Chapel Gathering: Seminary “Table Story: Jesus (at) the Passover”
“Table Story: Jesus (at) the Passover” – Join us as Dr. Joyner explores the practice of telling stories around a meal, which is central to both Judaism and Christianity. This chapel will explore the Passover meal that Jesus shared with his disciples and invite reflection on our role in conveying central stories to future generations. Luke....
Chapel Gathering: Seminary 鈥� Two Seminary Graduate Presentations
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.”
Chapel Gathering: Seminary – Two Seminary Graduate Presentations
Join us to hear two presentations from 2025 Seminary graduates. Shimeles Abebe: “Beyond Evangelism: An Invitation for the Church to Work on Peacebuilding and Restorative Justice in a War-torn Country” and Dave Mansfield: “Beyond Inclusion: Creating Hospitable Spaces alongside Members of the IDD Community.”
Chapel Gathering: Seminary “Theology in Poetry”
“What the….?! Wow. Theology in Poetry (this struggle should be real)” What even is this thing called “theology”? And why should we care? Turns out, we are all theologians – we struggle to hear ourselves and each other into saying something meaningful. Join us, along with Dr. Heike Peckruhn, for a time of hearing, doing, and feeling....
Chapel Gathering: Seminary
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Chapel Gathering: Seminary “You Want Me to Do What?”
“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.聽 We may learn that the most profound and significant experiences of God and life are not to be....
Chapel Gathering: Seminary “God of All Compassion”
“God of All Compassion” – Join this chapel time hosted by the CPE students from our two current Clinical Pastoral Education classes and Certified Educators. We will worship in song, scripture and storytelling from our CPE cohorts and our various ministry experiences.
Chapel Gathering “Though Many, One Body”聽
“Though Many, One Body” – Join us to hear Rev. Dr. Jason Stanley, Director of Call and Candidacy for VA United Methodist Conference.聽 1 Cor. 12:12-31
Chapel Gathering: Seminary “Worship in the global Anabaptist realm”
“Worship in the global Anabaptist realm” – Is there Anabaptist worship? Hymns or drums? At the intersection of diverse traditions, in international meetings, denominational conferences or in our local church context, how can we unite around meaningful expressions of worship? Join us to hear Makinto, Mennonite Pastor and Seminary student. 2 Samuel 6:12-23
Chapel Gathering: Seminary
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