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As I recall, she read the first reading, gave the children's talk, received the gifts, and ministered the chalices. The pastor did all the rest.
Re deacons, and Lutheran churches, I understand the Church of Sweden has deacons, though whether they are ordained, or simply 'licensed', or 'authorised', I know not.
At any rate, they wear the deacon's stole, read the Gospel etc. etc., as an RCC (or Anglican) deacon would do.
As Grenache says, lots of local custom.
Now I understand why most locals wear cowboy boots.
And if I recall correctly, deacons in the ELCA are "consecrated" rather than "ordained."
Is there any hope for me? If in the sanctuary, I often wear black RM Williams boots. No fancy decorations on those of course.
Thanks for that, @Grenache. However, could a Swedish deacon subsequently be ordained priest, should that turn out to be his/her vocation, IYSWIM?
We have a new deacon in our RC parish. He was somewhat taken aback when I asked him if he was permanent or transitioning.
Perhaps the person leading the prayers was Swedish?
http://download.elca.org/ELCA Resource Repository/Deacon_Descriptions.pdf