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...
By Bonnie McMaken The sanctuary is illuminated by dozens of candles, the congregation is expectant—the Great Vigil of Easter is beginning under the skyscrapers of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, at Christ Our Peace Anglican Church. On this night before Easter, men, women, and children from multiple nations...
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...
This interview by Bishop Eric Menees of the Diocese of San Joaquin with Archbishop Steve Wood is shared with permission: Thank you for the opportunity to speak with your folks. I appreciate it. Hopefully, the below will provide what you need to address some of the...
Dear Upper Midwest Diocese, Following requests from multiple clergy and members of the ACNA, yesterday the Province sent this update, which in summary states that after filing his answers, Bp. Stewart’s canonical process continues. The filing of his answers is one step in the required procedural...
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