“I stood on bare feet on the parking lot and it was rough, it hurt my feet,” Ron Zook said. “And it just felt like a really holy moment standing there — a moment I will not forget. But then we had no idea that four or five hours later our parking lot would become the staging area and command center for the police.” ... read more about Co-pastors Ron and Judy Zook, both EMS alumni, saw a need after shooting across from their Lancaster church from Anabaptist World
Innovative new undergraduate and graduate programs and a strong showing in retention across the undergraduate classes have helped Eastern Mennonite University report favorable gains in student numbers this fall despite ... read more about EMU sees growth across undergrad, grad programs
Pastor Alanna McGuinn, a 2020 graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, and her congregation at Central United Methodist Church were among three recipients of the One Matters award. The award is ... read more about Pastor and congregation recognized by UMC conference
Poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama will spend the second week of September virtually touring Eastern Mennonite University: speaking in chapels, colloquia, and classes; chatting with pastors and LGBTQ+ groups; ... read more about Join virtual events with poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama Sept. 14-18
“The Church in Black & White,” a one-day virtual symposium on Saturday, Sept. 12, explores the history of Brethren and Mennonite churches on issues of race. The event is co-sponsored ... read more about Conference to explore history of Brethren, Mennonite churches on issues of race
"So-called 'racial reconciliation' is primarily a white Christian attempt to remedy the tension in American race relations. But from a black perspective, racism is not so much interpersonal as institutional." Read the full article by Dr. David Evans, associate professor of history and intercultural studies at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. ... read more about Christianity Today: Professor David Evans on ‘racial reconciliation’ from Christianity Today
Pádraig Ó Tuama speaks softly, soothingly, with just a touch of grit in his gentle Irish accent. Next month, you can hear the voice of this poet, theologian, and mediator on ... read more about Poet, theologian and peacemaker Pádraig Ó Tuama to make a virtual visit to EMU Sept. 14-18
On July 16, an Eastern Mennonite University coach and three alumni began biking uphill. For 20 miles. And that was just the first day of a 500-mile trip, traversing the ... read more about Biking blue ridges and smoky mountains: Royals take on the parkway
Pastors often serve as an emotional anchor for their flock: providing a listening ear, advice, and social cohesion for their congregation members. And we’ve all needed more of those supports ... read more about Watch the ‘Navigating Ministry During COVID-19’ seminars
Finishing his master’s degree in the Christian leadership program at Eastern Mennonite Seminary took Joe Ropp 25 years. And even though the 2020 commencement ceremony has been rescheduled for the ... read more about Grad’s devotion to earning his seminary degree spanned 25 years, 16 moves, and many challenges