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Who are we?

The Fund for the Diaconate of The Episcopal Church in the United States is an organization which performs a vital service by assisting deacons - working, retired, in formation or disabled - who have insufficient funds for their needs. Available aid. 
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The Fund's board election runs from August 22 - September 29, 2022. Meet the nominees, plus complete details.

Episcopal Deaconesses Feast Day - September 22
General Convention 2022 passed Resolution A008, authorizing this commemoration for trial use for the triennium 2021-2024; in Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2018. 

The Episcopal deaconess movement describes a ministry of women who were set apart for service by their bishops, beginning in 1857 and ending with the ordination of women as deacons, authorized by General Convention in 1970.  
Episcopal deaconesses joined a wider, multi-denominational movement that began in Europe in the 19th century. Read the full text.

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Advancing the Diaconate
You can make a difference!
The Advancing the Diaconate Campaign is looking for volunteers. Do you have skills in development, marketing, communication and writing? Put those to work for the benefit of deacons. Please contact Trish Stukbauer.

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A collaborative development campaign to support and improve the lives of Episcopal deacons. 
Developed by The Fund for the Diaconate and the Association for Episcopal Deacons. Add your support!

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Your support enables The Fund to perform a vital service for our Church by assisting deacons—working, retired, in formation or disabled—who have insufficient funds for their needs.
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