Daughters of the King (DOK) is an order of women who have undertaken to follow a Rule of Life, which includes a Rule of Prayer and a Rule of Service. It was founded in 1885.
DOK has been at Mediator since April 30, 2000. Mediator's chapter is "Sarah's Circle," a name derived from the Biblical character and our parish's preference for non-hierarchical organization.
The 14 members of Sarah's Circle meet every second and fourth Sunday. Meetings are informal and last a maximum of one hour. DOK is open to any woman who is a confirmed Episcopalian and who wishes to devote her life to Christ. New members start with a three-month study program, and then take lifelong vows before the congregation. They model their lives to reflect their vows.
For more information about Sarah's Circle, contact Jean Garrison.
Prayer of the Chalice
Father, to Thee I raise my whole being,
a vessel emptied of self.
Accept, O Lord, this my emptiness,
and so fill me with Thyself --
Thy Light, Thy Love, Thy Life --
that these Thy precious gifts
may radiate through me
and overflow
the chalice of my heart
into the hearts of all with whom
I come into contact
this day,
revealing unto them
the beauty of Thy joy
and wholeness,
and the serenity
of Thy Peace,
which nothing
can destroy.
