The Deacons The Diaconate is composed of six Deacons who have been elected by the congregation for a three year term. They have been delegated the responsibilities in the following areas: caregiving (care for our congregation) and mission (care for those outside our congregation). Current Diaconate members are: Dee Barkley (mission), Pat Latona (mission), Terry Pierce,(caregiving), Estella Busick (caregiving), Wanda Norris (mission), and Carol Devine (mission).