Deacon Formation Program (DFP)

Community of Deacons in the Diocese of Maine Archdeacon The Ven. Aaron Perkins, Archdeacon The Episcopal Diocese of Maine     About Us reprinted from ...

Deacon Formation Program "O Lord, we are the clay,. and you are our potter;. we are all the work. of your hand." ~Isaiah 64:8 How is a Deacon chosen? A person called to minister in deacons' orders ...

Liturgical Duties of a Deacon  Deacons have specific liturgical responsibilities in the worship of the Episcopal Church that are intended to reflect their role as servants of Christ. These duties ...

The Role of the Deacon The diaconate is a full and equal order in the church. Its purpose is to help the body of Christ grasp the fullness of Christ’s ministry. As the church moves from an “operational” ...