The public is invited March 23 and 24 to learn about proposed visions for the future of EMU. The weekend of sharing dreams and visions is the result of a ... read more about ‘Where To, EMU’ Events Coming March 23-24
Center for Justice and Peacebuilding
Middle East Forum to be Held
The ongoing Middle East conflict and signs of encouragement will be the focus of a forum to be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 15 in Martin Chapel of the seminary ... read more about Middle East Forum to be Held
Saying ‘I’m Sorry’ is Just the Beginning
The legislature of Virginia is to be applauded for passing a resolution expressing its profound regret for slavery and for the exploitation of native people. As far as I know, ... read more about Saying ‘I’m Sorry’ is Just the Beginning
International Trauma Expert Joins STAR Efforts
Carolyn H. Heggen, a trauma expert with world credentials, has come to work for Strategies in Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) at Eastern Mennonite University. As co-leader of STAR Feb. ... read more about International Trauma Expert Joins STAR Efforts
Healing the Pain of Trauma
Iraqi Peace Worker Killed
An Iraqi-Muslim advocate for peace and reconciliation, who received support from Christian organizations for his work in trauma-healing, has been killed. Dr. Alharith Abdulhameed Hassan, 56-year-old professor of psychiatry at ... read more about Iraqi Peace Worker Killed
Christmas Lesson: Death Penalty Fuels Crime
Howard Zehr I am with a group of men in prison. We are in a seminar I have been leading for some weeks. Most are many years into serving life ... read more about Christmas Lesson: Death Penalty Fuels Crime
EMU Prof to Help Launch Peace Program in Israel
Seminary Offers Training in Congregational Conflict Mediation
Many dynamics are at work when a church experiences major conflict – leadership is undermined, people take sides and become polarized, and in a worst case scenario, the congregation can ... read more about Seminary Offers Training in Congregational Conflict Mediation
EMU Prof Launches 3D Security Initiative
Lisa Schirch The 3D Security Initiative based at EMU is attracting wide interest among national leaders who often don ... read more about EMU Prof Launches 3D Security Initiative