Join a virtual training to prepare for hosting a conversation about women and the diaconate
Thursday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET.
Register here.
Called | Equipped | Sent.
A virtual training for those committed to hosting a virtual or in-person “house meeting” or parish event about women and the diaconate, as part of our summer listening process.
Together we will dive into our toolkit, share our stories and learn about best practices for relational meetings and recruiting people to participate in your local event.
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Witness
“This work is essential for challenging the status quo, deeply exploring the Church’s history of the female diaconate, and courageously asking important questions. I also believe that the inclusion of women’s voices and experiences will increase emotional, mental, and physical safety for other women in church spaces.”
Krista Varney
Domestic Violence Advocate, Grand Prairie, TX
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Witness
“I know that women are being called by the Holy Spirit and women are living diakonia in creative, ordinary ways today. Now, as a mother of a toddler girl, I want to discern with the Church on how to make way for her to discern her own future calling, should the Spirit call her.”
Ana López
Spiritual Director and Theology Teacher, Los Angeles, CA
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Witness
“If women were able to serve as deacons, it would magnify the grace and love of God and make it more widely available.”
Judith Oberhauser
Retired Chaplain, St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN
