"The theology of lament" topic of 2016 J.J. Thiessen Lectures at CMU
If you have ever been angry with God, wondered if it's OK to ask "Why?" or had nothing left to pray, this year's J.J. Thiessen Lectures at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) are for you.
Renowned scholar Dr. J. Richard Middleton will present the three-part series, titled "The Silence of Abraham, The Passion of Job: Explorations in the Theology of Lament." The lectures will take place in the CMU Chapel (600 Shaftesbury Blvd.) on Tuesday, October 25 at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM, and Wednesday, October 26 at 11:00 AM.
Continue ReadingDr. Cheryl Pauls reappointed CMU President
Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is pleased to announce that it has reappointed President Dr. Cheryl Pauls to a second term.
“We are extremely excited and gratified that Cheryl has accepted the call to a second term,” says CMU Board of Governors Chair Gordon Daman. “We are also extremely thankful for the humble service and leadership she provides.”
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View Details"Festschrift" honours CMU President Emeritus Gerald Gerbrandt
CMU Press is pleased to announce the release of a Festschrift honouring Dr. Gerald Gerbrandt, who served as Canadian Mennonite University’s first sole President.
Titled A University of the Church for the World: Essays in Honour of Gerald Gerbrandt, the Festschrift—a German word for a collection of writing that is meant to honour a scholar—is a series of essays that reflect on what it means to be a Mennonite university.
Continue ReadingCMU celebrates start of school year with Fall Festival and opening program
For Eric Wiebe, attending Canadian Mennonite University’s annual Fall Festival event this past weekend was like coming home.
Wiebe, a retired high school physics teacher who lives in Kamloops, BC, graduated from Canadian Mennonite Bible College, one of CMU’s predecessor institutions, in 1966. He wanted to be at Fall Festival because members from his graduating class were gathering for their 50-year reunion.
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