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Education for Ministry Registration Now Open

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four-year program of group study intended to develop a richer foundation for life and ministry. EfM covers Hebrew Scripture, the Christian Testament, Church History, and Theology. The program was developed by the School of Theology at the University of the South and is sponsored by the Diocese of Southern Ohio. 

One year of EfM consists of 36 sessions that meet weekly and include discussion of assigned readings, shared reflection, and meditative worship. Participants enroll one year at a time with no obligation to complete all four years. EfM classes are limited to twelve members and the cost is $325 per year, plus books. A limited number of scholarships are available.

EfM groups often have participants from several parishes or non-Episcopal churches, giving discussions and reflections an ecumenical flavor. If you already completed EfM, you are welcome to return and re-take any year you wish. If you started EfM but did not complete it, you can usually pick up where you left off.

If there is enough interest, a diocesan Zoom-based class will begin in September, meeting on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Contact the Rev. Cameron O’Riley, EfM diocesan coordinator, at cameron.oriley@christchurchglendale.org or 513.771.1544 to find a class in your area, or for more information.