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. 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.

One of the ministries of the Daughters is to provide a prayer chapel at diocesan conventions, which is open during convention hours. Look for a basket for prayer requests at their table in the convention display area. Daughters will pray for requests during the convention and for one month afterwards.

Contact: Diocesan President, Joan Anderson, joanwickersham[atecr]sbcglobal.net.

Daughters of the King National Website The following congregrations have chapters in the Diocese of El Camino Real: All Saints', Watsonville; St. John the Baptist, Capitola; St. Luke's, Atascadero; St. Stephen's, San Luis Obispo; Trinity Cathedral, San José.

You may recognize members of the order by their emblem, 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.