Discernment

Resources:

Deacon Discernment

Discernment Process by Diocese

Papers & Reflections

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.

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.
“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.

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

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

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