Barn dances, mission trips, bird watching, picnics, & more creative ministry By Bonnie McMaken Summer may have been a slower pace for most churches, but it was also a great time for creative and fruitful ministry. Enjoy these snapshots from around the Diocese: Barn Dance with St. Michael’s,...
BackgroundThe investigations and canonical process described below originate from accusations raised in 2021 of diocesan leaders’ mishandling allegations of sexual abuse by Mark Rivera, a lay leader in a former diocesan church in Big Rock, IL. Specific accusations of the two Presentments have not been...
Welcome to the News Roundup, where we aim to provide brief recaps of current news from the Diocese, including the Bishop’s Council, Task Forces, and more. Canons and Constitution Task Force When our Diocese was formed in 2013, the Constitution and Canons that we drafted alongside the...
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,...
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...
Kaitlyn Wallett was ordained as the Upper Midwest Diocese’s newest deacon at Christ Church Madison on December 18. Get to know her below! Tell us about yourself: Where did you grow up? [caption id="attachment_2942" align="alignright" width="448"] Kaitlyn Wallett presents the Passion reading on Good Friday.[/caption] I grew up...
[caption id="attachment_2924" align="alignright" width="400"] Christy and Noah Lukins (left) with IncYouth students[/caption] By Christy Bodett Lukins Last time I drove into the gravel driveway of Phantom Ranch Bible Camp, I was squeezed among dozens of RezYouth Wheaton students. This year I drove in with just five IncYouth...
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