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Work together with AED in strengthening diaconal ministry

The Association for Episcopal Deacons is a membership-funded 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.

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 are interested in strengthening diaconal ministry.
"Once I joined AED I realized just how valuable this community is to the growth of the diaconate and all servant ministry. Thanks!" 
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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!
Check your membership status by contacting our membership director.

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.)​
By Mail: Download this form.
Contact our membership director with any questions.

NOTE: Canadian Deacons can join AED by purchasing a “Blended Membership” through the Association of Anglican Deacons in 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

Donate to AED

Your donation will be used to support the ministry of deacons plus offer financial support for provincial deacon events, and a discounted rate for online courses. 
Planned Giving
If you're interested in supporting the work of deacons in your estate planning or with a major gift, we invite you to contact The Fund for the Diaconate.  AED and the Fund are sister organizations, working together on a variety of activities to support deacons.