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Written by a Task Force of the Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee of General Synod, "The Iona Report on the Diaconate in the Anglican Church of Canada" was received and recommended for study in all Canadian Dioceses by General Synod 2016.

The Preface

  • Highlights the role of the deacon (and also priests and bishops) in relationship to the identity and ministry of all the faithful in and through baptism

Deacons serve as the Church's icon of Christ's service: "inviting us into proclamation and service of the gospel for the sake of the world."

The Competencies

  • A guide for the church to discern the gifts of a person called to the diaconate, and equip and form them with the knowledge and skills they will need to minister effectively.
  • Formation, education, and training are necessary both in preparation, and for lifelong growth in ministry.

Ordination to the diaconate is recognition by the community that a person is gifted, called, and prepared for a distinctive, sacramental ministry.

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