Psalm 107:1 O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; for God’s steadfast love endures for ever. As we move into the Thanksgiving season in the United States, we ... read more about Thoughts of Thanksgiving: Fall 2022
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Hartman family’s Bluestone Vineyard rooted in the Valley, Mennonite tradition
Lee Hartman stands at sunset between rows he helped to plant at his family’s vineyard south of Bridgewater. The award-winning Virginia vintner is about to celebrate the launch of two ... read more about Hartman family’s Bluestone Vineyard rooted in the Valley, Mennonite tradition
Clara Weybright ’20 is MCUSA’s Young Peacemaker
Mennonite Church USA has named Clara Weybright ’20 as this year’s #BringThePeace Young Peacemaker awardee. She joins John Stoner, who received the Legacy Peacemaker award. The awards are sponsored by ... read more about Clara Weybright ’20 is MCUSA’s Young Peacemaker
Seminary student, alumni named to MennoCon23 worship planning committee
Current Eastern Mennonite Seminary graduate student Becky Degan is named as worship coordinator for MennoCon23, joined in worship planning by Derek King '03, MDiv '13, and Danilo Sanchez '10, MDiv '13, among others. ... read more about Seminary student, alumni named to MennoCon23 worship planning committee from Mennonite Church USA
Maryknoll Lay Missioners honors couple with Bishop John E. McCarthy Spirit of Mission Award
Kirstin Rothrock De Mello and Merwyn De Mello, both 2005 graduates of EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, are the recipients of the 2022 Bishop John E. McCarthy Spirit of ... read more about Maryknoll Lay Missioners honors couple with Bishop John E. McCarthy Spirit of Mission Award
Lancaster Mennonite coach Ryan Gehman ’14 says ‘running has saved my life’
Ryan Gehman '14 coaches cross country and works in the wellness department at Landis Homes, a senior living community in Lititz. Gehman was born with autism, first diagnosed at age 4, when a doctor told his parents he would never be able to write, never be able to read beyond a fifth-grade level and would struggle with physical coordination and fine-motor skills. ... read more about Lancaster Mennonite coach Ryan Gehman ’14 says ‘running has saved my life’ from Lancaster Online
First law school grad earns 16th consecutive ‘Best Lawyers’ honor
Attorney Donald E. Showalter ’62, the first Eastern Mennonite University graduate to earn a law degree, was recognized once again as among the Best Lawyers in America, an annual honor ... read more about First law school grad earns 16th consecutive ‘Best Lawyers’ honor
Bach Festival names conductors for ’23 season
Daniel Myssyk will be the guest conductor for the 31st Annual Bach Festival in summer 2023. He is the assistant conductor of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and director of orchestral ... read more about Bach Festival names conductors for ’23 season
Anabaptist World: LMC trailblazer cared for communities
Elizabeth Garman Nissley MDiv '02, the first woman ordained in Lancaster Mennonite Conference, died Sept. 25 after a 21-month journey with breast cancer. ... read more about Anabaptist World: LMC trailblazer cared for communities from Anabaptist World
Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022: A ‘Roaring’ Success (we love you, Herm!)
EMU students, faculty, staff, family, friends and alumni gathered for the annual three-day celebration of all things Royal — and all the things that make EMU such a special place! ... read more about Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022: A ‘Roaring’ Success (we love you, Herm!)