The Episcopal School for Deacons

There’s a lot to celebrate this Independence Day freedom from fear, freedom from illness and freedom to gather again to celebrate American endurance and deter...mination. Join the National Cathedral online as we celebrate with patriotic music that has become the soundtrack of our nation, including favorites from Aaron Copeland, John Philip Sousa and many others. The online concert is free, and your generous donations will help us reopen the doors to this sacred space for all Americans. When you register, you’ll receive a link to view the concert on July 4. https://bit.ly/2T75v5N

Calling all youngish deacons and those in discernment to join us for this fun online event. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZMtcOGuqDkoGd2geDi3Of1gCBljGw8D9

First Inaugural Diocesan Feast Day Celebrating Juneteenth In 2020, the 171st Convention of the Diocese of California passed a historic resolution recognizing Juneteenth, the annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, as a diocesan feast day and holiday. Bishop Marc, the Diocese of California’s Afro-American Commission, and the Vivian Traylor/Northern California Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians invite you to attend or watch the livestream ...of the First Inaugural Diocesan Feast Day Celebrating Juneteenth, a service of healing, reflection, and hope. When: Saturday, June 19 at 2:00 p.m. Where: Grace Cathedral, San Francisco (in-person) and livestreamed on The Diocese of California’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/DioCalifornia) Who: The Diocese of California’s Afro-American Commission and the Vivian Traylor/Northern California Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians Registration: To attend the event at Grace Cathedral, please register here: https://diocal.wufoo.com/forms/m18tlq5c03234nn/ *Note: Due to COVID safety restrictions, seating at the cathedral will be capped at 200. We recommend registering now to secure your seat. No registration is needed for the service livestream. If you cannot be a part of the celebration June 19th, we invite you to: 1. Use the liturgy in your church on Sunday, June 20th: https://faithinformed.org/resources/juneteenth-liturgy . 2. Learn about the history of Juneteenth. Here are some resources to read, watch, and share with others: https://faithinformed.org/resources/juneteenth-resources 3. Support local Black-owned businesses as a gesture of love and solidarity: https://dothebay.com/p/black-owned-businesses-restaurants-s

Great training opportunity!

"Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead... to talk about fishhooks or clay pots or grinding stones. But no. Mead said that the first sign of civilization in an ancient culture was a femur (thighbone) that had been broken and then healed. Mead explained that in the animal kingdom, if you break your leg, you die. You cannot run from danger, get to the river for a drink or hunt for food. You are meat for prowling beasts. No animal survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal. A broken femur that has healed is evidence that someone has taken time to stay with the one who fell, has bound up the wound, has carried the person to safety and has tended the person through recovery. Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts, Mead said." We are at our best when we serve others. Be civilized. - Ira Byock."

This was an interesting discussion on the unique role that Episcopal Deacons have in the pulpit. If you missed the live panel, you can still access the session here!

A Memorial Day Prayer (adapted from the Episcopal Church's 1928 Book of Common Prayer)

The Episcopal School for Deacons is a school that helps deacons be...whatever they are called to be. What kind of deacon do you want to be? Artist: Kimberly Kwan

Are you brave enough to join us for this conversation? Come and let us reason together! Join us Tuesday, June 1, 2021, from 7PM to 8PM EST as we respond to ...the rising hatred and violence against Asian Americans in 2021. Click the link in our bio to register now (centerforracialhealing.org) #cfrh #abravespace #tellthetruth

There is no passion more contagious than fear . . . or doth more furiously possess all parts of a man. Montaigne The first Episcopal Peace Fellowship online... program on peacebuilding will be the Rev. Rosalind Hughes on how the Church can help us keep hold of our better selves in a society permeated by fear. August 1. Sign up now. See more

Deacons, what can we do to save this critical ministry?!

We love each other because we come to attend to each other and see each other for who we really are the deepest sense of who we really are. The Rt. Rev. Dr.... Marc Andrus celebrates Pentecost with a sermon reminding us that in our difference, love makes us one through Christ. : https://youtu.be/gwBhwWv5Nok