Previous Archdeacons & Deacon Directors Conferences

A3D 2023 - Growing the Diaconate: Lifelong Learning,  June 2023, via Zoom

• ​Deacon Geri Swanson presented Lifelong Learning rationale and resources
• Deacon Garth Howe from CPG discussed deacon compensation
  
  • Watch the Zoom recording
  • Slides: What to know about deacons and benefits
  • Some of the benefits to those earning $25 per month/ $300 year
  • ​Some of the benefits to those earning $100 per month/ $1,200 year

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2022 A3D  
Growing the Diaconate: Tools for Discernment and Recruitment
Thur eve, March 10 - Sat eve, March 12, 2022; ​via Zoom

• Keynote Address: Lori Mills-Curran
• Episcopal Servant Ministries Seminar presentation; website
• ​Loving the Questions website
• Are you called to be a deacon? info

Many involved in deacon supervision have told AED that there is a post-COVID push for diaconal recruitment in their diocese. What tools are others using to successfully identify diaconal vocations?  Experienced practitioners will share resources, plus ample time for Open Space Technology discussions on deacon supervision topics of YOUR choice. This long-standing AED favorite is geared to the needs of archdeacons, deacon directors, and anyone interested in enriching, renewing or reviving their diaconal program. 
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A3D Conference Program Registration includes: Thursday evening Keynote and Discussion; Friday Program; Saturday Open Space Sessions and Workshops. Plus social and worship opportunities each day. Start time varies by Time Zone. ​

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A3D Home
​Open Space Notes

2020 A3D  
Liturgies

• Thursday - Opening prayer
• Thursday - Compline
• Friday - Morning prayer
• Saturday - Morning prayer
• Saturday - Eucharist
• Sunday - Morning devotions

Archdeacon 101 
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     Diocese of Los Angeles, Charleen Crean 

• Diaconate Narrative Dreams and Reality Budget
• Archdeacon Installation Service
• Archdeacon Duties

     Diocese of Washington, Sue von Rautenkranz 

• Budget request for diaconal programs
• Archdeacon - position description
• Dean of Latinx Deacons' School - position description
• Deployment of Deacons
• Letter of Agreement template
• Letter of Agreement support materials

     Diocese of Olympia, Gen Grewell

• Archdeacon - Template for job description
• Archdeacon - job description
• Budget Comparison Nov. 2019

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2019 A3D  
​Liturgies

• Thursday Eucharist
• Friday Morning Prayer
• Saturday Morning Prayer​
• Saturday Midday Prayer
• Sunday Midday Prayer

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2018 A3D
Effective Social Action: The Episcopal Church and Beyond

• ​The Rev. Gay Jennings' keynote address
• Open Space Notes
• Deacons’ Guide to General Convention 
  ​Compiled from presentations by The Rev. Gay Jennings, 2/23/18

Liturgies for 2018

• Celtic Morning Devotions - Word, pdf
• Noonday Prayer - Word, pdf
• Opening Prayer in Spanish - Word, pdf
• Thursday Compline - Word, pdf
• Sunday Final Gathering - Word, pdf​
• Small Boat Communion - pdf
• Holy Eucharist, Simple - Word, pdf

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2017 A3D
Lifelong Discernment: From Call to Coffin

• The Prodigal Son: Sermon by Deacon Tracie Middleton
• Open Space Notes

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2013-2016 A3D

• Open Space Notes
• Diaconal Assembly 2013: AED President Tina Campbell's sermon​​