International/Ecumenical Events

Events are listed in chronological order, not by denomination or country. Scroll down for feedback from past events.

COMING EVENTS

Mondays in May DOTAC Seminar Series
(Diakonia of the Americas and the Caribbean)
Mondays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
1 pm Central, via Zoom, Free
A seminar series featuring a range of scholars doing work on diakonia. Sessions last just over 1 hour.

May 3: Rev. Dr. Carlos Emilio Ham – “Diakonia in Times of the COVID Pandemic: Are We Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?”
May 10: Sister Dottie Almoney – “Reclaiming the “D” Word - Diakonia in the Church”
May 17: Deacon Dionata Rodrigues de Oliveira – “Brazilian Perspectives on the Diaconate: Empowerment, Diaconal Methodology and Transformation”
May 24: Rev. Doctor Margaret Ann Crain – “Full and Equal Order: 25 Years of the United Methodist Order of Deacon”
May 31: Rev. Canon Deacon Michael Jackson “The Diaconate: Seeking an Ecumenical Consensus”

Details and registration.

Anglican Deacons Canada - 2021 Triennial Conference
July 9-10, 2021
Theme: "Deacons in a Pandemic & Its Aftermath: Coming Together in Virtual Community"

More information. Deacons in the Episcopal Church are most welcome to join us!

PAST EVENTS

14th DOTAC Conference
Diakonia of the Americas and Caribbean
August 14-20, 2019
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The flyer and website are available for general information.

Wild Goose Festival
July 12-15, 2018
Hot Springs, NC
An art, music, and story-driven transformational experience grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Coming in November's Diakoneo - a reflection from Deacon Leeann Culbreath on her experience at the festival.

Anglican-Roman Catholic Conference on the Diaconate
May 10-13, 2018
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Event brochure. Interview of Dr. Brett Salkeld and Deacon Michael Jackson here
Followup information:

Review and Article with photos, by Dn. Michael Jackson
Resources from the Conference

World Diakonia
June 28-July 5, 2017. Chicago.
Read the Opening Address by President Deacon Sandy Boyce.

Deacon Lewis Powell, Diocese of California

International Black Clergy Conference
Nov 16, 2016
Houston, Texas
Black clergy from across the Episcopal Church and parts of the Anglican Communion explored how to reclaim the Episcopal Church’s membership in The Jesus Movement. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry gave the keynote address. Watch the videos and read more here.

13th DOTAC Conference
Diakonia of the Americas and Caribbean
October 21-27, 2015
Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Attended by approximately 100 persons representing 12 different diaconal communities of various denominations from North and South America, the Caribbean and Australia.
The conference focused on the contrast between abundant life for all that Jesus proclaimed (John 10:10) and the globalization that continues to exclude and enslave keeping some people under the table while those in power enjoy the food and power around the table. The February 2016 issue of Diakoneo includes followup articles.

Association of Anglican Deacons in Canada Conference 2014
August 14, 15, 16,17, 2014
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Keynote speaker: The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. Followup information here.

DOTAC - Diakonia of the Americas and Caribbean

DOTAC encourages connection between diaconal ministers of different denominations.
Read these unique diaconal statements from member organizations.

“Diaconal service, or “service ministry,” is not something that we ‘do.’ It is what happens when someone’s deep desire to serve Christ comes to life..." Community of Lutheran Deacons