AED is a membership-funded 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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Immigrant Stories: Reflections for Preachers & Teachers. More reflections.​
Archived news articles  Deacon news as reported in various publications
Deacon Natalie Conway, whose ancestors were enslaved by her church’s founding rector, helps parish face its past. The Baltimore Sun and ENS reported on this.
​(Photo: Baltimore Sun)
Episcopal Café:  Diaconate series
Deacon Dani Gabriel explores the ministry and call of deacons in this ongoing series. She's interviewed several deacons and PB Michael Curry. Get the free ebook.  Pictured: Courtney Jones, Dani Gabriel, Barry Cramer.
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