AED is a membership association within The Episcopal Church whose mission is to increase participation and involvement of all baptized persons in Christ's diaconal ministry. Help us in our work of promoting and supporting deacons and the diaconate.
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News & Events
Need a gift for a newly ordained deacon?
Consider a gift membership to AED. Membership provides discounts for educational events and conferences, a quarterly magazine full of deacon news and stories, and access to a supportive diaconal community. Are you serving in a Mental Health ministry?
Is your ministry focused on mental health? What does that encompass? Is your parish involved? What can you tell fellow deacons about the importance of this ministry? AED would like to include your experience in an upcoming Diakoneo magazine. Please consider sharing your thoughts in an article. For more information, contact Deacon Anne. Mental Health First Aid Training
Saturday, July 20, Noon-7 pm EDT, Zoom Online course providing a process of reaching out and offering support to a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Details and registration. |
GENERAL CONVENTION NEWS
Bishops Approve $200K for Deacons, in The Living Church. Resolution D023, a one-time allocation to the Association for Episcopal Deacons to support the ministry of the over 3,400 deacons. Compensation for Non-stipendiary Clergy, Resolution A135 encourages each diocese to consider paying all active, non-stipendiary clergy, of any order under the age of 72, a minimum of $25 per month. |
Mentoring Deacons, Sept. 22 - Oct. 27, 2024
Provides deacon mentors with tools and skills to guide and support new deacons. Details. Additional resources
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Diakoneo magazine
Full of interesting news, reflections, ministries and theological papers written by and for deacons. AED members receive Diakoneo. Share your stories in Diakoneo!
Advocating? Hands-on service? Pilgrimage? Share your news in a reflection for the magazine. Contact Deacon Anne. |
SAVE THE DATE
Triennial 2025, June 5-8, 2025 Deacons and deacon supporters are invited to our first Triennial gathering since 2019! Learn more. Triennial Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors offer deacons the chance to connect in person with diaconal leaders across the Episcopal Church! It's a great way to give back to those who serve others! Levels & benefits. |
Announcements
Discerning a call to the vocational diaconate
Deacon Videos Interviews with deacons on their call and ministry.
Books by deacons
Check out our list, covering numerous topics |
Deacon Compensation Resolutions
Passed by dioceses, allowing for deacon participation in the Church Pension Fund. Details. Financial assistance for deacons, from The Fund for the Diaconate
Regular, Emergency and Formation grants are available. The Hallenbeck Fellowship enables deacons in financial need to attend conferences or educational events. Learn more. |