While Bishop Stewart typically introduces you to a clergy or lay leader in our diocese each month, he's currently taking some time of summer rest with his family. So I'm thrilled to introduce you to our diocese's newest deacon—Meghan Robins.Since 2020, Meghan has served as...

Please note that the following content refers to abuse of ecclesiastical power.  Dear Friends and Family of the Upper Midwest Diocese, We are writing to you because Bishop Stewart is currently out of the country on a previously planned trip. We have received word that the Provincial leadership...

Brothers and sisters, I’d like to introduce you to Steve Olson, our new diocesan Chancellor. (Read more about our Standing Committee and their roles.) Steve, his wife Julie, and their two children (Evan, 21 and Jen, 18) have been part of Christ Church Madison since her pre-launch days at our...

By Bonnie McMaken Throughout the Diocese of the Upper Midwest, you’ll find churches thriving in school gyms, worship services flourishing in nursing homes and Iowa cornfields, and robust college ministries reaching Gen Z on college campuses. [caption id="attachment_4045" align="alignleft" width="150"] Alyssa O'Connell[/caption] Just a few years ago, Alyssa...

[caption id="attachment_3923" align="alignright" width="209"] Alyssa Tennison[/caption] Brothers and Sisters, I’d like to introduce you to Alyssa Tennison, who serves as one of three laity on our Diocese’s Standing Committee. Alyssa and her husband, Justin, have faithfully served at Church of the Cross for over 16 years. She’s a woman...

Welcome to the News Roundup, where we aim to provide brief recaps of current news from the Diocese, including the Standing Committee, Task Forces, and more. Watch this video of Bishop Stewart's Christmas greetings: https://vimeo.com/896306200/5216492c91?share=copy In This Issue:  New Constitution and Canons Standing Committee Members Elected Annual Report Highlights Task Force Updates New...