Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Upper Midwest, You may have seen this update from the Ecclesiastical Trial Court announcing the delay of the trial until early October. Many of you have reached out to me about this. Though it has been an intense month...| Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest
Christ Church Madison. Photos by Julia Wallett unless otherwise noted. Christ Church Madison’s First Confirmation: 120 People and a Vision for the Diocese By Clare VanderWeele In an ordinary high school auditorium on a Sunday morning in April, 120 people took turns kneeling before three...| Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest
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...| Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest
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...| Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest
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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...| Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest
Worship at City of Light in Aurora, IL. Photo by Rachel Hoskins. How Our Diocese Is Crafting Original Worship Music By Clare VanderWeele That moment when your congregation takes a collective breath before singing is ripe with anticipation—a shared heartbeat before voices rise in unison....| Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest
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...| Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest
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...| Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest
Deacon Joel (left) and Father Kyle pray for a resident at Park View on Pentecost. By Clare VanderWeele In 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...| Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest