Erika Bollman, Rose Jantzi and Jossimar Diaz-Castro share from their participation in the Ministry Inquiry Program this past summer. The Ministry Inquiry Program is an exciting opportunity of Mennonite Church USA for college-age young adults to explore pastoral ministry. The program offers the opportunity to experience first-hand what ministry is and to test your own....
“I Have Uttered What I Did Not Understand” – Mark Thiessen Nation
Dr. Mark Thiessen Nation, professor of Theology, presents the Chapel Gathering address using the title, “I have uttered what I did not understand.” Mark 10:46-52, Job 42:1-10 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; EMU Campus....
“Buddhism and Cognitive-Scientific Research” – Daniel Arnold
Dr. Daniel Arnold, associate professor of the Philosophy of Religions in the University of Chicago Divinity School, presents the October colloquium presentation entitled “Buddhism and Cognitive-Scientific Research: Some Lessons for Religious Studies.” Dr. Arnold is a scholar of Indian Buddhist philosophy which he engages in a constructive and comparative way.
“Bicycle Friendly University” designation presentation
After chapel, President Swartzendruber was presented with the University’s designation as a “Bicycle Friendly University” by the League of American Bicyclists.
“Christian Peacemaking in Kurdistan” – Julia Schmidt
What does Christian peacemaking look like in Kurdistan? Engage this question with Julia Schmidt – fresh back from her travels in Turkey and Iraq with a CTP (Christian Peacemaker Teams) delegation.
Inside Athletics: October 19, 2012
In this week’s podcast, Dave talks about the exciting weekend he had at Homecoming. Then, with the fall regular seasons drawing to a close next week, James talks about the heated playoff races in men’s soccer and field hockey, as either of EMU’s teams could end up hosting a first-round game or missing the ODAC....
“Chapel for Children at Heart” – Gwen Carr
EMS Student Gwen Carr leads in a children’s worship time. 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; EMU Campus Ministries hosts chapel gatherings every Wednesday and Friday in Lehman Auditorium.
Take Back the Night
Take Back the Night planners offer a service of reflection inspired by the theme, “Reaching Toward the Light.”
Homecoming Worship Service
In this worship celebration of song and scripture, alumni of the Year Vic and Christina Buckwalter and Distinguished Service Award recipient David Boshart are recognized, and share stories from their life and work.
Homecoming: A Festive Gathering
EMU alumni from classes ending in ‘2 and ‘7 gather in Lehman Auditorium for welcome and comments prior to the individual class reunions and photos. The video shown at this presentation can be viewed on YouTube.