AED Membership
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Work together with AED in strengthening diaconal ministry

We provide resources, materials and connections at no cost, in thanks to generous contributions from individual & diocesan members. Membership is open to anyone - lay or ordained, from any denomination - who is interested in strengthening diaconal ministry. 
We've received an anonymous matching gift challenge up to $5,000! We just need 100 new memberships by December 31st to unlock it!  
 
Whether you're a former member of AED, or have never joined, please consider becoming a member today. In doing so, you'll allow us to double your $50 annual membership with an additional $50 anonymous donation. Your support is critical to our ability to continue to support deacons throughout the Church. 
"Once I joined AED I realized just how valuable this community is to the growth of the diaconate and all servant ministry. Thanks!" 
As part of the Advancing the Diaconate campaign, we invite you to become a member of AED. Join this groundbreaking effort to support and improve the lives of Episcopal deacons throughout their ministry.
Benefits of Membership
  • Receive Diakoneo magazine 4 times per year
  • Support the ministry of deacons in the US and around the world
  • Discounted rate for CALL (Center for Anglican Learning and Leadership) courses
  • Enable the growth of AED and the sharing of diaconal resources
  • Make possible financial support for provincial deacon events

Join as an individual, diocese or organization!  Members enable us to provide these benefits and much more. Approximately 22% of deacons (active and retired) are members of AED. Thank you!
To make a donation to AED, please visit our Donation page.
Volunteer with AED
Share your time & talent in Development, Communications and Marketing, Membership, Writing Articles & Programming. We'd love to hear from you!

Join AED or Renew your membership

Individual Membership Levels
Annual membership levels for individuals are structured to fit various budgets:
  • $75 - Sustaining membership
  • $50 - Regular membership
  • $30 - Student/limited income membership
  • $150 - Supporting membership
  • $250 - Patron membership
  • $1,000 - Life Membership   (A 24 month payment plan is available online only : a monthly donation of $41.67 per month will be charged to your credit card for 24 months, totaling $1000.08.)
  • $1,000 - Extended Life Membership - $400 initially, then $300 due at 12 months and 24 months each, totaling $1000. (This option is not available online. Please use the mail-in form below.)​
Check your membership status by contacting Catherine, our membership director.
To join by Mail: Download this form.
Contact our membership director with any questions.

NOTE: Canadian Deacons can join AED by purchasing a “Blended Membership” through Anglican Deacons Canada. Visit www.anglicandeacons.ca.
Diocesan & Organization Membership Levels
Annual diocesan memberships are based on annual budgets:
  • $100 - Diocesan membership: annual budget under $750,000.00
  • $150 - Diocesan membership: annual budget between $750,000.00 and $1,500,000.00
  • $200 - Diocesan membership: annual budget over $1,500,000.00
  • ​$50 - Organization memberships