Arkansas House of Prayer

NAAD President Joyce Hardy describes how an interfaith group worked together to create a House of Prayer in Little Rock, Arkansas.

To read her article, click here.

Maylanne Maybee Sermon

Maylanne Maybee is one of the leading deacons of the Anglican Church of Canada.

To read her outstanding recent ordination sermon, click here.

Thoughts on Leaving General Convention

NAAD Executive Director, Susanne Watson Epting, shares some personal thoughts and concerns from her experiences at General Convention.

To read Susanne's report, click here.

Four-Footed Ambassadors

We have reprinted an article from Episcopal Life Online about service dogs at General Convention, along with a personal note from Deacon Aileen Aidnik of California, who was featured in the article with her dog, Emily.

To read more about Aileen, Emily and service dogs at General Convention, click here.

A Ceremonial Touchstone

A review of Deacons in the Liturgy, second edition, by Ormonde Plater. (New York, Church Publishing, 2009). $16.00. Book review by The Ven. Keith McCoy, Archdeacon, Diocese of New Jersey.

To read Keith’s perceptive review of this important book, click here.

News of Deacons and Dioceses

To get the latest news of deacon doings around the Church, click here.

Sermon by Bishop Jeffrey Lee, Chicago

An excellent ordination sermon by a former NAAD board member and a strong supporter of the diaconate.

To read it, click here.

Directors’ Conference

A solid report on the work done at the 2009 Deacon Directors’ Conference in Mississippi.

To read the report, click here.

Executive Director's Report

A concise report on highlights of activities during the past year – adapted from a report to the board at its meeting in Mississippi in March.

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Environmental Stewardship

A compelling article by NAADs treasurer, Cindy Fribourgh, on her work with former Vice President Al Gore’s Climate Project.

To read it, click here.