Empowered by the Holy Spirit, our vision as Daughters of the King is to
know Jesus Christ, to make Him known to others, and to become
reflections of God's love throughout the world.
Who We Are
The Order of the Daughters of the King (DOK) is a spiritual sisterhood of women dedicated to a life of Prayer, Service and Evangelism. We have made a commitment to Jesus as our Savior, and we follow Him as Lord of our lives. We are an Order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it, or churches in the Historic Episcopate. Today our membership includes women in the Anglican, Episcopal, Lutheran (ELCA) and Roman Catholic churches.
An Order, not an Organization
An Order is a community under a religious rule; especially one requiring members to take solemn vows. We don't just enroll as members and attend meetings; we take life-long vows to follow the Rule of Prayer and Rule of Service.
What is a Rule?
A Rule is a prescribed guide for conduct or action by laws or regulations prescribed by the founder of a religious order for observance by its members.
The Order of the Daughters of the King was founded in 1885 by Margaret J. Franklin at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in New York City. Members of the Order undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and Service. By reaffirmation of the promises made at Baptism and Confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ’s Kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish.
Recent News
Cathedral Church of the Nativity recently started a chapter. Read a copy of Dean Pompa's sermon on their installation here. Welcome Cathedral Chapter members!
Upcoming Events
Lenten Retreat
February 26-28 at St. Francis Retreat Center, Bethlehem
Important Upcoming Dates
Contributions of at least $10 may be given by an individual, chapter, diocese or province as a memorial for a Daughter of the King, a family member or a friend; or as a thank offering for healing, birthday, wedding, birth of a child or grandchild; or for any reason. The name of the honoree and the reason for the honor should accompany each gift. It can then be recorded in the Book of Remembrance or the Book of Honor and Thanksgiving. Both the books are displayed at General Convention and kept at the National Office.
Also, plan to give to the Self Denial Fund on February 2. Advent is the perfect penitential season to practice self denial each day in the name of our Lord.
Find out more about Daughters of the King here
Click National Organization to find out more about the Rules of Life and the overall mission of the organization.
Click the Province III Chapter which our group is a member of.
For More Information about starting a chapter in your parish contact Denise Robinson Diocesan President
610-770-1915 or email her here.
Bethlehem Chapters
Grace Chapter at Grace, Kingston
Mary Magdalene Chapter at St. Peter's, Hazelton
Marys and Marthas Chapter at Good Shepherd and St. John's, Milford
Agape Chapter at St. Mark's and St. John's, Jim Thorpe
Three in One, One in Three Chapter at Trinity, Easton
Mary, Favored Daughter Chapter at Nativity, Bethlehem
Constance and Her Companions Chapter at Trinity, Bethlehem
St. Brigid, Abbess of Kildare Chapter at St. Paul's, Montrose
St. Ann's Chapter at Grace, Honesdale
St. Elizabeth, Princess of Hungary Chapter at St. Luke's, Scranton
Theotokos Chapter at St. Stephen's, Whitehall
Daughters at Large (members whose parish doesn't have an official chapter)
Current Officers for the Bethlehem Group
President - Anne Kozler Szlivko
VP -
Secretary - Susie Kaminski
Treasurer - Susan St Amour
Chaplain - The Ven. Howard Stringfellow III, Archdeacon
