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

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

Check out the Triennial news and workshops!

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

Membership magazine: Diakoneo
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.

Deacon Formation Fund Will Honor Deacon Ormonde Plater
​The Diocese of Louisiana has created a fund in memory of Deacon Ormonde Plater, to assist those on track to become deacons. Read more.

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News

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.

CALL online courses 2024 - 2025 schedule

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

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

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.