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Embracing the Challenges: Diakonia in Today’s Context

Explore the evolving role of deacons as heralds of Christ's kingdom, serving the community and advocating for the marginalized. What lies ahead for the diakonia? Join the conversation on identity, collaboration, and growth in the Church.

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Embracing the Challenges: Diakonia in Today’s Context

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  1. THE DIACONATE It all started so well!

  2. BUT THEN …

  3. AND NOW?

  4. WHAT’S THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FOR THE DIACONATE ?

  5. What makes us ?

  6. Bishop: Deacons are called to work with the Bishop and the priests with whom they serve as heralds of Christ's kingdom. They are to proclaim the gospel in word and deed, as agents of God's purposes of love. They are to serve the community in which they are set, bringing to the Church the needs and hopes of all the people. They are to work with their fellow members in searching out the poor and weak, the sick and lonely and those who are oppressed and powerless, reaching into the forgotten corners of the world, that the love of God may be made visible.

  7. DISTINCTIVE DEACONS ARE … • outward-looking • community-minded • missional

  8. What’s your mantra?

  9. OF • Identity • Relationship • Focus • Place in the church

  10. OUR CORPORATE IDENTITY:

  11. COLLEGE OF DEACONS WARDEN DIOCESAN STEERING GROUP BISHOP

  12. Nothing nationally • Taking responsibility • York leads the way! • Change – how? • Exeter story so far …

  13. COLLABORATION WITH • Training staff • vocations advisers • liturgists • publicists

  14. I DON’T LIKE BEING

  15. USING OUR VOICE • Diocesan website • DEACON blog • Leaflet • Texting • Whatsapp • Facebook group • MinDiv web page

  16. OUR TENT PEGS Distinctiveness Clarity Organisation Formation Collaboration Social media

  17. … HOW ABOUT A …. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ?

  18. MOVING FORWARD

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