The first in a series of retreats for pastors exploring the intersections of climate change and ministry gathered in September, co-led by Doug Kauffman, a pastor at Benton (Indiana) Mennonite Church and the director of pastoral ecology for the Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions.
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ACRS elects five new steering committee members
Five new members have been elected to the 12-member steering committee of the Anabaptist Center for Religion and Society. The center, hosted by 91大神, is a group of ... read more about ACRS elects five new steering committee members
Fuller Theological Seminary professor Juan聽Mart铆nez visits campus
Fuller Theological Seminary professor Juan聽Mart铆nez visited 91大神 last week to make multiple presentations, including a seminary chapel sermon on the theme of 鈥淩unning With My Grandmothers鈥� with scripture ... read more about Fuller Theological Seminary professor Juan聽Mart铆nez visits campus
Iris de Le贸n-Hartshorn MA ’05 talks about transformation and hope for ‘real change’ in Mennonite Church USA
IRIS DE LE脫N-HARTSHORN MA 鈥�05 has served Mennonite Central Committee (1996-2007) and Mennonite Church USA (2007-present) in various leadership roles. Previously the church鈥檚 director of transformative peacemaking, the Portland, Oregon, ... read more about Iris de Le贸n-Hartshorn MA ’05 talks about transformation and hope for ‘real change’ in Mennonite Church USA
Lancaster seminary student learns about Mennonite identity among Karen refugees
Before moving to Lancaster County 18 years ago, Donna Becker had little exposure to Mennonites. In fact, she was not aware that she had ever met a Mennonite until she ... read more about Lancaster seminary student learns about Mennonite identity among Karen refugees
Hybrid seminary courses blend face-to-face and flexible learning
Working as a full-time pastor in Roanoke, Virginia, or a volunteer chaplain in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and taking courses at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are no longer incompatible, thanks to a relatively ... read more about Hybrid seminary courses blend face-to-face and flexible learning
Charlie Tinsley MDiv. '18, Virginia state ambassador for the National Association of Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse (NAASCA), was a panelist on the organization's Aug. 11 radio show. To find resources and the podcast, visit the NAASCA website.
MCC U.S. Washington Office reflects on 50 years of advocacy
The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) U.S. Washington Office celebrated its 50th聽anniversary with an open house and reception at The Hill Center in Washington D.C. on July 17. In attendance were ... read more about MCC U.S. Washington Office reflects on 50 years of advocacy
Shalom Mennonite Church in Newton has voted to provide sanctuary to undocumented immigrants facing deportation. Rev. Rachel Ringenberg Miller and associate pastor Ben Woodward-Breckbill say that move allows the church to provide temporary relief to immigrants.
Chaplain鈥檚 MDiv capstone project explores 鈥榟ealing and redemption鈥� in jail ministry
When Eastern Mennonite Seminary Master of Divinity candidate Jason Wagner presented his capstone integration project this spring, he was introduced by Nathan Carr, a man he鈥檇 gotten to know on ... read more about Chaplain鈥檚 MDiv capstone project explores 鈥榟ealing and redemption鈥� in jail ministry