Become a Deaconess

A woman who discerns a call to diaconal service and the Deaconess Community walks in partnership with the Community’s Vocation and Education Committee, the Director of Vocations, as well as her synodical Candidacy Committee as she prepares academically and spiritually for life as a public minister and member of the Deaconess Community.

Learn more about the Preparation and Formation and the Application Process.

email: Sister Sylvia Countess, Director of Vocation and Education
sylvia.countess@elca.org

Mail
The Deaconess Community
8765 West Higgins Road, Suite 405
Chicago, Illinois 60631

Phone
1-773-380-1705
1-800-638-3522 / ext 1705

Fax
773-380-1707