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Registration is open - Two Events!

​​An Online Evening of Reflection for Deacons
with The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls
​Archbishop and Primate of the Canadian Anglican Church
Thurs., March 4, online.  Evening of Reflection details and registration.

​A3D 2021 Full Conference
Thurs., March 4 - Saturday, Mar. 6, online. (Includes the Evening of Reflection)
A3D details and registration.
For New Archdeacons
Archdeacon 101
Saturday, April 17, 2021, online.
AED’s popular workshop orienting persons new to deacon supervision and formation. Details and registration.  
Emergency Grant Program for Deacons - through April 2021
This program, from the Fund for the Diaconate, aids deacons affected by the Covid-19 pandemic who have been laid off, furloughed, or had their employment hours cut or eliminated. Details and applications on the Fund's website.
NEW Continuing Education opportunities.
Seeking Deacon handbooks, competencies and discernment processes  Details here.
Antiracism Resources: Prayers of the People; Adult & Children's formation. See them all.
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