Local Eastern and Palmer families are heading to Cherry Crest—come be part of the fun! Visit the pumpkin patch, play the large variety of farm themed family games, see the animals, and get lost in the corn maze. When you’re ready for a break, enjoy a hot dog at the #EUnited campfire! Whether you’re 0 or 100, this event is for you. Each ticket enables entry into the farm and access to all standard farm activities including the corn maze. 

11:30am - 4:00pm

Cherry Crest Farm
150 Cherry Hill Rd
Ronks, PA 17572

$15 per person - Kids 2 years old and under are free! 

Registration has closed. Please email alumni@eastern.edu for tickets.

Looking to gain new skills and stand out in today’s job market? Don’t miss this fall’s Beaker Brief featuring Amy Ballard ’13, M.Ed. ’16 — a proud double alumna and Eastern’s Online Career Coach! Amy will share expert, actionable advice on how to craft a compelling résumé and shine in your next interview. Whether you're job hunting or just exploring your options, this session is packed with valuable insight to help you move forward with confidence.

7:30 p.m.
Virtual
RSVP Online Now!

We hope to see you at our Centennial Homecoming this year! 

Homecoming will run from Wednesday, October 8th to Saturday October 11, 2025

See a full list of events and register online!

Our 2025 award recipients include; Ruth McFarland, 2000 MTS graduate and the first female administrator; Rev. Lloyd Hamblin Jr., former executive minister of the WVBC and current executive director of the Bowen Charity Trust for scholarships; Dr. Manfred Brauch, the Seminary’s tenth president; and Rev. Dr. Lawrence Leon Hoptry (posthumously), former director of WV Baptist Education Society. 

Our annual Robert E. Matherly Award of Excellence honorees are Rev. Dr. George Hancock Stefan, professor emeritus; Dr. Deborah Winters, 1979 BS, 1985 MDiv, and 1996 MA, faculty and DMin Program Director; and Bill Thomas, for whom the new library was dedicated (deceased), and his spouse, Mary Thomas. 

There is an opportunity to sow into the sacred work of our seminarians by financially supporting Palmer and theological education through five levels of sponsorship. 

Dinner Tickets Starting at $45
5:00 p.m.

Emmanuel Baptist Church
1401 W Washington St, Charleston, WV 25387

Register Here!