Association for Episcopal Deacons (AED)

THE ASSOCIATION FOR EPISCOPAL DEACONS

From their mutual beginnings The School for Deacons has been involved in, provided leadership for, and looks to the leadership of The Association for Episcopal Deacons (AED). AED’s work on Deacon Competencies has significantly influenced the redesign of the School’s curriculum. The School for Deacons encourages all students to become members of AED.

The Mission of The Association for Episcopal Deacons [AED]

“AED is an association of persons and dioceses within The Episcopal Church whose mission is to engage the diakonia of all believers by increasing participation and involvement of all baptized persons in Christ’s diaconal ministry, and by promoting and supporting the diaconate as a full and equal Order. AED is closely affiliated with the Association for Episcopal Deacons in the Anglican Church in Canada.

Among other activities, AED

• strengthens communications with deacons, those in training for the diaconate, presbyters, bishops, and other friends

• publishes a newsletter. . .and offers other communication resources through email and social media

• writes, publishes, and gathers resource materials on the diaconate and the formation of deacons

• plans and produces provincial, church-wide, and international conferences on the diaconate

• provides leadership throughout The Episcopal Church in ministry for and with the poor and marginalized

• recommends and provides resource persons, speakers, and leaders for diocesan and parish workshops and conferences on the diaconate

• maintains links with diaconal organizations in other denominations and around the world.

Check out their website here.