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The Fund for the Diaconate performs a vital service for our Church by assisting Episcopal deacons, working, retired, in formation or disabled, who have insufficient funds for their needs.
The Fund is administered by its board of directors, with the assistance of our Grants Administrator, Director of Communications, Operations Manager, and Bookkeeper (all part-time). Funds are usually distributed by monthly allowances based on individual needs. See our Grants section for the specific types available. The Officers and Directors of the Corporation consist of eleven deacons, nine elected by the board for three years terms, plus the President and Treasurer. The vice-president and secretary, plus the assistant secretary and assistant treasurer if necessary, are also elected from among the directors. Director terms begin on January 1, while officers are elected for one year terms at the reorganization of the Board in early January, and take office at the conclusion of that meeting. The board typically meets in person to conduct business in mid-May, usually in New York City, and in mid-October at various locations. Additionally, the Annual Meeting of the Corporation is held virtually each October. The meetings, which include reviews of grants, financial reports, and other business, are over the course of two days. Expenses for directors to attend the board meetings are covered by The Fund. Reports from the Board are published in Diakoneo, the journal of the Association for Episcopal Deacons (AED). Representatives of the Fund are available at AED's conferences, and at General Convention. Meet the Fund's Board & Staff
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How does The Fund help?
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History Of The Fund
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Deacon Resources
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LINKS
Deacon Videos - Interviews and discussions
Beliefs of The Episcopal Church
Deacon Ordination (In the BCP, under Episcopal Services)
Deacon Videos - Interviews and discussions
Beliefs of The Episcopal Church
Deacon Ordination (In the BCP, under Episcopal Services)