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...
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...
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...
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. The following updates were given at the virtual Synod meeting on Saturday, May 4. Formerly the Diocesan Assembly, the Synod...
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: Standing Committee Leaders More on the Constitution and Canons Standing Committee Leaders On December 16, Synod delegates elected three clergy and...
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. Watch this video of Bishop Stewart's Christmas greetings: https://vimeo.com/896306200/5216492c91?share=copy In This Issue: New Constitution and Canons Standing Committee Members Elected Annual Report Highlights Task Force Updates New...
Dearest Brothers and Sisters of the Upper Midwest Diocese, On Monday, the ACNA Provincial Office announced that a Board of Inquiry found reasonable grounds to take me to an ecclesiastical trial for charges based on a Presentment by three bishops submitted in January. You can read...
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