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!
NEW - Classes Designed for Deacons
Three online courses created specifically for deacons, from Bexley Seabury.
  • Growing Relational Ministry: Sept. 19 - Oct 16 with Elizabeth Mae Magill
  • Advocacy 101: Oct. 17 - Dec. 4 with John Hennessey
Details & registration. 
Emergency Grants for Deacons - Apply by October 31, 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.
Anti-Racism Programming for 2021
from DOTAC (Diakonia of the Americas and the Caribbean)​
  • Exploring the Missing Chapter: October 18
  • Non-Violence Training: November 2
Free. Details.
​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. 
​The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, gave the keynote at our A3D Conference in March. Watch.
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