On Sunday, June 15, the Diocese of Massachusetts, along with other dioceses in New England, will celebrate "Sunday of the Diaconate." Congregations are invited to request a deacon to preach on that day, chosen in proximity to the Sunday when the church celebrates St. Efrem the Syrian, a deacon venerated in both Eastern and Western traditions.
Sunday of the Diaconate is an opportunity to introduce more congregations to the life and work of deacons. To request a deacon for June 15, contact the Ven. Chris Beukman, Archdeacon for Deployment and Pastoral Care (cbeukman@diomass.org).
Because there are more congregations than deacons, congregations are encouraged to make their requests as soon as possible before May 1 if they would like a deacon to be present with them on June 15.