Deacons

The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland

Called to strive for justice and peace
Called to seek and serve Christ in all persons

Who we are

The Diaconate in the Diocese of Maryland

The Diaconate in the Diocese of Maryland is an order of ordained persons serving as Itinerant Servant Leaders in assignments determined by the Bishop and the Archdeacon for Deployment and Pastoral Care.  The Deacon is ordained to a separate, distinct and equal order of ministry under the direct authority of the Bishop to:

Hold before the church the needs of the world, interpreting those needs to the church and empowering all baptized persons to bring the ministry of Christ to the world through fulfillment of their Baptismal Covenant.

Serve, and enable others to serve, the needy, the weak, the sick and the lonely by living the Gospel in the world.

Provide unique faculties of ministry, which a Bishop may call upon as an extension of his/her own ministry in the parishes, Diocese, Church and the world.

Deacons have a unique relationship with the Bishop assisting in encouraging and supporting all baptized persons in their gifts and ministries.

Deacon Deployment Information,
Contract and Annual Report Form

Deacon Handbook

Deacon Assignments

Calendar

Life Long Learning :
Programs and Possibilities