Deacons Play Evolving Role January 18, 2021 Features, Highlight Prior to 1960, the diaconate functioned largely as a terminal ministry for women and a long-term holding pattern for racial minorities. After the mid-60s, deacons were reframed as having a role representing Christ in a way that functionary priests do not.
Wyoming’s New Archdeacon March 20, 2019 Clips, News The Rev. Jill Zimmerschied of Wheatland succeeds the Ven. Dick Naumann of Laramie.
Equally Yoked? August 8, 2017 Clips, News Video introduces seven couples in which both spouses serve in ordained ministry.
Diaconal Studies in Chicago January 25, 2017 News Bexley Seabury has announced a program designed to supplement and build upon diocesan training programs.
U.K. Clergy Might Dress Down February 5, 2016 News A consultation is studying if Church of England clergy might be freed from traditional clerical clothing styles.
Diaconate Fund’s New Leaders December 1, 2015 News The Rev. W. Keith McCoy of the Diocese of New Jersey is the new president of the Fund for the Diaconate.
Deacons’ Fund Grows October 16, 2014 News The Fund for the Diaconate in the Episcopal Church oversees a $7 million endowment.
