Presented by NAAD/Association for Episcopal Deacons

Life & Work of Deacons - Deacons in the New Worshipping Context

About This Event

Friday, October 11 7:00 - 9:00pm  EASTERN

Saturday, October 12, 12:00-3:00pm EASTERN

The modern Church is evolving at what seems to be lightening speed and it can be a difficult environment to understand and navigate. The changing roles of the deacon are no exception in this landscape. Of course, this is nothing new for deacons, and other clergy as well. The church has been a place of growth, change, and uncertainty since those first disciples left their homes to follow Jesus in search the eternal truth that is the endless love that comes from God. Bishop Curry tells us that: “Our commitment to be an inclusive church is not based on social theory or the ways of the culture, but on our belief that the outstretched arms of Jesus on the cross are a sign of the very love of God reaching out to us all.”

From the earliest days of the Christian Church, deacons have offered their own ‘outstretched arms’ to all sorts and conditions of humankind. And now, new challenges and opportunities are presenting themselves to the Church in general and to deacons in particular. New understandings of diaconal ministry are being discerned as are the very definitions of what a church might look like and how that worship center might operate. We are being called to evangelize like never before and to establish new and different places for followers of Jesus to gather.

Karen Wiseman reminds us that; “Ministry is messy. The church isn’t perfect. We are all a little crazy. God is really good. You are ridiculously loved.” Join us as we explore this new worshipping landscape and discern what roles deacons might play in this new season for our Church. This workshop will be mostly conversational and collaborative. So bring your stories, your experiences, frustrations, and your questions as we plot our course for the next season of understanding God’s love and His call to servant leadership.

 

Cost for this two-day event is $20. 

If you are a member of the Association for Episcopal Deacons, please use Promo Code Member, to attend for free. Thank you for your membership.  

About This Event

Friday, October 11 7:00 - 9:00pm  EASTERN

Saturday, October 12, 12:00-3:00pm EASTERN

The modern Church is evolving at what seems to be lightening speed and it can be a difficult environment to understand and navigate. The changing roles of the deacon are no exception in this landscape. Of course, this is nothing new for deacons, and other clergy as well. The church has been a place of growth, change, and uncertainty since those first disciples left their homes to follow Jesus in search the eternal truth that is the endless love that comes from God. Bishop Curry tells us that: “Our commitment to be an inclusive church is not based on social theory or the ways of the culture, but on our belief that the outstretched arms of Jesus on the cross are a sign of the very love of God reaching out to us all.”

From the earliest days of the Christian Church, deacons have offered their own ‘outstretched arms’ to all sorts and conditions of humankind. And now, new challenges and opportunities are presenting themselves to the Church in general and to deacons in particular. New understandings of diaconal ministry are being discerned as are the very definitions of what a church might look like and how that worship center might operate. We are being called to evangelize like never before and to establish new and different places for followers of Jesus to gather.

Karen Wiseman reminds us that; “Ministry is messy. The church isn’t perfect. We are all a little crazy. God is really good. You are ridiculously loved.” Join us as we explore this new worshipping landscape and discern what roles deacons might play in this new season for our Church. This workshop will be mostly conversational and collaborative. So bring your stories, your experiences, frustrations, and your questions as we plot our course for the next season of understanding God’s love and His call to servant leadership.

 

Cost for this two-day event is $20. 

If you are a member of the Association for Episcopal Deacons, please use Promo Code Member, to attend for free. Thank you for your membership.