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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. 
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ADVANCING THE DIACONATE

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AED's Life & Work of Deacons Conference
June 9-10, via Zoom. Open to all deacons, deacon supporters, deacon discerners!
​We'll tackle Racial Reconciliation - what do we as deacons need to do to get ourselves ready to do our important prophetic work for the Church? 
Details and registration.  $15 for nonmembers, free for members. If you register as a member but your membership has lapsed, we'll reach out to renew your membership.

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A3D | Archdeacon & Deacon Directors' Conference
June 22 - 24, virtual
Growing the Diaconate: Lifelong Learning. We'll discuss deacon competencies, deacon compensation and more.  Details & r
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A Festival for the Jesus Movement
​July 9-12, Baltimore, MD
A churchwide festival of worship, learning, community, and action 
Features speakers, preachers, and artists include Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Julia Ayala Harris, President of the House of Deputies, ​Dr. Catherine Meeks, the Rev. Winnie Varghese, Live Hymnal & Friends, and more! Details and registration.

AED News

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
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Advancing the Diaconate - Join others in strengthening & supporting deacons
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EVENTS

"Gather at the River​​​" DOTAC Conference: August 14-18, 2023, Minneapolis, MN
An ecumenical and international diaconal gathering. Details.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Grants for deacons from ​The Fund for the Diaconate
Regular, Emergency and Formation grants are available.
Nominations are open for Bishop Coadjutor, Diocese of California. Due May 31.
"We used the AED site extensively during our process of developing a diocesan Handbook for Deacons. It gave us access to a wealth of resources ...  and “best practices.”    Martha Seaman & Veronica Ritson, Diocese of Arizona

​Write for AED  We welcome articles for publication.  Our Writing Guideline has details. Contact us with questions.
Young Deacons - you're invited to share your 
unique perspectives of diaconal ministry. Visit our Young Deacon form.
Submissions to AED: To submit materials for the website, please contact Deacon Anne, our communications director. ​

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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.
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