AED Board Election
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Vice-President/President-Elect Candidate
Archdeacon Dorcie Kafka Dvarishkis
Diocese: Montana Present Employment: Owner of Giving Well, LLC; Deacon minimally compensated by Holy Spirit Episcopal Church; (until 8/1/2026); Archdeacon minimally compensated by the Episcopal Diocese of Montana Current Ministries: Children, youth, and families at risk - lived out through The Parenting Place, the Missoula Exchange Club, and as a trauma-informed approaches trainer; Faith Outreach Team leader with the Missoula Interfaith Collaborative; Parish Discernment Committee trainer; convener of Lake Missoula Bishop Faber Clericus, as well as convener of other small groups for prayer and action. Current Church Assignment: Holy Spirit Episcopal Church; Episcopal Diocese of Montana Previous Positions: See above; also Executive Director of Foundation for Community Health (formerly Community Medical Center Foundation); nonprofit leader within The University of Montana Foundation, Washington State University, Alberta Bair Theater Education: HS in Havre, MT; BS from Rocky Mountain College, Billings, MT; additional graduate classes at Washington State University, University of Montana; planned giving certification from Crescendo; Godly Play certification Prior Board Experience: Western Montana Fund Raisers Association; Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT); Missoula Art Museum; The Parenting Place; Missoula Exchange Club; Yellowstone District Exchange Clubs; Association for Episcopal Deacons; Diocesan Council, Commission on Ministry Skill Sets: Diaconal listening, Gospel living, development, community organizing, communication, nonprofit experience Question #1
How do you envision contributing to the AED Board? What are your special talents and gifts? In my AED Board service to date, I have contributed through conference participation, Finance Committee service, advocacy discussions, and initial outreach to EPN about diaconal tracks that may give us a more sustainable avenue for a version of Triennial. I am a Board member who shows up, listens well, builds bridges, brings joy and thoughtfulness to discussions, and advocates for Deacons and AED. Question #2 What is your vision for the future of the Association for Episcopal Deacons? I see AED at a variety of tables as the primary advocacy group for our greater Community of Deacons, working to build awareness, support, and stronger partnerships for the Order with The Episcopal Church (TEC), CPG, the Fund for the Diaconate, Dioceses, and diaconal education providers. AED is the primary gatherer of information and the resource base for those ordained, and a key resource for those in formation. AED is one of the strongest and most real voices out there for the diaconate, as an organization and through its active members |