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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Young Deacons Debate
Watch the recording of this debate from July 18, brought to us by the Young Episcopal Deacons.
Anti-Racism Programming for 2021
from DOTAC (Diakonia of the Americas and the Caribbean)​
  • Racial Justice Journey
  • KAIROS Blanket Exercise
  • Exploring the Missing Chapter
  • Non-Violence Training
Free. Details.
Emergency Grants for Deacons - Apply by 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.
“The Word and the World: The Preaching Role of Vocational Deacons”    
A panel discussion on the diaconal voice in preaching, with AED president Tracie Middleton. From the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes (CEEP) and the Episcopal Preaching Foundation. ​ Watch.
How the Work Has Continued… 
Seven deacons from Province 1 reflect on how the pandemic influenced their faith, ministry and call. Interviews with: ​Jane Griesbach, Michele Adamo, ‘Jac’ Essing, Beatrice Kayigwa, Félix Rivera, Ema Rosero-Nordalm, Linda Taupier. Watch the interviews.
Celebrating the Ministry of Deacons
In June, the Diocese of Massachusetts celebrated the role and ministry of deacons.  In this video, several local deacons share their perspectives. 13 min. Watch.
​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.
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