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I feel honored to be in a unique place to speak to the overlap between womanist theology and Anabaptism. In my experience, 99.9% of Anabaptist-Mennonites are unaware of womanist theology beyond the basic idea that it focuses on Black women’s experience. And there is so much more to womanism than that.
Krysten Parson '02 coached the Bethany Christian Varsity Girl's Basketball team to a semi-state victory. The victory was even more special thanks to the support from her adopted nephews.
February 7, 2023 was the official release date for Dr. Howard Zehr’s newest book Restorative Justice: Insights and Stories from My Journey. Published by Walnut Street Books, the book contains what the title suggests – stories and insights (and photographs!) from Howard’s years spent teaching, practicing, critiquing, synthesizing, mentoring, and leading.
Sonja Bontrager '87, assistant professor of Spanish and co-director of Hispanic Initiatives at Newman University, was awarded the "Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Award" by the university.
GC alum Lena Charles '18 was named “Teacher of the Year” at Dallas Independent School District’s Price Career Institute. Charles, who is in her third year at the school, teaches Spanish and is the “SEL champion.”
Brooke Rothshank '00 reflects on finding perspective and common ground during her time teaching a gratitude-focused painting course to men at the Elkhart County Jail in Indiana.
The Midwest Museum of American Art recently opened an exhibit highlighting Douglas Witmer's recent work entitled "Douglas Witmer: Call and Response".
Everence® honored Ervie '65 and Mary '71 for their spirit of generosity and long record of service to people from all over the world by presenting them with this year’s National Journey Award.
Dr. Ann Hostetler, Goshen College Professor Emerita of English, is a contributor to an upcoming book, People Get Ready: Twelve Jesus-Haunted Misfits, Malcontents, and Dreamers in Pursuit of Justice edited by Peter Slade, Shea Tuttle and Jacqueline A. Bussie.
