Discernment

Resources:

Deacon Discernment

Discernment Process by Diocese

A Word About Deacons
The Diocese of Georgia publishes stories from deacons, exploring what a deacon is,
what they do and their history. 2021

Papers & Reflections

What does it mean to be a deacon? by Archdeacon Cindy Campos, 2022
Servant Ministry: The Deacon by Archdeacon Cindy Campos, 2022
Seeing the Deacon in Our Midst: An Aid for the Discerning Community by Roderick B. Dugliss, Dean, The School for Deacons
Deacons: The Bridge Between the Church and the Needs of the World; Interview with Hailey Delmas, May 2021.
Late in Life Changes: Ordination at 70, by Robert Runkle, Nov. 2017.

Called to Servant Leadership
This trifold brochure, created in 2020 by the Young Episcopal Deacons, is available for download and sharing in your diocese.

A Powerpoint presentation will be available soon.

VIDEOS: Deacons and the diaconate

Province 1 School for Deacons Vimeo Channel Includes: What is a deacon?; How do deacons serve?; How do I know I'm called?
An overview of the diaconate, by Bishop James Newcome in the Church of England, presented to their deacons' conference, May 2022
Deacons in Action: Ten deacons from the Diocese of Los Angeles reflect on their call in these short videos. 2020. Watch.
Celebrating the Ministry of Deacons June 2021: Deacons from The Diocese of Massachusetts share their thoughts on the diaconal role and ministry. 13 min. Watch.
How the Work Has Continued: Province 1 deacons reflect on the pandemic's influence on their faith, ministry and call. Watch. Lent, 2021
Much more than Sunday: Follows one day with Deacon Bonnie. Watch.

Additional videos are available on our Videos page.

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Watch videos of deacons discussing their call and ministry.