By Rev. Canon Val Kenyon
AS WE BEGIN the month of June, as Canadians we are so grateful for the warm and sunny weather that lies ahead of us. Education for Ministry classes have now all finished, and everyone is on a much-appreciated break.
While I would never wish to hurry these warm, and somewhat relaxed months, before we know it September will be upon us with all the newness that comes with that season, including the beginning of new sessions of Education for Ministry within the Diocese of Huron.
Part of the commitment made by Education for Ministry to both participants and potential participants, is to continue to review the “what and how” of the program so that it continues to speak to those that it serves. Consequently, this past Fall a revised version of Education for Ministry’s Classic program will begin together with a new one-year option that has been called “Wide Angle”.
The new one-year option invites participants to experience an introduction to scripture, history, spiritual practices, ethics and theological reflection. Like the Classic EfM program, the Wide Angle option is facilitated by an accredited mentor.
The revised version of the EfM Classic program continues to offer opportunities to grow in community with others, participate in worship and prayer, study our Christian tradition, practice theological reflection, all while considering how what we are learning, and expressions of our faith are and can be part of our lives on a day-to-day basis.
A revised version of Education for Ministry’s Classic program will begin together with a new one-year option that has been called “Wide Angle”.
This new one-year option invites participants to experience an introduction to scripture, history, spiritual practices, ethics and theological reflection.
Past and current participants have noted that EfM challenges them to:
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look at the Bible and Christianity differently as our preconceptions are challenged
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live into their faith is an all-week endeavour. I volunteer my time for lots of different things, but EfM… I do that for me … and
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Keep coming back to give themselves the time they need to think and to reflect.
Registration, Information and Open Houses
Why not consider if this coming September is the year, you will try something new and begin a new adventure with others actively exploring their faith. Registration takes place in late spring and the summer for classes that begin in September. A series of Open Houses are scheduled for June and August. As well, if you have questions but are not available on these evenings, we are always pleased to find a time to connect.
Zoom Open Houses:
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Wednesday, June 4, 7-8 pm • Monday, August 27, 7-8 pm
For any additional information, please contact Libi Clifford, the Diocese of Huron EfM Coordinator or myself Val Kenyon at EFM@huron.anglican.ca
Rev. Canon Dr. Val Kenyon is EFM Animator in Huron.