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"Who is Jesus?" Bible Study

Join a weekly Discovery Bible Study led by EMU Faith and Spiritual Life Affiliate, Carol Tobin. Discovery Bible Study is a safe place to see for yourself what the Bible says. Location: Campus Center Greeting Hall (1st floor), 1 Engage Point. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Faith & Spiritual Life, Spiritual Renewal, EMU Engage. Event Locator: 2025-AANGPZ. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Campus Worship

, Campus Worship is an invitational space for gathered worship in Christian traditions and a variety of styles. Campus Worship is held in Martin Chapel (Seminary Building) on Wednesday mornings every other week scheduled opposite of Convocation. Read more here about campus worship and other worship services on campus. 2 Engage Points, This event will be livestreamed on Facebook Live from our EMU Facebook page. The recording will be available on Facebook Live for 30 days after the event; after that you can find it on EMU's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@EasternMennoniteUniv. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Worship, Faith & Spiritual Life, Spiritual Renewal, EMU Engage. Event Locator: 2025-AANAHC. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM. Seminary Building, Room 215 Martin Chapel, Seminary Building, Room 218 Fellowship Area.

ENC Large Group

1 Engage Point. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, EMU Engage. Event Locator: 2025-AANGNX. Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. University Commons, Room 177 Meeting Room.

Student Bible Study

Join some of the student chaplains for a Bible study gathering every Friday morning at 10:15 a.m. All students are welcome! Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life. Event Locator: 2025-AANHST. Friday, November 21, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM. Campus Center, Room 103 Brunk-Maust Reception Lounge.

Celebration Student-led Worship

Celebration is a student-led song, prayer and Christian praise worship service held every two weeks on Sunday evenings from 7-8 p.m. The services are open to everyone. Celebration takes place in Old Common Grounds, UC 177. For more information and/or to get involved, contact the Celebration Leadership Team at celebration@emu.edu. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Worship, Faith & Spiritual Life. Event Locator: 2025-AANAMM. Sunday, November 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. University Commons, Room 177 Meeting Room.

Peace Fellowship lunch

Organization: Applied Social Sciences Dept. Categories: Spiritual Life, DASS. Event Locator: 2025-AANHDB. Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Northlawn, Room 005 East Dining Room.

"Who is Jesus?" Bible Study

Thanksgiving Recess

University Calendar Organization: Provost's Office. Categories: Academic. Event Locator: 2025-AANGDP. Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Hymn Sing

Gather for a student-led hymn sing for worship and community building. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Worship, Faith & Spiritual Life. Event Locator: 2025-AANAMN. Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Seminary Building, Room 213 Kitchenette, Seminary Building, Room 215 Martin Chapel, Seminary Building, Room 218 Fellowship Area.

ENC Large Group

1 Engage Point. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, EMU Engage. Event Locator: 2025-AANGNX. Thursday, November 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. University Commons, Room 177 Meeting Room.

Student Bible Study

Join some of the student chaplains for a Bible study gathering every Friday morning at 10:15 a.m. All students are welcome! Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life. Event Locator: 2025-AANHST. Friday, November 28, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM. Campus Center, Room 103 Brunk-Maust Reception Lounge.

Advent, November 30 - December 24

Advent is a season observed in most Christian denominations as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Christ at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in Western Christianity. Wikipedia, Upcoming dates are November 30-December 24, 2025; November 29-December 24, 2026; November 28-December 24, 2027; December 3-24, 2028. You can access the complete Multifaith Religious and Cultural Holidays Calendar here. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Center for Interfaith Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Interfaith Calendar. Event Locator: 2024-AAMLPX. Sunday, November 30, 2025, 7:00 AM.

"Who is Jesus?" Bible Study

CampusWorship: Christmas Stories & Songs

Christmas is just around the corner. Come to celebrate and share the stories and songs of Christmas with the Faith and Spiritual Life team, student readers, Benjamin Bergey leading singing, and ____________________ sharing reflections. Campus Worship is an invitational space for gathered worship in Christian traditions and a variety of styles. Campus Worship is held in Martin Chapel (Seminary Building) on Wednesday mornings every other week scheduled opposite of Convocation. Read more here about campus worship and other worship services on campus. 2 Engage Points, This event will be streamed on EMU's YouTube channel and remain available there. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Worship, Faith & Spiritual Life, Spiritual Renewal, EMU Engage. Event Locator: 2024-AAMTZC. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM. Seminary Building, Room 215 Martin Chapel, Seminary Building, Room 218 Fellowship Area.

ENC Large Group

1 Engage Point. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, EMU Engage. Event Locator: 2025-AANGNX. Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. University Commons, Room 177 Meeting Room.

Student Bible Study

Join some of the student chaplains for a Bible study gathering every Friday morning at 10:15 a.m. All students are welcome! Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life. Event Locator: 2025-AANHST. Friday, December 5, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM. Campus Center, Room 103 Brunk-Maust Reception Lounge.

Celebration Student-led Worship

Celebration is a student-led song, prayer and Christian praise worship service held every two weeks on Sunday evenings from 7-8 p.m. The services are open to everyone. Celebration takes place in Old Common Grounds, UC 177. For more information and/or to get involved, contact the Celebration Leadership Team at celebration@emu.edu. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Worship, Faith & Spiritual Life. Event Locator: 2025-AANAMM. Sunday, December 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. University Commons, Room 177 Meeting Room.

Peace Fellowship lunch

Organization: Applied Social Sciences Dept. Categories: Spiritual Life, DASS. Event Locator: 2025-AANHDB. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Northlawn, Room 005 East Dining Room.

"Who is Jesus?" Bible Study

Hymn Sing

Gather for a student-led hymn sing for worship and community building. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Worship, Faith & Spiritual Life. Event Locator: 2025-AANAMN. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Seminary Building, Room 213 Kitchenette, Seminary Building, Room 215 Martin Chapel, Seminary Building, Room 218 Fellowship Area.

ENC Large Group

1 Engage Point. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, EMU Engage. Event Locator: 2025-AANGNX. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. University Commons, Room 177 Meeting Room.

Hanukkah, December 14 - 22

This is from an interview with Courtney Joyner, EMU faculty. Hanukkah is a minor holiday. There is nothing in rabbinical literature (Talmud) that requires you to observe it. However, during the last century, the celebration of Hanukkah in the United States has transformed from a minor festival into one of American Jews’ most widely observed holidays. “Christmas became increasingly central in 19th-century America, the day for giving gifts to children, eventually becoming a national holiday. As a result of all that, Hanukkah was infused with a vast new energy, in the hope that it might compete with Christmas or at least allow Jewish children to see that they are as fortunate as their Christian neighbors. Hanukkah grew in tandem with Christmas, and in many ways as a response to it.” https://www.brandeis.edu/now/2014/december/americanization-of-hanukkah.html Hanukkah involves eight days of parties, celebrating being Jewish. Current and upcoming dates for Hanukkah include: evening of December 14, 2025 -… Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Center for Interfaith Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Interfaith Calendar. Event Locator: 2024-AAMMJD. Sunday, December 14, 2025, 5:00 PM.

Christmas Day

Many people in the United States, and other places, celebrate Christmas Day on December 25. The day celebrates Jesus Christ's birth. (timeanddate.com), Excerpts from interview with EMU student, Marciella Shallomita, below. "Christmas has always been a busy and beautiful holiday that I grew up celebrating. When I started being involved in ministry with the worship team and children’s ministry, the week of Christmas was always a busy week with rehearsals, church events, and more. However, looking at the holiday itself, Christmas was always a time of remembering how God came on earth as one of us, human, to redeem us and deliver us. Jesus didn’t come into the world as a king of some land, but came to earth in the most humble way possible. I value this holiday as it brings many people together in the church. Various members who have been busy with work and have not attended church usually come on this day. "For many, this time of year might be a time to have family reunions and have meals together, but… Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Center for Interfaith Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Interfaith Calendar. Event Locator: 2025-AAMWQH. Thursday, December 25, 2025, 7:00 AM.

Genna (Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas)

Interview with EMU student, Ruth Abera, "From my religious background I most value the Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas holiday which is also known as Genna. This holiday is important to me for several reasons. Firstly, it celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, which is central to my Christian faith and brings me a sense of spiritual joy. Secondly, it's a time of coming together with family and friends, strengthening bonds over sharing traditional meals, and customs. Last but not least it's a moment to celebrate my rich Ethiopian cultural heritage, which often includes vibrant music, dance, and unique rituals. "Genna is a holiday deeply rooted in the enjoyment of traditional meals, often featuring ingredients like meat, dairy, and eggs. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church observes a 40-day fasting period leading up to Christmas, known as the fast of Advent or Tsome Nebiyat. Believers abstain from meat and dairy products during this time, focusing on prayer, repentance, and spiritual preparation. "I often… Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Center for Interfaith Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Interfaith Calendar. Event Locator: 2024-AAMLQK. Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 AM.

Campus Worship

, Campus Worship is an invitational space for gathered worship in Christian traditions and a variety of styles. Campus Worship is held in Martin Chapel (Seminary Building) on Wednesday mornings every other week scheduled opposite of Convocation. Read more here about campus worship and other worship services on campus. 2 Engage Points, This event will be livestreamed on Facebook Live from our EMU Facebook page. The recording will be available on Facebook Live for 30 days after the event; after that you can find it on EMU's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@EasternMennoniteUniv. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Worship, Faith & Spiritual Life, Spiritual Renewal, EMU Engage. Event Locator: 2025-AANAGM. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM. Seminary Building, Room 215 Martin Chapel, Seminary Building, Room 218 Fellowship Area.

CWorship: What's Your Story? Tim Seidel

Gather with Tim Seidel, Associate Professor of Community & International Development, for our campus worship series entitled, What's Your Story? Reflections on Call and Vocation, featuring faculty and staff sharing reflections on their sense of calling and vocation (purpose and meaning). Tim's reflections are in the context of intercultural awareness. -Who or what impacted and inspired your sense of who you were and what gave you meaning through your growing up years? -How has your faith or spirituality informed your sense of calling and vocation/purpose? -How are you continuing to lean into the fullness of your sense of calling and vocation in your present work and life? Campus Worship is an invitational space for gathered worship in Christian traditions and a variety of styles. Campus Worship is held in Martin Chapel (Seminary Building) on Wednesday mornings every other week scheduled opposite of Convocation. Read more here about campus worship and other worship services on campus. 2 Engage… Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Worship, Faith & Spiritual Life, Spiritual Renewal, EMU Engage. Event Locator: 2024-AAMTZB. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM. Seminary Building, Room 215 Martin Chapel, Seminary Building, Room 218 Fellowship Area.

Campus Worship: What's Your Story?

, Campus Worship is an invitational space for gathered worship in Christian traditions and a variety of styles. Campus Worship is held in Martin Chapel (Seminary Building) on Wednesday mornings every other week scheduled opposite of Convocation. Read more here about campus worship and other worship services on campus. 2 Engage Points, This event will be livestreamed on Facebook Live from our EMU Facebook page. The recording will be available on Facebook Live for 30 days after the event; after that you can find it on EMU's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@EasternMennoniteUniv. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Worship, Faith & Spiritual Life, Spiritual Renewal, EMU Engage. Event Locator: 2025-AANAHD. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM. Seminary Building, Room 215 Martin Chapel, Seminary Building, Room 218 Fellowship Area.