“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.
“Gospel in Our Hands: Sustainable Passion” – Emily Peck-McClain
Emily Peck-McClain closes Eastern Mennonite Seminary‘s fall Spiritual Life Week with her chapel address entitled, “Sustainable Passion”.
“Scenes of Instruction” Dr. Peter Dula
Dr. Peter Dula presents from his his sabbatical for the monthly University Colloquium lecture.
“Parable of the Prodigal Son” – Don Clymer
Parables – everyday stories that invite us to confront our worldview, sense of self and God, without providing easy answers. Join Don Clymer, Assistant Professor of Language and Literature, in diving into the Parable of the Prodigal Son in search of meaning for us and our context. Parables is the campus ministry theme for the....
“A Mennonite Worship: Community and Discipleship” – Nate Yoder
The entire campus community is invited to every chapel worship service on campus. Eastern Mennonite Seminary hosts chapel gatherings in Martin Chapel every Tuesday and Thursday.
“Working the Soil” – Loren Swartzendruber
President Swartzendruber addresses the campus community drawing from Matthew 13:1-9 This service concludes with a time of sending for the cross-cultural seminar group departing for SE Balkans: Bulgaria, Greece & Turkey.
“Recognizing Jesus when Phone Booths Vanish” –Dr. Michael King
Seminary Dean, Dr. Michael King, opens the EMS fall semester with his convocation address, “Recognizing Jesus when Phone Booths Vanish.” King writes: When I saw a PBS video on seminaries posted under a heading that asked if what we teach is repairing phone booths, that caught my attention. Maybe because I turn 60 next month, I remember....
Orientation “Service of Worship and Blessing”
Vice-President for Enrollment, Dr. Luke Hartman, delivers the Sermon during the orientation weekend Sunday morning worship.
2014 Matriculation Ceremony
New students and parents are welcomed by President Swartzendruber and faculty. The official transition begins.
“Storytelling” — Faculty/Staff Conference
During the 2014 Faculty/Staff Fall Conference, several EMU Faculty and Staff share stories about serving/leading: Linda Gnagey Ann Hershberger Jason Lewkowicz Lynn Veurink Dee Weikle