Many thanks to Deacon Bronnie Broadhurst (York) who has sent this inspirational report. A deacon doing what deacons do best - out and about in the community with the good news! It was great seeing so many Deacon friends at the Chrism Eucharist last Thursday. It made my first Easter as an Ordained minister so … Continue reading A DEACON AND THE ‘MIRACLE OF EASTER’ EGG APPEAL
Author: GillK
Gill has been a missioner in Nigeria, Romania and various parishes in England. She was ordained a 'distinctive' deacon in 1991. In this capacity she was warden of the College of St Philip the Deacon in Exeter diocese, and founder member of the CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons https://cofedeacons.org. She has also written the story of her own call, Deacon by Design. https://www.waterstones.com/book/deacon-by-design/gill-kimber/9781910719794
She's passionate about the diaconate and, now retired, continues to support those who are called to this ministry.
https://youtu.be/57C7uBkbO5E (image from ecosia)
XIV Jesus is laid in the tomb Here at the centre everything is still Before the stir and movement of our grief Which bears its pain with rhythm, ritual, Beautiful useless gestures of relief. So they anoint the skin that cannot feel Soothing his ruined flesh with tender care, Kissing the wounds they know they … Continue reading HERE AT THE CENTRE EVERYTHING IS STILL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1uIDecStzw THE AGONY Philosophers have measured mountains, Fathom’d the depths of seas, of states, and kings, Walk’d with a staff to heaven, and traced fountains But there are two vast, spacious things, The which to measure it doth more behove: Yet few there are that sound them; Sin and Love. Who would know … Continue reading MAUNDY THURSDAY: Hymn of the Bridegroom and Herbert’s The Agony
By the Editor of the Catalogue of St Elisabeth blog https://catalog.obitel-minsk.com/ The diaconate has been a little understood ministry, in fact, often a misunderstood ministry. Although it is one of three ordained orders, most lay people have little or no contact with a deacon, no idea of the history of the diaconate or what it … Continue reading The Meaning of the Diaconate in the Orthodox Church
A homily by Deacon Greg Kandra and some resources at the end for Palm Sunday services When I was a kid, this was always a busy week. There was planning for the big meal next Sunday. Would it be ham or lamb? Some years, I’d have a new suit – usually a couple sizes too … Continue reading Deacon’s Homily for Palm Sunday and some resources
Nooo - not this sort! Priest candidates have a wealth of experience and reading to tap into before they go to a Bishops' Advisory Panel. However, because we are still few in number, and many places don't have much understanding of the diaconate, there are precious few resources to help diaconal candidates to prepare. In … Continue reading ORDINANDS AND CURATES SHARE REFLECTIONS ON BAP
I'm so pleased that Deacon David Clark's talks are now available through the Diocese of York website. (Thanks to Deacon Liz Carrington) Please note that the talks are wrongly numbered: #3 is in fact the first talk, #1 is second and #2 is third. Becoming a diaconal church: broadening the vision. https://soundcloud.com/dioceseofyork
Deacons’ Conference 22-24th March 2019 Wydale Hall Becoming a Diaconal Church – Broadening the Vision Deacon David and Susan Clark Distinctive deacons from York diocese and beyond were presented with an inspirational vision of an outward facing church by Methodist deacon David Clark. Formerly a presbyter, he is passionate about the renewal of the church … Continue reading BECOMING A DIACONAL CHURCH: BROADENING THE VISION Wydale conference 2019
I love this poem by Malcolm Guite, which especially celebrates single mums and the amazing job so many of them do. As always, you can hear Malcolm reading his poem if you click on the title. I’ve also added some links to resources. Mothering Sunday At last, in spite of all, a recognition, For those … Continue reading MOTHERING SUNDAY: with resources
CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons 