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May 18, 2025 | Southlake, TX

Setting Apart of Diocesan Deaconesses

Choral Evensong – Bishop Ryan S. Reed Presiding

  • St. Laurence Anglican Church
    • 519 N. Kimball Ave., Southlake, Tx
    • Sunday, May 18, 2025
    • At 5:00 in the evening

  • Preces William Smith
  • Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis- Stanford in C
  • Anthem Greater Love No Man- John Ireland

  • Combined Choirs:
    • St. Laurence Chorale – John Heimel
    • St. Mark – Kathy Fox Powell
    • St. Vincent Cathedral Choir -Alissa Brewer

The Office of Deaconess is a lay Office for women who feel called to a greater commitment to service in the world around us, reaching out as servants of God in the Church. The term deacon comes from the Greek word diakonos, which means “servant.” Deaconesses are not ordained. They are an Office among the laity. Their duties require them to remain in the congregation and minister among the people. Like a sister in the Roman Catholic Church, a Deaconess is under the authority of the Rector or Priest-in-charge if she works within a specific congregation, or her duties may be directly entrusted to her by the Bishop.

The Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth is restoring the Office of Deaconess. In this diocese, we believe that lay Offices are vital. They allow the laity to pursue divine calls to a deeper level of service. Deaconesses will provide an opportunity for women in the Diocese of Fort Worth to be trained and supported as they minister to their communities and are witnesses for the Gospel. We look forward to seeing this Office come to fruition.

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