The Deacon’s Covenant provides a template for deacons and parishes to create a shared understanding of diaconal ministry in a particular parish.

The role of the deacon:

fA deacon is a baptized member of The Episcopal Church who is called, formed, and ordained to lead God’s people in ministries of justice and compassion in the world.

A deacon serves directly under and at the direction of a bishop and is charged to interpret to the Church the needs, concerns and hopes of the world and then help animate the peoples’ response.

A deacon has a distinctive role in liturgy that symbolizes mission and carrying Good News out to a hurting world.

What deacons do:

In the church:

• Liturgical: Proclaim the Gospel, preaching, prayers of the people, dismiss the people.
• Help people discern and create ministries that serve the greater community.
• Remind the Church of the needs of the poor, marginalized and forgotten.

In the world:

• Participate in social justice and helping ministries with anyone who is marginalized.
• Reflect to the world that the Church is present to love and support all.

Interested in being a deacon?

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