Giving

Two recordings of The Walking Roots Band aim at nurturing discipleship and the church, aided by Kickstarter contributions

by Laura Lehman Amstutz

“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

‘Interfaith Discussion on Poverty’ brings together national public policy advocates and local social services providers

by Lauren Jefferson

Cheryl Cooper drives 45 miles to work each morning. Along the way, she pictures the nearly 114,000 people, standing shoulder to shoulder, who are served by the Blue Ridge Area
... read more about ‘Interfaith Discussion on Poverty’ brings together national public policy advocates and local social services providers

Plant pathologist crowdfunds research to combat the emerald ash borer and work towards saving North American ash trees

by Lauren Jefferson

When David Showalter decided to focus on plant pathology, he didn’t anticipate he’d ever mount an online donation campaign to support his research. But Showalter, a 2009 biochemistry graduate of
... read more about Plant pathologist crowdfunds research to combat the emerald ash borer and work towards saving North American ash trees

Annual music gala to showcase orchestra, choirs and wind ensemble – Handel’s “Messiah” among the featured selections

by Randi Hagi

The annual gala concert at Eastern Mennonite University is “a kaleidoscope,” says music professor Ken J. Nafziger, who conducts the chamber choir. Around the fixed theme of a musical showcase
... read more about Annual music gala to showcase orchestra, choirs and wind ensemble – Handel’s “Messiah” among the featured selections