AED Events

AED's events are designed to provide tools and support for church leaders to promote and strengthen the servant ministry of all the baptized. We engage as a community of learners in mutual ministry, sharing resources, knowledge and enjoyment. 

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Triennial Assembly
Triennial gathers every 3 years for learning, fellowship, engaging speakers, in-depth discussions and more! (On hiatus due to Covid)  Host Triennial in your diocese. Contact us for details. ​

Life & Work of Deacons Conferences
These virtual conferences provide an opportunity for deacons to gather, learn and encourage one another throughout the church. The 2023 dates are: February 10 & 11; June 9 & 10; October 13 & 14. Contact our executive director Carter for details.

Archdeacon & Deacon Directors' Conferences (A3D)
A3D Conferences are open to archdeacons, deacon directors, and anyone interested in the leadership and well-being of deacons.

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A3D 2023 - Growing the Diaconate, June 2023, via Zoom

• Deacon Geri Swanson presented Lifelong Learning rationale and resources
• Deacon Garth Howe from CPG discussed deacon compensation
  • Watch his Zoom recording
  • Presentation slides: What to know about deacons and benefits
  • Chart: Some of the benefits to those earning $25 per month/ $300 year
  • ​Chart: ​Some of the benefits to those earning $100 per month/ $1,200 year
  • Read Diocesan Resolutions for deacon compensation

Past Events

St. Stephen Recognition: Diaconal ministry in the tradition of St. Stephen

• 2016 Recipients
• 1995-2013 Recipients

AED Triennial Assembly 2016 - Engaging God's Mission Notes from Triennial
Diaconal Assembly 2013: Then-president Tina Campbell's sermon​​