Registration is now open for AED's 2012 conference for Archdeacons and Directors of Diaconal Formation.
This year, the conference will be held at the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute outside Baltimore, Maryland.
You may register for the conference itself online
or you may print and send this form via snail mail.
If at all possible, it's much easier for us online.
You need to handle your room registration on your own. It will be important for you to follow the directions below in order
to secure our special rate. The room rate is good for a few days before and after the conference. We won't be handling any of the
accommodations or roommate assignments. Repeat, you are on your own.
The block of guest rooms will be held for your exclusive use up to February 22 at the rate of $135 +tax per room per night,
single, and $190 +tax, double. Guest room reservations are to be made by individually calling 1-866-900-3517 and requesting
the Association for Episcopal Deacons group rate.
For more information, see the Conference brochure and the Institute web site.
The Seven
The Association for Episcopal Deacons is pleased to announce that "The Seven" began the last week of September
with two introductory teleconference calls.
"The Seven" is coordinated by Deacon Kyle Pedersen of the Diocese of Connecticut, with the support of Deacon Susanne
Watson Epting, Executive Director of the Association for Episcopal Deacons.
This new and exciting mentored experience in diaconal ministry for young adults includes eight participants
from the dioceses of Connecticut, Iowa, and Olympia. The participating women and men range in age from 18-37
and have a variety of life, educational, work, and ministry experiences.
To read brief biographies of the participants in "The Seven," and for information on their mentors, click
here.
On Engaging the Diakonia of All Believers
You may have downloaded our new brochure available on the left hand side of this page.
We're putting finishing touches on the study guide that goes with this statement so please check back for it soon!
25th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign
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Help the thermometer continue to rise!
We are getting so close! We are hoping to reach our goal of $100,000 by the end of the year. If you have not yet made a
contribution now is the time! You can help to put us over the top. If it is not possible for you to give a lump sum donation,
remember that you can make a monthly pledge to be paid over a year or more.
A special issue of Diakoneo was created to bring you up to date with the many changes taking place in our association,
and introducing to you our 25th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign.
Where would we be . . . Without AED?
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The Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane, Bishop of Maine, sent his support, and more!:
I’m happy to endorse the “Where would we be . . . without AED?” campaign.
Maine is home to 55 deacons, and their ministries are evident in every aspect of diocesan life.
Deacons are especially involved in prison ministry and in direct service to the vulnerable members of our communities.
There are currently six persons in formation for the diaconate, and the ministry of deacons is often raised when I visit congregations.
We are blessed by the ministry of deacons in the Diocese of Main, and we hope the Community of Deacons will continue to grow.
Enclosed is my donation of $1,000 toward the campaign. The Rev. Mary Lee Wile, deacon and director of our Deacon Formation Program,
is the newly named coordinator for the campaign in Province I. I am delighted to be able to support her.
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Additional statements of support from The Rt. Rev. Franklin Brookhart, Bishop of Montana, The Rt. Rev. Catherine M. Waynick, Bishop of Indianapolis, and The Rt. Rev. Gregory H. Rickel,
Bishop of Olympia, are contained in this issue of Diakoneo.
Calendar
22-25 March 2012 |
Archdeacons and Formation Directors Conference, Maritime Institute, Baltimore, MD
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28-30 September 2012 |
New England Deacons Network Biennial Conference, Sheraton Hotel, Framingham, MA
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13-16 June 2013 |
AED Diaconal Assembly, Woodlands Hotel and Suites, Colonial Williamsburg, VA
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