“Holy Week Chapel: What was the last supper of Jesus?” – Rabbi Niles Goldstein

Explore the meaning and symbols of Passover and the Seder Meal with Rabbi Niles Goldstein, visiting Jewish scholar, prior to the invitation by campus pastors into the symbolism of bread and cup in what has come to be called Holy Communion for many Christians. ——- Niles Goldstein is a rabbi and the award-winning author of....

Senior Chapel: Reflections on Faith and Spiritual Growth

Several seniors reflect on their faith and/or spiritual journey related to their experiences at EMU and the university mission, vision and values. Music and dance also feature seniors and the campus pastors  offer a blessing for all graduating seniors. Amanda Chandler, Theater & History Andrea De Avila Balboa, Bible and Religion & Psychology Jonathan Burkholder,....

“The Sword of the Spirit” – Larry Friedland

Larry Friedland, EMS student, leads a meditative and experiential exploration of Ephesians 6:10-17 combining the elements of theatre and mindful movement with lectio devina and interaction with physical representations of the images from the text. This is an opportunity to engage this scriptural passage in a new and interactive way. Larry is a visiting acting....

“Love One Another as I have Loved You” – Andy Miller, Jess Kraybill

Pastoral assistants (PAs) lead a final chapel on the campus ministries theme for the year, “Love One Another as I have Loved You” (John 15:1-17). Faculty members Andy Miller and Jess Kraybill offer reflections on the theme. Chapel opens with a selection by the EMU Women’s Choir and concludes with a special announcement about a....