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The Association for Episcopal Deacons is a membership association of deacons and deacon supporters. We provide resources, community, and lifelong learning for deacons and those in diaconal formation.

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AED's Virtual Book Club
Members of AED are invited to join in reading and discussing "Reading the Psalms Again for the First Time: A Spirituality for Justice Seekers and Peacemakers," by Dr. Clint McCann.​
Details and registration.

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SAVE THE DATE!
Archdeacons & Deacon Directors Conference (A3D) 
April 30 - May 3, 2026
Siena Retreat Center, Racine, Wisconsin
Details and Registration. Space is limited. Registration ends Feb. 28.

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​Books and Sermons by deacons
​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.

Financial assistance for deacons, from ​The Fund for the Diaconate.

Deacons included in new Episcopal, ELCA clergy exchange guidelines
The Episcopal Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) now welcome the exchange of deacons in updated clergy exchange guidelines. Learn more.

We're looking for volunteer writers
Write about your ministry experiences, reflect on your formation, review a book, describe service on the margins... or other topics. 
Add your voice to Diakoneo magazine! Contact Deacon Anne.

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Deacon Compensation - Diocesan Convention Resolutions
​These dioceses have ​passed a convention resolution which includes remuneration for deacons, allowing for participation in the Church Pension Fund.  Details.

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.

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.