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A message to our AED community
The AED Board is pleased to share two important updates as the Association for Episcopal Deacons enters a season of transition and continued growth. Executive Director Carter Hawley will begin a planned personal leave of absence in May; and we welcome Grace Swinski as Interim Executive Director, and Hilary Greene as Membership Director. Read the full announcement. |
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Books and Sermons by deacons Deacons included in Episcopal, ELCA clergy exchange Learn more. Deacon Videos - Interviews with deacons on their call and ministry. CALL online courses details and schedule Need a gift for a new deacon? Consider an AED gift membership. |
2026 DOTAC Mondays in May Speaker Series
May 4-25. Download the event flyer for details. Registration and Zoom link. Mentoring Deacons
Sundays, September 6, 2026-October 4, 2026 5 pm EST, Zoom A course, taught by Deacon Geraldine Swanson. Details and registration. Report and Update from the Presiding Bishops Deacon Working Group, part of the efforts of deacons to encourage the passage of Resolution D023, adopted by General Convention in 2024, asking the Episcopal Church to fund the work of deacons and the Association for Episcopal Deacons.
Deacon Compensation - These dioceses have passed a convention resolution which includes remuneration for deacons, allowing for participation in the Church Pension Fund. Details. Financial assistance for deacons, from The Fund for the Diaconate.
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Archdeacon Steve Costa, Deacon Mary Margaret Smith, Transitional Deacon Suzanne Kobayashi, and Deacon Alberta Buller delivered food from the Diocese of Hawaii's clergy conference to neighbors in need.
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Deacons and a Deacon Postulant participated in a vigil for fellow Episcopalians, Yeonsoo Go & Ketty Elizabeth De Los Santos in the Diocese of New York on August 2, 2025. The 20 year old student and 59 year old woman were detained July 30 by ICE following routine court hearings.
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