In the Fall semester Student Recognition Convocation, we will recognize students who have contributed to the common good for all of us. Please nominate undergraduate or graduate students and/or student organizations/clubs/groups below for the following awards: Amazing Leadership – provided significant leadership across campusAcademic Champion – contributed significantly to the academic success of othersMover and Shaker – helped....
Convocation: Vocation – finding purpose
What is your sense of calling, purpose, finding meaning in life – your vocation? Encounter a panel of EMU alumni sharing reflections on finding their sweet spot for an engaging and purposeful life. Shannon Dycus, Dean of Students, facilitates this panel discussion. A learning space around convocation theme of vocation to: -help define concept and....
Chapel Gathering: Seminary
Please join us for an exciting performance of the Advent and Christmas scriptures presented by the Shenandoah Valley Biblical Storytellers. Perry Blosser and Caleb Schrock-Hurst will lead both old and new carols of the season.
Chapel Gathering: Seminary
Seminary senior, Rosemary Grace, shares her Ministry Specialization Project, “Preaching and Mental Health,” including both her topical presentation and sermon on Galatians 5:22-23, “For His Grace and Fruit We are Thankful.”
Chapel Gathering: Seminary
Join us for a Thanksgiving-themed chapel service led by the Seminary Community Council. Steve Pardini, seminary senior, will offer the message “Giving Thanks” based on Colossians 3:12-16. Seminary students, Furst Jenkins, Kimberly Shenk, Ezrionna Prioleau, and Barbara Bowman will also be leading us. Music will be provided by Perry Blosser and Caleb Schrock-Hurst.
University Colloquium: Jenni Holsinger
This seminar will be presented in person, and also livestreamed on EMU’s Facebook Live page. Ruralism and Resistance: Environmental Concern Among Mennonites in the U.S. Jennifer Holsinger, Associate Professor of Sociology at Eastern Mennonite University The case of Mennonites offers an opportunity to examine the intersection between rurality, religion and environmental perspectives. Drawing from her sabbatical....
Campus Worship: Justice/Mercy Reflection
Join Faith and Spiritual Life Affiliates to hear their reflections on themes in the EMU Common Read, Just Mercy. Come to hear scripture and reflections on times when they’ve experienced someone treated unjustly and times when mercy was needed as a restorative action. Focuses will be on racial injustice, criminal justice, brokenness in communities, etc. Let’s....
Chapel Gathering: Seminary
Senior Presentation: Furst Jenkins, artist, shares her Capstone Project “Window of My Soul” – featuring original paintings and accompanying narrative.
Convocation: Let’s Talk: Stalking at EMU
Safer Together Peer Educators take on convocation to talk about stalking on EMU’s campus and what we can do about it.
Chapel Gathering: Seminary
Join us as we observe Native American Heritage Month: See the Bible with new eyes, with readings from the “First Nations Version” of the New Testament.