Episcopal Conference of the Deaf

04/25/2026

We are delighted to announce Ella Mae Lentz as the master of ceremonies for the esteemed Awards Night. To secure your hotel accommodations by May 1st, kindly register with us promptly, as our registration process will facilitate your room assignment. The 77th ECD Convention details can be found at https://www.ecdeaf.org

04/21/2026

It is almost time! Please join us at St. Louis on June 13-18, 2026. It is best to register by May 1st so that we have a room for you at the hotel. A travel grant is available.

https://ecdeaf.org/convention-information/

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

ECD Vice-President Jason Boyd made a special appearance this weekend at St. Barnabas’ Deaf Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where he had the privilege of preaching during worship.

It was a meaningful gathering and a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Deaf church community.

02/22/2026

Announcements

*Last Thursday, we had lunch followed by a special ASL class presented by Ms. Opal Gordon where Ms. Victoria Badalamanti (Deaf) provided us with her family history and insights into working with Deafblind individuals.

*Join us next Thursday, February 26th at 11:30am for lunch and ASL Class at 1:30 pm. Ms. Opal Gordon will teach and engage people to learn ASL and Deaf Culture. This class is open to hearing, hard of hearing and Deaf persons. There is no cost for joining this ASL Class.

* Join us on Sunday, March 1st at 11am. The Rev. Erich Krengel will officiate the service for the Second Sunday in Lent.

02/13/2026

Registration Is Now Open!

Registration for the 77th Episcopal Conference of the Deaf (ECD) Convention is now open to members and non-members alike.

Join us June 13–18, 2026, at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Deaf Church in St. Louis, Missouri, for a week of worship, learning, fellowship, and community.

For full details and to register, please visit the Convention page.
https://ecdeaf.org/convention-information/

09/15/2024

ECD National Worship (Voice Interpreter available)
Fr. Erich Krengel
Sunday, September 15, 2024
3PM Eastern | 2PM Central | 1PM Mountain | 12PM Pacific

Zoom ID: 84060560056
Passcode: 628277
New to ECD Worship, please register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcemtqDsqH9L1jEWOZoPJv8jVnLCcjGy1

Or watch the livesteam at:
https://www.ecdeaf.org/national-ecd-worship-livestream

08/27/2024

07/06/2024

The ECD wants to thank all the members for allowing us to represent at the 81st GenCon Exhibit.

06/25/2024

Deaf Episcopalians love camping! Thanks to ECCC - Episcopal Camps & Conference Centers for making this happen. We look forward to collaborating with them for future events for our Deaf children! (Two Deaf women: Spanish woman is signing DEAF. White woman is signing Episcopalian).