Archived Seminary Features
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Youth Donate Money for Colombian Church Roof In the United States, young people are often on the receiving end of donations in congregations. However, the 16 youth participating in this year's Learning, Exploring and Participating (LEAP) group found it better to give than to receive. more >> |
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Seminaries Sponsor Lecture On Christianity and Islam Jon Hoover, assistant professor of Islamic studies at Near East School of Theology in Beirut, Lebanon, will speak 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, on "Islamic Monotheism and the Trinity" at Eden Resort Inn and Spa in Lancaster. more >> |
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'Live the Selfless Way of Christ,' Dow Tells EMS Community "It is impossible to follow Christ while fulfilling the demands of the American dream," said Leonard Dow, pastor at Oxford Circle Mennonite Church in Philadelphia, Pa. He addressed students, faculty and staff at Eastern Mennonite Seminary in Spiritual life Week services, Sept. 23-25. more >> |
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Seminary alumna heads MCC Washington Office Rachelle Lyndaker Schlabach, 2006 graduate, is director of Mennonite Central Committee U.S.'s Washington Office. more >> |
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Professor Collects Peace Stories "These are stories that grabbed me; some moved me to tears," said N. Gerald Shenk, professor of church and society at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and author of the new book, "Hope Indeed!" more >> |
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Suburban and Rural Congregations: EMS asks "What are the differences?" A tale of two congregations, both mid-sized, both with pastors who have been there almost the same amount of time more >> |
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In Memoriam: Ron Blough Ron Blough, a 1994 EMS grad passed away suddenly in his home on August 22, 2008. Below is his obituary and the outline of Dr Lonnie Yoder's meditation given at his funeral. more >> |
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Seminarians Encouraged to 'Live God's Purpose' "Seminary is a place where we can discover the meaning of God's action in the world and respond with all the energy with which God infuses us," more >> |
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Disabilities Associate Studying at EMS Anabaptist Disabilities Network (ADNet) announces the appointment of Devon Lengacher as a student associate with ADNet for the 2008-2009 academic year. more >> |
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Seminary Professor Heading to Ethiopia James R. (Jim) Engle's carry-on bag is packed with the essentials: a study Bible, class notes and some shards of ancient pottery. more >> |
