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Emulate prelude at National Cathedral pairs with homily calling for Kingdom work on climate change

November 28, 2016Last updated November 30, 2016 by EMU communications staff

When Emulate, Eastern Mennonite University’s traveling choral ensemble, was honored with an invitation to sing the prelude for the Evensong service on Sunday, Nov. 20, at the National Cathedral in

Harrisonburg High cellist is featured at fall youth symphony and children’s choir concert

November 9, 2016Last updated November 22, 2016 by Randi B. Hagi

The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir (SVCC) and Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform a fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium. The SVCC’s treble

Communications director for National Council of Churches shares his interfaith journey

November 9, 2016Last updated November 18, 2016 by Randi B. Hagi

After Sept. 11, The Rev. Steven D. Martin found himself the subject of much interest. Suddenly every public television station was scrambling for material on Muslims, and his first major

Emulate to sing at National Cathedral’s evensong service

November 8, 2016Last updated November 22, 2016 by Randi B. Hagi

The Washington National Cathedral – where The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously preached, and where numerous inaugurations and state funerals have been staged – will host Eastern Mennonite

VCU professor, expert on African American women and the Bible to speak on ‘Sketches of Slave Life’

November 2, 2016Last updated November 13, 2016 by Lauren Jefferson

Professor Katherine Bassard brings her expertise in African American literature to Eastern Mennonite University on Thursday, Nov. 10. She will give a presentation titled ‘Truly a Christian Act’: Freedom and

‘Far Away’ examines the domino effect of violence, how ‘little things lead to big things’

October 31, 2016Last updated November 22, 2016 by Randi B. Hagi

By depicting “a culture where violence has become gradually acceptable,” the play Far Away gives the audience a lens to examine their roles and responsibility in the violence of our

Concert, open studio and theater production featured at expanded Gala Night arts extravaganza

October 28, 2016Last updated October 9, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson with Randi B. Hagi

Arts lovers can enjoy a variety of talents on Saturday, Nov. 12, as Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) hosts the annual gala concert at 7 p.m., followed by an open studio

Homecoming worship service lifts up words of Micah to honor alumni award winners and retiring professor

October 17, 2016Last updated December 16, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

The honorees at Eastern Mennonite University’s Oct. 13 Homecoming and Family Weekend worship service included a pastor and social justice activist, a couple who has devoted themselves to a community

Homecoming and Family Weekend draws a crowd to reunions, arts and athletic events, food and fun

October 17, 2016Last updated February 7, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

In 1966, eight women, all elementary education majors at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), started a circle letter after graduation. Nearly 50 years later — after moves, weddings, births and other

CJP alumnus brings Nakba Museum Project, Palestinian experience to EMU

October 13, 2016Last updated October 29, 2016 by Lauren Jefferson

Bshara Nassar, Palestinian native and Center for Justice and Peacebuilding alumnus, brings his Nakba Museum Project to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) this month. The “Hope is Stronger than Misery” exhibit

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