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 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...

Brothers and Sisters, I'd like to introduce you to another diocesan leader couple: Deacon Casey and Erika Solgos. Deacon Casey and Erika have lived in Aurora, IL for years and joined City of Light Church in her pre-launch days (2015), and Casey was ordained in 2019. Their leadership and...

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...