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EfM: 50 Years of Engaging, Responding, and Reflecting
Thursday, June 5 - Sunday, June 8, 2025
Thursday, June 5
 

2:00pm CDT

Celebration Registration
Thursday June 5, 2025 2:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Hamilton Hall - EfM Lobby
Thursday June 5, 2025 2:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Hamilton Hall - EfM Lobby
  Registration

3:00pm CDT

Trainer Gathering
Thursday June 5, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
H126 (Multipurpose Room)
This is a session for current EfM trainers for updates, fellowship, and planning.

If you are interested in becoming an EfM Trainer, please reach out to Beth Cavey at eacavey@sewanee.edu or find her at the 50th Celebration.

EfM Staff
avatar for Beth Cavey

Beth Cavey

Trainer in Residence for Mentor Empowerment
Trainer in Residence for Mentor Empowerment
Thursday June 5, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
H126 (Multipurpose Room) 335 Tennessee Avenue, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Affinity Small Group

5:00pm CDT

Opening Eucharist - for all Baptized Christians
Thursday June 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Chapel of the Apostles
The 50th Anniversary celebration begins with a Eucharistic Celebration. A reservation is not required to attend worship.

Preacher: The Very Rev. Joy Rogers, Curriculum Revision Year 3 Focus Lead
Presider: The Rt. Rev. Phoebe Roaf, Bishop, Diocese of West Tennessee
Musician: Mark Ardrey-Graves, D.M.A., Assistant Professor of Church Music

Ezekiel 36:24-26
Psalm 16:5-11
Romans 6:3-11
Mark 10:34-45
Speakers
avatar for the Very Rev. Joy Rogers

the Very Rev. Joy Rogers

Retired Dean (Chicago), Liturgy Preacher
Joy Rogers began mentoring EfM in the 1980s. She has served as rector of St. Thomas, Battle Creek, Michigan, and as Dean of St. James Cathedral, Chicago. She was also Year 3's Focus Lead on the Curriculum Revision Task Force.
avatar for the Rt. Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf

the Rt. Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf

Bishop, West Tennessee, Celebration Liturgy Presider
The Rt. Rev. Phoebe Roaf, a lifelong Episcopalian, EfM grad, and former EfM mentor, grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Following her work as a public policy analyst and attorney, she was ordained as a priest in the Diocese of Louisiana. She served as Associate Rector of Trinity Episcopal... Read More →
avatar for Mark Ardrey-Graves

Mark Ardrey-Graves

Assistant Professor of Church Music, Liturgy Musician
Mark is grateful that we are a Church that sings! Music is an integral part of our inheritance as Episcopalians, Anglicans, and Christians. His academic and teaching interests involve examination of the ways that music, in Luther’s memorable phrase, has been the “handmaiden of... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Chapel of the Apostles 355 Tennessee Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
  Worship

6:00pm CDT

Dinner
Thursday June 5, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Upper Cravens
Thursday June 5, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Upper Cravens 435 Kentucky Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
  Meal

7:00pm CDT

EfM: All the Pieces Matter
Thursday June 5, 2025 7:00pm - 8:15pm CDT
Upper Cravens
The Rev. Kevin M. Goodman, Executive Director, EfM, welcomes all to the 50th Anniversary Celebration. During this group theological reflection, staff, participants, mentors, coordinators, and trainers will be celebrated and recognized.
EfM Staff
avatar for the Rev. Kevin M. Goodman

the Rev. Kevin M. Goodman

Executive Director, Education for Ministry
Executive Director
Thursday June 5, 2025 7:00pm - 8:15pm CDT
Upper Cravens 435 Kentucky Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
  Plenary
 
Friday, June 6
 

7:00am CDT

Breakfast
Friday June 6, 2025 7:00am - 8:45am CDT
McClurg Dining Hall
Friday June 6, 2025 7:00am - 8:45am CDT
McClurg Dining Hall 634 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383
  Meal

9:00am CDT

Celebration Keynote
Friday June 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Upper Cravens
The Reverend Canon Stephanie Spellers
Canon to the Presiding Bishop
for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Creation Care
Speakers
avatar for The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers

The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers

Clergy, St. Bart's New York City
The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers is one of the Episcopal Church’s leading thinkers around 21st-century ministry and mission. The author of The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline and New Hope for Beloved Community and Radical Welcome: Embracing God, The Other and the Spirit... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Upper Cravens 435 Kentucky Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
  Plenary

10:45am CDT

Theological Reflection: Keynote
Friday June 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
H226 (Seminar)
Small group gathering to theologically reflect on the celebration's keynote.

Mentor: Joshua Booher
EfM Staff
avatar for Joshua D. Booher

Joshua D. Booher

Associate Director
Associate Director
Friday June 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
H226 (Seminar) 335 Tennessee Avenue, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

10:45am CDT

Theological Reflection: Keynote FILLING
Friday June 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
H128 (Seminar)
Small group gathering to theologically reflect on the celebration's keynote.
Friday June 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
H128 (Seminar) 335 Tennessee Ave, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

10:45am CDT

Theological Reflection: Keynote LIMITED
Friday June 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
B215 (Seminar)
Small group gathering to theologically reflect on the celebration's keynote.
Friday June 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
B215 (Seminar) 335 Tennessee Ave, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

10:45am CDT

Theological Reflection: Keynote LIMITED
Friday June 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
H230 (Seminar)
Small group gathering to theologically reflect on the celebration's keynote.
Friday June 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
H230 (Seminar) 335 Tennessee Avenue, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

12:00pm CDT

Lunch LIMITED
Friday June 6, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
McClurg Dining Hall
Friday June 6, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
McClurg Dining Hall 634 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383
  Meal

2:00pm CDT

The 5th Curriculum Revision
Friday June 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Upper Cravens
Trainer and Mentor Jennifer Wickham facilitates a discussion wit members of the Curriculum Revision Task Force. They will introduce EfM's updated curriculum, debuting in Fall 2025.  

Moderator: Jennifer Wickham
Year 1 Focus Lead: Sandra Squires
Year 2 Focus Lead: Liza Page Nelson
Year 3 Focus Lead: Joy Rogers
Year 4 Focus Lead: Rick Brewer
Year 4 Focus Lead: Angela Hock Brewer
Respond and Reflect Focus Lead: Karen Byers
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Tyndall Wickham
Friday June 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Upper Cravens 435 Kentucky Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
  Plenary

3:45pm CDT

Church History 101
Friday June 6, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
H228 (Classroom)
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Matis

Hannah Matis

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Church History
Hannah has always believed that the study of history is not primarily about names and dates but about stories: the stories we tell ourselves about how we got here and which help us to find our place in the world. As a church historian and student of historical biblical exegesis, she... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
H228 (Classroom)
  Seminar Session

3:45pm CDT

Focus on Mentor Empowerment LIMITED
Friday June 6, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
B215 (Seminar)
A review of all of the resources and support provided to mentors with brainstorming for the future.
EfM Staff
avatar for Beth Cavey

Beth Cavey

Trainer in Residence for Mentor Empowerment
Trainer in Residence for Mentor Empowerment
Friday June 6, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
B215 (Seminar) 335 Tennessee Ave, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

3:45pm CDT

Pathwright Utilization in EfM Seminar Life LIMITED
Friday June 6, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
H115 Samuel Lloyd Auditorium
Pathwright is EfM's new online syllabus and electronic library. This seminar will introduce its use throughout the EfM program.
Speakers
avatar for Jenny Puri Beaumont

Jenny Puri Beaumont

Missioner for Adult and Life-Long Formation, Diocese of North Carolina
avatar for John Clinton Bradley

John Clinton Bradley

Pathwright Producer, 5th Curriculum Revision
🏳️‍🌈 👬 ⛪ 🧘 🐶 🐱 🛸
Friday June 6, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
H115 Samuel Lloyd Auditorium 335 Tennessee Avenue, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

3:45pm CDT

The Journey with God LIMITED
Friday June 6, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
H126 (Multipurpose Room)
The Community of St. Mary's, spiritual sojourners for the revised first volume of the new curriculum, present a reflection on the journey with God.
Speakers
avatar for the Rev. Kevin M. Goodman

the Rev. Kevin M. Goodman

Executive Director, Education for Ministry
Executive Director
avatar for Sister Hannah Winkler, CSM

Sister Hannah Winkler, CSM

Prioress, Community of St. Mary Southern Province, 5th Curriculum Revision Spiritual Sojourner
Sister Hannah Winkler, CSM has been a member of the Community of St. Mary, Southern Province, for the past ten years. She made her life profession in January 2021 and became Prioress of the Community in January 2023. She helps manage the Community's website, social media, and online... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
H126 (Multipurpose Room) 335 Tennessee Avenue, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

5:30pm CDT

Dinner LIMITED
Friday June 6, 2025 5:30pm - 6:45pm CDT
Upper Cravens
Friday June 6, 2025 5:30pm - 6:45pm CDT
Upper Cravens 435 Kentucky Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
  Meal

7:30pm CDT

Concert with Lilli Lewis
Friday June 6, 2025 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Upper Cravens
As the story goes, Lilli Lewis should never have been. Before she was born, Lewis’ mother was told her baby probably wouldn’t survive due to lung trouble, so the fact that Lewis now makes a living singing with those same lungs is a gift she never takes for granted. Lewis uses her voice to bring what she calls sacred songs into profane spaces, and though she’s abandoned trying to define her sound, she hopes her audiences leave shows knowing two things: that they are brilliant as they are, and that they have the ability to use that brilliance to make a better world.

Trained as an opera singer and classical pianist, Georgia native Lewis has been a composer, producer and performer for over two decades. After carving out space as an African American queer woman of size, Lewis’ career has culminated in her album Americana being a top pick everywhere from NPR’s All Songs Considered to Rolling Stone.

The FolkRockDiva is a musical polyglot who glides easily between folk, roots, country soul, gospel, and jazz, and has integrated New Orleans traditions by singing lead for Dirty Dozen Brass Band founding member Kirk Joseph’s Backyard Groove. Lewis’ albums include Americana and All is Forgiven.

The Kennedy Center has called her: “A powerhouse performer adding her unique voice and talent to the national discussion of the state of social justice in America.”
Speakers
avatar for Lilli Lewis

Lilli Lewis

Folk Rock Diva of New Orleans
Athens, Georgia native turned New Orleans Folk Rock Diva Lilli Lewis is a voice for the voiceless in Americana, her third full album for Louisiana Red Hot Records, lauded by NPR, Rolling Stone, Offbeat Magazine and the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Trained as an opera singer and classical... Read More →

Friday June 6, 2025 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Upper Cravens 435 Kentucky Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
  Concert
 
Saturday, June 7
 

7:00am CDT

Breakfast
Saturday June 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:45am CDT
McClurg Dining Hall
Saturday June 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:45am CDT
McClurg Dining Hall 634 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383
  Meal

9:00am CDT

TR beginning w/Culture
Saturday June 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
H128 (Seminar)
A song from artist-in-residence Lilly Lewis provides the focus for the morning's theological reflection.

Mentor: Joshua Booher
Saturday June 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
H128 (Seminar) 335 Tennessee Ave, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

9:00am CDT

TR beginning w/Culture FILLING
Saturday June 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
H226 (Seminar)
A song from artist-in-residence Lilly Lewis provides the focus for the morning's theological reflection.
Saturday June 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
H226 (Seminar) 335 Tennessee Avenue, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

9:00am CDT

TR beginning w/Culture LIMITED
Saturday June 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
B215 (Seminar)
A song from artist-in-residence Lilly Lewis provides the focus for the morning's theological reflection.
Saturday June 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
B215 (Seminar) 335 Tennessee Ave, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

9:00am CDT

TR beginning w/Culture LIMITED
Saturday June 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
H230 (Seminar)
A song from artist-in-residence Lilly Lewis provides the focus for the morning's theological reflection.
Saturday June 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
H230 (Seminar) 335 Tennessee Avenue, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

10:30am CDT

The Daily Office in History and Practice LIMITED
Saturday June 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Upper Cravens
The Reverend Hilary Bogert-Winkler, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Liturgy for the school of Theology and Sister Hannah Winkler, Prioress, The Community of St. Mary Sewanee, present the history and practice of the Daily Office.
Speakers
avatar for the Rev. Hilary Bogert-Winkler

the Rev. Hilary Bogert-Winkler

Assistant Professor of Liturgy
Hilary is a historian and priest by training and vocation, and seeks to bring both of those perspectives into her classrooms as they explore the history and practice of Anglican liturgy. Her academic interests are in the intersections of religion and politics in early modern Britain... Read More →
avatar for Sister Hannah Winkler, CSM

Sister Hannah Winkler, CSM

Prioress, Community of St. Mary Southern Province, 5th Curriculum Revision Spiritual Sojourner
Sister Hannah Winkler, CSM has been a member of the Community of St. Mary, Southern Province, for the past ten years. She made her life profession in January 2021 and became Prioress of the Community in January 2023. She helps manage the Community's website, social media, and online... Read More →
Saturday June 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Upper Cravens 435 Kentucky Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
  Plenary

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
Saturday June 7, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
McClurg Dining Hall
Saturday June 7, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
McClurg Dining Hall 634 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383
  Meal

2:00pm CDT

Clothed in Stardust: the coordinator's starring role in promoting EfM's new offerings
Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
H126 (Multipurpose Room)
EfM Staff
avatar for Cindy Hargis

Cindy Hargis

Diocesan Relations, Education for Ministry
Diocesan Relations
Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
H126 (Multipurpose Room) 335 Tennessee Avenue, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

2:00pm CDT

Focus on Mentor Empowerment LIMITED
Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
B215 (Seminar)
A review of all of the resources and support provided to mentors with brainstorming for the future.
EfM Staff
avatar for Beth Cavey

Beth Cavey

Trainer in Residence for Mentor Empowerment
Trainer in Residence for Mentor Empowerment
Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
B215 (Seminar) 335 Tennessee Ave, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

2:00pm CDT

Pathwright Utilization in EfM Seminar Life LIMITED
Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
H115 Samuel Lloyd Auditorium
Pathwright is EfM's new online syllabus and electronic library. This seminar will introduce its use throughout the EfM program.
Speakers
avatar for Jenny Puri Beaumont

Jenny Puri Beaumont

Missioner for Adult and Life-Long Formation, Diocese of North Carolina
avatar for John Clinton Bradley

John Clinton Bradley

Pathwright Producer, 5th Curriculum Revision
🏳️‍🌈 👬 ⛪ 🧘 🐶 🐱 🛸
Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
H115 Samuel Lloyd Auditorium 335 Tennessee Avenue, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

2:00pm CDT

The Gospels and New Testament 101 LIMITED
Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
H228 (Classroom)
Speakers
avatar for Paul Holloway

Paul Holloway

University Professor of Classics and Ancient Christianity
Paul is a cultural historian trained in the study of ancient religion with special interests in Jewish and Christian origins. He also is a philologist interested in the close reading of ancient texts. I teach in both the undergraduate college and the seminary. In the seminary, Paul... Read More →
Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
H228 (Classroom)
  Seminar Session

3:30pm CDT

Hebrew Scriptures 101 LIMITED
Saturday June 7, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
H228 (Classroom)
The Reverend Reed Carlson, Th.D., Assistant Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible

Speakers
avatar for the Rev. Reed Carlson

the Rev. Reed Carlson

Assistant Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible
The Reverend Reed Carlson, Th.D., Assistant Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew BibleReed endeavors to teach scripture as the story of God and God’s people. He encourages students to see themselves as characters in that story and to answer this question with their lives: “What happens... Read More →
Saturday June 7, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
H228 (Classroom)
  Seminar Session

3:30pm CDT

The New Look of Mentor Training LIMITED
Saturday June 7, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
B215 (Seminar)
EfM Staff
avatar for Beth Cavey

Beth Cavey

Trainer in Residence for Mentor Empowerment
Trainer in Residence for Mentor Empowerment
Saturday June 7, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
B215 (Seminar) 335 Tennessee Ave, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

3:30pm CDT

Theological Reflection Workshop LIMITED
Saturday June 7, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
H128 (Seminar)
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Tyndall Wickham
Saturday June 7, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
H128 (Seminar) 335 Tennessee Ave, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

3:30pm CDT

Why these books? LIMITED
Saturday June 7, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
H230 (Seminar)
EfM Staff
avatar for Joshua D. Booher

Joshua D. Booher

Associate Director
Associate Director
Saturday June 7, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
H230 (Seminar) 335 Tennessee Avenue, Sewanee, TN, USA
  Seminar Session

5:30pm CDT

Dinner LIMITED
Saturday June 7, 2025 5:30pm - 6:45pm CDT
Upper Cravens
Saturday June 7, 2025 5:30pm - 6:45pm CDT
Upper Cravens 435 Kentucky Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
  Meal

7:30pm CDT

Movie sing-a-long
Saturday June 7, 2025 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Upper Cravens
Join in and participate in the movie sing-a-long!
Saturday June 7, 2025 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Upper Cravens 435 Kentucky Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
  Social Event
 
Sunday, June 8
 

7:00am CDT

Breakfast
Sunday June 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:45am CDT
McClurg Dining Hall
Sunday June 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:45am CDT
McClurg Dining Hall 634 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383
  Meal

9:00am CDT

Discernment and Your Call to Ministry
Sunday June 8, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Upper Cravens
Speakers
avatar for the Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves

the Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves

Interim Associate Dean for Community Life
The ministry of the Associate Dean for Community Life is to support seminarians during their time at Sewanee with a particular focus on their spiritual growth and professional development. As interim associate dean, Sara builds relationships with the community and offers her gifts... Read More →
Sunday June 8, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Upper Cravens 435 Kentucky Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
  Plenary

10:15am CDT

Closing Eucharist - Day of Pentecost
Sunday June 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am CDT
Chapel of the Apostles
The 50th Anniversary Celebration concludes with Holy Eucharist. A reservation is not required to attend worship.

Presider: the Rev. Kevin M. Goodman, executive director, EfM
Preacher: the Very Rev. Jim Turrell, dean, the School of Theology
Musician: Mark Ardrey-Graves, D.M.A., Assistant Professor of Church Music

Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:25-35, 37
Romans 8:14-17
John 14:8-17 (25-27)
Speakers
avatar for the Rev. Kevin M. Goodman

the Rev. Kevin M. Goodman

Executive Director, Education for Ministry
Executive Director
avatar for Mark Ardrey-Graves

Mark Ardrey-Graves

Assistant Professor of Church Music, Liturgy Musician
Mark is grateful that we are a Church that sings! Music is an integral part of our inheritance as Episcopalians, Anglicans, and Christians. His academic and teaching interests involve examination of the ways that music, in Luther’s memorable phrase, has been the “handmaiden of... Read More →
avatar for the Very Rev. Jim Turrell

the Very Rev. Jim Turrell

Dean, Liturgy Preacher, School of Theology
Sunday June 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am CDT
Chapel of the Apostles 355 Tennessee Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
  Worship
 
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