The Deaconess Community
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
The Deaconess Community consists of theologically trained, professionally prepared women, called to ministry and service by congregations and synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
The Deaconess Community sponsors a January Elective exploring the history and present of diaconal ministry. Click here to learn more.