C. Henry Smith 2019 Winner

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....

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....

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,....

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.

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....