Christ Church Madison. Photos by Julia Wallet.Christ Church Madison's First Confirmation: 120 People and a Vision for the DioceseBy Clare VanderWeele[caption id="attachment_4868" align="alignright" width="202"] Father Scott Cunningham[/caption]In an ordinary high school auditorium on a Sunday morning in April, 120 people took turns kneeling before three...
Dear Upper Midwest Diocese, This week the Province sent several emails regarding Bishop Stewart’s ecclesiastical trial that had started on Monday, July 14. The Court also released their own statement yesterday, July 23. Due to the prosecutor’s unexpected resignation last Friday, the trial has been temporarily paused....
Dear Upper Midwest Diocese, The Provincial Court for the Trial of a Bishop published updates on June 23 and July 8 regarding Bishop Stewart’s trial and proceedings. The trial is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 14, and “will be conducted via a secure internet-based platform.”...
Trial BackgroundFor the last four 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. On Monday, July 14, Bishop Stewart began participating in an ecclesiastical trial that was expected to...
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...
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