James O. Lehman, librarian emeritus at EMU and archivist for Virginia Mennonite Conference Two experts in Anabaptist studies have collaborated on the first scholarly examination of pacifism during the Civil ... read more about Historians Examine Amish, Mennonite Response to Civil War Conflict
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Sisters Stitch for Virginia Relief Sale
Brownie and Gladys Driver of Harrisonburg say they feel “twice blessed” for their volunteer efforts on behalf of the 41st annual Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale held Friday evening and Saturday, ... read more about Sisters Stitch for Virginia Relief Sale
Students Exploring Ministry Interests
Emily Derstine, a JPCS major at EMU, with her supervisor, Kirk Hanger, an EMU alumnus, at Nueva Esperanza/New Hope Fellowship in suburban Washington, D.C. A record-setting 10 students have begun ... read more about Students Exploring Ministry Interests
Veteran EMU Biology Professor Dies
Dr. Daniel B. Suter 1920-2006 Daniel B. Suter, professor emeritus of biology and developer of the pre-medical program at Eastern Mennonite University, died Dec. 24, 2006, at Virginia Mennonite Retirement ... read more about Veteran EMU Biology Professor Dies
Former EMU Music Prof Dies
Roy D. Roth Former Eastern Mennonite University faculty member Roy D. Roth, of Eugene, Ore., died Dec. 15, 2005 at age 84. In 1972, after receiving a master of church ... read more about Former EMU Music Prof Dies
Veteran Seminary Prof/Churchman Dies
Linden M. WengerPhoto by Jim Bishop Linden M. Wenger, 92, a veteran pastor/bishop and professor emeritus of philosophy at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, died Sunday, Dec. 18, at Oak Lea Nursing ... read more about Veteran Seminary Prof/Churchman Dies
Kniss Juggles Numerous Roles
Sharon E. Kniss Sharon E. Kniss of Harrisonburg takes seriously the mission statement of Eastern Mennonite University: "to experience Christ and follow His call to witness faithfully, serve compassionately and ... read more about Kniss Juggles Numerous Roles
Peachey Licensed for EMU Campus Ministry Role
L. to r.: George R. Brunk III, Loren Swartzendruber, Earl Zimmerman and Owen Burkholder lead prayers of commissioning for Byron Peachey (at podium) as part of a licensing service for ... read more about Peachey Licensed for EMU Campus Ministry Role
Ministry Discernment Program Moving Ahead
Owen Burkholder (l.), Virginia Mennonite Conference minister, guides the "Culture of Call" meeting at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. Photo by Jim Bishop A program at Eastern Mennonite Seminary aimed at helping ... read more about Ministry Discernment Program Moving Ahead
Seminary Offering Holy Land Tour
Trip Leaders Dorothy Jean Weaver and Kevin Clark Photo by Jim Bishop Eastern Mennonite Seminary is making plans for a study tour to the Middle East next spring. Dorothy Jean ... read more about Seminary Offering Holy Land Tour