered.

The Ministry Inquiry Program also offers pastors and congregations a specific way to be involved in helping students experience leadership in the church. Pastors serve as mentors and examples. Students learn by both observing and doing. At the conclusion of the summer, all participants and the pastor or supervisor submit a report and evaluation of the program.

 Jan. 25, 2012 Ministry Inquiry Program [21:46] Play Now | Play in Popup

Students from Campus Ministries offer a  service of community lament on accumulation and find abundance with modern day reflections, scriptures and other readings led by a celebration worship team.

This chapel theme was inspired by Dr. Walter Brueggemann, resource person for the recently held School for Leadership Training at the seminary.

 Jan. 20, 2012 Celebration Chapel [12:46] Play Now | Play in Popup

Catch up on more than 20  minutes of highlights from the Fall 2011 after-chapel Friday Announcement entertainment by Joel Rittenhouse and Justin Rittenhouse.  Towards the end of their announcements, they reveal the secret that they’ve been concealing for the whole semester! Some of the announcement information has been removed, but the humor is preserved.

 Standard Podcast [20:53] Play Now | Play in Popup

Students from the International Student Organization lead  the International Education Week chapel with a focus on what inspires to succeed globally.

 Nov. 16, 2011 International Education Week [11:29] Play Now | Play in Popup

The “Foundations of Public Worship” class leads the Seminary Chapel Gathering  service in celebration of the Lord’s Supper, drawing from the gospel reading from John 21.

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

 November 8, 2011 Foundations of Public Worship [21:50] Play Now | Play in Popup

Gather with students from the Washington Community Scholars’ Center for a presentation about their learning experiences in D.C.

 November 4, 2011 WCSC Chapel [14:53] Play Now | Play in Popup

Hear from two students who met God this summer while participating in the Ministry Inquiry Program.  Rebekah Maldonado-Nofziger ministered in Bolivia, and Jamie Hiner in inner-city Philadelphia.

 October 28, 2011 MIP Chapel [24:07] Play Now | Play in Popup

Eastern Mennonite Seminary students Nicholas Detweiler-Stoddard and Isaac Harper plan and lead worship for Chapel Gathering in the Seminary.  Nicholas preaches from the Old Testament book of Job, proclaiming that “God Works Here.”
Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.

 October 18, 2011 Nick Detweiler-Stoddard [27:07] Play Now | Play in Popup

Brian Gumm, dual-degree Master’s  student (CJP and EMS), shares reflections from his time teaching and learning in Ethiopia this past summer with his family.

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

 October 4, 2011 Brian Gumm [40:45] Play Now | Play in Popup