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UPDATE: A3D Changed to a One-Day Online Gathering
Archdeacons & Deacon Directors Conference (A3D) Saturday, May 2, 2026 After careful review of registration and participation trends, AED has decided to pivot this Conference to a one-day online gathering, with an optional Friday online reception and facilitated conversation. Registration ends April 10. Details.
Books and Sermons by deacons
Deacon Videos - Interviews with deacons on their call and ministry. CALL online courses details and schedule Need a gift for a new deacon? Consider an AED gift membership. Financial assistance for deacons, from The Fund for the Diaconate. |
Deacons included in new Episcopal, ELCA clergy exchange guidelines
The Episcopal Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) now welcome the exchange of deacons in updated clergy exchange guidelines. Learn more.
Deacon Compensation - Diocesan Convention Resolutions These dioceses have passed a convention resolution which includes remuneration for deacons, allowing for participation in the Church Pension Fund. Details. |
Archdeacon Steve Costa, Deacon Mary Margaret Smith, Transitional Deacon Suzanne Kobayashi, and Deacon Alberta Buller delivered food from the Diocese of Hawaii's clergy conference to neighbors in need.
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Deacons and a Deacon Postulant participated in a vigil for fellow Episcopalians, Yeonsoo Go & Ketty Elizabeth De Los Santos in the Diocese of New York on August 2, 2025. The 20 year old student and 59 year old woman were detained July 30 by ICE following routine court hearings.
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