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Keyword: Christmas
Sunday@CMU: December 2024
Sunday, December 1, 2024 @ 12:00 AM
Advent: A Season of Waiting
Throughout the Advent season, we wait for the coming of Christmas. On Sunday@CMU, Paul Doerksen's series of reflections will guide us through this time of anticipation and preparation. Paul is Associate Professor of Theology and Anabaptist Studies at CMU.
Read MoreChristmas at CMU 2024 (video)
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 10:00 PM
Recorded on November 30, this year's event features: CMU Singers, Voice SA, Voices TB, Steel Drums, Guitar Ensemble, Handbell Ensemble, Concert Band, Resonant Scholars, the English Department Radio Players.
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Read MoreSunday@CMU: December 2023
Sunday, December 3, 2023 @ 12:00 AM
Words for Advent
This month on Sunday@CMU, we're hearing from Reynold Friesen, CMU's Director of Alumni, Church, and Donor Relations. Prior to starting work at CMU, Reynold worked as a pastor for 18 years in Ontario and Manitoba. With this series of meditations, he guides us through the Advent season as we prepare for Christ's arrival.
Read MoreChristmas at CMU 2023 (video)
Saturday, November 25, 2023 @ 9:39 PM
This year's performers include:
Read MoreSunday@CMU: December 2022
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 @ 12:00 AM
Theme: Advent is Not for the Faint of Heart
This month on Sunday@CMU, we are hearing from Charlie Peronto, CMU's dean of student life. In this series of meditations, Charlie guides our journey through the Advent season as we wait for Jesus' birth.
Read MoreChristmas 2021 Greetings from Dr. Cheryl Pauls, CMU President (video)
Thursday, December 23, 2021 @ 1:02 PM
Merry Christmas from CMU!
I have been deeply heartened by the exemplary behaviour and commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of all students, staff, and faculty during the 2021 Fall Term.
Read MoreSunday@CMU: December 2020
Sunday, December 6, 2020 @ 12:00 AM
Theme: The Canticles of Luke's Gospel
This month on Sunday@CMU, we are journeying together through the season of Advent. In these weeks leading up to the celebration of Jesus' birth, we will be exploring the canticles of three characters in the Gospel of Luke—Zechariah, Mary, and Simeon—who awaited a Saviour and sang of God's faithfulness, mercy, and salvation. And finally, we will celebrate Christmas Day!
Read MoreSunday@CMU: December 2018
Saturday, December 1, 2018 @ 12:00 AM
Theme (Dec. 2-23): Advent/Christmas
Speaker (Dec. 2-23): Sue Sorensen
Dr. Sue Sorensen, Associate Professor of English, presents a four-part sermon series exploring Advent and Christmas.
Read MoreSunday@CMU: December 2017
Sunday, December 31, 2017 @ 12:00 PM
Sunday@CMU is a 15-minute radio program that features biblical meditations from current and emeritus professors, music from CMU ensembles and choirs, and interviews with faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Host and Producer: Aaron Epp, Alumni Writer & Social Media Coordinator
Read MoreCommunity invited to celebrate Christmas at CMU
Monday, November 20, 2017 @ 7:37 AM
The event takes place on Saturday, November 25 at the university (500 Shaftesbury Blvd.). There are two concerts: one at 2:00 PM and the other at 7:00 PM. Admission for both concerts is free.
“All are welcome to attend this magnificent event,” says Dr. Dietrich Bartel, Dean of the CMU School of Music. “The decorations have been hung with care, people are baking cookies, Father Christmas is preparing to join us, and musicians from the CMU community are eagerly anticipating their chance to perform.”
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