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
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Some people have asked for these as you were not able to attend. Here's the full script, the powerpoint that goes with it, and the discussion questions we used in the afternoon: THE DIACONATE – A HORRIBLE HISTORY script for York pp york discussion questions I'd be interested in your feedback! - either via the … Continue reading NOTES FROM YORK DEACONS’ CONFERENCE
We deacons often deplore the lack of interest, ignorance and indifference of our dioceses to the ministry of the diaconate. It's a constant frustration that we live with and battle with. At a recent conference, I said that it's time to realise nobody is going to do things for us. And York's former DDO David … Continue reading RAISING THE PROFILE OF THE DIACONATE IN YOUR AREA
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