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
07 Jul
Karen is a deaconess candidate, awaiting consecration, and currently serves as an instructor for undergraduate nursing students at the Valparaiso University...
02 Jul
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DeacPost “Pondering the Day’s End”
Sit comfortably. Breathe deeply. Check in with your feet. Where have they gone today? Check in with your back. What have you leaned on today? Check in...
25 Jun
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DeacPost “Children of God”
Then little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them;...