Join us to hear presentations from two 2025 Seminary graduates, Graciella Odelia “Home Away from Home: Embracing Young Asian Immigrants in Church” and Chrissie Muecke “Toward a Thriving Faith in the Midst of Loss: The Wisdom of the Elders.”

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“You Want Me to Do What?” – Like Peter’s call to fish for persons, the outcomes are unpredictable when people risk encountering each other across cultures, groups, and traditions, thereby moving beyond the stereotypes they have embraced.�� We may learn that the most profound and significant experiences of God and life are not to be found inthe safe ways and places.�� Luke 5:1-11; WV UMC Conf. Supt, Neil Leftwich.

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

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Join us as Rev. Dr. Sarah Bixler shares stories of friendship and resistance from the life of a Dutch Anabaptist deaconess, Elisabeth Dirks.����

“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.

“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.

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

“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 Kingdom purposes.

“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.

“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.

The Epistle of James challenges us to live out our faith by word and deed.�� Join us in considering what it may mean to journey on “The Road Less Traveled” when it comes to our response in faith. – seminary student, Jeff Thompson; James 1:1-12

“Our Journey in Faith” – As we journey with God, individually and collectively, our faith is the vehicle for a ride with unexpected turns, beautiful sights and unforeseen encounters.�� Today we hear stories of the Makinto family’s journey with the Lord.�� Hebrews 11:8-10.