The School for Formation

Put your calling into practice.

The School for Formation

We believe that everyday people do extraordinary things together when they join in God’s mission. We want to help them get the knowledge and skills they need to put their calling into practice.

Put your calling into practice.

If you have discerned a call to serve, or if you have a longing to deepen your understanding of God and of our tradition, then you can find in the School for Formation the preparation and the learning you need. All are welcome!

Formation for Lay Leaders Formation for Deacons

Formation for Priests Lifelong Learning

For Preachers: Get back to basics in the Preaching Lab

September 28, 2016

It’s not too late to sign up for the upcoming Preaching Lab with veteran writer and speaker Barbara Mraz! Online: October 1 – December 3, 2016 Meets in person: December 3, 2016 at the ECMN Retreat Center in Faribault, MN Designed for folks who have some preaching experience already, this is a hands-on, practical course … More For Preachers: Get back to basics in the Preaching Lab

Discernment, not strategic plans

September 21, 2016

Guest blogger: the Rev. Anna Doherty, Rector, Christ Church, Woodbury The Missional Leadership Cohort for Episcopal Clergy at Luther Seminary was a mind-altering, wonderful transformative experience for me, and I want to share a little of that experience with you. This past spring, I finished up an 18-month experience as part of a Missional Leadership Cohort … More Discernment, not strategic plans

Join our Old Testament course – from home!

September 21, 2016

The SFF’s popular course on the Hebrew Bible, Layers: The Story of the Old Testament, has earned some very positive reviews in the past few years. ECMN’s own Reed Carlson leads participants through an exploration of Scripture that opens these ancient and sometimes inscrutable texts up with profound meaning and understanding. The course includes short weekly video lectures, great … More Join our Old Testament course – from home!