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Deacon Discernment

Discernment Process by Diocese
  • Anglican Diocese of Calgary
  • Connecticut
  • ​Michigan discernment and ordination
  • Minnesota​

  • ​​​New Westminster, Canada
  • Rhode Island
  • Washington
  • Western North Carolina​

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Conversation with Archdeacons Linda Crane and Beth Drew
Bishop Singh sat down with the archdeacons in Eastern and Western Michigan to discuss the role of the deacon in our church and world, their ministry and more. Watch 21 min.
Papers & Reflections
  • Deacons Outside of the Sunday Service, by Archdeacon Laura Harbaugh, 2023
  • The Deacon’s Light, by Lisa Beausoliel, Province 1 School for Deacons student, 2022​
  • What does it mean to be a deacon? by Archdeacon Cindy Campos, 2022
  • Servant Ministry: The Deacon by Archdeacon Cindy Campos, 2022
  • Seeing the Deacon in Our Midst: An Aid for the Discerning Community  by Roderick B. Dugliss, Dean, The School for Deacons
  • ​Deacons: The Bridge Between the Church and the Needs of the World; Interview with Hailey Delmas, May 2021.
  • Late in Life Changes: Ordination at 70, by Robert Runkle, Nov. 2017.

Dioceses & Organizations
  • ​​Deacons' Call to be Living Examples of Christ's Call in the World, ​Diocese of Milwaukee 2023
  • Called to Servant Leadership, the Young Episcopal Deacons brochure
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VIDEOS: Deacons and the diaconate
  • AED Deacon Videos: Deacons talk about their call, ministry, challenges and more
  • A Deacon's Calling, by Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick, Diocese of Hawaiʻi
  • Province 1 School for Deacons Vimeo Channel  Includes: What is a deacon?; How do deacons serve?; How do I know I'm called?; Formation process; Make a difference; and more.
  • An overview of the diaconate, by Bishop James Newcome in the Church of England, presented to their deacons' conference, May 2022
  • ​Deacons in Action: Ten deacons from the Diocese of Los Angeles reflect on their call in these short videos. 2020. Watch.
  • “Introduction to the Sacred Order of Deacons” - A 35 minute video from the Diocese of San Joaquin. Includes interviews with deacons, postulants and their bishop. 
  • The history of deacons in the church: A profile of deacons in the Diocese of Alabama. Created by Deacon Kelley Hudlow. Watch. 
  • ​Celebrating the Ministry of Deacons  June 2021: Deacons from The Diocese of Massachusetts share their thoughts on the diaconal role and ministry. 13 min. Watch.
  • Province 1 deacons reflect on how the pandemic influenced their faith and ministry. 2021
  • Much more than Sunday: Follows one day with Deacon Bonnie. Watch.​

A Word About Deacons
The Diocese of Georgia publishes ​stories from deacons, exploring what a deacon is,
what they do and their history. 2021
  • ​Patti Davis
  • Patricia Marks
  • Scott Mithen
  • Gerilee Nelson
  • Yvette Owens
  • Sandy Turner
  • John Warner

Diaconal Formation Grants
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The Fund for the Diaconate offers grants for eligible postulants and candidates in formation for the diaconate. Grants are for expenses directly related to participation in a diaconal formation program. Details on their website.
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Thank you to AED's members, donors, and supporting dioceses! You make it possible for us to provide diaconal resources, lifelong learning, events and more!
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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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • History >
      • Historic Diaconate
    • Members
    • Join - AED Membership
    • Donate
    • Board & Staff
    • Young Deacons
    • Fund for the Diaconate
  • Publications
    • Diakoneo Magazine
    • Deacon Update enews
    • Books >
      • By Deacons
      • Book Reviews
      • By Others
      • Papers & Reports
    • Sermons by Deacons
    • Blogs & Social Media
    • Ormonde Plater Archive
  • Events
    • A3D Conferences >
      • A3D 2024
    • AED's Triennial
    • Life & Work of Deacons
    • General Convention
    • International and Ecumenical
  • Resources
    • Resources Outline
    • Deacon Competencies
    • Discernment
    • Formation
    • Diakonia & Deacon Supervision >
      • Supervision & Managmt
      • Deacon Compensation
      • CPG
    • Practical Training >
      • Lifelong Learning
      • Liturgy
    • Deacon Videos
    • Deacon's Cross graphics
  • Links
  • Gifts
  • Contact