
Deacons see new potential as emissaries for church in ‘fractured world’
National conference offers feedback on draft theological statement Deacons in the Anglican Church of Canada are seeking to redefine their role in a changing world
Matthew Puddister is a staff writer for the Anglican Journal. Most recently, Puddister worked as corporate communicator for the Anglican Church of Canada, a position he has held since Dec. 1, 2014. He previously served as a city reporter for the Prince Albert Daily Herald. A former resident of Kingston, Ont., Puddister has a bachelor's degree in English literature from Queen’s University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Western Ontario.

National conference offers feedback on draft theological statement Deacons in the Anglican Church of Canada are seeking to redefine their role in a changing world

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