Adult Formation
Education for Ministry
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of theological education created by Sewanee’s School of Theology. Through individual and group study, worship, and the process of theological reflection, participants in an EfM community move toward a greater understanding of the fullness of God’s kingdom and discover opportunities for responding to their own call to ministry. View the list of active EfM groups in the Diocese of Virginia.
For more information about EfM in our Diocese, please contact EfM coordinator Jane Dowrick at efmvirginia@gmail.com.
Episcopal Church Women
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of the Diocese of Virginia, with the grace of the Holy Spirit, share the love of God by making Christ known in the world through prayer, education, concern for others, and joyful service. The ministries of the ECW are wide and varied. The ECW works to support outreach, prayer, and social justice ministries across the globe and in our own backyards.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a men’s ministry with the mission to bring men and boys to Christ, inspiring, empowering, and equipping them to fulfill the Great Commission. Members are required to accept and observe the Brotherhood disciplines of prayer, study, and service. Brotherhood chapters usually meet once or twice per month in Episcopal churches.
Daughters of the King
Daughters of the King is an international order of lay and ordained women and girls who seek a closer walk with the Lord. Members take vows of prayer, service, and evangelism, and adhere to a Rule of Life. Although members are at different stages in their Christian journeys, their primary goal remains the same: to know Jesus Christ and to make him known to others by reflecting God’s love throughout the world.