Celebrating our Ministries

 The Annual Christmas Party for Daughters of the King and Women of the Diocese was on December 2 at the Cathedral. There were over 3 dozen in attendance. Everyone enjoyed a potluck luncheon, shared cookies, conversation, and music. Cindy Davis, diocesan DOK president, presented a short video about the ministry of the Women of the Diocese, which has from the beginning included the Daughters of the King. Over the decades, women’s ministries have become more and more diverse.

The event included singing Advent hymns led by Betsy Bayne. Betsy’s ministry of Tuneful Truth helps groups discover the history of well-known hymns. Luncheon participants also brought donations for the Women’s Circle of Empowerment and for the Borderlands Ministry. Everyone went home with dozens of delicious cookies from the cookie exchange.  

In 2018, all Daughters are encouraged to join in diocesan wide Come Follow Me study starting in Lent and continuing through the Electing Convention. This will provide the opportunity for women and men throughout the diocese to contemplate and prepare for the election of the next bishop. 

Daughters are reminded of the 2018 Triennial Assembly in Austin. This is always a Spirit-filled time when Daughters from around the world gather to worship and reflect together, as well as transact business of the Order.

Mark your calendars for Assembly 2018 on August 3 and 4. Deborah Smith Douglas, dynamic speaker and author, will be the keynote speaker Her talks on August 4 will be open to all and are sure to be inspiring. You are invited to contact Dona Aceat St. Chad’s to get a copy of Douglas’ book The Praying Life.

Gathering Together

Special Thanks to the St. Chad's Daughters and to the Santa Rosa Chapter at St. Andrew's, Las Cruces for their hospitality in hosting the Christmas and Epiphany Parties. The food and fellowship were wonderful at both events and everyone enjoyed getting to know other Daughters.

Thanks to Sandy Martin who shared the story of her journey to being a Daughter and what it has meant to her Christian walk. It was a beautiful testimony!

Our next chance to gather will be at the Province 7 Assembly on April 10-11 at the Cathedral in Albuquerque. Plan to attend and meet Daughters from around the Province to give them a nice big Diocese of the Rio Grande welcome. We will hold our Diocesan elections and short business meeting as part of the Provincial Assembly, so it is important for you to attend.

Meanwhile, consider working with your chapter, or as an individual to complete the DOK Ministry Review, a series of 3 sessions that reviews and renews our Daughters of the King vows and life.

Come and See

For the second year, there will be two holiday events for all Daughters, and for any women in your parish who might be interested in learning about Daughters of the King.

On Friday, December 5, from 3-6PM, St. Chad's Daughters are hosting a Christmas Open House at St. Chad's, Albuquerque. There will be Christmas nibbles, goodies, and other refreshments. You are welcome to bring your favorite Christmas finger food, but you don't have to. Stop by anytime between 3 and 6. Cindy Davis, Diocesan President and other Daughters will be on hand to answer any questions you might have, and just to visit.

If St. Chad's is too far away, consider attending the Epiphany Party on January 17, starting at 10AM. The Party will be at St. Andrew's in Las Cruces. Cindy and other members of the Diocesan Board will be present, as will members of the Santa Rosa Chapter at St. Andrew's. Please RSVP to Elaine Brink at St. Andrew's if you plan to attend this event, so they will have enough tea and goodies!

All women are invited to each of these events, whether you are already a Daughter, are in discernment to be a Daughter, or are just curious about who these women called Daughters of the King are...Come and See.

 









If you are a Daughter, you are encouraged to bring some of your service and prayer project ideas to share with the group.

Daughters Epiphany Tea

Daughters of the King met for a lovely Christmas luncheon on December 7 at the Cathedral. Almost 40 current and potential Daughters were there. If you weren't able to attend in Albuquerque...

You are cordially invited to join us for Afternoon Tea hosted byThe Daughters of the King Saint Teresa of Avila Chapter Holy Spirit Episcopal Church When:  Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 2pm MST Where:  Holy Spirit Episcopal Church              10500 Kenworthy Street, El Paso, TX 79924              Visit holyspiritelpaso.org for directions RSVP:  To Heather Wales         no later than 1/11/14 Please pass this invitation on to any women in your parish interested in joining The Order of the Daughters of the King as well.

Come and See

All Daughters of the King
Are invited to

A DOK Christmas Party at the Cathedral

318 Silver SW, ABQ
11:30 AM, December 7
RSVP to: Martha Ernest or Cindy Davis

Invite a Friend from your Parish to: Learn About the Sisterhood that is Daughters of the King from Diocesan President, Cindy Davis and other Daughters.

Share a prayer or service project from your chapter (if you want).

Enjoy sweet fellowship with Sisters in Christ!

Or, if it is more convenient, come to the  

 

DOK Epiphany Tea at Holy Spirit, El Paso, TX

 

10500 Kenworthy St, El Paso
2:00 PM, January 18
RSVP to: Heather Wales (or Cindy Davis)

 

Invite a Friend from your Parish to: Learn About the Sisterhood that is Daughters of the King from Diocesan President, Cindy Davis and other Daughters.

Share a prayer or service project from your chapter (if you want).

Enjoy sweet fellowship with Sisters in Christ!