Sylvia Mast “An Exploration of Language—Recognizing Harm in Silencing the ‘Political’ Voice of the Church”. The annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest, established in 1974 by the directors of the C. Henry Smith Trust, offers students an opportunity to discuss peacebuilding and social justice issues on campus. The intercollegiate competition is administered by the Peace....
Chapel Gathering in the Seminary: Anna Efaw
Anna Efaw, current EMS student, preaching on “Called” – Jeremiah 4:1-10
Campus Worship: Voices of Peace
Students offer “Voices of Peace” from their C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest speeches. Come hear pieces of each speech PLUS a few reflections from some of the Spring Break Y-Trip leaders. The 2019 C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest takes place this Friday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in Martin Chapel. This year’s contestants are: * Cassidy Bontrager “What....
Chapel Gathering in the Seminary: Joanna Friesen
Joanna Friesen, current EMS student, preaching on “Can These Bones Live?” – Ezekiel 37:1-14.
Convocation: Restorative Justice – Love
Gather in Women’s History Month with Rev. Dr. Velda Love and Destiny’s Daughters to address Restorative Justice for People of Faith. In this moment in our nation, Christians are being called to restore justice for all. What does this mean? Restorative justice means moving beyond status quo criteria and working towards social, political, and economic equity,....
Chapel Gathering in the Seminary: David Berry and Andrew Suderman with the EMU Gospel Choir
Start your final stretch of the semester with “Struggle songs; Song of Hope” a chance to hear Dr. David Berry, Dr. Andrew Suderman, and the EMU Gospel Choir. In this chapel we sing, listen to singing, and explore the hope found within songs from a variety of contexts and struggles, such as the struggle against....
Campus Worship: Ubuntu- Pastor AJ Mosley
Gather for a traditional African American worship service, featuring Pastor AJ Mosley, for the Black History Month sponsored by the Black Student Union (BSU) and Multicultural Student Services. Pastor AJ Mosley serves as Executive Pastor of Divine Unity Community Church (DUCC) here in Harrisonburg, Va.
Chapel Gathering in the Seminary: Emily North
Emily North assists us into prayerful reflection on Romans 5:1-5, “Being found in Hope”
Chapel Gathering in the Seminary: ‘Stories of Hope’ (MCC)
Jenna Villatoro, Human Resource Coordinator from Mennonite Central Committee East Coast shares MCC stories of hope from around the world. Don’t let your mood be completely swayed by all the bad news on the radio, TV and social media. God’s people are working in amazing ways both near at hand and around the world. Listenand....
Campus Worship: Connecting to Purpose
EMU nursing alum Dr. John Lowe ’81 (Cherokee, Creek, & Lenape Native American tribal member) offers reflections from his personal story and journey in his address – Connecting to Your Purpose: A Native American Perspective. Lowe also gives a Suter Science Series lecture today at 4 p.m.Dr. John Lowe, RN, PhD, FAAN, serves as Professor for Health Disparities Research and Executive....