Some people have asked for these as you were not able to attend. Here's the full script, the powerpoint that goes with it, and the discussion questions we used in the afternoon: THE DIACONATE – A HORRIBLE HISTORY script for York pp york discussion questions I'd be interested in your feedback! - either via the … Continue reading NOTES FROM YORK DEACONS’ CONFERENCE
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.
We deacons often deplore the lack of interest, ignorance and indifference of our dioceses to the ministry of the diaconate. It's a constant frustration that we live with and battle with. At a recent conference, I said that it's time to realise nobody is going to do things for us. And York's former DDO David … Continue reading RAISING THE PROFILE OF THE DIACONATE IN YOUR AREA
An excellent website, snazzy and focused. Let's continue to pray for Roman Catholic deacons-in-waiting. http://catholicwomendeacons.org/ I will add this to the permanent 'links' at the right hand side of the screen. Thanks to Deacon Corinne Smith for the heads-up!
At the deacons' conference yesterday in York, we talked at length about what it meant to be a 'deacon in the community' and the challenges of maintaining that focus when there's a lot of pressure to be 'inside the church' instead. Several people said that they did not consider getting people over the threshold and … Continue reading DEACONS: TAKING THE CHURCH OUT OF THE BUILDING
Tradition tells us that Ignatius was thrown to wild beasts in 107 AD, a martyrdom commemorated today. He has a special place in the heart of deacons. 'Reverence the deacons as you would the command of God.' (Ignatius) May his courage and faith be ours! (image from Busted Halo)
Vocations Day Saturday 3 February 2018 St Matthew’s Westminster 10.30am – 3pm If you are considering a vocation to any form of religious life, to the diaconate or the priesthood, however preliminary your thinking, then you are invited to our next Vocations’ Day. We will be looking at how to nurture your calling from and within … Continue reading VOCATIONS DAY FOR CATHOLIC ANGLICANS
Deacon Rick Wagner, a Roman Catholic deacon in Indianapolis, posted this beautiful experience on his blog: '... I recall the most powerful experience I ever had while praying the rosary. My father-in-law, Joe, passed away eight years ago. He was a good man and is still missed by all. The following was written a few days … Continue reading THE PRESENCE OF JESUS
Additional information There is parking at St Edward's Church If people are going to travel by train, arrangements can be made for transfer to Tadcaster Road from York station. Please indicate when you book, if you would like picking up, telling us when your train arrives, and we will then make arrangements for a … Continue reading CONFERENCE FOR DEACONS AND ENQUIRERS
Many congratulations to Deacon Corinne Smith! She celebrated the 20th anniversary of her ordination yesterday by preaching and deaconing at the Eucharist. Corinne has a special affinity with St Michael and her homily celebrates angels, which she's kindly shared. 'Angels in general, and St Michael in particular, have always been very important to me. … Continue reading 20 YEARS A DEACON
CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons 