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Our Next ConversationWe are excited to invite you to our sixteenth episode of season three of Conversations with Daughters on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. This month, our topic is Joy, Grief, and Hope: Dealing with the Holidays with The Rev. Dr. Margaret Short.
To participate in this meeting, you will need to register. Click here to register.
Coming Attractions
Most Recent ConversationEpisode 15: Sharing Your Spiritual Gifts at Christmas On Monday, November 3, we talked about Sharing Your Spiritual Gifts at Christmas with our National Finance Chair, The Rev. Annemarie Delgado; National Treasurer, Shirley Siler; and National Membership Chair, Nadine Craig.
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Part 1: Staying Connected During COVID-19 This video is the recording of The Order's Zoom meeting on April 18, 2020. Members of The Order gathered for a time of virtual community to connect and to share their story about serving and staying connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Click here for resources for the pandemic.
Part 2: National Day of Prayer This video is the recording of The Order's Zoom meeting on May 2, 2020. Members of The Order and The Brotherhood of St. Andrew gathered for a time of virtual community to pray and prepare for the National Day of Prayer, which will be held on May 7, 2020.
Click here to watch our Day of Prayer Guide.
Part 3: International Daughters and the Pandemic
This video is the recording of The Order's Zoom meeting on May 16, 2020. Members of The Order gathered virtually to share with our International Daughters and learn how they are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and how we can help. Click here for resources for the pandemic.
Part 4: Junior Daughters - not recorded due to Junior Daughter participation.
Part 5: Spirituality and the Practices that Open us to Transformation This video is the recording of The Order's Zoom meeting on May 30, 2020. Our fifth Conversations with Daughters meeting focused on “Spirituality and the Practices that Open us to Transformation." Click here to download Guidelines for Centering Prayer.
Click here to download The Seven Moments of Centering Prayer.
This video is the recording of The Order's Zoom meeting on June 27, 2020. Our sixth Conversations with Daughters meeting focused on Racism.
Click here to download the presentation "Women of Color on National Council."
Click here for additional Resources for Racial Justice.
Part 7: Realities of Parenting Children of Color This video is the recording of The Order's Zoom meeting on July 11, 2020. Our seventh Conversations with Daughters continued the discussion on Racism with a focus on the Realities of Parenting Children of Color. Click here to download the presentation. Click here to download the "Litany for Love's Sake." Click here for additional Resources for Racial Justice.
Part 8: Racism and the Beloved Community's Evangelism Initiative of StorySharing This video is the recording of The Order's Zoom meeting on July 25, 2020. Our eighth Conversations with Daughters continued the discussion on Racism and featured small group discussions using the Beloved Community’s Evangelism Initiative of StorySharing. Click here to download the presentation. Click here to download the Beloved Community Story Sharing Guidebook. Click here to download the Center for Courage and Renewal's Circles of Trust Touchstones. Click here for additional Resources for Racial Justice.
Part 9: How to Talk to White Children about Racism This video is the recording of The Order's Zoom meeting on August 8, 2020. Our ninth Conversations with Daughters continued the discussion on Racism with a focus on How to Talk to White Children about Racism. Click here to download the presentation.
Click here for additional Resources for Racial Justice.
Part 10: Nehemiah Prayer Vigil for Peace and Healing 2020 This video is the recording of The Order's Zoom meeting on August 22, 2020. Our tenth Conversations with Daughters was about a Nehemiah Prayer Vigil for Peace and Healing 2020. Click here for additional resources.
Part 11: Strategic Plan Goals 1 and 2 This video is the recording of The Order's Zoom meeting on September 19, 2020. Our eleventh Conversations with Daughters virtual meeting was about Goals 1 and 2 of the Strategic Plan. Click here to download the presentation. Click here to download the Strategic Plan Companion.
Part 12: Strategic Plan Goals 5 and 6 This video is the recording of The Order's Zoom meeting on October 3, 2020. Our twelfth Conversations with Daughters virtual meeting was about Goals 5 and 6 of the Strategic Plan. Click here to download the presentation. Click here to download the Strategic Plan Companion.
Part 13: Strategic Plan Goals 3 and 4 This video is the recording of The Order's Zoom meeting on October 3, 2020. Our thirteenth Conversations with Daughters virtual meeting was about Goals 3 and 4 of the Strategic Plan. Click here to download the presentation. Click here to download the Strategic Plan Companion.
Part 14: Actions Taken to Dismantle Racism In this virtual session, we had an honest and open conversation about what actions we have taken to dismantle racism, how this has impacted our lives and learn what other chapters are doing. Click here to download the presentation. Click here to download the Covenant to Root Out Racism
Part 15: Reflections on Nehemiah Prayer Vigil In this virtual session, we reflected on the Nehemiah Prayer Vigil that took place from September 1 - October 22, 2020. If you missed this prayer vigil, you can still participate! We encourage you to start this 52-day prayer journey today.
Click here to download the presentation.
In this virtual session, we explored the Self Denial Fund, its purpose, past recipients and the application process. The Self Denial Fund supports missions in the United States and around the world. Self Denial Fund grants support missionaries and mission trips for both senior and Junior Daughters. If you need additional information, please email selfdenialfund@doknational.org. Click here to download the presentation. Click here to make an online donation.
The Good Book Club sponsored a study of The Gospel of Mark during Epiphany this year. In this virtual session of CWD, The National Enrichment Program of The Order held a discussion on this study. Click here to download the presentation.
Part 18: Faith in the Wilderness: Spirituality in the Pandemic The theme for this discussion was "Faith in the Wilderness: Spirituality in the Pandemic." This month, we completed a solid year under pandemic restrictions. In 2020, none of us believed or imagined that our lives would be affected for so long and in such a variety of ways. We have worshiped differently, served differently, and discovered new avenues to remain in community with Daughters. Click here to download the presentation.
Part 19: "Thy Kingdom Come" Global Prayer Movement The theme for this conversation was " Thy Kingdom Come," a global prayer movement initiated in 2016 by the Archbishop of Canterbury. We will explore ways our chapters and churches could join with other Christians by praying for five friends during the days between Ascension Day and Pentecost. Click here to download the presentation. Click here to watch the full interview.
Part 20: Reflections on "Thy Kingdom Come" and the Master's Fund The topic for this conversation was a reflection on "Thy Kingdom Come" and the Master's Fund. Click here to download the presentation On July 10, 2021, the topic of this conversations was how COVID has changed the way we do church. Click here to download the Litany
Part 22: The Ministry of Healing Prayer On August 22, 2021, The Order discussed the topic of The Ministry of Healing Prayer. Click here to download the presentation
Part 23: The Ministry of Healing Prayer, Pt. 2 On September 25, 2021, the topic of discussion was The Ministry of Healing Prayer, Part 2. Click here to download the presentation Click here to download the Guidelines for Healing Prayer
Part 24: Raising Up New DOK Leaders On October 23, 2021, Daughters discussed the topic of "Raising Up New DOK Leaders." Click here to download the presentation Click here to download the Covenant Prayer for Leadership
Part 25: Daughters Mentoring Daughters On November 13, 2021, the topic of discussion is "Daughters Mentoring Daughters." Click here to download the presentation Click here to download Mentoring Relationships
Part 26: The Good Book Club - The Book of Exodus On January 23, 2022, the topic of discussion was "The Good Book Club - The Book of Exodus" Click here to download the presentation
Part 27: Triennial Information On February 19, 2022 the Conversations with Daughters committee shared about information regarding Triennial 2022 Click here to download the presentation
Part 28: Lent: Journey in the Wilderness On March 19, 2022, The Rev. Cynthia Brust shared on the topic of Lent: Journey in the Wilderness. Click here to download the presentation
Part 29: National Day of Prayer On April 30, 2022 the topic was the National Day of Prayer. This meeting was in conjunction with the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. The National Day of Prayer is May 5th. This video and presentation may be used for such services and meetings. Click here to download the presentation
Part 30: Wrap-Up of Triennial 2022 Celebration On August 6, 2022, Daughters shared their experiences and thoughts about Triennial 2022 that was held in Baltimore, Maryland on June 22 - 26, 2022.
On November 19, 2022, we discussed prayers and how to compose them: writing prayers for a specific purpose, Prayers of the People, and the nuts and bolts of composing a prayer "on the fly." Click here to download the presentation.
Episode 2: Re-Envisioning the Self Denial Fund On January 21, 2023, Daughters discussed how to re-envision the Self Denial Fund mandate for the 21st century so that it accurately reflects the mission and vision of The Order and aligns with the types of ministries needed to spread the Good News in today’s world. Click here to download the presentation.
Episode 3: The National Enrichment Program On March 18, 2023, Daughters discussed the newly revised National Enrichment Program including the many new offerings that are available to Daughters.
Episode 4: Service and Evangelism, Part 1 On May 20, 2023, Daughters discussed Service and Evangelism with our Service and Evangelism Committee.
Episode 5: Service and Evangelism, Part 2 On July 15, 2023, Daughters discussed Service and Evangelism with our Service and Evangelism Committee.
Episode 6: Re-Envisioning the Self Denial Fund, Part 2 On September 16, 2023, Daughters continued the discussion on re-envisioning the Self Denial Fund. Click here to download the presentation.
On November 18, 2023, the topic of discussion was writing litanies and was presented by National Chaplain, The Rev. Lynn Carter Edmands and Province V Chaplain, The Rev. Terri Bays Click here to download the handout.
Episode 8: Governing The Order for a New Day Triennial Convention can lift our spirits and renew our commitment to our Rule of Life with inspiring speakers, amazing music, compelling workshops, and celebrating with a community of sisters. The purpose of Triennial; however, is the governance of The Order, by electing officers and voting on proposed changes to bylaws and resolutions. In 2024, proposed bylaw changes cover a number of important and complicated concerns, including eligibility for presidency, enabling virtual delegates to Convention, and the definition and composition of diocesan and provincial assemblies, as well as some terminology changes. For this Conversations With Daughters, we walked through the proposed changes and answered questions and concerns.
Episode 9: Re-Envisioning the Self Denial Fund, Part 3 The Self Denial Fund Re-envisioning Committee presented a draft proposal for a new mandate for the Self Denial Fund. Daughters shared and discussed the new mandate and proposed new names. Click here to view additional resources and information.
Episode 10: All Things Triennial 2024 On May 25, 2024, we discussed Triennial 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky: what to expect, what you need to know, what you should bring, etc...
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Episode 11: Conversations with Daughters at Triennial 2024 On July 27, 2024, we reminisced on our experience at Triennial 2024. Our roving reporter, Carol Townsend, attended Triennial 2024 and recorded many conversations with Daughters at the event.
Episode 1: Our National Council Our National Council On September 9, 2024, CWD's topic was about our new National Council for 2024 - 2027, who took office on September 1, 2024.
Episode 2: Racism and Sacred Ground On Monday, October 7, 2024, the topic was the Sacred Ground program. Sacred Ground is part of Becoming Beloved Community, The Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries, and our society.
On November 4, 2024, Conversations with Daughters presented the various communications of The Order, how to connect, and how Daughters can share! Click here to download the presentation.
Episode 4: Reducing Stress in a Stressed-Out World On Monday, December 2, 2024, the topic of conversations was Reducing Stress in a Stressed-Out World. There was a short yoga/breathing exercise, a short labyrinth session, as well as stress relief ideas for music, art, prayer, and meditation.
Episode 5: 2025 is Here... So, Here Am I, Lord This month, we dove into the topic of "2025 is Here... So, Here Am I, Lord." During this conversation, we reviewed a keynote by Mother Lynn Carter Edmands, former national chaplain of The Order, delivered at the Province V assembly in 2024. We broke into smaller groups to discuss our "elevator speech" for evangelism and how our passions can invite others to a closer walk with God.
Episode 6: International Prayer Partners This month, we learned about International Prayer Partners within The Order. During this conversation, Judy Bordelon, National Secretary and members of the International Committee discussed the ins and outs of having an International Chapter as a prayer partner with you and your chapter.
Episode 7: Our Rule of Life with Lenten Renewal In March, we heard from The Rev. Susan Dyer, Past National President, Nancy Severin, and Province VI President, Mary Westcott on the topic of Our Rule of Life Within Lenten Renewal.
Episode 8: Membership and Junior Daughters On April 7, 2025, we are talked about Junior and Senior Membership. During this conversation, Nadine Craig, National Membership Chair, Jabeen Edmund, Membership Committee, and Terry Krawitz, National Junior Daughters Chair, discussed where we are and how we can joyfully and intentionally grow The Order. On May 5, 2025, we heard inspiring stories from Daughters at Large who have found unique ways to stay connected and live out their vows of prayer and service.
Episode 10: All Daughters are Ministers: A Look at Baptismal Ministry On June 2, 2025, we were joined by the Rev. Canon Meg Wagner, Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa and the Rev. Canon Terri Bays, Province V Chaplain and Missioner for Transitions and Formation in the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana to look at how all Daughters are ministers through our Baptismal ministry.
Episode 11: Membership and Reigniting Your Chapter On Monday, July 7, 2025 our topic was Membership and Reigniting Your Chapter with Nadine Craig (National Membership Chair), Suzanne Spradling (Province VII President), and Andrea Roberts (Province VII Membership Chair). Click here to download the ideas generated during the meeting.
On Monday, August 4, 2025 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
This month, our topic wass Labyrinths with Dr. Christin Lazo and Ellen van Nagell, who are both Veriditas Trained Labyrinth Facilitators. Click here to download the Chartres labyrinth.
Episode 13: Spiritual Direction On Monday, September 8, 2025, we discussed the topic of Spiritual Direction with Spiritual Directors Pat Hind and Katie Rea.
Episode 14: Working with Chaplains and Other Clergy On Monday, October 6, 2025, our topic is Working with Chaplains and Other Clergy with Dr. Grace Sears, Mother Andrea, and the Rev. Terrence Lee.
Episode 15: Sharing Your Spiritual Gifts at Christmas On Monday, November 3, we talked about Sharing Your Spiritual Gifts at Christmas with our National Finance Chair, The Rev. Annemarie Delgado; National Treasurer, Shirley Siler; and National Membership Chair, Nadine Craig.
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