“2 minutes to tell you the story of 48 years”: A poem by Rev. Hannah Rowan
At the recent Vocational Deacons’ Ordination, our two new deacons were to give a short testimony of their call to serve others, however this was not possible at the time. Paul’s testimony was shared on Movement Online and in News for our Movement a couple of weeks ago, and now a spoken word poem by Rev. Hannah Rowan is shared here.
The Diaconate: Practising a basin theology
In the Anglican Church, becoming a deacon can be a first step on a pathway to being a pastoral minister. There is a choice. Deacons can “out-reach” as a vocation. Like Jesus, vocational deacons speak their particular Christian message as a voice in the community to call out inequalities, provide guidance, and be a voice of hope for others.
Vocational Deacons’ Ordination: Hannah’s Story
In the lead up to the Vocational Deacons’ Ordination service on the 11th of October, Paul Carey and Hannah Rowan will be writing about their journey to ordination. This week Hannah shares on her calling to become a Deacon in the parish of Levin.
Vocational Deacons’ Ordination: Paul’s Story
In the lead up to the Vocational Deacons’ Ordination service in October, Paul Carey and Hannah Rowan will be writing about their journey to ordination. This week Paul shares on his calling into becoming a Deacon for Administration.
“Dancers on a razor’s edge”: Vocational Deacons’ Ordination to proceed in October
This October, our movement will gather together (hopefully!) to tautoko / support the call of God on the lives of Paul and Hannah, two of our own who are called to be ordained as vocational Deacons. Our annual Vocational Deacons’ Ordination was to occur on Ascension Sunday in May, to mark the command to God’s people to spread the Good News into all the world, but was postponed due to our national lockdown. We now look forward to being together at the Cathedral on Sunday the 11th of October.
