It's a joy to announce the launch of the Diocese of Exeter's Deacons' Tool Kit, a new and growing collection of resources by deacon practitioners on key aspects of diaconal ministry. DEACONS' TOOL KIT So far, the Tool Kit offers: Andy Farmer's Deacon in the Workplace; Deacon Jess Foster's Deacon in an Interfaith Context; Deacon … Continue reading LAUNCHING DEACONS’ TOOL KIT
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.
It's Godparents' Sunday tomorrow. Preparation for baptism has always been one of the deacon's ministries, and I'm wondering how many deacons are involved in the celebrations tomorrow, and what role you will play? Do let me know, using the comments section, or the contact sheet on the 'About' page. https://churchofenglandchristenings.org/godparents-sunday/ A prayer for godparents: Loving … Continue reading GODPARENTS’ SUNDAY
To the best of my knowledge, Andy is the first deacon to set down a clear and focused vision for the deacon in the workplace. It's an exciting initiative and I'm so pleased to have his permission to share his reflection here. Exeter deacons are really looking forward to his ordination this year, and welcoming … Continue reading DEACON IN THE WORKPLACE: A SERVANT LEADER
Deacon Rita Bullworthy is Distinctive Deacon for the North Tawton group of churches, Whiddon Mission Community in the Diocese of Exeter. She is developing creative ways of linking church and community through putting on musicals that bring everyone together and enable the gifts of others. She says: 'Our productions of Oliver! and Mamma Mia! have … Continue reading DIACONAL FUN: CONNECTING CHURCH AND COMMUNITY
7 May, this coming Sunday, is Vocations Sunday and this blog of course celebrates vocations to the distinctive diaconate. It was great to read Gerrie's story and I'm delighted to post the vocation journey of Deacon Chris Saccali, assistant curate in the Greater Athens Chaplaincy in Greece. Oh yes, there are distinctive deacons in the … Continue reading A DEACON IN GREECE
Great news of another deacon joining our ranks soon - the first in her diocese! Welcome Gerrie Sturgeon. Her parish mag article says: A New Distinctive Deacon in the Parish Distinctive Deacons have been around in the Church of England for about 50 years but they are still very thin on the ground. Sheffield Diocese, … Continue reading NEW DEACON EN ROUTE
Where despair prevails, South Sudan churches issue Easter hope message Posted on: April 20, 2017 2:58 PM Christians in procession on Easter Sunday 2017, in Pawel, a village in South Sudan's Jonglei State Photo Credit: Paul Jeffrey/ACT Related Categories: Sudan [World Council of Churches] For most of the world’s newest nation, racked by internal conflict, … Continue reading RESURRECTION HOPE IN SOUTH SUDAN
10 JUNE 2017 DEACONS' RETREAT DAY A quiet day for distinctive deacons and diaconal enquirers Deacons are busy people and it's important to make time to think and pray, and talk with other deacons. Join us in the beautiful surroundings of Mill House for a quiet morning with Revs Michael and Sharon Simpson, who have … Continue reading DEACONS’ RETREAT DAY
May the joy of the Lord's resurrection be ours, today and always. Orthodox deacons in turbans celebrate Easter in Hawassa, Ethiopia
A reminder of our long history as deacons in the Church of Christ, and the spiritual heritage of which we are a part. It is our duty and our joy to lead the church into Easter praise. Deacon Singing the Exultet from Exultet Roll In this scene he gestures toward the Paschal Candle, which is … Continue reading EXULTET
CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons 