Worship Opportunities
Campus Worship (Wednesdays)
Campus Worship is an intentional space for worship nurturing personal and spiritual/faith formation informed by Anabaptist and ecumenical Christian theological perspectives and EMU core values and commitments. There will also be several simultaneous Engage break-out gatherings during the campus worship block in various locations. These will take place 7 times each semester typically occurring every other week.
Campus worship is held in Martin Chapel every other Wednesday 10:10-11 a.m. To help plan and lead chapel and other campus worship services, complete the “campus worship participation form”.
See the worship schedule for a variety of worship opportunities on campus.
Campus worship services are available as podcasts. Contact University Chaplain Brian Martin Burkholder at brian.burkholder@emu.edu or (540)432-4115.
Celebration: Praise Worship
Celebration is a student-led song, prayer and Christian praise worship service held most Sunday evenings, 8-9 p.m. in Old Common Grounds in the lower level of the University Commons (UC 177). The services are open to everyone.
For more information or to volunteer to help, contact the Celebration student coordinator and adviser by email at celebration@emu.edu.
Hymn Sing
Student song leaders offer twice monthly hymn sings on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. in Martin Chapel. Whether it’s a large gathering or a small group huddled around the piano, these services are highlights for many. For current schedule, please check the EMU Events Calendar.
Other Worship Opportunities
Alpha Omega Dancers for Christ
Students who choreograph and perform liturgical dance in chapel and for other events.
Chapel Gathering
Chapel Gathering is held in Martin Chapel on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. These experiences of worship are central to seminary community life and are offered for the broader campus community as well. All are welcome!
Gospel Choir
The Voices of Praise Gospel Choir and multicultural student services lead energetic gospel services in campus worship, local churches, and other venues!
Journey Conversation Groups and Small Groups
Journey Conversation Groups, made up of faculty, staff and students, meet each semester for encouraging spiritual reflection and practices. Other small groups are organized for accountability, support and Bible study.
Taize Worship
Taize-style worship services are held occasionally. These quiet, reflective candlelight services are filled with scripture, singing, prayer and silence. A monthly Taize-style service is held at nearby Park View Mennonite Church and in Chapel Gathering a few times each semester.
Worship Calendar
