Eastern Mennonite University campus community members sing “Joy to the World” to celebrate the Prince of Peace, Christmas 2014. The footage was shot in EMU’s Lehman Auditorium. http://www.emu.edu/advent “Joy to ... read more about Joy to the World – Eastern Mennonite style
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Vigil held to protest killing of a black person every 28 hours in America, ‘whether innocent or guilty’
About 60 people held a vigil in the heart of Eastern Mennonite University’s campus in early December for black people killed by police in America. Participants attracted by the Black ... read more about Vigil held to protest killing of a black person every 28 hours in America, ‘whether innocent or guilty’
EMU faculty, staff and students sing “Joy to the World!” to celebrate advent
[Editor’s note: An updated version of the EMU advent greeting was posted Dec. 12. After further consideration we eliminated one section of the video in order to be sensitive to what ... read more about EMU faculty, staff and students sing “Joy to the World!” to celebrate advent
Two recordings of The Walking Roots Band aim at nurturing discipleship and the church, aided by Kickstarter contributions
“The Walking Roots Band has always been about relationships,” says Seth Crissman, student at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and member of The Walking Roots Band. “We started out as a group ... read more about Two recordings of The Walking Roots Band aim at nurturing discipleship and the church, aided by Kickstarter contributions
Planned Phase II of campus solar array captures attention of statewide environmental campaign
Four years after a 104-kilowatt solar panel array on the roof of Eastern Mennonite University’s Hartzler Library came online, the university has announced plans to significantly expand its commitment to ... read more about Planned Phase II of campus solar array captures attention of statewide environmental campaign
EMU Chamber Singers and Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir to usher in advent season on Dec. 7
Eastern Mennonite University singers will make several appearances on Sunday, Dec. 7, to mark the approaching Advent season. The Chamber Singers perform in three worship services at Harrisonburg churches, while ... read more about EMU Chamber Singers and Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir to usher in advent season on Dec. 7
Research on the struggles of teenage girls – and the gifts they can offer the church – garners significant national award for Methodist seminary instructor
In her doctoral research, Emily Peck-McClain gathered thoughts from 24 girls from New York area Methodist churches that were both profound and disturbing. “There was a lot of silence from ... read more about Research on the struggles of teenage girls – and the gifts they can offer the church – garners significant national award for Methodist seminary instructor
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, #EMUGivingTuesday
We have a day to give thanks and two days to get deals. It’s time for a day to give back! EMU is happy to support the nation-wide #GivingTuesday effort with #EMUGivingTuesday! We hope to ... read more about Black Friday, Cyber Monday, #EMUGivingTuesday
Conservation photography class looks at proposed Atlantic Coast pipeline route and how it could affect the environment
After the U.S. Forest Service released its newly revised proposal for George Washington National Forest on Tuesday, many concerns about the forest’s future were laid to rest. But for Eastern ... read more about Conservation photography class looks at proposed Atlantic Coast pipeline route and how it could affect the environment
School for Leadership Training to challenge churches to consider the ‘nones’
The Pew Research Center made news with its 2012 report that the fastest growing U.S. “denomination” was the “Nones,” the “religiously unaffiliated” who answer “none of the above” when asked ... read more about School for Leadership Training to challenge churches to consider the ‘nones’