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By Rev. Canon Val Kenyon

NOVEMBER is a month when we naturally find ourselves remembering.

At All Saints and All Souls, we first remember the Saints of our tradition, and then at All Souls, we focus on those in our lives that we have loved and lost. On November 11th we remember sacrifices made and the ongoing great value in pursuing peace for all. Throughout this month, we give thanks for those who have shaped our lives and our faith. All of which helps us to more fully pause and notice where God has been present along the way. In my experience, I have often found that reflections of this kind can often leave  us with questions that we would like to explore further, questions which invite us to consider how God might be encouraging us to invest our time and energy in the days ahead. But where to begin?

Every day we invest in all sorts of things, our families, our friendships, our work, our communities. We spend time and energy on the things we value. We bring the different gifts we have received from God, and we use them in a whole variety of ways to be faithful to the calling of our baptismal covenant vows. That is good stewardship. Education for ministry invites us to make a similar investment in our faith and our ongoing formation as Christians. As we spend time reflecting on Scripture and our tradition, talking, listening, wondering, and praying, we bring our experiences and our questions, and together we learn to see them through the lens of faith.

Always with a goal of broadening accessibility to our EfM classes (both the EfM Classic and the one-year Wide Angle programmes, several weeks ago, at Synod we were pleased to announce a new opportunity to participate in EfM across the Diocese of Huron. Beginning in January 2027, we will be offering a new start time and a new hybrid format (Zoom and some in-person) for our programme. This will make it possible for people from anywhere in the Diocese to join in. How wonderful would it be to see participation from every deanery in Huron!

If you have been wondering what EfM is about, bring your curiosity along to:

  • Listen to a short video of the highlights at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzpnNvEDCuk

  • Attend a virtual Open House on Monday, November 23, at 7:00 p.m. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86798177525?pwd=5zBbZ1RUyT6Kg47qzaGYLnE5XT5YuA.1

  • Reach out to us at EFM@huron.anglican.ca

Why not start 2027 investing in our walk as disciples of Jesus?  Always pleased to answer your questions and explore the possibilities with you or your community.

Rev. Canon Dr. Val Kenyon is EFM Animator in Huron.

Ministries
Education for Ministry (EFM)