THE FUND Board of Directors
About The Fund for the Diaconate and our service to deacons.
Special Election February 3-27, 2025. Full details.
The Board of the Fund is made up of deacons and archdeacons in The Episcopal Church, and in good standing.
Meetings are held virtually and in-person:
Most in-person Board meetings are held in New York City, where the Fund is incorporated, typically at The Episcopal Church offices at 815 Second Avenue, or at Church Pension Group offices on East 34th Street. We have begun exploring alternate locations for the Fall meetings. Non-Board members are invited to attend all meetings, although you need to let the president know in advance, so you can be listed as an attendee with building security or Zoom access. Discussions of grants to individuals will be held in closed sessions. The Board has a variety of committees and task forces, which include deacons who are not board members. Appointments are made at the January board meeting. Persons interested in serving on a committee should review the description of each committee here, and then send a note of interest to our president Deacon Keith McCoy. Please include any information that would explain why you would like to be a contributor to the committee’s work. (all deacons) Board members serve 3-year terms, beginning in January following the year they're elected. The bylaws allow for the President and Treasurer to be non-directors but with full voting rights. |
OFFICERS (all deacons)
The Rev. W. Keith McCoy President (New Jersey) 12/31/24 The Rev. Canon Brian P. Nordwick Treasurer (El Camino Real) 12/31/24 The Rev. Fatima Yakubu-Madus Assistant Treasurer (Indianapolis) 12/31/26 The Rev. Geraldine Swanson Secretary (New York) 12/31/25 DIRECTORS (all deacons) The Ven. Amy Bryan Archdeacon (Arizona) 12/31/26 The Rev. Gerri Endicott, (West Tennessee) 12/31/25 The Rev. Jack Karn Deacon (Texas) 12/31/26 The Ven. Roxanne P. Klingensmith Archdeacon (Montana) 12/31/24 The Rev. John Ray Deacon (Atlanta) 12/31/24 The Rev. Margaret Thor Deacon (Minnesota) 12/31/25 The Rev. Douglas Argue (Southern Ohio) 12/31/27 The Rev. Lori Mills-Curran (Massachusetts) 12/31/27 Association for Episcopal Deacons' liaison to The Fund, Geraldine Swanson (New York) STAFF
The Rev. Theresa Lewallen Grants Administrator, Part-time; Deacon (Virginia) Ms. Jessica Dunlap Operations Manager, Part-time (North Carolina) The Rev. Anne Pillot Communication & Marketing Director, Part-time; Deacon (Ohio) The Ven. Louise Thibodaux Pastoral Correspondent, volunteer position; Archdeacon (Alabama) YPTC (Your Part-Time Controller) Bookkeeper, New York, NY |
Join the Fund's Board!
We elect new board members each Fall who are passionate about deacons, and committed to providing financial assistance for deacons and those in formation during times of crisis. Meetings are held virtually and in person, with additional committee work. Please review our Covenants & Responsibilities and complete the Board of Directors Nomination Form. Questions? Contact our president, Deacon Keith McCoy. |
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