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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.
Events & Gatherings
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Deacons Talking on the Road to Emmaus - Monday conversations!
From AED and Bexley Seabury, these expanded gatherings meet the first four Mondays of every month on Zoom, at 4:00 pm Pacific / 7:00 pm Eastern. (1 hour)
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Registration is open!
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Archdeacon and Deacon Directors Conference 2024
March 7-10, 2024 Kanuga Conference Center, North Carolina Our first in person gathering since the pandemic has been confirmed! A preview of what we'll be covering: The church we know and love is changing, yet the diaconate, the edge where faith communities and a desperate world meet, may be the renewal we need. The role of the deacon to empower the church, the people, is intrinsically connected to our knowledge of spiritual development and faith formation, combined with our passion for spreading the Good News of Jesus through action. We'll explore various theories and models to assist us in moving individuals and faith communities to seek and serve the world. Registration is open, and will remain open until the week before Christmas. We hope you're able to join in. |
Life & Work of Deacons - Recordings are available
From The role of deacons in the future of the Church. Guest presenter was the Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers, the Presiding Bishop's Staff Officer for new Episcopal Communities. Recordings: October 13 (code:SmVAX+35). October 14 (code HiS3&k2b)
From The role of deacons in the future of the Church. Guest presenter was the Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers, the Presiding Bishop's Staff Officer for new Episcopal Communities. Recordings: October 13 (code:SmVAX+35). October 14 (code HiS3&k2b)
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AED Events - save the dates!
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International Event!
Anglican Deacons Canada 2024 Conference "Beacons of Hope in a Messy World" June 13 - 16, 2024 Sorrento Centre, British Columbia, Canada We’ll explore how to turn thoughts and prayers, into meaningful action and change. Details and registration. |
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Discerning a call to the vocational diaconate
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Deacon Compensation Resolutions
To date, eighteen dioceses have passed a convention resolution that includes remuneration for deacons, allowing them to participate in the Church Pension Fund. Details in Resources / Diakonia & Deacon Supervision. |
Pathways for Baptismal Living Courses
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Preaching in a Hurting World
October 17-19, 2023, Zoom Episcopal Preaching Foundation examines the impact of stress in our world and offers steps for preaching hope and inspiration. Register. Use ECOM for discount. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Highlight your diocesan deacons!
You've got a great group... what are they doing? Working together in ministry? Engaging parishioners in the community? Responding to disasters? Write about it, any length, for AED's Diakoneo magazine. Share your news and wow us all! Contact Deacon Anne. |
Deacon Videos This Video Series, created by AED and The Fund for the Diaconate, features interviews showcasing deacon calls and ministries, plus the ways AED and The Fund are helping deacons.
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Grants for deacons from The Fund for the Diaconate
Regular, Emergency and Formation grants are available. |
Thank you, AED members and donors!
Your support of AED makes this website, events and other resources possible.
Your support of AED makes this website, events and other resources possible.