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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AED NEWS

Deacons - add your voice
The Joint Standing Committee on Nominations invites applications for Episcopal Church positions, committees and boards. Consider running and/or suggest others. Details. Application. Due April 15.
Public Policy Advocacy Resources
Materials from AED's recent Life & Work of Deacons conference.
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. Topics include:
  • Where is God revealed in your ministry as a deacon? 
  • How the Fund supports deacons in financial need.
  • Seeing God in ministry to those suffering from dementia
Deacon Compensation Resolutions
What we've learned: A Primer; Diocesan resolutions that passed
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You can make a difference!
The Advancing the Diaconate Campaign: Strengthening & supporting deacons.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wellness Gatherings
Wednesdays, 1pm EST
  • ​April 19 - “Guided Meditation”
  • May 17 - “Trauma Release Exercise”
From DOTAC (Diakonia of The Americas and The Caribbean) 
Mondays in May Seminar Series
Looking at Perspectives on the Diakonia of All Believers. Details.
It’s All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement
July 9-12, Baltimore, MD, virtual and in person
Churchwide festival of worship, learning, community, and action, with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Details in progress.
"Gather at the River​​​" DOTAC Conference
August 14 - 18, 2023, Minneapolis, MN
An ecumenical and international diaconal gathering. Details.
Grants for deacons from ​The Fund for the Diaconate
Regular, Emergency and Formation grants are available.
Submissions to AED
Please use this form to let us know your interests. Our Writing Guideline has the nuts and bolts details. Please send materials and questions to Deacon Anne, our communications director. ​
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