Date: January 26, 2021
From: Stewart Ruch
To: Joanna Rudenborg
Cc: Cherin Marie, Eve Ahrens, [redacted advocate], Katherine Ruch, Eirik Olsen, Brenda Dumper, Steve Williamson

Joanna:

Thank you for this reply!

I am writing to give a brief update on the process here in the diocese. I have included key ministry partners in the cc---Fr Steve Wiliamson who is the cathedral dean, Brenda Dumper who is our canon to the ordinary, and Katherine. Canon Eirik will continue to represent the Greenhouse on our leadership team so I did not include Canon William Beasley or Father Keith H in this email.

Today, I was able to meet with some senior staff of the cathedral to continue the work on developing the next steps of response. This Monday I will meet with a smaller team of both diocesan and cathedral leaders to further develop our plan. We are certainly getting clear that, as you recommended, we need the help of a third party. We are doing research and being diligent about what and who that third party should be. 

I am wondering if this leadership team of about 6 people could meet with you all next week?

I'd like to share some of my personal thoughts on this heartbreaking situation, introduce you all to the different leaders who are working on this, and give you an update "in person" by zoom on what we are planning so far. Brenda will be in touch with you all and our leadership team about the possibility of February 4 at 4pm.

Also--I will be off email...and trying to be off my phone....tomorrow for a prayer day and then Thursday-Saturday for family days. I will be back on all things phone and email on Sunday.

Yours in Christ,

+Stewart