Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four-year program in group reflection and study, supporting formation for Christian ministry in daily life. Assigned readings provide the opportunity to engage in the study of the Christian tradition. The disciplines of individual and group theological reflection bring personal experience into conversation with the study. The sharing of worship, spiritual autobiographies, and personal stories across the year help to form the relationships that are foundational to ministry. At its heart, EfM is a program in practical theology that supports participants in the various ministries to which they are called. In a recent year, the focus of study was Living Faithfully in a Multi-Cultural World. Students spent the year reflecting on the gifts and challenges of living in a world with such a wealth of cultural diversity. The next year provided the opportunity to reflect on dismantling racism and interfaith engagement. In the coming year, focus will be on Living as Spiritually Mature Christians. Throughout the year, topics of adulthood, wisdom, integration, authenticity, and wholeness act as lenses to bring into focus a vision for living in the world as spiritually mature followers of Jesus Christ, especially for how that identity blossoms when nurtured and challenged by biblical, historical, theological, and ethical learning. The EfM group meets January through May and September through December on Wednesdays from 12:15-2:30pm. The curious are encouraged to participate for a session to experience this unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of Christian scriptures, tradition and ministry. A new class year begins each January.