Homecoming Chapel – “And the Two Shall Become One” – Dr. Donald Oswald ’75
Viewing work and spiritual formation as two distinct activities, we try with little success to make them consistent. If we can recognize that they are not two things but that they are already one, that they rise from one common impetus, we may find that both are enhanced. Donald Oswald, director of diagnostics and research....
“Transformation Dynamics of Clinical Pastoral Education”
Chapel Gathering in the Seminary, led by students from the Summer 2014 CPE class.
“Life Beyond the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting – One Light Still Shines” – Marie Monville
In an evening lecture, Marie Monville shares from her book, One Light Still Shines: My Life Beyond the Shadow of the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting. “No matter how tragic your circumstances, your life is not a tragedy. It is a love story. And in your love story, when you think all the lights have gone out,....
“One Light Still Shines” – Marie Monville
Marie Monville shares from her book, One Light Still Shines: My Life Beyond the Shadow of the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting. “No matter how tragic your circumstances, your life is not a tragedy. It is a love story. And in your love story, when you think all the lights have gone out, one light still shines.”....
“So you want to be a neighbor?” – Ron Byler
Ron Byler helps to launch the Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale with a presentation on Jesus’ interchange with the lawyer in Luke 10 and the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). Ron Byler serves as Executive Director of Mennonite Central Committee US (MCC). MCC is a global, nonprofit organization that strives to share God’s love....
“Christianity without consequence: Called to a ministry of reconciliation” – J. Ron Byler
“Christianity without consequence: Called to a ministry of reconciliation,” II Corinthians 5:16-20. J. Ron Byler, Mennonite Central Committee US Executive Director. April 2014 marked 20 years since the genocide in Rwanda and Burundi. Two of the most Christianized countries in Africa became the place where Christians killed other Christians. What can we learn from this....
“Hymn Sing Inspired by the Parables” – Anne Waltner
Parables – everyday stories that invite us to confront our worldview, sense of self and God, without providing easy answers. Join Anne Waltner, Assistant Professor of Music, and friends for a hymn sing inspired by the Parables of Jesus. Parables is the campus ministry theme for the year.