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. Deacon Survey
AED is interested in the types of jobs deacons have inside and outside the church, and how it intersects with their diaconal vocation. Take the survey. Looking for new deacons, ordained 3 yrs or less
As you enter this new journey, what new roles are you involved in? What new discoveries, unexpected joys, and hopes and dreams are you finding? Where do you find community beyond formation? Share your thoughts for an upcoming issue of Diakoneo magazine. For more information, contact Deacon Anne. |
GENERAL CONVENTION NEWS
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. |
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. |