“Christian Theology and Sexual Abuse” – Father Tom Doyle
Thomas P. Doyle, OP, JCD, CADC
鈥淟oving Enemies鈥� – Rev. Steven D. Martin
Rev. Steven D. Martin is a filmmaker, photographer, interfaith engagement practitioner, ordained Methodist pastor, and Director of Communications and Development for the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC.) He has served United Methodist Churches as pastor for twenty years. His 2005 film for PBS, Theologians Under Hitler聽 was critically acclaimed and....
“”Pray for Our Kings–Our Rulers (and Remember to Ask Why)” – Mark Thiessen Nation”
Mark Thiessen Nation, EMS Professor of Theology, offers a Seminary Chapel Gathering address entitled, 鈥淧ray for Our Kings鈥擮ur Rulers (and Remember to Ask Why)鈥� Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 and 1 Timothy 2:1-7.
“Leaning into the Dark” – Brian Martin Burkholder
Brian Martin Burkholder, Campus Ministries Director, University Campus Pastor, and Spiritual Director, speaks in Seminary Chapel Gathering 鈥淟eaning into the Dark鈥� (Exodus 14:5-12, Mark 15:16-34)
“Gathering in Prayer and Communion” – United Methodist Church Students
鈥淕athering in Prayer and Communion鈥� Led by UMC students with reflections on Prayer — Sarah Payne reflections on Communion 鈥� Charlie Tinsley
“The Transformational Work of Clinical Pastoral Education”
Seminary Chapel Gathering presented by Summer CPE Students: Belinda Mortensen, Jason Wagner, Steve Giddens, Kathleen Cooper, Candy Tharpe, Jacob Kave and Penny Driediger, Assistant Director of Mentored Ministry.
鈥淭ell the Story of Jesus鈥� 鈥� Dr. Scot McKnight (Augsburger Lecture)
Dr. Scot McKnight speaks on “Tell the Story of Jesus” as part of a Kingdom Vision as a Way of Life emphasis for the 2016 Augsburger Lecture Series and the Missional Church Partnership with Virginia Mennonite Missions, Virginia Mennonite Conference, Park View Mennonite Church, 草莓社区 and Eastern Mennonite Seminary. 鈥斺��- Rev. Canon Dr.....
“Mary’s Way” – Nancy Heisey
鈥淢ary鈥檚 Way鈥� Dr. Nancy Heisey–Eastern Mennonite Seminary Associate Dean, EMU Professor of Biblical Studies and Church History. Nancy has worked as a teacher and an administrator first at Mennonite Central Committee and since 1999 at EMU. Her lifelong professional and churchly involvement with Mennonites and Brethren in Christ around the world, and her research interests....
“Plastic Jesus – the comfortable Jesus”- Cyneatha Millsaps
鈥淧lastic Jesus 鈥� the comfortable Jesus鈥� Luke 4:16-30 Theme: The Plastic Jesus, ways in which we try and make Jesus and the gospel into what works for us. Cyneatha Millsaps, Lead Pastor of Community Mennonite Church in Markham, IL. and Multicultural Liaison and Consultant for Multicultural Affairs for the Illinois Mennonite Conference
“Communion in Chaos” — Jessamyn Tobin
Jessamyn Tobin, 鈥�16 graduate of 草莓社区 where she studied Social Work, Pre-Law and Political Studies. Artist Statement: 鈥淚 believe that we are profoundly connected to one another, to the universe around us, and to our Creator. My artwork has been a way for me to encounter light and unity in times of darkness....