“I never would have dreamed that God would lead me to marry a dynamic ministry leader from a small village in Tanzania and that together we would establish an international ministry,” said Regina Horst ’81 Chacha in chapel on February 24, in her presentation, “Lean Not on Your Own Understanding, or ‘How I Became Mama to Over 100 Children'" at Eastern Mennonite School. ... read more about EMS: Regina Horst Chacha Shares City of Hope from Eastern Mennonite School
Dr. Ryan Thompson, associate professor of psychology, gives context on new legislation about conversion therapy. ... read more about WHSV: Local psychology professor gives context to new legislation from WHSV TV-3
Tonight is about a tradition that has buried in as deep and is as persistent as that impossible-to-eradicate little rodent that is the destroyer of gardens and the underminer of foundations. That tradition is a social bond based on geography, faith and taste buds. ... read more about Hburg Citizen: ‘Mennonite Groundhog Day’ from Harrisonburg Citizen
The Rev. Denita Connor's letter to the editor begins: I'm uncertain even where to begin in responding to Rita Dunaway's assertion that white privilege is a myth ("The Myth Of White Privilege," Dec. 7). ... read more about The Rev. Denita Connor GC ’16 on the presence of White privilege from Daily News-Record
Stemming from an affinity for literature, students from Eastern Mennonite University are forming relationships with residents in assisted living at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. But since establishing a connection through storytelling, that bond has since evolved into friendships that defy ideological differences. ... read more about DN-R: Timeless connections through literature with bibliotherapy program from Daily News-Record
“There was a sense that there was a bigger meaning living here,” said Sarah Bixler, a professor at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. “This was something that was consistent with some of our faith commitments and even our sense of direction from God — that there is important work to do here.” ... read more about EMU grads have plans for Lincoln’s ancestral home from Harrisonburg Citizen
Professor Steven David Johnson's photos add to the story of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline: "The Atlantic Coast Pipeline would divide mountains, farmland, and sacred Native American land along its 600-mile route, but it's uniting a diverse community of activists determined to halt its progress." ... read more about California Academy of Sciences website features professor’s conservation photos from Biographic
https://www.goshen.edu/merrylea/2019/11/gascho-receives-howard-michaud-award/ ... read more about Luke Gascho ’74 receives environmental education award
Joshua Yorks MDiv '13 is the new pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Troy, Pa. This article introduces him to the community. ... read more about Seminary alum named new pastor in Troy, Pa. from Troy Penny Saver
Professor Kathy Evans met with staff and area educators in Elkhart, Indiana, to talk about efforts with restorative justice in education. ... read more about Professor facilitates RJ in education conversations in Indiana from Elkhart Truth