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Adult Education

​Forum Hours
Forum Hour discussions and/or activities are held most Sundays during the program year (September – May) beginning around 10:15 a.m. Church activities such as the Annual Meeting, Parish Ministries Fair, the Sunday School Heifer Project and Christmas Families preparations take place during this time.  On other Sundays, guest speakers lead various discussions on a variety of issues ranging from spiritually related topics to community concerns.  The vestry steward for  education coordinates the Program Schedule.

Click the button at right to go to an archive of Forum Hour videos:

​Below is the slide presentation from the Forum Hour on Social Media and Internet Safety by the Rev. Sam Sheridan on October 18, 2020:
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Forum Hour Video Archive
Bible Study
​Bible studies are offered at Immanuel at various times throughout the year.  They may be led by clergy, seminarians, or lay leaders -- and may be offered weekly, monthly, or as a short-term opportunity during a holy season or summertime.  Click here to learn more about the long-running monthly Saturday Breakfast Bible Study.
Inquirers' Class
A new group forms each year in preparation for the bishop's annual visit. Some participants are preparing for confirmation or reception; some are cradle Episcopalians seeking to refresh their memories on some of the basics. Contact the office for details on the next group forming.

Advent and Lenten Programs 
Developed in consultation between clergy and vestry stewards, sometimes with the help of the seminarian or other interested parties. 

School for the Spirit
Meets on Wednesday evenings from 7-9:30 in the Spring (April - June) in the Parish Hall.  Participants register for their choice of classes, which are led by volunteers or clergy with some expertise/interest in each topic.  Sessions begin with dinner and a meditation shared by the entire group before adjourning to classes. Registration forms are sent out in The Almond Tree, available at services, and sent to local parishes and former students.  All are welcome!  The School is FREE of charge.  Donations are welcome to defray the cost of dinner.

Education for Ministry (EFM)
The EFM program seeks to help Christians discern and prepare for the personal ministries arising from our baptismal vows.  To do so we study our tradition, from the Old and New Testaments to 21st century theological issues.  We also learn to integrate this study with our lives and the culture we live in by learning how to reflect theologically in a group of 6-12 people and a mentor. Groups meet weekly, 9 months a year, using a 4-year program developed and administered by the Episcopal Seminary at Sewanee. 

The Circle of Quiet
The Circle of Quiet provides a time of prayer so participants may listen to God, gather strength for the week, and share their spiritual journeys.  Anyone interested in meditation or silent prayer is welcome to attend. Each Sunday the volunteer leader of The Circle of Quiet gives a brief explanation of the prayer form being offered, so those attending need no previous experience with meditation. The meeting is at 10:15 am when we have three services and at 9:15 am when we have two services.  
Contact: Mary Ann Rehnke

VTS Education Schedule
As the "parish church" of the Virginia Theological Seminary, Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill has ready access to an extraordinarily rich resource of scholarship. Click here for a sampling of future VTS offerings.

Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill

Episcopal/Anglican


3606 Seminary Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22304
(703) 370-6555
​office@icoh.net

  • WELCOME
    • Contact Us
  • ABOUT US
    • Clergy & Staff >
      • The Rev. J. Randolph Alexander, Jr.
      • The Rev. Susan Parsons
      • The Rev. Sam Sheridan
      • Dr. Jane Tavernier, D.M.A.
    • Vestry and Annual Report >
      • Previous Vestries
      • Annual Report
    • Parish Directory 2021
    • Parish Banners, Crosses, and Seal
    • Virginia Theological Seminary
    • Valley Drive Cooperative Preschool
    • Annual Pumpkin Sale
    • History >
      • 75th Anniversary
      • Coronavirus Response >
        • Community Reflections on the Pandemic
    • Memorial Garden
  • WORSHIP
    • Lent at Immanuel 2021
    • Worship Schedule
    • Lectionary
    • Sermons
    • Worship service bulletins >
      • Service Bulletin Archive
    • Music at Immanuel >
      • Immanuel Choir
    • Worship Ministries >
      • Immanuel Flower Guild
    • Ministry Scheduler
    • Ministry Scheduler Update
    • Blessing of the Animals
  • GIVE
    • Ways to Give
    • Online Giving >
      • Legacy Online Giving
    • 2021 Every Member Pledge >
      • 2021 Online Pledge Card
      • Downloadable 2021 Pledge Card
    • Planned Giving
    • Practical Matters & Faithful Giving
    • Tax Questions
    • Trust Funds
    • Amazon Associates
    • Tithe.ly
  • SERVE
    • Outreach >
      • Pumpkin Patch >
        • Resources for Pumpkin Patch Volunteers
    • Pastoral Care
    • Fellowship
    • Newcomers and Evangelism Committee
    • Senior Adult Ministry and Fellowship >
      • Stewardship of Retirement
    • Administration
    • Lay Committee for Seminarians
  • LEARN
    • Children, Youth, and Families >
      • CYF-Updates >
        • Past EYC Grams
        • EYC Mission for Dignity
      • PYM & Shrine Mont Camps
    • Adult Education >
      • Breakfast Bible Study Brochure
      • Forum Hour Videos
    • Benedictine Community
    • Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
  • CALENDAR
  • Almond Tree Quarterly & In Brief
  • Simple Gifts Newsletter
    • Simple Gifts Archive
  • Episcopal News Service
  • Subscribe