VideosA Life Beloved: Deaconess Anna Alexander - the first African American deacon
“Introduction to the Sacred Order of Deacons” - an expansive 35 minute video from the Diocese of San Joaquin. Includes interviews with deacons, postulants and their bishop. Could be beneficial for formation classes.
Lighthouse: A parish opens its doors to asylees. Deacon Jill Singleton on opening "The Lighthouse," a home for asylees recently granted their asylum, in the Diocese of Newark. Blog post. Local news story. Video. 4/2017.
A full and equal order. Archdeacon Pamela Nesbit and Deacon Geoffrey T. Smith discuss the history and role of the diaconate. Listen.
Beans & Rice Ministry. Deacon Charlotte Van Slyke talks about this ministry in the Diocese of Alabama, providing food to retirees, young families and others. Watch.
The history of deacons in the church; a profile of deacons in the Diocese of Alabama. Created by Deacon Kelley Hudlow. Watch.
Deacon Interview. Deacon Kirk DeVore, Maryland, and another clergy member speak about a study showing fewer Americans practice religion. 12/2016.
Younger Deacons. Jon Owens, ordained at age 31, shares his story as part of a national campaign to encourage young people to consider the diaconate. 10/2016.
At AED's 2016 Triennial. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's Triennial sermon. Vigil and rally against gun violence. Watch. Filmed by Deacon Connie Campbell-Pearson
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