the Son of God teaches us that humility means not clinging to things, things that might even be ours by right. Therefore, for us who are baptized into the life of the Trinity and ordained into the servanthood of Christ, we must be similarly kenotic: no honor, glory, reputation, status.
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Loving God, your Son Jesus Christ, wept over Jerusalem. Today, we weep over Ukraine. We weep for those uprooted from their homes and lives. We weep for those cowering in basements. We weep for those who have witnessed death and destruction on their streets.
Which of your new-found traditions are in keeping with God? Which of our old ones do we understand? As the world slowly emerges (albeit at different rates) from this pandemic maybe now is a good time to examine our habits - new and old.
Mondays in May: a series of seminars on aspects of diakonia worldwide
For March, Sr Doris Horn (Germany and former DIAKONIA President) has written this short encouraging reflection. DIAKONIA Prayer Letter March 2020 I just found this meaningful sentence about prayer: Prayer does not replace action. But it is an action, that can not be replaced by any other. (H. … Continue reading DIAKONIA PRAYER LETTER FOR MARCH 2020
The World Deacons Executive changes to consensus This guest post on change to consensus is from Rev (Deacon) Sandy Boyce of the Uniting Church in Australia. Sandy is President of the DIAKONIA World Federation – http://www.diakonia-world.org The change to consensus by the Executive of the DIAKONIA World Federation has been a huge positive. Change from a traditional … Continue reading A DIACONAL APPROACH: using the tools of consensus
Eight new United Methodist deacons were ordained last month in the denomination's East Africa Conference. Photos taken by Rev. Jerioth Wangeci. A reminder of our ecumenical, worldwide vocation and ministry. You can keep up to date with Diakonia World Federation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/262487100432637/?fref=gs&dti=262487100432637&hc_location=group_dialog Here is the DWF December prayer, written by Sister Elly Urio: The … Continue reading 8 NEW DEACONS
We can feel overwhelmed by a world of fear and chaos. Or, we can be open to hearing the message of Jesus who says the reign of God has come into our midst - where peace and justice meet, with the promise of a whole new future for our world graced and animated by the Holy Spirit.
The DIAKONIA World Federation Prayer Letter for June has been written by Deaconess Ulrike Kellner from Deaconesses' Institute of Kaiserswerth. DIAKONIA Prayer Letter June 2017 In my church tradition we like to choose words from the bible for special occasions. Of course we know very well that you have to consider all the verses around … Continue reading MONTHLY PRAYER LETTER FROM DIAKONIA WORLD FEDERATION
CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons 