We have ordained you as a Deacon. By this act the Presbytery has placed you within an ancient order of women and men whose task has been to lead the Christian community in service and reflection on that service in the world.
All ministry is service.
All Christians are called to the service of ministry. Within that ministry some are called to particular functions which equip the ministry of all. The ministry of Deacon and the ministry of the Word belong to these special functions. One has its focus in leadership of worship and interpretation of the ancient traditions as it leads people to hear and live the Word in today's world. The ministry to which you are called has its focus in leadership of acts of service and reflection on those actions in the light of worship and the ancient traditions of our faith as it leads people to hear and live the Word in today's world.