EPHEM is the home education ministry of our church. It is run by a committee of the session, which includes elders and parents-at-large. EPHEM believes that God has given parents the responsibility to educate their children. They may chose to delegate the job of education (i.e. to a school, to a tutor for a particular course, etc.), but they still maintain the responsibility for it. EPHEM believes that the church should encourage Christian parents who carry out that responsibility by homeschooling to do the best job they possibly can by providing support, encouragement, and education.

EPHEM offers umbrella services (as outlined by the Maryland State by-laws on home education) to homeschooling families who are members of local PCA churches. This allows families, after notifying the county board of education, to report to the church rather than to the county regarding their educational program. It offers Christian support, education, and fellowship to homeschooling families.

Registration Form
Waiver and New Student Form
Vision Statements and Core Values

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Registrations are accepted each June for the coming school year. A yearly, family membership fee of $75.00 covers administrative expenses, items for the Resource Center and Curriculum Lending Library, and review fees.

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Resource Center: EPHEM owns and operates a resource center, which has educational equipment available to be checked out to member families. Amoung the many items in the center are microscopes, telescopes, Geosafari units, video tape series, and anatomy models.
Curriculum Lending Library: EPHEM owns several copies of popular non-consumable curriculum materials. These can be borrowed for an entire school year.
Newsletter: EPHEM communicates with a newsletter, which is available either through email or regular mail.

Contact the Church Office for more information, 410-266-8091.