A Video, commissioned by the bishop, will be launched on 19th March. Frank Dobson, and Baroness Cumberlidge will attend the launch. He hoped that every church will see the video. It has an appeal to the viewer to help those who suffer from or have suffered mental illness. It is not a church video as such.
All community groups can use it.
The Synod had passed a motion a couple of years ago asking the General Synod to consider the work of the Deacons. The Roman Catholic Church has a permanent diaconate. Lutherans have a permanent, non-ordained diaconate. Our motion will come to the General Synod. The House of Bishops and Faith and Order Group may bring forward concrete proposals.