Consecration Handbook
Community and Consecration: A handbook for diaconal candidates who are approved and awaiting call
This 26 page handbook will welcome you into the exciting life and vibrant ministry of the Diaconal Community if the ELCA. In it you will learn more about many of the topics that were presented in your formation event such as our history, how we relate to other diaconal communities worldwide, our ecumenical work, planning your consecration ceremony, and more. This handbook will serve both the new members of our community as well as those who have been members for a while.
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Table of Contents
- Our Mission Statement: The Six Marks of the Diaconal Ministry Community
- Our Covenant
- Our Leaders
- Our History
- How Our Community Differs from Our Roster
- Our Wider Diaconal Community
- Our Sister Diaconal Communities
- Additional Ecumenical Involvement
- Our Rites of Passage
- Helpful Hints for Planning Consecrations
- Consecration Checklist
- Our Gatherings
- Ways to Serve in Our Community
- Staying in Touch
- Our Finances
- Our Prayers
- Appendices