EFM Groups in the Diocese of North Carolina

Summer is the usual time of year when Education for Ministry (EfM) groups enroll for the fall, and most begin in the fall. If you’ve been thinking about beginning this enriching curriculum of study and reflection, please contact a mentor in your area, or contact Marcia Moore, 336-202-6516, the diocesan EfM coordinator. You can also find additional information and many resources on the EfM website.

Groups are scheduled both in the daytime and evenings; currently, some meet in person and some virtually, and several groups are a “hybrid,” mixing in-person and virtual meetings to meet the needs of participants. There are also many online groups made up of participants from around the U.S., available through the EfM website.

Most groups welcome anyone from any church--realizing that different meeting days or evenings are better for some than others. It is also a great opportunity to study and pray with people from other congregations.

CHARLOTTE

• St. Martin’s hosts a Thursday evening group, 7-9:30 p.m.:
  • In person
  • Co-mentored by Araminta Johnson and the Rev. Armand LaVallee
  • Contact Araminta Johnston, 704-340-1264
• Christ Church hosts two EfM groups:
  • Wednesday mornings
    • In person
    • Co-mentored by Virginia Anderson and Tere Ey
    • Contact Virginia Anderson, 704-607-5098
  • Friday mornings, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
    • In person
    • Co-mentored by Jenny Beaumont and Natalie Akin
    • Contact Jenny Beaumont
• St. Peter’s hosts a Monday evening group, 7-9 p.m.:
  • On Zoom
  • Co-mentored by the Rev. Murdock Smith and Paula Savich
  • Contact the Rev. Murdock Smith

CONCORD

• All Saints’ hosts a Monday evening group, 6-8:30 p.m.:
  • In person
  • Mentored by Christiana Holyer
  • Contact Christiana Holyer, 704-271-6674

DURHAM

• St. Luke's hosts a Tuesday morning group, 9:30 a.m. -12 p.m.
  • On Zoom
  • Co-mentored by Paula Lombardi and Robin Kneeburg
  • Contact Paula Lombardi, 704-277-8761

GREENSBORO

• St. Andrew’s hosts a Tuesday evening group, 6-8:30 p.m.
  • In person
  • Co-mentored by Bonnie Cornwell and Brenda Swearingin.
  • Contact Bonnie Cornwell, 336-404-8694
• Holy Trinity hosts a Wednesday morning group, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • In person
  • Mentored by Libby Haile
  • Contact Libby Haile, 336-314-1022

MOORESVILLE

• St. Patrick’s hosts a Tuesday afternoon group, 1 p.m.:
  • In person
  • Co-mentored by Mark Fowler and Kat Sykes
  • Contact Mark Fowler, 704-500-3263

RALEIGH

• St. Michael's hosts a Thursday evening group, 6-8:30 p.m.
  • In person
  • Mentored by Chris Laco
  • Contact Chris Laco, 919-961-3696
• Nativity hosts a Mondays evening group, 7 p.m.
  • In person
  • Mentored by Jeremy Clos
  • Contact Jeremy Clos, 919-846-8338, ext 203

STATESVILLE

• Trinity hosts a Tuesday evening group, 6-8:30 p.m.:
  • Co-mentored by Nancy Davis and Kim Dockery
  • Contact Nancy Davis, 704-775-0212