Discernment

Deacon Discernment

Discernment Process by Diocese

Conversation with Archdeacons Linda Crane and Beth Drew
Bishop Singh sat down with the archdeacons in Eastern and Western Michigan to discuss the role of the deacon in our church and world, their ministry and more. Watch 21 min.

Papers & Reflections

Deacons Outside of the Sunday Service, by Archdeacon Laura Harbaugh, 2023
The Deacon’s Light, by Lisa Beausoliel, Province 1 School for Deacons student, 2022
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.

Dioceses & Organizations

Deacons' Call to be Living Examples of Christ's Call in the World, Diocese of Milwaukee 2023
Called to Servant Leadership, the Young Episcopal Deacons brochure

VIDEOS: Deacons and the diaconate

AED Deacon Videos: Deacons talk about their call, ministry, challenges and more
A Deacon's Calling, by Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick, Diocese of Hawaiʻi
Province 1 School for Deacons Vimeo Channel Includes: What is a deacon?; How do deacons serve?; How do I know I'm called?; Formation process; Make a difference; and more.
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.
“Introduction to the Sacred Order of Deacons” - A 35 minute video from the Diocese of San Joaquin. Includes interviews with deacons, postulants and their bishop.
The history of deacons in the church: A profile of deacons in the Diocese of Alabama. Created by Deacon Kelley Hudlow. 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.
Province 1 deacons reflect on how the pandemic influenced their faith and ministry. 2021
Much more than Sunday: Follows one day with Deacon Bonnie. Watch.

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

Diaconal Formation Grants
The Fund for the Diaconate offers grants for eligible postulants and candidates in formation for the diaconate. Grants are for expenses directly related to participation in a diaconal formation program. Details on their website.