“Though Many, One Body” – Join us to hear Rev. Dr. Jason Stanley, Director of Call and Candidacy for VA United Methodist Conference. 1 Cor. 12:12-31저자 Adam Lewis

“Worship in the global Anabaptist realm” – Is there Anabaptist worship? Hymns or drums? At the intersection of diverse traditions, in international meetings, denominational conferences or in our local church context, how can we unite around meaningful expressions of worship? Join us to hear Makinto, Mennonite Pastor and Seminary student. 2 Samuel 6…

You can also join us live on the Seminary FB page저자 Adam Lewis

“A Strange Invocation: Finding theology (or maybe even divine) in songs where you may not have thought to look. Songs by Greg Brown, Paul Simon, and Bob Dylan. Reflections and performances by Dan Ott.저자 Adam Lewis

“Transitions” – Seminary Chaplain Ned Allyn Parker will reflect on the multiplicity of transitions happening around us – everything from the transition of seasons, to the completion of the semester, to the movement from Advent to Christmas. Transitions are hard, but they are also holy.저자 Adam Lewis

“From Fear to Freedom” – “I was scared and had doubts, but I joined the march anyway. Don’t let fear stop you from moving forward.” Join us to hear how Luis Padilla, seminary student, addressed his fears and moved forward.저자 Adam Lewis

Join us to hear Sherah-Leigh Gerber and Gwen Lantz, EMU alums and authors, as they share their recently published book and new ways to celebrate Advent.저자 Adam Lewis

“Disability and the Church” – Join us to hear Rev. Jordan Bucey, Asylum Hill Congregational Church (Hartford, CT) give a reflection on the theology of disability and building inclusive spaces in the Church.저자 Adam Lewis

“Embracing Uncertainty” – Join us as Dr. Powell preaches on Mark 2:13-17 and what we might learn from an undecidable text.저자 Adam Lewis

“Act justly and love mercy”, and “If I perish, I perish.” Come and learn about the powerful life journey of Mukarabe Makinto, student at CJP and Co-founder of Amahoro International, an agency for peace and development. Hear her powerful testimony “My Journey: Persecution, Mission, Redemption” – how God uses a bruised yet redeemed vessel for his Kin…

“Clinging to Good in a World Obsessed with Great” – In the first Genesis creation story, we see God repeatedly declaring each part of creation “good”. But is “good” good enough? Join us a we welcome Seminary Recruitment Specialist, Adam King (MDiv ’18) sharing his thoughts on goodness in a world overwhelmed by hyperbole.…

“Bones, Tombs, and Queer Kinship: Grief as Praise for What We Love” – Annabeth Roeschley, Exec. Dir. for Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interests, will look at grief, healing, repair and unexpected life through a queer, trauma-informed reading of Ezekiel 37:1-10, John 11:1-53.저자 Adam Lewis

“Sabbath and Sacred Selah“ – How are you caring for yourself as we approach the halfway mark in the semester? Join Drs. Joyner and Parker as they reflect on the challenges of observing Sabbath, focusing on both the challenges of time and isolation.저자 Adam Lewis

What is the value of sharing stories in community when we’re in the midst of a “storm?” How do we nurture and inspire each other by the mutual telling and sharing of stories? Together we reflect on the power of “storm stories” by using Mark 4:35-41.저자 Adam Lewis

“It’s All Communion” – There is one “Last Supper” described from different perspectives in the Gospels, but there are many “communion” stories. What do the communion stories in the post-Easter narratives teach us about the meals we share in community? How should we regard them? And, where is Christ made known to you in these experiences?…

Listen to Dr. Dan Ott’s talk “On True Religion.”저자 Kate Szambecki

“Making Room” Join us to hear Dr. Rev. Ned Allyn Parker, reflecting on thoughts on doubt in the context of seminary and contemporary life. John 20:24-29저자 Kate Szambecki

Two Truths and Three Lies About Hope and Humanity ACE Festival Keynote featuring Douglas Abrams, one of the authors of The Book of Hope, EMU’s 2023-24 Common Read. In a world that seems so troubled, how do we hold on to hope? New York Times-bestselling author Doug Abrams will examine this most sought-after and least-understood element of human natu…

Join us for “Devotions in Motion” – led by Sarah Mount-Elewononi, we will experience the scriptures through symbolic gestures in a meaningful way. Just what you need to re-center for the end of the semester. Ezekiel 36:24-28저자 Kate Szambecki

Dr. Ned Parker will be on campus April 16-17 as a candidate for the position of Ass’t Professor of Preaching and Worship and Seminary Chaplain. Please join us to hear Dr. Parker speak on Luke 24:13-35.저자 Kate Szambecki

“God, Our Mother” – Tim Reardon spoke; John 16:16-23저자 Kate Szambecki

“Fulfilled in Weakness” – Jesus’ nonviolence unto the last challenges earthly powers’ dependence on coercion and violence to maintain a sense of secure order. In the resurrection, God affirms Jesus’ life of noncoercion as in keeping with the flows of power and authority in God’s kingdom. Yet, with the resurrection as a basis of belief, we are left …