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Are
you a candidate for taking EfM?? What
is EfM? Education
for Ministry (EfM) is a distance learning theological education
program of the School of theology of the University of the South in What
is the purpose of EfM?
EfM provides a comprehensive, experiential education in the foundation and
message of our Christian faith. Who
participates in EfM?
EfM is for the laity of the church. Every Christian receives the call
to Christ's ministry at baptism. EfM provides the basis of a
theological education in order to develop knowledge and confidence
about the ministry we all share. Since its beginning in 1975,
thousands throughout the Why
do people participate in EfM?
Many desire to increase their knowledge of the Christian heritage.
Some want to continue their spiritual formation, or they wish to
prepare for special lay ministries. People have joined EfM and become
involved in social ministries, worked in hospitals and nursing homes,
become better church school teachers, lay readers, Christian education
and church leaders. EfM is also a way to prepare for seminary studies
or participate in local ordination programs. What
can you expect from EFM? You
will find that EfM teaches you how to think theologically, deepens
your faith and your understanding of our Christian heritage and
provides you with a new confidence to be Christ's minister. How
does EfM work? Each
seminar group of six to 12 students is led by a mentor. The group
usually meets once a week during a nine-month cycle to reflect
theologically, discuss the materials they have read and worship
together. Students follow a lesson and study guide which are to be
read each week. There are no tests or papers to write because EfM
presupposes that adult education best takes place when the student is
responsible for his or her on learning. Who
are mentors?
Mentors are men and women from a variety of profession who have
engaged in serious religious study. They are comfortable with helping
others express their points of view and have the ability to lead a
group effectively. EfM mentors complete an 18-hour training session in
order to qualify to lead a seminar group. So, that is EfM in a nutshell. Our own mentor (and new EfM graduate) Cherryl Holt will be holding an information session on EfM on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 2 pm in the Grace Church Parish Hall. She will be joined by Deb Kelliher, an EfM graduate and the Diocesan Coordinator for EfM. Please join us and learn more about EfM. We will do a modified Theological Reflection, which is the cornerstone of the program. |
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Grace
Concerts at 6:26 You are cordially invited to join us (and please spread the word!) every Thursday in the summer for a simple Evensong at 6 p.m. followed by a thirty-minute concert featuring outstanding artists beginning at the memorable time of 6:26 p.m. There is a freewill offering for the concerts. We hope to see you there! Questions? 708.386.8036 ext. 12. Click here for a flyer. |
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Tickets Only $30.00 (under
age 3 are free) - (a $25.00 savings off the main gate price!) A special “Meal Deal”
may be purchased for $10.50 ahead of time $11 on site, redeemable for
any one of four meal packages. Come join us for a day of
fun for: families, youth groups, campus ministries, young adult
groups, and parish organizations! Bring your friends! What opportunities are
available August 11?
A ticket order form is available at this link. For more information call: 312-751-6722 or e-mail: scromer@episcopalchicago.org |
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A Hands-on Program
Co-Sponsored by the Christian Education & Formation and Youth
Ministry Networks of Province V and The Episcopal Diocese of
Contact - Barbara Rasero |
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Rekindling the Flame Interfaith
Service and Support Group 3rd Sunday of the
Months
of: September 20, 2009 - 2:30 p.m. November 15, 2009 - 2:30 p.m. Grace
Episcopal Church More information here. E-mail:
rekindlingtheflame@sbcglobal.net |
