Earlier this month, Archbishop Beach announced that, at the request of the Diocese of the Upper Midwest, the Province would undertake oversight of the independent investigation into allegations of abuse within the diocese, ensure that pastoral care for survivors is offered, and conduct a review of diocesan structures and processes. Below are some recent developments in that unfolding situation:<\/p>\n
Executive Committee expresses sorrow, calls for prayer, and approves formation of Provincial Response Team<\/strong><\/p>\n Meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021 the Executive Committee of the Anglican Church in North America responded to the concerns raised by survivors of abuse in the Diocese of the Upper Midwest. The members of the Committee expressed \u201cdeep sorrow for all survivors who have suffered harm and pain as a result of abuse and\/or misconduct and for their families and loved ones,\u201d approved the formation of a Provincial Response Team, and called for \u201cprayer for healing and justice for all affected by this tragic situation, for wisdom for those dealing with it, and for a spirit of grace, humility, and repentance throughout our Church.\u201d<\/p>\n The Executive Committee is the Anglican Church in North America\u2019s Board of Directors and is made up of clergy and laity elected from across the Province. Read more from the Executive Committee here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Archbishop Beach appoints Bishops Miller and Atkinson to assist Diocese<\/strong><\/p>\n Read it all<\/a> and please note the diocesan website is there<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Earlier this month, Archbishop Beach announced that, at the request of the Diocese of the Upper Midwest, the Province would undertake oversight of the independent investigation into allegations of abuse within the diocese, ensure that pastoral care for survivors is…<\/span><\/p>\n