Trial BackgroundFor the last five years, the Diocese of the Upper Midwest has undergone an investigative process overseen by our Province, the leadership of the Anglican Church in North America. The ecclesiastical trial involving Bishop Stewart began on July 14, but was paused on July 18...
Welcome to the News Roundup, where we feature brief recaps of current news from the Diocese, including the Standing Committee, Task Forces, and more. In this issue, you'll learn our new Deans and their roles, plus find updates from two important task forces. In This Issue: Task Force Updates: -...
Worship at City of Light in Aurora, IL. Photo by Rachel Hoskins.How Our Diocese Is Crafting Original Worship Music By Clare VanderWeeleThat moment when your congregation takes a collective breath before singing is ripe with anticipation—a shared heartbeat before voices rise in unison. But when the...
By Katherine Ruch Based on her Revive 2024 Talk on regular fasting How many of us want to know how to pray, to have the stamina to keep praying, to have power when we pray, to loose the bonds of sin, to serve cheerfully, to love a...
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. In this issue, find updates from the Synod* meeting in October, plus links to Revive 2024 talks. In This Issue: Synod Culture...
Deacon Joel (left) and Father Kyle pray for a resident at Park View on Pentecost.By Clare VanderWeeleIn Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, an unlikely congregation gathers every Sunday afternoon. A row of wheelchairs is assembled, large-print worship guides are distributed, and residents of Park View Rehab Center...
Brothers and Sisters, I have the joy of introducing you to Deacon John Clark, our newest Canon Theologian. John was installed as the Upper Midwest’s second Canon Theologian at Revive last month. Together with Canon Stephen Gauthier, Deacon John will be helping us advance a revival of word...
Dear Upper Midwest Family, I am writing to you a few days before the one-year anniversary of October 7, 2023. As you know, on this day a year ago, over 1,200 Israelis were brutally murdered by Hamas. Also, more than 240 were kidnapped. One hundred and...
Dear Upper Midwest Diocese, Last week, the Provincial Court for the Trial of a Bishop published this update on Bishop Stewart’s trial date and schedule of proceedings. [Read the Upper Midwest's explanation of legal terms for the trial schedule here] Bishop Stewart remains submitted to the canonical...
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. In This Issue: Revive 2024 Safeguarding Task Force Safeguarding Coordinator Role Nominations Open for Standing Committee Trial Update Job Openings Gather with others from our diocesan churches...
