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The 75th General Convention of the Episcopal Church called for all Episcopalians, "as an act of penitence, to oppose and resist through advocacy, protest and electoral action the continuation of the war in Iraq."

They're Here!

And coming soon to your front door!

Deacons in the Liturgy

Deacons are called to be heralds of the Word, servants of the Church, and agents of the bishop. This practical, popular, and completely revised handbook offers important information to help deacons participate and serve in the liturgy with grace, and sensitive to the needs of the presider and the people. An indispensable guide, Deacons in the Liturgy helps communities of faith use their deacons in ways appropriate to the dignity and meaning of the order. Readers will learn how to better employ the diaconate to enhance the liturgy and to express baptismal ministry in the life and worship of the Church.

Deacons in the Liturgy is now available through the NAAD Bookstore! You can order this seminal publication at a two-dollar savings over the list price. Just click here.

Also, look for the NAAD booth at General Convention and purchase a copy autographed by Ormonde!



The Prophetic Church:

God's World, God's Vision

North American Association for the Diaconate
National Diaconal Assembly
Chicago, Illinois
June 24-27, 2010

Some highlights:

At Loyola University Watertower Campus just off Chicago's "Magnificent Mile"

Keynote speaker will the Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston

World Café – “What does it mean to interpret the needs, hopes and concerns of the world to the church?

Workshop – "Omnicultural" Ministry: Negotiating Mission In The 21st Century “ – offered by Bishop Charleston

Workshop – “Peacemaking” – offered by Episcopal Peace Fellowship

Workshop – “The Emergent Church” – offered by the Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Lee, Bishop of Chicago

Banquet evening will include “Confessions of a Deacon’s Wife” written and performed by Barbara Bates Smith. In this candid and humorous spiritual journey, she questions her husband, her priest, and her therapist while quoting Thich Nhat Hanh, Joseph Campbell, Bishop Taylor and Bishop Spong. Musical accompaniment is provided by Jeff Sebens of Cana, Virginia, playing dulcimer, finger cymbals, and singing bowl.

Watch for more highlights to come!

Chicago



Deacon Formation that Works

NAAD held it's 2009 Conference of Archdeacons and Formation Directors at the Duncan M. Gray Camp and Conference Center outside Canton, Mississippi, from March 19 to March 22. Some notes of the business of the conference are found below:

Principles Common to Quality Deacon Formation Programs
Small Group Reports - Deacon Formation that Works
Open Space Reports
Ten Scenarios with Pump-priming Questions
Scenario Reports
An Additional Scenario Report



A Look at the Diaconate in 2008

In the last year, NAAD has been the beneficiary of good research conducted in association with the former Office for Ministry Development, the Proclaiming Education for All Task Force, and members and staff of own organization. The results of those studies are now posted below.

Report Summary
Report on Deacons
Report on Diaconal Formation Programs and Schools
Appendix - 2008 Survey of Deacons
Appendix - Diaconal Formation Programs and Schools

We hope you'll find them helpful.



NAAD Courses Through CALL!

Many of the Center for Anglican Learning and Leadership’s (CALL's)courses are designed in collaboration with the North American Association for the Diaconate. These courses may be used for continuing education opportunities for deacons, as well as for preparation for deacons in training. Look for NAAD markers throughout the CALL catalog. NAAD members are entitled to the team discount registration rate for any CALL course. When registering, indicate NAAD as your team.

The NAAD courses on the CALL website can be found here.



Calendar

8-17 July 2009

General Convention, Anaheim, CA

19-26 July 2009

World Assembly of Deacons, Atlanta

24-27 June 2010

NAAD Conference, Chicago




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