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Mondays in May DOTAC Seminar Series
(Diakonia of the Americas and the Caribbean)
​Mondays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 1 pm Central, Free, via Zoom
A seminar series featuring a range of scholars doing work on diakonia. Sessions last just over 1 hour.  Details and registration.
Emergency Grants for Deacons - extended until 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.
​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.
Open Space Notes from A3D 2021 virtual conference are now available.
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