Coventry Litany of Reconciliation All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. The hatred which divides nation from nation, race from race, class from class, Father Forgive. The covetous desires of people and nations to possess what is not their own, Father Forgive. The greed which exploits the work of human … Continue reading FOR REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: Coventry Litany of Reconciliation
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.
I'm thrilled to have received permission from Rev Dr Anna Sorensen to share with you her PhD research, 'What does it mean to be a Distinctive Deacon in the Church of England today?' This is a piece of work of major significance for the diaconate and I for one am immensely grateful that she's offered … Continue reading WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A DISTINCTIVE DEACON IN THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TODAY?
a magnificent conference! wonderful! Congratulations on a very good day an incredible success Fantastic day, … Continue reading DEACONS ON THE MOVE! Conference report
A Last Beatitude And blessèd are the ones we overlook; The faithful servers on the coffee rota, The ones who hold no candle, bell or book But keep the books and tally up the quota, The gentle souls who come to ‘do the flowers’, The quiet ones who organise the fete, Church sitters who give … Continue reading ALL SAINTS DAY
No - not the 2001 ill-fated report on deacons! This time it's the title for a conference where 200 deacons from all over the world will come together. Your idea of deacon heaven? In that case you can attend this conference: the details have been sent from Church of Scotland Deacon Gordon Pennykid. PRESS RELEASE … Continue reading FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS (2)
Phoebe On being a deacon: A Personal Reflection I think God hungers for the Church to become a Servant Community and, if this is to happen, it must be because of the leadership and example of its deacons. R. Stewart Wood, Jr. Bishop of Michigan This Episcopal Church leaflet has been around for a while, but does a good job in explaining the diaconal focus and … Continue reading ON BEING A DEACON
If you're scratching your head for resources, try these: https://ctbi.org.uk/remembrance-sunday (Churches Together in Britain and Ireland) https://www.messychurch.org.uk/resource/messy-remembrance (Messy Church) C of E: includes ideas for non-biblical readings and the Coventry Cross of Nails confession: https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/church-england-world-war-one/general-guide-resources-commemorating-world-war-i These Bible Society resources offer a church pack which includes a service plan and a short sermon, suggested hymns and … Continue reading RESOURCES FOR REMEMBRANCE AND ARMISTICE
Luke His gospel is itself a living creature A ground and glory round the throne of God, Where earth and heaven breathe through human nature And One upon the throne sees it is good. Luke is the living pillar of our healing, A lowly ox, the servant of the four, We turn his page to … Continue reading FEAST OF ST LUKE
Yes, the countdown has started - only 5 days to go before registration for our national conference closes at the end of this week. If you're a Last-Minute type, head over to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deacons-on-the-move-tickets-42469581662?aff=estw and book yourself in. Don't miss out!
A Congregation Behind Bars Sarah Gillard-Faulkner explains the importance of prison chaplaincy The community where I minister is really quite self-contained. It has residents, a health centre, a café, a gym, a mechanical garage, classrooms, a hairdresser, several residential spaces with many offices, a mosque, a gurdwara, a meditation centre, and a church. And it … Continue reading CROSSING BOUNDARIES: IN PRISON
CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons 