Association for Episcopal Deacons

Welcome Episcopal Deacons!

AED is a membership association providing resources, community, and support for deacons and those in diaconal formation.

We're glad you're here.

Mentoring Deacons, Sept. 22 - Oct. 27, 2024
Provides deacon mentors with tools and skills to guide and support new deacons. Details.

Life & Work of Deacons - Deacons in the New Worshipping Context
October 11 & 12, 2024
Details and registration.

CALL online courses 2024 - 2025 schedule

AED's Board election
October 1 - 31, 2024
Meet the candidates running for AED's board. Voting will be online only. Electronic ballots will be emailed to AED members on 10/1/24. The email will contain instructions and a link to your ballot. All ballots are anonymous.

Triennial 2025
June 5-8 in San Antonio, TX
Deacons and supporters are encouraged to gather for a time of fellowship, learning and worship. Details and Sponsorship Opportunities.

DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Submit a workshop for Triennial!
Details and submission form.

Join the Triennial 2025 Email List to receive advance notice of registration and other details.

Need a gift for a new deacon?
An AED gift membership includes discounts for educational events and conferences, a quarterly magazine, and access to a supportive diaconal community.

Diakoneo magazine
News, reflections, ministries and theological papers written by and for deacons. Join AED and receive Diakoneo.

Share your stories in Diakoneo!
Advocating? Hands-on service? Pilgrimage? Share your news. Contact Deacon Anne.

General Convention Actions

Bishops Approve $200K for Deacons.
Compensation for Non-stipendiary Clergy is encouraged.
Deacon Stan Baker (above, right) elected to Executive Council.

Details

Announcements

Discerning a call to the vocational diaconate

Discernment Processes, reflections & videos
Deacons' Call to be Living Examples of Christ's Call in the World, Diocese of Milwaukee 2023
Called to Servant Leadership

Deacon Videos Interviews with deacons on their call and ministry.

Books by deacons
Check out our list, covering numerous topics

Deacon Compensation Resolutions
Passed by dioceses, allowing for deacon participation in the Church Pension Fund. Details.

Financial assistance for deacons, from The Fund for the Diaconate
Regular, Emergency and Formation grants are available. The Hallenbeck Fellowship enables deacons in financial need to attend conferences or educational events. Learn more.

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