Mission
Preparing and supporting the whole people of God in Christ's call to serve.
As the LDA:
- We form, send, and nurture communities of deaconesses and deacons in a Lutheran context to serve in all walks of life.
- We value ecumenism in our Christian call to serve.
- We energize people to serve among and advocate for all affected by brokenness; and seek to restore wholeness for all creation.
Vision
Following Christ, people of God serve those across the street and around the world.
lda news
LDA Centennial Banquet
You're invited to the LDA Centennial Banquet on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Harre Union Ballroom at Valparaiso University!
Muffins and Mimosas at Homecoming
Hosted by the LDA and Valparaiso University's Theology Department Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019 Time: 9:30 a.m. - noon Place: Center for Diaconal...
Weekly Worship–In person or Livestream
Wednesday morning worship has resumed! All are welcome. Join us at 7AM Central each Wednesday for worship, stay for breakfast and conversation--and still...
Our Blog
19 Sep
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DeacPost “My Help Comes From the Lord
I will lift up my eyes to the hills -- from where will my help come? The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore....
12 Sep
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DeacPost “Mutuality in Ministry”
Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Matt 5:4 Our congregation was in turmoil. Our pastor had died suddenly, and the shock of losing...
05 Sep
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DeacPost “Practicing” Forgiveness
“Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” -- Matthew 6:12 Do we often pray this almost without thinking? Or is this...