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Who can be a Daughter of the King?
Senior members are communicants of the Episcopal, Anglica, Roman Catholic, and Lutheran (ELCA) churches or in churches within the Historic Episcopate (Orthodox).
Junior Daughters of the King are between the ages of 7 and 18 years. Jumior Chapters may include girls from all Christian churches who are baptized with water in the Name of the Father, son, and Holy Spirit.
Daughters at Large are those who have no Chapter home.
How much are the Dues?
Dues are $35 a year. If a Daughter cannot afford the dues, scholarships are available through National. Please contact your Chapter President for assistance.
Why do the Daughters pay dues?
Daughters pay dues to support the National and Diocesan organizations. Daughters are forbidden to do any form of fund raising and so rely strictly on dues to pay for handbooks, the Royal Cross, mailings and postage, websites, etc.
How do I become a Daughter of the King?
Before becoming a Daughter, a woman participates in an 8 week study and period of discernment. This is a time for her to learn more about Daughters of The King and to discern whether she is called to be a Daughter. At the end of the study, there is a service if induction for those women who have completed the study and wish to become Daughters. The service is often done as part of a regularly scheduled church service in the parish. Representatives from the Diocese and other chapters may attend to welcome and support the new Daughters.
What are the Daughters of the King?
The Order of the Daughters of the King, Inc was founded in the Episcopal Church in 1885. Our Founder, Margaret J. Franklin envisioned the mission of the order to be the extension of Christ's Kingdom through prayer, service and evangelism.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, our current vision as Daughters of the King is to know Jesus Christ, to make known to others, and to become reflections of God's love throughout the worlds.
Rule of Life
What is a Rule of Life?
A Rule of Life is a considered pattern of activities designed to embody and focus our relationship with God.
A Rule of Life may thought of as:
* a covenant between God and me
* a way tp provide "prime time" for God in my life
* the routine side of loving God
* that which I can use to focus my Christian walk
Observing a Rule of Life:
* gives a high priority to our religiou
What is Involved in the Rule of Service?
The Rule of Service is the application of one's baptismal vow, reafffirmed by confirmation to be Christ's faithful servant in the extension of His Kingdom.
There are many ways for a Chaper or an indiviudal Daughter to serve. Some possibilities are:
Who is a Daughter at Large?
A Daughter who is not a member of a chapter BECAUSE there is no chapter at her parish is a Daughter at Large.
Ten Things a Daughters-at-Large should do:
How often do Chapters meet?
Most Chapters meet once a month but there is no hard or fast rule about how often a Chapter should meet. Each Chapter is different and schedules its meetings to best serve the needs of its members. Some Chapters meet weekly for prayer but hold business meetings once a month. Others may hold business meetings only quarterly but meet for prayer and service projects more regularly.
What if my parish doesn't have a Chapter?
If you are already a Daughter and you move to a parish without a chapter, you become a Daughter at Large.
