Around 200 deacons are expected to attend the Diakonia Region Africa-Europe (DRAE) event at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh this summer.Part of the Diakonia World Federation, DRAE brings together deacons from 20 countries across Africa and Europe. They represent more than 16,000 people in 60 countries who are engaged in the mission of the Gospel. … Continue reading Deacons’ regional 25th anniversary celebration
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CHURCH OF SCOTLAND The Diaconate A deacon is someone who has pledged themselves to the service of Jesus Christ and His Church, and has been selected, trained and ordained according to the doctrine and discipline of the Church of Scotland. The office of deacon is recognised by the Church to be a distinctive, life-long office … Continue reading THE DIACONATE, SCOTTISH STYLE
No - not the 2001 ill-fated report on deacons! This time it's the title for a conference where 200 deacons from all over the world will come together. Your idea of deacon heaven? In that case you can attend this conference: the details have been sent from Church of Scotland Deacon Gordon Pennykid. PRESS RELEASE … Continue reading FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS (2)
CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons 