Peter Dula is professor of religion and culture at Eastern Mennonite University. He worked with MCC in Iraq from 2004-2006. ... read more about Peter Dula on ‘Peacebuilding as presence: MCC assignments in “enemy” contexts’ from MCC Intersections
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CJP: A Look Back At 2019-20
For a more streamlined read, note the following: –links to each CJP program are omitted. To learn more about the specific programs named here, please visit the CJP website. — ... read more about CJP: A Look Back At 2019-20
New environmental justice minor addresses the intersections of environmentalism and social justice movements
The term “environmental justice” is increasingly joining the common lexicon of activists and community leaders. The movement addresses massive problems like climate change and racism – but rather than siloing these ... read more about New environmental justice minor addresses the intersections of environmentalism and social justice movements
EMU sees growth across undergrad, grad programs
Innovative new undergraduate and graduate programs and a strong showing in retention across the undergraduate classes have helped Eastern Mennonite University report favorable gains in student numbers this fall despite ... read more about EMU sees growth across undergrad, grad programs
CJP supporters give generously during 25th Anniversary year
The following message is from Lindsay Martin, associate director of development for the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. Contact Lindsay at lindsay.e.martin@emu.edu to explore creative giving options that meet your ... read more about CJP supporters give generously during 25th Anniversary year
Join virtual events with poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama Sept. 14-18
Poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama will spend the second week of September virtually touring Eastern Mennonite University: speaking in chapels, colloquia, and classes; chatting with pastors and LGBTQ+ groups; ... read more about Join virtual events with poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama Sept. 14-18
Loving the Enemy Within: Grounding in the trauma-healing work of anti-racism
Amanda K Gross '06, MA '13 is an anti-racist organizer and artist living and working on the original land of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She blogs about the interconnectedness of racism, patriarchy, capitalism, and white womanhood at MistressSyndrome.com and is currently working on a full-length book on that same theme. ... read more about Loving the Enemy Within: Grounding in the trauma-healing work of anti-racism from Menno Snapshots
Conference to explore history of Brethren, Mennonite churches on issues of race
“The Church in Black & White,” a one-day virtual symposium on Saturday, Sept. 12, explores the history of Brethren and Mennonite churches on issues of race. The event is co-sponsored ... read more about Conference to explore history of Brethren, Mennonite churches on issues of race
Flint family uses vacant lot for cut flower business
Ryan and Janie Beuthin and their three children grow flowers in an adjacent vacant lot in the Mott Park neighborhood. Ryan is a 2011 Center for Justice and Peacebuilding graduate and Janie worked in the CJP office. ... read more about Flint family uses vacant lot for cut flower business from Flintside
Christianity Today: Professor David Evans on ‘racial reconciliation’
"So-called 'racial reconciliation' is primarily a white Christian attempt to remedy the tension in American race relations. But from a black perspective, racism is not so much interpersonal as institutional." Read the full article by Dr. David Evans, associate professor of history and intercultural studies at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. ... read more about Christianity Today: Professor David Evans on ‘racial reconciliation’ from Christianity Today