Archdeacons:
The Ven. Dennis McManis
The Ven. Susan Henderson (South)
The Ven. Lucien Watkins (North)

Deacons Council:
The Ven. Dennis McManis (ex officio), Convener
Mr. Paul Escholz [2010]
The Rev. Richard Marsden [2009]
The Rev. Ann McLemore [2011]
The Rev. Allan Rogers [2011]
The Rev. Melissa Sands [2010]
The Rev. Robert Wagenseil, Jr. [2010]
Mr. Patrick Whelan [2009]
The Rev. John Wolfe [2009]


Download Deacons Customary

North American Association for the Diaconate

• Continuing Education: Deacons are required to complete 8 (eight) hours of continuing education per year. It is possible to combine these hours to 16 (sixteen) hours every two years. Topics chosen should:
  • improve skills and vision for the deacon's current ministry
  • prepare the deacon for a new ministry of justice
  • be completed in community.

• Suggested:  Weekend, or one or two day classes, or seminars sponsored by:
  • hospitals
  • civic organizations
  • educational institutions
  • religious organizations (houses of faith, denominational entities) at the state, national or international level.

- Online continuing education hours may be available.

(Source: Customary for Vocational Deacons)