C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest
Six students participated in the 2010 C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest on March 26. Each speaker applied the Christian peace position to a contemporary concern in 1,500 or less words (8-10 min): Jess Sarriot, a junior Peacebuilding and Development major, won first place with her speech, Peace Churches and War Profits: A Moment for....
Seminary Chapel – Public presentation by Michael King, Ph.D.
“Two Congregations and a Temple: Toward an EMS Setting Souls and Minds Ablaze” Michael King is the Search Committee for EMU’s next Vice President and Dean of the Seminary candidate of choice. Cascadia Publishing House
Doubt, Faith, Stress and Other Relaxing Topics – Acts of Renewal
Professional actors Jim and Carol Anderson Shores use theatre to look at real questions of sorting out where God fits in during the midst of our struggles and the struggles of those around us. How do we minister to others in their spiritual quandaries? How do we move through our own? Come enjoy some laughter....
Stress and Sabbath: Finding Balance in the Chaos
Professional actors Jim and Carol Anderson Shores use theatre to explore the reality of stress in ministry and the need for sabbath. Acts of Renewal is on campus for Spiritual Life Week.
Kingdom-Correct in a Politically Driven World
As part of EMU’s MLK celebration events, guest speaker at School for Leadership Training, Chris Johnson, speaks on “Being Kingdom-Correct in a Politically Driven World”.
The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. – Luke Hartman
EMU observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2010 with a chapel service and several other special events Jan. 15-18. In this chapel, Luke Hartman, an administrator at Skyland Middle School in Harrisonburg, speaks on “The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.” Hartman, who is also an adjunct faculty member in EMU’s MA in education program,....
Opening convocation: Don’t Stop Asking Questions
Loren Swartzendruber speaks on “Don’t Stop Asking Questions” for opening convocation to kick off the Faith and Doubt: Finding Our Way chapel series. There is also a time of sending for the Guatemala Cross-cultural seminar group. Luke 20:1-8.
Seminary Spring Convocation: “Like an endless falling”
Interim Dean of the Seminary, Dr. Sara Wenger Shenk, Delivers the Seminary Spring Convocation address, “Like an endless falling.”
Opening Convocation: Called to Serve and Lead
The Campus Community gathers to hear President Loren Swartzendruber open spring semester with the convocation address, “Called to Serve and Lead.” The scripture reference is Matthew 20:25-28. The gathered community also commissions and sends the India and Guatemala/U.S.-Mexico Border cross-cultural seminar groups at the close of the service.
Cross-cultural Chapel: South Africa & Lesotho
Students from the South Africa and Lesotho cross-cultural seminar share experiences and reflections from their recent adventure.