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Engaging With Our Communities

Christine Ross — Sat, 31 May 2025 08:02:48 +0000

I have been in many conversations lately about how we, as the church, need to look more closely at how we engage with our communities. We need to be engaged in a way that has real meaning for those of us who try to live by Christian values and principles. I recently read some material […]

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Angels and Waiters

Richard Simpson — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:19:47 +0000

From the Desk of a Deacon The sixth chapter of the book of Acts describes the calling of the first seven deacons in the early church. Diákonos is a Greek word meaning waiter, servant or messenger and this is the sort of ministry deacons are called and ordained to. Although this work is done primarily […]

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Learning from Geese!

Christine Ross — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:44:28 +0000

From the Desk of a Deacon Like the rest of you, I have just attended my Parish’s AGM. It was an encouraging time for me to watch the team of people who look after our Parish; not just the administration but also the liturgical pieces and the pastoral care of the people. As I participated […]

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Chaos or Community

Michael Shapcott — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:49:57 +0000

What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community” (the last book he wrote before his assassination) set out the “great new problem” for humanity: […]

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Servant’s Heart — Part 1: Getting Started as a Deacon

The HighWay — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:02:07 +0000

An Inquirer: Is a person who is considering that he/she may be called to ordained ministry, wants to learn more about the discernment process, and wants to explore the willingness of the Parish/Congregation to support that process. Candidate: Is a person, who can articulate a sense of call, has met with the Parish/Congregation leaders, the […]

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Milestone Ministries

Patricia Simons — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 09:13:47 +0000

Michelle Collins is a Lutheran Deacon who offers a workshop sponsored by the North American Deacon’s Conference. With the transitions happening in our churches today, I was curious. The following is a synopsis of the workshop: As we move through life, there are special times that warrant celebration. These celebrations are important, not only in […]

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Report on Anglican Deacons Canada Conference 2024

Richard Simpson — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:44:36 +0000

Servant’s Heart — from the desk of a deacon Anglican Deacons Canada in Partnership with Deacons of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada gathered to learn and celebrate diaconal ministry together June 13 – 16, 2024, at Sorrento Centre in British Columbia. In attendance were 60 in-person delegates and several family members. There were also […]

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Season of Creation

Michael Shapcott — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:47:52 +0000

Servant’s Heart — From the Desk of a Deacon As late summer turns to early fall, the Season of Creation is a reminder that we are called not simply to be good stewards with all our relations across Mother Earth, but also to be in a deep and loving relationship with all of the created […]

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The Prophetic Voice

Christine Ross — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 08:08:05 +0000

From the Desk of a Deacon Speaking Truth to Power Earlier in June of this year, I was delighted to attend the Canadian National Conference of Deacons, held at the Sorrento Centre. As an Association, we meet together every three years. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to renew old acquaintances and to meet […]

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Levels of Ministry

Christine Ross — Fri, 31 May 2024 08:35:50 +0000

In April, I wrote an article about serving the “working poor” and about some of the characteristics needed to carry out a servant ministry in general. I want to carry on the idea of that previous article with some comments from Richard Rohr, about three levels of social ministry, that I think applies here. In […]

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