AED is a membership association of persons and dioceses within The Episcopal Church whose mission is to increase participation and involvement of all baptized persons in Christ's diaconal ministry, especially by promoting and supporting the diaconate.
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Advancing the Diaconate
A first-ever, collaborative development campaign to support and improve the lives of Episcopal deacons. Developed by The Fund for the Diaconate and the Association for Episcopal Deacons. Learn more & add your support!
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​A3D 2022 Conference
Thursday March 10 - Saturday March 12, 2022, virtual
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Deacon Compensation Resolutions
What we've learned: A Primer
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Deacon Debate #2
Open to ALL deacons – any age, and any number of years ordained
Sunday Feb. 13, 2022, via Zoom
Details to come.
Webinar series on the diaconate  - CEEP Network, 2021 
Emergency Grants for Deacons - extended through May 2022
The Fund for the Diaconate is aiding deacons affected by the pandemic who have been laid off, furloughed, or had their employment hours cut or eliminated. Details.
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