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Education for Ministry (EfM) is celebrating 50 years of transforming lives through theological reflection and spiritual growth. Developed by the School of Theology at the University of the South (Sewanee), EfM was created to offer lay people a seminary-level formation experience—and more than 120,000 participants worldwide have taken part in this journey.
EfM is a four-year study program (one year at a time) that follows the Benedictine rhythm of prayer, work, and study. Groups meet weekly for about three hours over 36 weeks, with 6–12 participants per class. There are no tests or grades—just rich conversation, reflection, and growth.
EfM offers a rare space to talk openly about faith without judgment, deepening our understanding of God and one another. The rewards are truly transforming.
For more information about EfM please go to Linktr.ee/efm.sewanee.edu.
The Episcopal Diocese of Ohio, EfM Coordinator -- Diane Hexter: efm@dohio.org.
Contact one of the Churches that are offering EfM Courses this year 2025-26:
Church of the Ascension
13216 Detroit Rd., Lakewood, OH 44107; 216.521.8727
Mentor; John Mohlar johnmohlar@sbcglobal.net 216.688.5774
Mentor; Keira Dodd keiradodd@yahoo.com 216.225.6081
Expect to meet on Monday nights from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
St. Andrews Episcopal Church / St. James Episcopal Church, Painesville
7989 Little Mountain Rd., Mentor OH 44060; 440.255.8842
Mentor: Rev. Lisa O’Rear
St Barnabas Episcopal Church
468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village OH 44136; 440.871.6200
Mentor: Susan Meuler susanlmueller@me.com
Co-Mentor: Dr. Rich Oldrieve oldrieve@aol.com Please, text Rich before calling 440.463.4031
Expects to continue on Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
3445 Warrensville Center Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122; 216.991.3431
Mentor: Sarah Melvey sarahmelvey@gmail.com 757.598.1245
Co Mentor: Lynn Winkelman
Expect to meet on Thursday, Evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Christ Church Episcopal
21 Aurora St., Hudson, OH 44236; 330.650.4359
Mentor: Janet Daniels janetdaniels@gmail.com
Mentor: Medge Karam midgekaram@gmail.com 330.554.2866
Expect to meet on Monday 7:00 PM to 9:00 p.m. 25-26 year to begin September 8, 2025
Christ Episcopal Church
2627 Atlantic St. NE, Warren OH 44483
Mentor; Mary Jane maryjane.q@gmail.com 330.651.4484
Co Mentor; Meg Silver margaret.silver@columbianaschools.org 330.501.8649
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Ashland
1515 Mifflin Ave. Ashland, OH 44805; 419.281.1420
Mentor: Dawn Peters dawn.e.peters@gmail.com 614.378.0235
Expect to meet on Tuesday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
St. Michaels on the Hill Episcopal Church
4718 Brittany Rd. Toledo, OH 43615; 419.531.1616
Mentor: Rev. Gayle Cantinella revgayle@lovelearnserve.org
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106; 216.932.5815
Mentor: Christina Chance
St. Paul’s will not have classes in 2025-26
Trinity Cathedral
2230 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH 44115; 216.771.3630
Mentor: Diane Hexter efm@dohio.org 440.590.5950
Co-Mentor: Michael Wells m.wells@csuohio.edu
Expect to meet on Monday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Seminar will start on Sept. 8, 2025.
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