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Here is section 4 of the Classis Hamilton Diaconal Conference constitution which states the purpose of the conference:

ARTICLE 4: PURPOSE
4.1 To promote the effectiveness of the work of the deacons in our congregations by holding regular and special meetings for consideration and for the discussion of matters pertaining to the office of deacon.

4.2 To establish a close contact and fellowship among the deaconates; and between the deaconates and Classis.

4.3 To serve the members and the deaconates with advice on local problems, which they present to the Conference.

4.4 To co-operate in resolving matters that lie beyond the scope of the individual deaconate and are properly presented to the Conference by the member deaconates.

4.5 To work co-operatively with the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) and other agencies of the denomination.

4.6 To investigate needs in the Christian Reformed Churches or in the wider community to see how these needs might possibly be met.

Diaconal Ministries Canada (DMC)
http://www.diaconalministries.com

Diaconal Ministries Canada is an organization that includes deacons from British Columbia to the Maritimes. In existence since 1959, we want to help the local ministry of the deacons grow. We offer training, workshops and advice to deacons. We are expanding our work in starting diaconal outreach projects. We sponsor the Operation Manna offering. The proceeds go to fund projects in Canada that reach out in Jesus' name to meet people's needs.


DMC's Vision and Mission Statements refined on June 9/'03 and reprinted with permission.

VISION STATEMENT

Transforming Communities in Christ

DMC’s vision is anchored in II Corinthians 5:17 – 20:
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God."

This passage reminds us that where there is reconciliation in Christ, there is transformation. The Apostle Paul describes how God has reconciled the world to himself in Christ, and urges every community of believers to participate in the task of reconciliation.

MISSION STATEMENT

To inspire, equip and encourage deacons and their partners in transforming communities with the love of Christ.

In this mission, DMC understands prayer, collaboration, servant leadership, holistic ministry, and justice to be important values.