The Order of the Daughters of the King is an international religious order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church.
The Order’s purpose is to bring others into a living, loving relationship with Jesus, our Lord and Savior, and to help strengthen the spiritual lives of our parishes and missions.
The requirements for membership in the Order are that a woman be a communicant in the Episcopal Church, be willing to participate in the preparation period and vow to accept a Rule of Life.
Chapters may be formed in churches having a Historic Episcopate but not in communion with the Episcopal Church, such as the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, and Anglican Churches. Such chapters are affiliate chapters and must subscribe to the Rule of Life.
The Rule of Life has two parts: the rule of prayer and the rule of service.
The rule of prayer is mentioned first since it should come first in every Daughter’s daily life. Through the rule of prayer, Daughters promise to pray daily for the spread of Christ’s kingdom, for God’s blessing on all members of the Order and for the spiritual growth of their parishes.
Through the rule of service, Daughters regularly take part in the worship, study, and work of the church, undertake a personal program of evangelism in a conscientious effort to bring others into a personal relationship with Christ and work with their clergy, as directed, for the spiritual upbuilding of the parish.
A Daughter is also faithful in her personal devotional life through Bible studies, participation in quiet days, retreats, prayer groups and diocesan/provincial assemblies.
Vision
As Daughters of the King we are women of courage who have made a commitment to serve God our King. We wear crosses as an outward and visible sign that we cannot live a day without Christ in our lives. We see our Order as a community of nurturing women, accepting all people, bridging differences and cherishing traditions. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, our vision is to encourage and enable all to be reflections of God's love, reaching out through prayer, service and evangelism to spread His kingdom.
Further Information
For questions or more information on how to locate or start a chapter, please call Georgia Stromer, Diocesan President, (434) 851-1768.
Prayer of the Order of the Daughters of the King:
O eternal Father, who has sent us your Son to teach us things pertaining to your heavenly Kingdom, give your blessing to our Order, wherever it may be throughout the world. Grant that we, your Daughters, ever may discern your truth and bear the cross through the battles of our earthly life. Give us strength to overcome temptation and the grace to work to spread your Kingdom and to gather your scattered sheep within your fold. Pour out upon us the sevenfold gift of the Holy Spirit that we may always remember it is your work we are called upon to do, that all we think, do or say may be pleasing in His sight. We ask it all for His sake, our King and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen
