Growing in Faith
At St. Margaret's, people of all ages are encouraged to continue to learn and grow in faith. Research shows that there are a few tried-and-true pathways that help Christians grow and abide in God. They are: 1) Reading the Bible, 2) Understanding our Faith, and 3) Incorporating Spiritual Practices in Daily Life. If you'd like to go deeper in your life with God (and we hope you do!) choose from the classes below to help you take the next steps in your spiritual journey.
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Bible Studies
Exploring the Bible
Sunday Mornings at 10:00 a.m., Room 115
Starting September 14, this class we'll read and study various books of the Old and New Testaments, exploring each one deeply - approximately 10 weeks of study per book. Plans for this year include a deeper look at the theme of Empire in the Revelation to St. John, the Gospel of John, and the Epistle to the Hebrews.
Tuesday Mornings at 7:30 a.m. on Zoom
What better way to start the day than with a good breakfast and the Good Book? Join us anytime on Tuesday mornings for a small group discusision on the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday. Our Tuesday preparations make Sundays even more meaningful. This ONLINE group meets from 7:30 - 8:30 on Tuesday mornings. From your computer at home or in the office, you can join us on Zoom. Please email the church office to get the link.
Understanding our Faith
Practicing our Faith
Sundays mornings at 10:00 a.m.
With the Rev. Mary Vano and Rachel Eells, take a survey of the basic beliefs and practices of the Episcopal Church. These beliefs and practices remind us that we are the inheritors of the immeasurable greatness of God's power that transforms each of us and strengthens us to serve the world in Christ's name. In practicing our faith, we learn how to live as disciples not merely one day a week, but every day of the week.
Education for Ministry
Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a life-giving, small-group learning experience developed by the School of Theology at Sewanee. Designed for laypeople, EfM combines theological study, spiritual reflection, and community to equip participants for faithful living and ministry in daily life. In 2025, EfM launched a revised curriculum shaped by over 75 contributors. While the beloved four-year Classic program—covering Scripture, church history, ethics, and spirituality—remains at its core, updated readings and a new online platform enrich the experience. New is EfM: Wide-Angle, a one-year introduction to the EfM journey for those seeking a shorter commitment. Both options meet weekly for two-hour seminar-style sessions with prayer, discussion, and theological reflection.
Spiritual Practices
Exploring Spiritual Practices
Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
Starting September 14, join a variety of teachers to grow in your spiritual life and develop new prayer practices. Series this year will include reading Lerita Coleman Brown’s What Makes You Come Alive with the Rev. Michaelene Miller as we prepare to welcome her as our Fall Oasis Speaker, Civic Duty as a Spiritual Practice with Donnal Walter, How to Think Theologically with EfM Mentor Leah Dalton, The Language of our Faith and Feeling through the Psalms with Lay Assistant Marcus Emmons, and an Easter Evangelism series with our Lay Minster for Evangelism Colby Dillion.
Sacred Ground Outings
Whether you’ve been through the Sacred Ground curriculum or not, you are invited to attend outings in and around Little Rock with the Rev. Michaelene Miller and Dr. Catherine Crisp, professor of social work at UA Little Rock, to explore and tour sites that will help us talk about and peel away the layers that have contributed to the racial and cultural challenges and divides of the present day in our own local area. Follow the eNewsletter for announcements about dates and events.
House of Prayer: Practicing Sacred Silence
Tuesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. on Zoom
Explore a practice of sacred silence walking the labyrinth during daylight hours or sitting at the House of Prayer, accessible during church office hours or anytime with your own House of Prayer key fob. To learn and practice silence in community, join others virtually on Zoom Tuesday mornings for 20 minutes of shared silence after a brief introduction. On the second Tuesdays, guest teachers elaborate on themes related to contemplation, meditation, or silence. For the zoom link, email arkansashouseofprayer@gmail.com.
