I'm ridiculously excited to announce our national conference for Church of England deacons, DDOs, vocations advisers, diaconal ordinands and enquirers! Our speaker will be Rev Professor Paul Avis, one of our leading theologians, who will explore 'a Flagship Ministry: Deacons and the Church's Mission.' It will take place on 27 October this year. All the … Continue reading NEW NATIONAL CONFERENCE: DEACONS ON THE MOVE! Book your ticket now!
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.
Nothing really to do with deacons. Just because he's one of my favourites. You can listen to the poem too if you click on the heading. George Herbert Gentle exemplar, help us in our trials, With all that passed between you and your Lord, That intimate exchange of frowns and smiles Which chronicled your love-match … Continue reading GEORGE HERBERT, priest and poet
This is enormously heartening news from the Archbishop of York. He is a strong supporter of the diaconate. Many of us have known for a long time that there are Readers who are exercising a diaconal rather than a Reader ministry, and who, if they had been made aware of the diaconate at the time … Continue reading READERS CAN BECOME DEACONS
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For deacons, intercessory prayer is at the very heart of our ministry. This little reflection is written by Lizzie Bell. The Extraordinary Honour of Praying I have often felt that it is the greatest honour to be able to come into the presence of God to pray. Yesterday, I remembered Queen Esther. Her great courage … Continue reading THE EXTRAORDINARY HONOUR OF PRAYING
Recently I posted an article by Canon Deacon Michael Jackson, the longest-serving deacon in Canada, ahead of the international conference on the diaconate in Regina this May. Methodist Deacon David Clark, who has done groundbreaking work on a radically-renewed vision for the diaconate, responded to Deacon Michael's article: I am personally convinced that a renewed … Continue reading THE FUTURE IS DIACONAL
Deacon Corinne Smith reflects on 20 years as a deacon. Liminal Space by Sasha Rogers
Malcolm Guite's poem connects up the ash that many Christians will receive today with the destruction of God's earth, and calls for repentance. You can also listen to the poem by clicking on the title. Ash Wednesday Receive this cross of ash upon your brow, Brought from the burning of Palm Sunday’s cross. The forests … Continue reading THIS CROSS OF ASH
Here's Canon David Kennedy's third talk from the annual deacons' conference at Wydale Hall in the diocese of York recently. https://soundcloud.com/dioceseofyork/deacons-as-icons-of-christ
I am absolutely delighted to offer our first-ever Deacon podcast! Last weekend, Canon David Kennedy from Durham was main speaker at the deacons' annual conference at Wydale Hall. His three talks took the themes of the deacon as groundbreaker, as angel and as icon, and the second two talks were recorded. Enjoy listening to his … Continue reading FIRST DEACON PODCAST: the deacon as angel
CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons 