Theological Statement on the Diaconate and "Practices for a Restored Diaconate" PASSED at General Synod 2025

Two motions relating to Deacons and the Diaconate were presented and passed at General Synod 2025. Both were initiated by Anglican Deacons Canada with the support of the Faith Worship and Ministry Committee of the Anglican Church of Canada.

Both the Theological Statement on the Diaconate and the Practices for a Restored Diaconate are combined into one pdf document.  You can download this pdf and the text of the two motions below. 

Anglican Deacons Canada is grateful to the Members of the Writing Group: 
The Most Reverend Dr Lynne McNaughton, bishop (BC & Yukon)
The Very Reverend M. Ansley Tucker, convener & priest (BC & Yukon)
The Reverend Jeffrey Preiss, deacon (BC & Yukon)
The Reverend Krista Dowdeswell, deacon (Northern Lights)
The Reverend Canon Dr Maylanne Maybee, deacon (Canada)
The Reverend Paul H. Jennings, priest (Canada)