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For New Archdeacons
Archdeacon 101
Saturday, April 17, 2021, online.
AED’s popular workshop orienting persons new to deacon supervision and formation. Details and registration.  
​Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has recorded a short video offering his thanks to AED’s immediate past President, Deacon Maureen Hagen, for her service to AED, deacons, and the Church. 
Scholarships for Deacon Schooling  
The Society for the Increase of the Ministry is accepting scholarship applications to help future leaders in the Episcopal Church. This includes deacons! Review the details and application process here. Apply by May 8th.
Open Space Notes from A3D 2021 virtual conference are now available.
Mondays in May DOTAC Seminar Series
(Diakonia of the Americas and the Caribbean)
​Mondays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 1 pm Central, Free, via Zoom
A seminar series featuring a range of scholars doing work on diakonia. Sessions last just over 1 hour.  Details and registration.
Emergency Grants for Deacons - extended until April 30, 2021
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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