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
A multi-faith friendship group called, Women Together, has received a prestigious award from the Three Faiths Forum for London and the Lord Lieutenant of Greater London's Council on Faith. Founded by Rev Ann Norman, Erith Deanery Community Deacon and Associate Minister at Christ Church Erith (Bromley & Bexley), the group of Christian and Muslim Women who … Continue reading AWARD FOR DISTINCTIVE DEACON
In Eastern Syria, the Syriac Orthodox church of St Mary, in the city of Deir Ezzor, has held their first prayer service in six years. 3000 Christians are estimated to have lived in Deir Ezzor before the 2011 uprising but many fled. People have gradually started returning as Syrian troops recapture the city, but it … Continue reading DEACON AT FIRST SERVICE IN 6 YEARS
CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons 