An Eastertide sermon from Deacon Jess Foster. Readings: Acts 2.14a,22-32 and John 20.19-31 At this very strange and bewildering time we may be able to identify with the disciples in a new way. We too are locked away in fear, many of us are grieving the loss of a loved one or we may be … Continue reading OFFERING STORIES OF RESURRECTION HOPE: Deacon Jess Foster
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Many deacons are already doing some or most of these things, but Canadian deacons have helpfully put them together. Some ideas are well worth adopting, if you're not doing them already: I like the idea of a 'deacon's corner' for updated information on your church's website and/or newsletter: and also a 'buddy system' for those … Continue reading Top 10 Ways Deacons Can Help During Covid-19
Today the Orthodox Church celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
From Deacon Paul Hollingworth, Romsey Abbey, Winchester: Below is a message I put out on our local Facebook Romsey News and Info page Hi all Deacon Paul, Romsey Abbey again. Just to let you know I've been daily keeping the whole of Romsey in prayer. I then thought that in the current time some of … Continue reading A DEACON USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO BUILD COMMUNITY FAITH
The incredulity of St Thomas By Caravaggio c. 1602
This is "Good Friday 2020" by Polish Jesuit Vyacheslav Okun, who is a professor of philosophy at the Jesuit Ignatian University in Krakow and also at the Vatican.
XII Jesus dies on the cross The dark nails pierce him and the sky turns black We watch him as he labours to draw breath He takes our breath away to give it back, Return it to it’s birth through his slow death. We hear him struggle breathing through the pain Who once breathed out … Continue reading GOOD FRIDAY
Diaconal Ministries Canada is not episcopalian, but I learn a great deal from their very focused diaconal approach. This article advocates the necessity of doing a community survey ahead of thinking about appropriate mission initiatives. If you'd like a slightly different approach written specially for deacons by a deacon: https://cofedeacons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/4-session-course-for-parishes-preparing-for-mission2.pdf With a desire for spiritual … Continue reading DEACONS IN MISSION: importance of listening to the community
“I am proud of myself!” So said a young woman I met in Belgrade last week. Living with her own challenges, she gave me an insight into how diaconal work is not simply about fixing a problem but about building people up and giving them the belief and confidence in themselves. As I traveled through … Continue reading https://www.eurodiaconia.org/2020/02/weekly-editorial-i-am-so-proud-of-myself/
A Message from Anglican Network of Distinctive Deacons: Dear ‘Deacons on the Move’ attendee, Due to government regulations and advice relating to the coronavirus outbreak, we have sadly taken the decision to postpone our Deacons on the Move conference until next year. While it is disappointing to reschedule, I think we all recognise that everyone’s … Continue reading DEACONS’ NATIONAL CONFERENCE POSTPONED
CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons 