Two days ago, the General Synod backed a call for the Church of England to work closely with charities and other groups to tackle homelessness. Members voted in favour of a Private Member’s Motion calling upon the Archbishops’ Council to enable the formation of a Church of England-led task force on homelessness. Deacons will welcome … Continue reading FAITH AND HOMELESSNESS
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.
Recently I came across a booklet on the website of the diocese of Melbourne in Australia about their policy on the diaconate. I found it very clear and most encouraging, and I think it has elements which can help us here in the UK. I have posted extracts on our Deacons' Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DistinctivelyDeacon/ … Continue reading THE DISTINCTIVE MINISTRY OF THE DEACON: diocese of Melbourne
Reclaim "core business" of the faith, deacons encouraged I am not sure about relationships being the 'core faith' - surely Christ has something to do with that? - but this is an interesting idea: deacons called to be 'leaders of relationships.' What do you think? (Ed) (I am assuming these are not distinctive deacons) February … Continue reading Deacons called to be leaders of relationships
Recently a number of deacons have suggested that we set up 'deacon hubs' across the country. The definition of a networking hub on Quora says A Hub is a networking device which receives a signal from the source, amplifies it and sends it to multiple destinations or computers. An active hub receives the signal, amplifies … Continue reading SETTING UP DEACON HUBS
https://youtu.be/PCa8RxaOPW8?list=RDPCa8RxaOPW8 Die Matie, Stellenbosch University’s Official Newspaper posted the following performance on their Facebook Page this month to commemorate their win last year at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales. “Performing Baba Yetu at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales is one of our favourites” and “here’s to new Matie Music in 2019!” they … Continue reading JUST JOY: Stellenbosch University Choir wins Eisteddfod singing Baba Yetu (Our Father)
Papal advisers say Francis will know right moment to act on women deacons Christopher White Jan 16, 2019 NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT (Credit: Photo courtesy of Leo Sorel/Fordham University.) NEW YORK - Members of Pope Francis’s study commission on women deacons spoke publicly for the first time Tuesday, saying the pope has their report and … Continue reading POPE FRANCIS AND WOMEN DEACONS
Ethiopian Orthodox deacons Ethiopian Orthodox Christians have been celebrating the festival of Timket, or Epiphany, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. In Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, thousands of worshippers marched through the streets on Friday, the eve of the festival, to the Jan Meda sports grounds. Each church … Continue reading ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX CELEBRATE EPIPHANY and the baptism of Jesus
Today is the feast day of Vincent of Saragossa. The deacon Vincent's fearless manner so angered the governor that he was tortured and killed at Valencia. He was the earliest of the Spanish martyrs. Summary of St Vincent, Deacon, Martyr.Vincent died in 304, martyred in Valencia (Spain) during the persecution of the emperor Diocletian. A … Continue reading St Vincent of Saragossa (d. 304) Deacon and Martyr
Please note that the date for this event has been changed to 6 July. CHRIST'S SERVANTHOOD AND OURS 6 JULY 2019 METHODIST CHAPEL, BUCKFAST ABBEY, DEVON 9.30-4PM Free to members of The College of St Philip the Deacon. We'd be glad of a £10 donation from everyone else to cover expenses. Coffee and lunch available … Continue reading EXETER DEACONS’ ANNUAL DAY OF REFLECTION: CHANGE OF DATE
CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons 