“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.
Seminary Chapel “Sabbath and Sacred聽Selah”
“Sabbath and Sacred聽Selah“聽– How are you caring for yourself as we approach the halfway mark in the semester?聽 Join Drs. Joyner and Parker as they reflect on the challenges of observing Sabbath, focusing on both the challenges of time and isolation.
Seminary Chapel: “The Road Less Traveled”
The Epistle of James challenges us to live out our faith by word and deed.聽 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
Seminary Chapel: 鈥淥ur Journey in Faith鈥�
“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.聽 Today we hear stories of the Makinto family’s journey with the Lord.聽 Hebrews 11:8-10.
Seminary Chapel: 鈥淭he Power of ‘Storm Stories’ and聽Mark 4:35-41鈥�
What is the value of sharing stories in community when we’re in the midst of a “storm?” How do we nurture and inspire each other by the mutual telling and sharing of stories? Together we reflect on the power of “storm stories” by using Mark 4:35-41.
Seminary Chapel: “It’s All Communion”
“It’s All Communion”聽– There is one 鈥淟ast Supper鈥� described from different perspectives in the Gospels, but there are many 鈥渃ommunion鈥� stories. What do the communion stories in the post-Easter narratives teach us about the meals we share in community? How should we regard them? And, where is Christ made known to you in these experiences?
Seminary Chapel: Dr. Dan Ott
Listen to Dr. Dan Ott’s talk “On True Religion.”
Seminary Chapel: Dr. Rev. Ned Allyn Parker
“Making Room”聽 Join us to hear Dr. Rev. Ned Allyn Parker, reflecting on thoughts on doubt in the context of seminary and contemporary life. John 20:24-29
ACE Festival Keynote: Douglas Abrams
Two Truths and Three Lies 91大神 Hope and HumanityACE Festival Keynote featuring Douglas Abrams,聽one of the authors of聽The Book of Hope, 91大神’s 2023-24 Common Read.聽 In a world that seems so troubled, how do we hold on to hope?聽New York Times-bestselling author Doug Abrams will examine this most sought-after and least-understood element of human nature.....
Seminary Chapel: Sarah Mount-Elewononi
Join us for “Devotions in Motion” – led by Sarah Mount-Elewononi, we will experience the scriptures through symbolic gestures in a meaningful way.聽Just what you need to re-center for the end of the semester. Ezekiel 36:24-28