The Diakonia program is a two-year process of spiritual formation and theological education for baptized members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America or anyone wishing in good faith to study the teachings.
The program develops dynamic disciples by providing:
- enjoyable learning
- amazing personal growth in faith
- the joy of deepening your relationship with God and the church
- clarity in forms of grace-filled service to our neighbor
Now offering online courses using the ZOOM meeting app-
(beginning in September, series A courses beginning with Intro to the New Testament
Tuesdays 7pm – 10pm contact Ms. Liz Hoffmann
2018 Graduation was held on Sat, June 9, 2:00pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Huntington Station
2018 Metro New York diakonia graduates
Celebrating 41 Years of The New York diakonia Program
Bishop Rimbo – Presiding and The Rev. Stephen Bowman – Preaching
***All courses are currently being held online due to Covid 19
Brooklyn, St. Jacobi Lutheran Saturdays 9-noon series B contact Jasmine Downer
Manhattan, St. Luke’s Lutheran Thursday 6:30-9:30pm series A contact Bob Wechtenhiser
Northwest Suffolk, Abiding Presence Lutheran Thursdays 7-10pm series A contact Rev. Robert Schoepflin
Peconic, Trinity Lutheran Tuesdays 7-10pm Tuesdays 7-10pm Series A contact Liz Hoffmann
Queens, Trinity Lutheran Saturdays 9:30am -12:30pm series A contact Dcn. Roberta Detmers
Western Suffolk, Ascension Lutheran Saturdays 9-noon series A contact Dcn. Donna-Mari Fieldsa
Click Here To View the Metro New York Synod Diakonia Page
A recent Diakonia program graduate says: “Now I know why Lutherans do what we do in our worship and in the world. I understand the Bible and its history more deeply, and can talk more comfortably about my faith. This experience provides a background and foundation for following God’s call to “go out” and “do.” It strengthens you for weekly worship and your Monday through Saturday walk. The energy and enthusiasm from fellow Christians is contagious!”
For more information, contact Deacon Ingrid Compton, chair of the steering committee
Download the Diakonia Brochure
