The creation of identity is a dynamic process," writes Professor Andrew Suderman, who teaches theology, peace and mission at Eastern Mennonite University. He also serves as secretary of Mennonite World Conference’s Peace Commission. Andrew and his wife, Karen, served with Mennonite Church Canada as coordinators of the Anabaptist Network in South Africa from 2009 to 2016.
... read more about Professor Andrew Suderman on ‘Wrestling with Mennonite identity’ from The Mennonite
In 2016, Dr. Kathy Evans was interviewed for an article about restorative justice in education in The Atlantic. Her message was simple: the implementation of an RJE program needs to be
... read more about ‘Honest, practical’ book on RJE implementation and sustainability features foreword by Dr. Kathy Evans
A collection of over 700 historic documents curated by an Eastern Mennonite University graduate working at Swarthmore (Pennsylvania) College sheds light on a broader spectrum of conscientious objectors (C.O.s) during
... read more about New website curated by Swarthmore archivist Anne Yoder ’81 features World War I conscientious objectors
A vigil hosted by Trinity Presbyterian Church/Rally the Valley gathered at Eastern Mennonite University on Sunday evening to honor and commemorate the 17 students and staff killed last Wednesday by a
... read more about ‘Guns Into Plowshares’ sculpture is the site of a vigil for Florida shooting victims
Most participants in Timothy Seidel’s workshop were captivated by the humorous image. In one drawing, a huge fish chased a school of smaller fish. In the second, tables had turned:
... read more about Drummers help SPI Community Day participants feel the beating heart of peace
Eastern Mennonite University has named Leda Werner as the project coordinator of a new grant funded by the U.S. Department of Justice that focuses on connecting with community partners to
... read more about EMU awarded $300,000 Department of Justice grant
Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday were marked by services at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Eastern Mennonite University this week. Martin Chapel hosted a Lectio Divina service focused on “living waters”
... read more about Ash Wednesday services lead EMU community into Lent
If the Catholic-priest-turned-Anabaptist-radical Menno Simons were on a speaking tour, you’d expect him to make a stop at his namesake university. But he died in 1561, and so when Simons
... read more about Impersonation brings to life Menno Simons and his ‘soul struggle’
Glen Guyton has been announced as the new executive director of Mennonite Church USA (MC USA), according to a press release issued by the organization. He will begin a three-year
... read more about Former EMU board member will be MC USA’s next executive director
Writing an instructional manual about growing and using elderberries for medicinal syrups may not look like peacebuilding at first glance, but Eastern Mennonite University senior Ben Rush’s practicum last fall
... read more about Local and global practicum experiences prepare EMU’s next generation of peacebuilders
