Welcome to the George Mercer Jr. Memorial School of Theology

NEW FOR SUMMER 2010
Christian Education Workshop:
"Care and Nurture of Church School Programs"
Saturday, August 7
10 am - 3 pm at the Mercer School in Garden City
Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Charles G. Ackerson
Fee: $25.00 includes lunch

Everyone is welcome at this workshop for Church School planners. Those of you who attended the program in May are invited to return with PR materials to share as well as other ideas which may be in development. If your parish is just starting to plan for the Fall, join us and discuss how to support teachers and students and how to involve parents and families.

Call the Mercer Office for details & registration. Deadline: July 30th.

The Mercer School of Theology has been an important theological education resource to train persons for various ministries needed for the mission of the church. In addition to having provided preliminary training for those pursuing holy orders, the Mercer School has increasingly offered a number of programs which are designed to prepare women and men for the church’s lay ministries.

The class and course offerings for the upcoming year offer a rich program for spiritual formation and theological education for all people. During this academic program year we will be partnering with our brothers and sisters in the Lutheran Church (ELCA) in offering courses, primarily for lay persons, in a variety of disciplines. Anyone is welcome to attend these course offerings.

Mercer is deeply conscious of an increasing need for continuing education for clergy and laity. Therefore, in the course of an academic year, the school often offers seminars and study programs which are not described in this catalog. Inquirers are urged to place their names on the mailing list for updates on such programs either by writing to the school office or by calling during the school’s office hours. The most current information regarding Mercer’s offerings will be updated electronically and placed on our website.