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In the News: Prayer labyrinth at EMU offers unique way to connect with God

Daily News-Record

Have you ever wondered about the spiral-looking maze on the hill above the EMU Seminary Building? The Daily News-Record highlighted EMU’s prayer labyrinth in a wonderful feature story last week, detailing how it’s used, how it was built and where the design came from. EMU senior Emma Nord, who was quoted in the article, had this to say: “I love the rhythm of the labyrinth, kind of focusing on God and the design. Once you get to the center, you’re not done. You then walk back the way you came in.” ... read more about In the News: Prayer labyrinth at EMU offers unique way to connect with God from Daily News-Record

Help EMU pack 100,000 meals for hungry children around the world!

February 13, 2025Last updated February 13, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

MobilePack event at EMUDate: Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22, 2025Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday (in two-hour shifts)Location: Yoder Arena at EMU’s University

Students recount experiences from Y-Serve trips to West Virginia, Atlanta

March 15, 2024Last updated March 15, 2024 by Ryan Cornell

EMU sophomore Sara Kennel spent a gap year after high school working for service programs in Guatemala and Ecuador and immersing herself in their cultures. During a spring break trip

Faith leaders from across country flock to Shalom Academy at Eastern Mennonite Seminary

January 11, 2024Last updated January 11, 2024 by Ryan Cornell

At a time of deepening political polarization in the country, said Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, many churches have embraced one of two extremes. The first extreme, he told the crowd

Shalom Academy builds on legacy of School for Leadership Training

November 14, 2023Last updated November 16, 2023 by Ryan Cornell

As the 2024 presidential election fast approaches and the campaign signs and TV ads begin their blitzes, it may seem the nation is more divided than ever. And, for faith

Seminary MDiv, MA candidates to present capstones

March 9, 2023Last updated March 13, 2023 by EMU Communications

Candidates for Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Leadership at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are required to complete a capstone or ministry specialization project. Their study, research and exploration

Seminary’s new Lilly-funded conflict transformation program names new leadership

February 24, 2023Last updated November 2, 2023 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s new interdisciplinary pastoral leadership program focused on conflict transformation will be led by Jacob Cook, PhD, formerly of the Wake Forest University School of Divinity. Cook began

Winter Crossroads features UC renovation

January 30, 2023Last updated January 30, 2023 by EMU Communications

EMU’s University Commons renovation takes center stage in the Winter 2022 issue of Crossroads in mailboxes this month. Learn more about the new Common Grounds Coffeehouse, student union and two new murals

EMU to host MLK Jr. Celebration

January 8, 2023Last updated January 17, 2023 by EMU Communications

Eastern Mennonite University honors Martin Luther King Jr Day on Sunday, Jan. 15, and Monday, Jan. 16. Immanuel Mennonite Church, 400 Kelley St. in Harrisonburg, will be the site of

Seminary’s School for Leadership Training to explore disability-oriented inclusion and connection in church communities

November 26, 2022Last updated November 28, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s 2023 School for Leadership Training is themed “Creating Communities of Belonging: Appreciating EveryBODY.” The emphasis on the word body is deliberate, says Veva Mumaw, SLT director. “1

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