Facilitator Catherine Barnes, a professor at Eastern Mennonite University, aided in discussions with more than 500 delegates and 100 others around the future of the church at the July 6-8 MC USA convention. ... read more about Future Church Summit, facilitated by EMU professor, deliberates on guide for discernment from Mennonite World Review
Seven candles were lit at an April 29 memorial service in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite University—one for Michael Jesse “M.J.” Sharp ’05 and one for each of his colleagues,
... read more about EMU to honor peacebuilder Michael J. Sharp ’05 at Homecoming and Family Weekend
At a breakfast meeting in early June, Nepali peacebuilder Sumina Karki treated her Rockingham County Rotary Club hosts to what she called a “rosy picture” of her native land. She
... read more about Winston Fellow Sumina Karki, program officer at The Asia Foundation, works with Nepalese female mediators and dialogue trainers
With love in action as the guiding theme of the 2017 Mennonite Church USA annual convention, several Eastern Mennonite University and Eastern Mennonite Seminary faculty and staff are sharing their
... read more about Mennonite Church USA convention draws many to Orlando
In an Iraqi mall on Valentine’s Day, shoppers were treated to a unique sight. Twenty-eight young people wearing traditional dress from the many cultures in the country congregated to sing,
... read more about Iraqi youth work to build culture of peace with support of CJP, alumni and Iraqi al-Amani Association
Everyone leaves loved ones behind to come to the Summer Peacebuilding Institute at Eastern Mennonite University. However, gender-focused interfaith peacebuilder Theresa “Tessy” Gusim-Ndasule left an especially curious six-year-old son back
... read more about Winston Fellow Tessy Gusim-Ndasule seeks to build peace among Nigerian women of faith
White Ally 4.0 is a skills-based workshop to gain effective tools for honest conversations about race with white friends, relatives and neighbors. ... read more about SPI instructor David Campt brings ‘white ally’ workshop to Harrisonburg from WMRA/NPR
Promising that yes, he would eventually sing “Puff the Magic Dragon,” legendary folk singer and activist Peter Yarrow – formerly of the group Peter, Paul and Mary – gave an impromptu
... read more about Harmonizing amidst hostility: Musician Peter Yarrow and talented experts teach conflict transformation processes
Lydell Steiner’s vocation came calling in the form of a persistent acquaintance who recognized his skills might fit a community need. The Ohio native was a team pastor at Kidron
... read more about Practicum helps CJP alumnus Lydell Steiner to found Ohio mediation center