Our news page features abuse-related ACNA news and updates with commentary written by the ACNAtoo team.
Regarding the Next Archbishop of The Anglican Church in North America
A candidate such as Bp. Breedlove who, during his tenure as bishop, has shown incredibly poor judgment and poor leadership, and who has caused division, great hurt and confusion for those under his care, is not up to the challenges of being the next archbishop.
Board of Inquiry announces second ecclesiastical trial for Bishop Stewart Ruch
On November 6, 2023, the ACNA Province announced that a Board of Inquiry appointed by Archbishop Foley Beach found probable cause to present Bp. Stewart Ruch of the ACNA Diocese of the Upper Midwest (UMD) for an ecclesiastical trial for violation of Canons IV.2.4 and IV.2.10, as laid out in a presentment brought by three bishops on December 23, 2022.
ACNAtoo 2022-2023: Whistleblowers, Warnings, and What You Can Do
ACNAtoo was launched in June 2021 in response to the pleas of survivors of sexual abuse and their advocates in the ACNA Diocese of the Upper Midwest. We now exist to support survivors reporting abuse in all dioceses of the ACNA. After a busy year, we’re looking back on the events of 2022 and looking forward with hope to the year ahead.
BISHOP ATKINSON INHIBITED
Three bishops have signed a Presentment alleging Bishop Atkinson of the Via Apostolica Missionary District has violated Title IV Canon 2 of the Anglican Church in North America. Bishop Atkinson has been inhibited from ministry pending the outcome of the Title IV process.
ACNAtoo Statement on the SBC Report
ACNAtoo stands in solidarity with the survivors of abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention.
Update on Dean Steve Williamson's Decision to Reinstate Dcn. McIntyre
Dean Steve Williamson reinstates Deacon Val McIntyre with apology despite being thoroughly briefed on her pastoral malpractice.
A Response to the Provincial Investigation
Survivors’ concerns regarding Husch Blackwell remain firmly in place as the ACNA has not agreed to publish the contract they will sign with the investigator. While the ACNA has included a few of the requested best practices in their announcement, they have neglected some of the most pivotal items that ensure the safety of the rest.
BISHOP ATKINSON TAKES LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The expanded scope of the Provincial review has led to the Rt. Rev. Todd Atkinson taking a leave of absence amidst allegations of misconduct.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SEATS PROVINCIAL RESPONSE TEAM
At their meeting in Bremerton, Washington on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, the Executive Committee appointed the members of the Provincial Response Team.