We Are The LDA
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
Thank you for your support!
Thank you to friends of the LDA for your continued support during the annual Phonathon. We will soon be in touch by mail with those of you who we didn’t...
Shop for your LDA Gear!
We are excited to announce that you can buy LDA gear through our Land's End online store! There are hundreds styles, colors and items to choose from--all of...
Our Blog
12 Aug
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DeacPost “Deuteronomy 31:8 In Real Time”
“The Lord himself goes before you...” The road I had been on for hours suddenly detoured. The problem with detours on unfamiliar routes is that you...
05 Aug
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DeacPost “Lost & Found”
For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. Luke 19:10 (NRSV) Because I lose things, I can relate to Luke's stories of the lost sheep, the lost...
29 Jul
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DeacPost “Being Present”
“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 He handed me the holy card from her funeral;...