By John Hoppe, EfM mentor, Grace Church, Yorktown
Education for Ministry (EfM) offers a progressive four year program of
study and discussion which affords everyone an opportunity to learn
more about scripture, Church history, and where theological thought
stands in our world today. A core element of the program is the
Theological Reflection, which is an activity designed to encourage
participants to connect biblical and theological knowledge with
everyday issues of contemporary life, and to ultimately discover ways
to enhance our lives in the Christian context. The program is open to
any person seeking further knowledge of the Bible and related
documents, theology, church history, and ethics. The context is the
mentored small group, as authorized and supported by the School of
Theology at Sewanee, University of the South. Beginning in early
September, EfM groups meet on a weekly schedule through the school
year. Click here to learn more about EfM.
Education for Ministry (EfM) offers a progressive four year program of
study and discussion which affords everyone an opportunity to learn
more about scripture, Church history, and where theological thought
stands in our world today. A core element of the program is the
Theological Reflection, which is an activity designed to encourage
participants to connect biblical and theological knowledge with
everyday issues of contemporary life, and to ultimately discover ways
to enhance our lives in the Christian context. The program is open to
any person seeking further knowledge of the Bible and related
documents, theology, church history, and ethics. The context is the
mentored small group, as authorized and supported by the School of
Theology at Sewanee, University of the South. Beginning in early
September, EfM groups meet on a weekly schedule through the school
year. Click here to learn more about EfM.
EfM groups seeking participants
Grace, Yorktown, hosts
several EfM groups. A preliminary informational meeting is planned for
August 7 at 6 p.m. in the Parish House at Grace. Please contact John
Hoppe (757-229-5113), Janet Stephens (757-898-5079), or call the office
at Grace Church (757-898-3261) to obtain additional information and to
learn how you may join us for this program.
If you are the
mentor of an EfM group seeking new participants and would like to have
your information included in the eNews, please contact Diocesan
Communications Officer Ann Turner, aturner@diosova.org.
