Humility and ease mark three churches' collaborative planning [caption id="attachment_3166" align="alignright" width="400"] Processional: Fr. Aaron Damiani (left), Fr. Nate Beasley (center), Fr. Kyle Oesch back right. Service photos by Jantzen Losa.[/caption] By Bonnie McMaken The Feast of Ascension celebrates Jesus’ reign as our King of heaven and earth....
[caption id="attachment_3151" align="alignright" width="389"] Father Blair and Elizabeth Carlson[/caption] Brothers and Sisters, I’d like to introduce you to Father Blair Carlson and his wife, Elizabeth, who have spent many years encouraging and equipping evangelists around the globe. They’ve served in international Anglican churches in England, France, Ukraine,...
Dearest Brothers and Sisters of the Upper Midwest Diocese, We’re aware that many of you received the Archbishop’s email regarding the Decision and Order by the Provincial Tribunal and Archbishop Foley Beach’s subsequent response. These statements represent a significant disagreement between the Provincial Tribunal—the high court...
Leaders Share Stories and Highlights By Bonnie McMaken, editor Hope and renewed energy around the beauty of Jesus and his good news filled Holy Week 2023 throughout the Diocese of the Upper Midwest. [caption id="attachment_3056" align="alignright" width="350"] Palm Sunday, Christ Church of Madison. Photo by Jonny Hoffner.[/caption] Many diocesan...
Welcome to the first issue of the Upper Midwest Anglican News Roundup! This monthly email aims to provide you with brief recaps of current news from the Diocese, including the Bishop’s Council, Task Forces, and more. You’ll continue to receive our regular e-newsletter, Upper Midwest Anglican...
[caption id="attachment_3032" align="alignright" width="400"] Father Pete Berg (front left) and Pam Keske (front right) help offer youth a sense of belonging at Church of the Cross. Photo by Skylar Zilka.[/caption] In February, Church of the Cross (MN) and Bishop Stewart confirmed 11 youth. Let’s take a closer look...
Trigger Warning Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Upper Midwest Diocese, On Monday a judge sentenced Mark Rivera to 15 years in prison on three of the five counts for which he was found guilty on December 15, 2022. Mark will receive credit of three years and one...
Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Upper Midwest Diocese, Blessed Epiphany-tide! Right before Christmas, I shared with you the news that on December 19, 2022, our Diocesan Assembly ratified our revised constitution by a two-thirds majority vote. Moreover, the Assembly was a critical time for us as a...
Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Upper Midwest Diocese, This morning a judge found Mark Rivera guilty of two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 and three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim under 13. His bond was revoked...
Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Upper Midwest Diocese, Please watch my two-minute video greeting here before reading my letter below. [embed]https://vimeo.com/776769559[/embed] A Top Priority One of my top priorities since my return to active ministry has been working on improving our diocesan governance structures. When our Diocese was formed...
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