The national gathering of Wellspring Community was held recently in WA. Betty Matthews, retired deacon, was part of the organising committee and other deacons were involved, with Bev Fabb and Frances Hadfield leading worship and Lesley de Grussa Macaulay leading a post conference trip. Jean Stirling, retired deacon from SA was in attendance. The gathering […]
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Wellspring Community national gathering
May 4th, 2011 · No Comments · Ecumenical conferences
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Liturgical dress – a paper by Robert Gribben
April 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Liturgical dress, Papers
An historical overview of liturgical dress, with relevance to Deacons. Liturgical Dress in the UCA by Robert Gribben 2
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Easter greetings
April 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · Deacon news - ecumenical
Easter 2011 greetings from Sr Doris Horn, President, Diakonia World Federation: Easter greetings
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Positions vacant
April 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Positions vacant
This section will be updated from time to time, when we are informed about positions for Deacons, or placements with a diaconal focus. Please check the Synod websites for more information February 2021 Canberra Presbytery NSW Queanbeyan (1.0) Contact Ms Rinda Scott, rindy47@gmail.com Far North Coast Presbytery NSW Lismore Regional Mission Yamba-Iluka UC Contact: Rev […]
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20th celebrations to mark the renewal of the UCA diaconate
April 16th, 2011 · No Comments · 20th anniversary of Deacons in the UCA
The 1991 UCA Assembly affirmed the renewal of the diaconate in the UCA, with the first Deacons ordained in 1992. To recognise the 20th anniversary, plans are being developed for celebrations in 2012. We’ll keep you posted as things develop……. (UCA Deacons interested in the background planning can click on the ’20th celebrations’ on the […]
DUCA Executive 2010-2012
April 16th, 2011 · No Comments · DUCA Executive
At the DUCA meeting in October 2010, it was agreed that SA would provide leadership for DUCA, 2010-12. Sandy Boyce is the Convener of the DUCA Executive. The working style for the Executive will be based on networking with key individuals and groups, rather than doing all the DUCA business on their own. A small […]
Stoles – web links
April 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Liturgical dress
Carrot Top Studios (Jenny Gallo) Website – http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeoro2y/id6.html Blogsite – http://www.carrottopstudio.blogspot.com Jenny does wonderful work creating stoles for the seasons of the liturgical year. She is based in America, and with the strong Australian dollar it’s very reasonable to purchase online (PayPal or credit card). Cost of stoles is very reasonable and she does both […]
Liturgical dress – UCA Guidelines (1992)
April 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Guidelines, Liturgical dress
Deacons leading worship may choose to wear liturgical dress, and the UCA has prepared general guidelines on liturgical dress. Importantly, a Deacon may wear a stole across their body (symbolic of the towel Jesus wrapped around him when he washed the feet of the disciples), over their left shoulder and secured at the right hip. […]
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A service to mark the conclusion of a placement
April 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Orders of service
At the conclusion of a Deacon’s placement, there should be a recognition of the the end of the placement as well as cutting of the pastoral responsibilities. A service outline is here, A Service to Mark the Conclusion of a Placement
Deacon – induction service into a placement
April 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Orders of service
This service is for a Deacon already ordained, and being inducted into a placement. It is the official order of service from Uniting in Worship and can be viewed here, deaconinduction.
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