The Daughters of the King is an Order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, or churches in communion with it, or churches who are in the Historic Episcopate such as the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and in the Evangelical Lutheran Churches in America. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service. By reaffirmation of the promises made at 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.
In Arkansas, for more information, contact Winnie Healey by e-mail to winnie7@suddenlink.net or by telephone at 870-425-4492.
Vision Statement
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.
Mission of the Order
“The object of this Order shall be the extension of Christ’s Kingdom through Prayer, Service, and Evangelism.”
The Motto of the Order
For His Sake . . .
I am but one, but I am one.
I cannot do everything, but I can do something.
What I can do, I ought to do.
What I ought to do, by the grace of God I will do.
Lord, what will you have me do?
The Meaning of the Emblem
The emblem of the Order is in the form of a modified Greek fleury cross inscribed in Latin, Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine, the watchword of the Order, meaning “With heart, mind and spirit uphold and bear the cross.” At the base of the cross are the letters “FHS,” initials that stand for the Motto of the Order: “For His Sake…”
The emblem, never wavering from the original design, has been trademarked for the exclusive use of the Order. The cross is worn at all times. It is customarily worn on the left side over the heart or it may be worn on a silver chain around the neck, but it is never to be worn simply as an ornament. Only a member in good standing may wear the cross of the Order, which remains the property of the Order. When a Daughter dies, her cross may be buried with her or incorporated into her memorial; otherwise, it must be returned to the National Office
from The Daughters of the King National Handbook
We invite you to join us in Prayer
The Prayer of the Order
O eternal Father,
you have sent your Son to teach us things pertaining to your heavenly kingdom.
Give your blessing to our Order, wherever it may be throughout the world.
Grant that we, your Daughters, ever may discern your truth
and bear the cross through the battles of our earthly life.
Give us strength to overcome temptation
and the grace to work to spread your kingdom
and to gather your scattered sheep within your fold.
Pour out upon us the sevenfold gift of the Holy Spirit
that we may always remember it is your work we are called upon to do,
that all we think, do or say may be pleasing in your sight.
We ask it all for His sake, our King and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen