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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AED NEWS

AED Board Election - Sept 26 - Oct 26  
​Meet the Candidates. Voting is open to current AED members.
Archdeacon 101
​Saturday, October 1, 2022, Noon EDT, via Zoom
Join experienced deacon supervisors who can help you shine in your new role. Registration.
Preaching Conference for Spanish Speaking Deacons
October 7-8 and 14-15, 2022, via Zoom
​Details and registration.
Life & Work Conference - All Soul's Day Celebration
​​Fri., Nov 4, 7-9 pm and Sat., Nov 5, 2-5 pm EDT,via Zoom
We'll hear from Presiding Bishop Curry, delve into the topic of death, resurrection, how to plan, and celebrate. Details and registration.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lifelong Learning​​ Classes
​  • The Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course
  • CALL online classes 
​  • Webinar series on the diaconate  - CEEP Network
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You can make a difference!
The Advancing the Diaconate Campaign is looking for volunteers. Do you have skills in development, marketing, communication and writing? If interested, please contact Trish Stukbauer.
Grants for deacons in need, from ​The Fund for the Diaconate
Regular, Emergency and Diaconal Formation grants are available to those in need. Full details and applications on their website.
Deacon Compensation Resolutions
What we've learned: A Primer; Diocesan resolutions that passed
Submissions to AED
We welcome your reflections, events, new ministries, continuing ed. classes, etc. Contact Deacon Anne.
Thank you, AED members and donors!
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"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