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. 
NEW! Hallenbeck Fellowships
These are awards of up to $1,500 offered to deacons canonically resident and in good standing in The Episcopal Church, to enable them to attend conferences or educational events. Full details.
Advancing the Diaconate
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!
Use your gifts by volunteering! Offer skills in development, marketing, communication and writing? Please contact Trish Stukbauer.
Deacon Videos
Created by The Fund for the Diaconate and the Association for Episcopal Deacons (AED), these interviews showcase deacon calls and ministries. Plus, learn how The Fund and AED are working to support deacons. 
  • Deacon Keith McCoy, President, discusses why the Fund began, how we assist deacons in financial need, and our variety of grant programs. 
  • Deacon Robert Franken, Treasurer, talks about the benefits of planned giving and leaving a legacy to benefit deacons. 
  • Archdeacon Carole Maddux, VP of AED, shares info about events, resources, grants and other ways that The Fund and AED are working to help deacons. In a short clip, she explains the purpose of the "Advancing the Diaconate" campaign
  • Deacon Logan Taylor Augustine discusses the grant support she received from the Fund and the challenges of balancing family and diaconal work.
See these and more deacon interviews on YouTube. ​