Eastern Mennonite University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend was a nostalgia-filled weekend for many, from the reunited ‘80s jazz vocal trio the Bubble Sisters, to Alumni Council President Liza Heavener ‘07 ... read more about EMU hosts Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities during a perfect fall weekend
The first in a series of retreats for pastors exploring the intersections of climate change and ministry gathered in September, co-led by Doug Kauffman, a pastor at Benton (Indiana) Mennonite Church and the director of pastoral ecology for the Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions. ... read more about Retreat co-led by CSCS staffer, explores climate change ministry from The Mennonite
Five new members have been elected to the 12-member steering committee of the Anabaptist Center for Religion and Society. The center, hosted by Eastern Mennonite University, is a group of ... read more about ACRS elects five new steering committee members
Fuller Theological Seminary professor Juan Martínez visited Eastern Mennonite University last week to make multiple presentations, including a seminary chapel sermon on the theme of “Running With My Grandmothers” with scripture ... read more about Fuller Theological Seminary professor Juan Martínez visits campus
IRIS DE LEÓN-HARTSHORN MA ’05 has served Mennonite Central Committee (1996-2007) and Mennonite Church USA (2007-present) in various leadership roles. Previously the church’s director of transformative peacemaking, the Portland, Oregon, ... read more about Iris de León-Hartshorn MA ’05 talks about transformation and hope for ‘real change’ in Mennonite Church USA
Before moving to Lancaster County 18 years ago, Donna Becker had little exposure to Mennonites. In fact, she was not aware that she had ever met a Mennonite until she ... read more about Lancaster seminary student learns about Mennonite identity among Karen refugees
Working as a full-time pastor in Roanoke, Virginia, or a volunteer chaplain in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and taking courses at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are no longer incompatible, thanks to a relatively ... read more about Hybrid seminary courses blend face-to-face and flexible learning
Charlie Tinsley MDiv. '18, Virginia state ambassador for the National Association of Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse (NAASCA), was a panelist on the organization's Aug. 11 radio show. To find resources and the podcast, visit the NAASCA website. ... read more about Seminary grad is ambassador for organization supporting adult survivors of child abuse from National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) U.S. Washington Office celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open house and reception at The Hill Center in Washington D.C. on July 17. In attendance were ... read more about MCC U.S. Washington Office reflects on 50 years of advocacy
Shalom Mennonite Church in Newton has voted to provide sanctuary to undocumented immigrants facing deportation. Rev. Rachel Ringenberg Miller and associate pastor Ben Woodward-Breckbill say that move allows the church to provide temporary relief to immigrants. ... read more about Newton church led by seminary grad votes to provide sanctuary to undocumented immigrants from The Wichita Eagle