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Full IndexEverything we post on a regular basis in our website in different categories, appears in this index by chronological order, newest entries at the top.
Betty (Bowman) Syer
In Memorium Betty Bowman Syer, first a deaconess in 1952, was disjoined a year later in 1953. Thirty years later, after the age of retirement, Betty sought reinstatement. Her identity as a Deaconess, in her opinion, remained with her throughout her productive...
2007 – Shift Work
Shift Work Authentic living is about doing shift work. Initiating, responding and living with shifts is faithful work because we all know that in real life shift happens. Come for: Sabbath time theological reflection spiritual renewal deepening connections with the...
2006 General Council Motions related to Diaconal Ministry
2006 General Council Motions related to Diaconal Ministry, General Council Record of Proceedings
Learning About Servant Ministry
Learning About Servant Ministry – The Formation of Christian Communities for Diakonia, Walter Deller, 2006.
Gaylene Jacobs
Profiles Gaylene was commissioned in 1995 by All Native Circle Conference Program of Formation She studied for five years at the Francis Sandy Theological Centre (FSTC). What called you to Diaconal Ministry? Before attending FSTC, she became involved in the...
Adelyne Harvey
Profiles Adelyne was commissioned on June 19, 2005. Program of Formation Adelyne attended the Dr Jessie Saulteaux Centre for 5 1⁄2 years. She was settled at the Family Wellness Centre, located south of Hobbema, Alberta. What called you to Diaconal Ministry?...
2005 Brochure on Diaconal Ministry
2005 Diaconal Ministry in the United Church of Canada, one page brochure, Committee on Diaconal Ministry, 2005
2005 – Wisdom Arising
Wisdom ArisingApril 5-8, 2005Tatamagouche, NSRegistration is open until Jan 2018.Documents Minutes Barbara Elliot Trust Fund Budget Communications Cluster Coordinating Cluster Diaconal Ministries Model DOTAC Report and Proposal Kaufman Fund MEPS Letter Newsletter...
To Be and To Do: Diakonia and the Churches
To be and To Do: Diakonia and the Churches, Report by the Theological Working Group of Eurodiaconia, 2004
2003 – Living on the Edge
April 22-25, 2003 Living on the Edge: Healing and Transformation from a Diaconal PerspectiveCrieff Hills in Ontario Living on the Edge: Healing and Transformation from a Diaconal Perspective Gathering Highlights Documents Minutes
2003 Booklet on Diaconal Ministry
2003 Diaconal Ministry in the United Church of Canada, booklet, Ministry Employment Policies and Services, The United Church of Canada, 2003
Function, Style and Perspective
By Dodd Ted, Diaconal Ministry in the United Church of Canada: Function, Style and Perspective.
Canadian Deaconess and Missionary Education for Women
By Sherri McConnell, 2003 Canadian Deaconess and Missionary Education for Women – Training to Live the Social Gospel: The Methodist National Training School and the Presbyterian Deaconess and Missionary Training Home, 1893-1926 MA, U of Winnipeg 2003 This thesis...
Reclaiming Lament: A Model for Engaging the Human Spirit in Journeying Toward Transformation, Healing and Justice Making
By Anne Duncan and Irene Rainey, 2002 Reclaiming Lament A Model for Engaging the Human Spirit in Journeying Toward Transformation, Healing and Justice Making MTS Diac Min, St. Stephen’s College 2002 Lament is an ancient literary form through which our Hebrew...
2002 Task Group on One Rite of Admission to the Order of Ministry Report
2002 Task Group on One Rite of Admission to the Order of Ministry Report, Ministry Employment Policies and Services, General Council, United Church of Canada