Sunday, Feb. 6 has been designated Theological Education Sunday, a familiar appellation in the Episcopal Church which now has a new emphasis.

Formerly a day, usually in November, when the church's theological seminaries could appeal to local congregations and individuals for financial support, Theological Education Sunday is now a time for the church to make known its educational opportunities. The date for this observance was designated by Presiding Bishop Frank T. Griswold, but it may be observed at any time.

Theological education is not restricted to what takes place in the church's 11 theological seminaries. Rather, it includes a wide variety of opportunities for persons to deepen their knowledge of God and their church - at the parish or diocesan level, or in individual study. For most church members, theological education is a lifelong, ongoing pursuit. Churches, dioceses, seminaries, schools and other institutions have a wide variety of resources for theological education. We should take advantage of them.