AED Membership
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strengthening diaconal ministry
AED provides resources, materials and connections at no cost, plus events and continuing education at low or no cost. This is possible because of our individual & diocesan members. Membership is open to anyone, lay or ordained, any denomination, who is interested in strengthening diaconal ministry. 
As a Member you'll:
  • ​Receive our Diakoneo magazine 4 times per year
  • Enjoy a discounted (or free) rate for AED events, including the Archdeacon and Deacon Directors Conference (A3D), and Life & Work of Deacons
  • Enjoy a discounted rate for CALL (Center for Anglican Learning and Leadership) courses and other resources and courses
  • Support the ministry of deacons in the US, Canada and around the world
  • Enable the sharing of diaconal resources
  • Receive our monthly email Deacon Update
In addition to the benefits of membership, AED also:​
  • Facilitates communications among deacons and all ministers
  • Provides online platforms for deacons to share information
  • Provides leadership and resources for workshops and conferences on the diaconate
  • Represents the diaconal voice in the leadership structures of the Episcopal Church
Join as an individual, diocese or organization!
Individual Membership Levels
Annual membership levels for individuals are structured to fit various budgets:
  • $75 - Sustaining
  • $50 - Regular
  • $30 - Student/limited income
  • $150 - Supporting
  • $250 - Patron
  • $1,000 - Life   (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 $1,000.08.)
  • $1,000 - Extended Life - $400 initially, then $300 due at 12 months and 24 months each, totaling $1,000. (This option is not available online. Please use the mail-in form below.)​
NOTE: Canadian Deacons can join AED by purchasing a “Blended Membership” through Anglican Deacons Canada.
To join by mail: Download this form.
Diocesan & Organization Membership Levels
Annual diocesan memberships are based on annual budgets:
  • $100 - Annual budget under $750,000.00
  • $150 - Annual budget between $750,000.00 and $1,500,000.00
  • $200 - Annual budget over $1,500,000.00
  • ​$50 - Organization memberships

​Not sure of your membership status? Have another question? Contact Catherine, our membership director.
"Once I joined AED I realized just how valuable this community is to the growth of the diaconate and all servant ministry. Thanks!" ​
Did you know: Only 1/4 of deacons (active and retired) are members of AED. Watch:  How does your AED membership help in your diaconal call? Deacon Connie Campbell-Pearson   

​To make a donation to AED, please visit our Donation page.
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