Methodist deacon David Clark and Methodist presbyter Maurice Staton have produced an interesting response to the recently published Diaconate in Ecumenical Perspective, edited by Deacon Michael Jackson. Michael says in his foreword to the paper, I note in particular their emphasis on the diaconate’s missional role in building a ‘kingdom community’ (a favourite phrase of … Continue reading TOWARDS A RENEWED DIACONATE
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A Whatsapp conversation recently was sparked off by a diaconal enquirer, who had been to see her DDO in a diocese which does not currently support distinctive deacon vocations (!) She said "He is warming to the idea of me being a deacon, especially SSM but I have a lot of rough edges." (image Champlain … Continue reading MESSY, UNTIDY AND GLORIOUS VOCATION: DEACONS DISCUSS (3)
Deacons' champion Bishop James Newcome (Carlisle) has encouraged us to wear this badge, as a sign of our distinctiveness, and in ecumenical solidarity with our Roman Catholic permanent deacon friends. They don't appear to be available in this country, but after extensive research we've tracked them down to https://www.terrasanctaguild.com/deacon-cross-lapel-pin.html in the States: They have very … Continue reading DEACONS’ LAPEL PIN NOW AVAILABLE!
With many thanks to Rose Wilson for drawing this to our attention. Rose has recently been recommended for training as a Distinctive Deacon in the diocese of Lichfield. Saints Stephen and Philip: What Deacons Should Be Posted by Rev. Kevin Bezner | Jun 29, 2017 The first seven deacons were chosen from among the … Continue reading SAINTS STEPHEN AND PHILIP: WHAT DEACONS SHOULD BE
Deacons in York 17th November 2019 Thirty of us met at St Edwards Church for a reflection on ‘The Dynamic of the Diaconate’ in what has become an annual meeting of distinctive deacons and enquirers from the diocese of York and beyond. We were led by the Rt. Rev Alison White, Bishop of Hull. Before … Continue reading DYNAMIC OF THE DIACONATE: report on York conference
Deacon Corinne Smith (CofE deanery deacon on the Isle of Wight, diocese of Portsmouth) reflects on her attendance at the Annual RC Deacons and Deacon-Directors’ Conference at Hinsley Hall, Leeds, Nov 5-6 November. I have put some points in bold. Corinne unveiling a statue in her church's new tranquillity garden It was a great joy … Continue reading THE GOD WHO SPEAKS: Deacon Corinne Smith reports on RC Deacons’ Conference
The Revd Canon Rebecca Swyer writes on the distinctive diaconate. She is a distinctive deacon and Director for Apostolic Life in the Diocese of Chichester. Rebecca has kindly given her permission for her article to be posted here. There are two scenarios regularly experienced by distinctive deacons. First, a priest helps put some chairs away … Continue reading Discerning vocation to the distinctive diaconate: Canon Rebecca Swyer
DEACONS ON THE MOVE 2020 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deacons-on-the-move-2020-tickets-77728031635?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Please note that this post is also a permanent page and so will remain in the 'Pages' column (right hand side of the screen) until booking closes next May. With many thanks to Deacon Gill Newman (London) who is handling the bookings. DEACONS ON THE MOVE 2020 Description “A … Continue reading DEACONS’ CONFERENCE 2020: BOOKING NOW OPEN!
‘Ordinands should take note and learn from this story, as should those who continue to hurl the insult ‘when are they going to become proper priests?’ Even more, this is for DDOs who are still baffled by diaconal enquirers who do not fit another ministry mould.’ The Revd David Mann, Diocesan Director of Ordinands, diocese of York
A sermon by Bishop Robert C. Wright No preacher, at the beginning of a new ministry, could ask for a better lesson to preach from than the eighth chapter of the book of Acts. What a delicious story. Everything you could need is here. Everything we need to be God's church today is right here. … Continue reading SERMON FOR THE FEAST OF ST PHILIP THE DEACON
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