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Daughters of the King
The Chapel recently began the Constance Chapter of Daughters of the King, a spiritual praying Order for women in the Episcopal Church.
Meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel. A light supper is served at the beginning of the meeting.
For more information, contact Lynne Stillions at 601.856.6623 or lstillions@comcast.net.
The DOK gather at Gray Center for an annual weekend retreat. Click here for more photos.
The following are some Frequently asked Questions about the program.
- What is The Order of the Daughters of the King?
The Daughters is a spiritual, praying Order for women in the Episcopal Church and churches with the Historic Episcopate.
- What is the purpose of The Order?
The purpose of The Order is evangelism. We desire, through a disciplined rule of prayer and service, to encourage in others and ourselves a deeper relationship to our Lord Christ Jesus. Whether you know it or not, you cannot be at peace with yourself without an interior spiritual life: "...whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made..." A Daughter continually renews her interior spiritual life as she lives out her baptismal vows to follow Jesus as her Savior and Lord, to work, to pray, to witness and to give for the spread of his Kingdom.
- What do Daughters do?
Daughters are not called to do but to be. Daughters are not required to participate in any project undertaken by the chapter. However, most Daughters do wish to give some tangible service, according to their talents, toward the spread of Christ's kingdom.
- Am I good enough to be a Daughter of the King?
Daughters are not members of a spiritual elite, but rather women who feel a need to cnform their lives more closely to God's will. The Order will help you strengthen your present religious life as you accept and follow the disciplines of a rule of life.
- How will being in The Order help to deepen my life as a woman?
The Order can help by pointing the way to a stable grounding in Christ our King. Through prayer, study and service, with like-minded women, Daughters find their minds and hearts turning from self to God.
- Must I become a Daughter of the King?
Of course not. Thousands of saints never heard of Daughters, but those of us who are Daughters find it a source of strength and solace in the modern world.
- How does The Order differ from other church organizations?
Many church organizations have their emphasis on service and socializing. But Daughters share a common rule of life and they become aware of growing toward Christ, together with their sisters in Christ. The sign of our discipline is the emblem of The Order (our cross) that we wear daily as a visible witness of a life committed to showing forth the love of Christ to all people. It reminds us that we bear Christ's name and sign and have a responsibility to bring Him into our daily lives through thoughts and action. The disciplines of The Order pervade your entire life as a woman.
- I belong to the Episcopal Church Women - is that not enough?
As a Daughter, you are not expected to change the way you participate in general parish life. You will not be asked to do anything more than you are already doing, but you will find your service will have more purpose and meaning. Anything you do in Jesus' name is Daughters' work, whether done at church or away.
- What happens if I move to a church that does not have a chapter?
Notify the National Office of your new status and request a list of nearby chapters. If there is no chapter at your new parish, talk to your clergy about forming one. You are considered a Daughter-at-Large until you can affiliate with a local chapter. You will continue to pay your annual dues directly to the national office. In this way, you stay in touch with The Order, can continue to wear the cross as a sign of your commitment, and will receive The Royal Cross. Many dioceses form a bishop's chapter for their Daughters-at-Large. Contact the Daughter-at-Large representative on the National Council for ways you may continue to serve.
- How are the ministry and administration of The Order funded?
The ministry of The Order is supported through voluntary contributions made to the funds of The Order: The Master's Fund, which makes grants to women entering church service; the Endowment fund, which supports ongoing projects; the Self-Denial Fund, which supports missionary efforts. Annual dues paid to the national office are divided among national, provincial and diocesan levels to fund the administration of The Order.
- What types of membership does The Order have?
Active Member - a senior member whose dues are current. She receives The Royal Cross, has voice and vote at meetings and assemblies and is eligible to be an officer of the chapter, diocese, province or a national council member.
Life Member - a senior member who makes a contribution paid in a lump sum as stated in a current handbook. This is depositied into the Endowment Fund. The life member contribution covers all future national, provincial and diocesan dues. She receives The Royal Cross and has privilege of voice and vote.
Member-at-Large - referred to as a Daughter-at-Large, attends a church that does not have a chapter. She keeps her vows, obeys our rule of lfie, wears her cross, pays her dues and supports the funds. She keeps The Order informed of any changes in her status by direct contact with the national office. She receives The Royal Cross and has privilege of voice and vote. She should consult her clergy about forming a chapter.
Member Not In Good Standing - a senior member who has not paid her dues nor resigned or returned her cross. She is "Not in good standing." She may not hold office and does not have voice or vote until her dues are current. If her dues remain unpaid for three years, she will be removed from membership. She may be reinstated to active status by following the procedures listed in the Bylaws.
- Is there a similar program for girls?
Yes, there is a Junior Division for girls and young women between seven and twenty years of age. They can become junior members of The Order. Junior Daughters are a part of The Order. Through their vow of daily prayer and service, they have a special opportunity to grow in Christian faith and commitment. Junior members may belong to any church, but the president of a Junior chapter must be an Episcopalian. Junior memers wear a silver cross with the initials "FHS - For His Sake." These girls pray, serve, and reach out in love to other girls.
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