Encourage Women Who Have a Heart for Service
Young women who are actively involved in the Church and serving others, as well as women who are considering a career change, may not be aware of the deaconess vocation. Inform them about the opportunity to become a deaconess, encourage them to consider the program and contact the Deaconess Program office.
Pray for Students and Faculty
As individuals, include the deaconess students and professors in your daily prayers. As a congregation, include them in your Sunday service prayers.
"Adopt" a Deaconess Student
Individuals, Sunday schools, youth groups, ladies' groups or congregations can "adopt" a deaconess student by praying for her, sending cards of encouragement throughout the year as well as special occasions such as her birthday and holidays, sending care packages (especially welcome during semester exam time), and considering financial donations toward the cost of her tuition. To request a student, email Deaconess Kristin Wassilak.
Request a Deaconess or Intern
Consider supporting and sustaining the service of a deaconess or deaconess intern. Your congregation, institution or agency can help train a woman whose vocation is to serve. For more information, email Deaconess Kristin Wassilak.
Provide Financial Support
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Deaconess Chair Endowment Fund
An endowment has been established to permanently fund the position, Director of Deaconess Ministry.
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Deaconess Clara Strehlow Endowment Fund
This fund provides tuition assistance to deaconess students at Concordia University Chicago.
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Sponsor a Diakonia Days Summer Camper
Diakonia Days is a summer camp at Concordia University Chicago designed for current high school girls to explore what the deaconess ministry is all about and also see what life on campus as a deaconess student is like. Camp tuition is $350 for a week.