Church affiliation
Church affiliation
Rostered diaconal service is at the forefront of Christian ministry in a rapidly-evolving world. The Deaconess Community recognizes the exciting, vital opportunities to discern expansively about what it is to be called to Christ’s service.
We are a separately incorporated ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) with Sisters (members) also serving in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC).
We are on the Word and Service roster in the ELCA.
We are open to any self-identifying
Mission, Vision, Values
Compelled by the love of Christ and sustained by community, we devote our lives to proclaiming the Gospel through ministries of mercy and servant leadership.
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Gender Justice
Gender Justice is not just identifying and combating injustice and pain. It is an intentional focus on the beauty and importance of diversity as seen in each person and how they define their gender. Sr. Clare Josef-Maier, a member of the Deaconess Community, wrote...
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Statement of Welcome
Our Commitment to Oneness in Christ: The Deaconess Community of the ELCA/ELCIC, compelled by the love of Christ and sustained by community, recognizes and affirms the beauty of the diversity of God’s image reflected in humanity. We seek to be a community that is...
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