Joan Mary Clark Houk has been called by the members of the Great Waters Region to minister pastorally to the womenpriests, womendeacons and People of God of her region.  To be always mindful of that call, she has "Faithful Servant" inscribed on her bishop's ring.  Joan's many years of parish ministry, and her experience as a wife and mother has prepared her well for her pastoral role.  Married for forty-eight years, Joan and John have six children, eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild.     

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Ordination to the diaconate: Marty Meyer-Gad
Presiding Bishop: Joan Mary Clark Houk
April 30, 2009
Koinonia Retreat Center
South Haven, Minnesota

Ordination to the diaconate:  Marybeth McBryan
Presiding Bishop: Joan Mary Clark Houk
May 31, 2009
Therese of Divine Peace Inclusive Community
Hope Chapel at 1st Unitarian Church
Saint Louis, Missouri   
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Ordination to the diaconate: Janine Denomme
Presiding Bishop – Joan Mary Clark Houk
July 2009
Cenacle
Chicago, IL

Ordination to the priesthood: Alta Jacko
Presiding Bishop – Joan Mary Clark Houk
October 10, 2009
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
Chicago, IL

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Ordination to the priesthood: Marybeth McBryan
Presiding Bishop – Joan Mary Clark Houk
November 1, 2009
Therese of Divine Peace Inclusive Community
Hope Chapel at 1st Unitarian Church
Saint Louis, Missouri
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