Eastern Mennonite Seminary Student David Gingerich preaches from Philippians 3:2-14 with his reflections on, “Another ‘Worthless’ Degree: Reflections on an MDiv”

Reflect on the wonder of God’s forgiveness as Seminary Professor Andrea Saner preaches on Luke 5: 17-26. “Strange things: reflections on forgiveness and reconciliation.”

Third year Seminary student D.J. Mitchell preaches:  “Addiction and Church: Let the Light Shine in the Darkness.”  Addiction is a topic that touches nearly every home and church in some way. Listen and learn how the church could be responding with the light of God’s love.

Retired material scientist and current EMS student, Steven Pardini, leads us in a reflection entitled “Entrophy and Resurrection.” Steven spent 37 years as a material scientist at Dupont (with a Phd in Physical Chemistry) and is uniquely suited to speak about the intersection of science and faith.

The annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest, established in 1974 by the directors of the C. Henry Smith Trust, offers students an opportunity to discuss peacebuilding and social justice issues on campus. The intercollegiate competition is administered by the Peace and Justice Ministries of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). Undergraduate students from every Mennonite and Brethren in Christ college in North America are eligible to participate.

Anna Efaw, current EMS student, preaching on “Called” – Jeremiah 4:1-10

Joanna Friesen, current EMS student, preaching on “Can These Bones Live?” – Ezekiel 37:1-14.

Start your final stretch of the semester with “Struggle songs; Song of Hope” a chance to hear Dr. David Berry, Dr. Andrew Suderman, and the 91����Ƶ Gospel Choir. In this chapel we sing, listen to singing, and explore the hope found within songs from a variety of contexts and struggles, such as the struggle against apartheid in South Africa to Reggae to African American spirituals and songs from the Civil Rights. Listen if you are interested in joining in the revolution of hope!

Emily North assists us into prayerful reflection on Romans 5:1-5,  “Being found in Hope”

Jenna Villatoro, Human Resource Coordinator from Mennonite Central Committee East Coast shares MCC stories of hope from around the world. Don’t let your mood be completely swayed by all the bad news on the radio, TV and social media. God’s people are working in amazing ways both near at hand and around the world. Listenand be encouraged.

“Church on the Mobius Strip: Formation and Missional Integrity”  Reflections on Romans 12 by Sarah Ann Bixler, Princeton Theological Seminary.

“Hope in this Time and Place”  Reflections on Psalm 22 by Eastern Mennonite Seminary student Suzy Kanode.

“We are a group of biblical storytellers from varied Christian traditions who have banded together to use our gifts to share the Bible in a way that many have not heard before.  Begun in 2009, we have visited churches, retirement facilities, nursing homes, civic auditoriums and many other venues brnging back the original way the Gospel was shared–orally from memory.  In addition to various telling and presentations, we meet about ten times a year at Muhlenberg Lutheran Church, Harrisonburg.  If you would like more information, like to arrange for a ‘telling’, or would like to join our group, we can be reached at svbsguild@gmail.com.”

N.T. Wright, Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at University of Saint Andrews, addresses seminary chapel in Martin Chapel (Seminary Building) for the annual Augsburger Lecture Series. A Q&A takes place from 11:45-Noon.

Complete schedule found here.

The Augsburger Lectureship provides resources to annually bring to campus a noted lecturer to address pertinent topics in the area of Christian evangelism and mission for the stimulation and development of a vision for evangelism and missions for the students, faculty and staff of 91����Ƶ.

N.T. Wright is a leading biblical scholar, former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England, and current Research Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at St. Mary’s College in the University of St. Andrews. He studied for the ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, and was ordained at Merton College, Oxford. Wright holds a Doctor of Divinity from Oxford University in addition to several honorary doctorates. Wright has written over fifty books, including the multi-volume work Christian Origins and the Question of God.

Reflections by Dean Nancy Heisey on the lectionary texts.

 is the senior pastor at , a church for people who aren’t into church. The Meeting House is a multisite Anabaptist congregation in Ontario, Canada where thousands of people connect to God and each other through Sunday services, online interaction, and a widespread house church network. (You can learn more about The Meeting House at themeetinghouse.com.) Bruxy is also author of the bestselling book, The End of Religion and his new book, (re)union, is an overview of “The Good News of Jesus for Seekers, Saints, and Sinners.”

For fun, Bruxy loves to dance and deejay. He is also gaga for movies. Current favourites? Hacksaw Ridge & Arrival, along with longstanding favourites like Gladiator and The Exorcism of Emily Rose. (Fun for the whole family!)

Bruxy and his wife, Nina, have three daughters and live in Hamilton, Ontario. Along with their Saint Bernard, George.

Dr. Sue Cockley, Dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, opens the EMS Fall 2018 Semester with her convocation address, “Christian Leadership in a Divided World.”

91����Ƶ celebrates the University’s 100th Annual Commencement. 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee offers the Commencement address.  Graduate perspectives are shared by Harrison Horst, Keyri Lopez-Godoy, James Ramsey, Sabrina Burress, and Sarah Bailey.

91����Ƶ celebrates the University’s 100th Annual Commencement in this Baccalaureate Service. Dr. Judy Mullet, professor of psychology, addresses the graduates with her speech titled “Seek Simplicity, and Distrust It”.  Senior class co-presidents Emily Augsburger and Dan Zook offer Senior Class Salutations.

�ճ���� award honors the efforts of graduating students who have made outstanding contributions to the university, community or society.

The Blue cord represents strength of conviction that one person can help to create a better institution; also willingness and openness to share thoughts and ideas.

The Gold cord represents love of spirit and yearning towards creating a better university community in which all can take part; gold is also the color of achievement.

This years recipients of the Cords of Distinction are:

• Emily Clatterbuck
• Drew Diaz
• Harrison Horst
• Maleke Jones
• Keyri Lopez-Godoy
• Michaela Mast
• Katrina Poplett
• Caleb Schrock-Hurst
• Brittany Williams
• Elizabeth Witmer

Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s 2018 Baccalaureate service includes reflections by Erin Dufault-Hunter on the theme, “Peter’s Witness: Loving Christ as Faithful Failures.”

Welcome back to campus the group and hear what they encountered on their global learning adventure.

Welcome back to campus the group and hear what they encountered on their learning adventure in Latin America.

University Chapel Gathering emphasizes the university’s vision of being a Learning Community as faculty and staff in several departments celebrate significant achievements of students during the Spring semester.

Emulate shares the gift of music and graduating seniors offer reflections on how their faith and spirituality has been nurtured during their college years.

Senior reflections from Susanna Sewall, Rachel Breidigan, Perry Blosser, Cerrie Mendoza, and Rachel Sturm

Seniors Andry Stutzman and Jeremy Brenneman will offer an instrumental reflection entitled Air Varie No. 5.