At the moment we are sharing stories of deacons in their context. These might be stories of encounters or short reflections on what they experienced as God uses them in their ministry. Our second story is by Deborah Maureen Baker (Debbie), a mental health staff nurse, NHS chaplain Licensed Durham Diocese, and parish deacon in … Continue reading STORY: From Psychiatric Nurse to Mental Health Chaplain
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Over the next months, we will be sharing stories of deacons in their context. These might be stories of encounters or short reflections on what they experienced as God uses them in their ministry. Our first reflection is by David Bean, who is a hospice chaplain in the diocese of Southwell and Nottingham: "You're a … Continue reading STORY: Hospice Chaplaincy
For many deacons, coming to the end of curacy is not an issue. Most are Self-Supporting Ministers (SSMs), living in their own houses, and expecting to continue to minister in their own communities. However, this is not the case for everyone. Suppose a deacon wants to move at the end of a curacy? Suppose they … Continue reading DEACONS AT END OF CURACY: a locally-supported post?
CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons 