Community Events
Diaconal ministers are also invited and strongly encouraged to attend the ELCA Diaconal Ministry Community Conference held every 18 months at various locations around the U.S.
We gather for
- collegial sharing of our joys, stories, dreams, and hopes
- business meetings for continued discernment of leadership and community needs
- corporate worship and fellowship
- learning, Bible study, and open discussion
- Sabbath rest and prayer time
- furthering our vision for the future of diaconal ministry
- giving glory and thanksgiving to our Lord Jesus Christ
2009 Diaconal Ministry Formation Event
The 2009 formation event will be held January 4-16, 2009, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania if at least 20 people register by October 10, 2008. The event for 2010 will be held January 3-15, 2010, also at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
2009 Joint Diaconal Gathering
20th World Assembly of the DIAKONIA World Federation, July 20-27, 2009, Atlanta, Georgia (with the ELCA Diaconal Ministry Gathering July 18-20).